**Whole Lauder Hills**

*Description*
Starting in Lauder, this is a 50 mile loop through varied Borders countryside. including moorland, woods and rolling hills. The route is based on the shorter version of the annual Tour de Lauder charity ride.
\*It's not *that* hilly! \* There are a couple of biggish hills, one just after leaving Lauder in the morning, and the other after passing through Stow in the afternoon. The entire route is on surfaced roads.
Average speed will be around 12-13 mph. No one will be left to ride on their own. Road or gravel bikes only.
Distance: 50 miles. Height gain: 3,900 ft.

*Start time*
Be ready to roll at 10:00 a.m.

*Meeting place*
B6362 Stow road, near the corner of A68, Lauder and B6362 Stow Road.

*Directions and parking*

* Heading south on the A68, turn right into the B6362 Stow Road.
* After you've entered B6362 Stow Road, there is roadside parking on your left.
* I will aim to get there early, so look out for a dark blue VW van.

*Route*
[https://www.strava.com/activities/7598729584](https://www.strava.com/activities/7598729584)

*Toilets*
The Avenue, Lauder, open from 9 a.m.
[https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/directory_record/11941/lauder_the_avenue](https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/directory_record/11941/lauder_the_avenue)

*Lunch stop/food*
The lunch stop wiIl be in Innerleithen - venue to be confirmed. Innerleithen is around 25 miles into the ride.
Bring snacks and water bottles as usual.

*Other:*

* If more than 12 are wanting to join the ride, we can probably have a second group
* If the weather forecast is poor, the ride will not go ahead. Should this happen I will aim to let everyone know by 7 pm on the evening before
* If you have to cancel for other than something totally unforeseen, please do so as soon as possible so that someone else can perhaps take your place
* If you have any questions, please message me. My mobile no. is 07581 696321
* I will message participants before the ride
* If you have lights for your bike please bring them in case there's a delay getting back
* Please make sure you have emergency contact details in your phone or bike bag, or both.

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