Count down to the Tour of Britain

This weekend is the start of events in Peebles to mark the town's role in hosting the opening stage of the Tour of Britain on the 11th September.
This morning cyclists are setting out on the Tour of Tweeddale, a sportive organised by the local Peebles Cycling Club.

Tomorrow sees the public's opportunity to ride the same route as the professionals by taking part in the Prostate Cancer Charity Tour Ride.
Events next weekend begin with the Scottish Borders Exhibition Criterium, an exciting town centre race that kicks off at 5:30pm on Saturday 10th September ahead of the main event when the Tour departs on Sunday 11th September. Full details of the events on Sunday are available on the Tour of Britain website.
So what's happening at Out & About?
We hope to be out in the streets enjoying the events alongside our customers. Look out for our Tour-of-Britain-themed window display early next week together with details of the fun Competition we're running between now and the big day. Keep an eye on this blog and our facebook page for more details next week.

Summer 2012 Scotland Outdoors in Stock

Fantastic cover image of a corner of Ardnamurchan, one of our favourite parts of Scotland, in the new issue of Scotland Outdoors (£3.80) Other articles include reports from Ben Nevis and the Isle of Coll- plenty of ideas for getting out there this summer

Gift Idea: Don't leave home without your Wingman

Both the Harrogate and Peebles store have got the Leatherman Wingman® £40: your go-to tool for projects around the house, at work, or at the campsite. A great, lightweight, pocket-sized, stainless steel tool; the 14-function Wingman features an outside-accessible, one-hand opening blade and newly-designed spring-action jaws. With plenty of handy tools, and backed by a team of designers, assemblers, and manufacturing crew from Portland, Oregon, this is one amazing value tool. Covered by the Leatherman 25-year warranty. Wingman® £40 Tools: 420HC Combo Knife Bottle Opener Can Opener Medium Screwdriver Package Opener Phillips Screwdriver Ruler (1 in/2.54 cm) Small Screwdriver Spring-action Needlenose Pliers Spring-action Regular Pliers Spring-action scissors Spring-action Wire Cutters Wire Stripper Wood/Metal File Features: 25-year Warranty Removeable Pocket Clip Stainless Steel Body Stainless Steel Handles Measurements: 2.6 in | 6.6 cm (b...

Win a 3 day camping break to Fort William- Outdoor Capital of the UK

Pick up a leaflet in either of our stores and find out if you've won a 3-night break for a family of 4 staying in Fort William- the Outdoor Capital of the UK. The prize includes a Vango tent, a pitch at the 5-star Invercoe Highland Holidays, a full day of activities with Vertical Descents and a family pass at Nevis Range. There are also over 100,000 free surprises being given away offering discounts at a number of adventure activity providers throughout Scotland. The promotion is being run by VisitScotland and Vango and you can find out the full terms and conditions on the VisitScotland website at www.visitscotland.com/surprisevango

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