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Cyclists descend on Scottish Borders for two major racing events

BBC Scotland Sunday 06 September 2026, 08:12 UTC 1 min read

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Thousands of amateur riders - and some of the world's top professionals - head to southern Scotland as it prepares for the Tour de France next year.

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