More than 2,600 people have signed up for the 2025 edition of Tour O The Borders, a closed road ride.
Cyclists from Europe, Canada, Australia and the United States have signed up for the spectacle on Sunday (September 7).
(Image: Richard Turley) Event founder Neil Dalgleish, of Peebles, said: “The Borders and south of Scotland are the UK’s undiscovered gem for road cycling.
“This is a record turn-out for the event and demonstrates the recognition our roads and terrain are now gaining.”
The event, first held on closed roads in 2014, gives cyclists the choice of an 88km or 120km course, both of which take the riders through some of the area’s best scenery.
The Touro starts and finishes in Peebles.
It was not held in 2024 following complaints over road closures associated with the event.
Riders heading to Tweedsmuir (Image: Contributed) Organisers Hillside Outside said closures have been ‘streamlined’ for its return, with details available online.
“We know the road closures cause inconvenience and we thank everyone for their patience,” said Mr Dalgleish. “We apologise for any delays and changes of plans people have to make but we hope the community will welcome all our visitors over the weekend.”
More than 4,000 people are expected to come to the area over the weekend, including the riders taking part and their supporters.
Many will be raising money for charities, and the Touro is a partner event for Sir Chris Hoy’s Tour de 4 ride taking place in Glasgow on the same day.
Mr Dalgleish said: “I’m really proud that the Borders hosts this event.
(Image: Contributed) “It’s a huge feather in the cap that we have an event of this type and scale – it’s no wonder people come from so far away to take part.
“We’re now the only closed road sportive that is independently managed and owned by the people who started it – local cyclists from Peebles and around.
“It’s a considerable achievement to have come this far and in no little part down to the fantastic volunteers and communities who make all those cycling visitors so welcome at the event – they all do the place proud.”
Alongside the main rides, the Wee Touro will be launched this year.
The free-to-enter ride on Saturday morning is on the multi-use Tweed Valley Railway Path and quieter roads.
It is aimed at encouraging less experienced or younger riders to take part at their own pace.