CROWDS are starting to gather in Bank Street gardens Galashiels where a variety of demonstrations and taster sessions of all things cycling are taking place ahead of tonight’s Tour Series races on the fast-paced circuit around the town centre.
There is also excellent live music from talented young musicians from the MacArts incubator programme in addition to the Galashiels Town band and a DJ.
The Great Gala Bike Off with a stationary bike is ongoing and older adults get the chance to try out the Galashiels trishaw from 3.45pm.
In addition, there is an arts workshop for young people, a pump track trial, spin sessions for the over 16s and a cycling workshop for kids.
Margaret Shiell from Selkirk who was there with pals Pat Johnston and Rosie Howie from Galashiels told us: I’m really enjoying it. It’s so nice to see people out and about again and everyone has been so friendly. And it’s such a beautiful day and I think it’s a good thing for Gala and it will attract visitors to the town.”
The main events take place on a fast-paced circuit around the town centre, with the finish at Bank Street gardens.
The men's race will take place at 5.30pm followed by the women's race at 7.30pm.
Please note this is a change to the order as previously published.
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