A tough challenge

With a distance of 165km and a number of climbs totalling 2500m, the Ken Laidlaw Borders Sportif is a tough challenge - but there are several aspects of the route that more than make up for the work:

  1. The event is held mainly on well-surfaced back roads with very little traffic
  2. The views around this Borders route are fantastic, and in fact the challenge takes in the Samye Ling Tibetan Monastery, the largest Buddhist centre in Europe.
  3. We like to think that our hospitality is second to none;  this is an event organised by cyclists for cyclists
  4. A beginners' route of 83Km is available for less experienced competitors

Macmillan Cancer Support

A percentage of entry fees after expenses will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Rewards and facilities

  1. Two lavishly stocked feed stations on the route
  2. Ken Laidlaw souvenir gift
  3. Customised medal with ribbon (illustrated)
  4. Showers and changing rooms
  5. Photos of riders will be made available free online
    1. Images from the 2009 event
  6. Route card
  7. Broom wagon, mechanics and first aid
  8. Hot meal at finish provided free for all riders, in Hawick Rugby Club
  9. List of finishers will be published on this website

The full route, downloads...

For full details, entry forms and other downloads, please go to the details page.