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OVO Energy Tour of Britain

Join us and celebrate the 2019 Tour of Britain's Kelso stage

Bike Decorating Competition

The Square, Kelso Saturday 31st August, 2-4pm

Come along with your decorated bike. Categories by age groups with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for each category.

Pre-School • 5-8 Year Olds • 9-12 Year Olds

Prizes

1st – £15 Visit Kelso voucher + goodie bag
2nd – £10 Visit Kelso voucher + goodie bag
3rd – £5 Visit Kelso voucher + goodie bag

Vouchers can be redeemed at any Visit Kelso member’s business. Bikes can be supplied on a first come, first served basis from Focal Point Furniture.

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Window Dressing Competition

Throughout Kelso from 26th August to 8th September

Take a stroll through our welcoming town, admiring the beautifully decorated shop windows and then vote for your favourite. Vote online at facebook.com/KelsoScottishBorders

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Kelso Heritage Society

Kelso Heritage Society will erect an historical bike display within the Men’s Shed shop from Friday 6th to Monday 9th September.

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Visit Kelso’s Celebration of Cycling

View our display of images of bikes through the ages throughout The Square, Kelso.

Kelso Wheelers Cycle Rides

  • 100 miler following the Stage 2 route, leaving The Square, Kelso at 8am.
    The Kelso Wheelers cycling club hosts a 100 mile event on Saturday 7th September – email roberture@rocketmail.com to register or find out more.
  • 25 mile ride over Scott’s View, leaving The Square, Kelso at 10am.
  • Family cycle ride on the new cycle way leaving Shedden Park at 3pm.
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Join us on Sunday 8th September in Kelso for the Ovo Energy Tour of Britain Stage Two start and finish.

Race start: 11am • Race finish: 3.45pm*

Get up close to the stars before the race starts, stay and mingle while watching the live action on the big screen. Take inspiration to get on your bike with a variety of demos and taster sessions of all things cycling between 11am and 2pm, including:

Spin Session – Over 16s

Chuck on your trainers and take part in a short, sharp Spin session.

Great British Bike Off – Over 16s

Go head to head as part of a team to be crowned Champion of the Great British Bike Off.

Pump Track Trial – Open to all

Hop on a bike and have a go on a pump track.

Disability Bike Demo – Open to all

Learn about accessible cycling.

Border Youth Creatives

Listen to some of the region’s best musical talent.

Face Painting – Open to all

Claire from Clarabell Creations will be out and about in The Square from 11am-2pm, ready to paint your face!

For something a little more sedate, take time to enjoy the buzz of the Tour Village. And don’t forget, there’s plenty of time to take a stroll around our beautiful market town of Kelso. Many of the shops will have opened especially for the Tour of Britain and you are sure to get a warm welcome from all.

Then, grab your hand-waving flag and make your way to the finish line to watch the final unfold right in front of you, being sure to give the riders a strong Scottish Borders cheer as they cross the line.

* estimated time

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