Warming Up The Roads For The Women’s Tour of Britain

We will head out following the Dukes Dyke and the WToB route from Kelso. We will deviate from the Tour route by heading through Makerstoun to avoid the main road to Smailholm. We will then head to Mellerstain for coffee on one of the roads the tour will be taking. Our return takes us past Hardiesmill and into Hume. We will whizz down Hume Brae and then past Legars Farm. There’s a cheeky wee hill past Stitchill Home Farm and then it’s back to Kelso via Ednam and the race course road.
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Kelso to Mellerstain via Smailholm.

Unlike the WToB the roads won’t be closed for us so we will avoid busy main roads as much as possible.

Stopping at Mellerstain House Cafe for a cuppa.

Helmets are essential. If you have an e-bike please ensure it’s fully charged as there a few hills on this ride. You’ll need a spare inner tube for your bike and tools specific to your bike. Water and snacks along with waterproofs and or sunscreen depending on the forecast. Please bring money for a cuppa.

We never leave anyone behind