Updated: Tour of Britain – 11 Sep

TOUR OF BRITAIN COMING TO STOW ON 11 SEPTEMBER – GET INVOLVED!

You’ll know from the Tour de France how much fun communities get from being involved and welcoming the huge caravan of cars, vans and, of course, bikes as they sweep through by decorating their towns and villages – now is our chance!

Let’s make our mark and welcome this world famous event! Please do consider decorating the outside of your house and garden – especially if you are on the main road! Use old bikes, bike wheels, flags – go for it!

As well as this, some of our community groups have come together to do their bit to put Stow on the map as the Tour of Britain speeds through Heriot, down the A7,, through Stow and on towards Lauder on Saturday 11 September. We are working towards making it a day to remember for us all! Here’s the link to the Tour of Britain website that will give you more details of timings (we’re Stage 7). https://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/

Stow Activities Timetable:
  • Saturday 04 September 10am-2pm
    Bike checks and fix your own bike support at the Cycle Hub, Stow Station.

  • Sunday 05 September 10am-2pm
    Bike checks and fix your own bike support at the Cycle Hub, Stow Station.

  • Monday 06 September 5.30pm-7.00pm
    Informal bike ride to Fountainhall Cycle Hub, starting at Stow Station House.

  • Wednesday 08 September 5.30pm-7.30pm
    Bike checks and fix your own bike support at the Cycle Hub, Stow Station House.

  • Thursday 09 September 5.30pm-7pm
    Come and try out our new e-bikes! Join us in Stow Park.

  • Friday 10 September 5pm-7.00pm
    Confidence building cycle skills for women. Join us in Stow Park.You’ll need to make sure you are booked, so please contact Eibhlin Mc Hugh – Text 07578712111.

  • Saturday 11 September 12.30pm
    Lining the streets for the Tour of Britain: Galashiels Road and Lauder Road.

  • Saturday 11 September 1.30pm -4pm
    Children’s cycling events, Stow Park, including a pump track (available to try out from 10am for those who have had their bikes checked – remember your helmet!)

    Food and drink stalls available, including Louise’s Catering, and the Haggis Box. There will also be face-painting and local arts & crafts.

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