Central Scotland Forum August ride

[HJ]

Come on have we got a date and a route? Is the August ride or the September ride?

 

[ACS]

HJ

Some of us have Pfs in Sep, someting for the end of Aug perhaps? If people were willing to travel I could to put together a 35 - 40 miler around NE East Fife. Might even manage a coffee stop as well.

 

[scook94]

As per Doodle all 10 people who bothered to update are available on Sunday 30th August.
I therefore propose that as the date for the next Central Scotland ride.

 

[GordyFaeEdinburgh]

Are these things just for roadie folk or could I cling to the back of the group on an MTB with slicks? Not that I need a nursemaid - if I fall behind I can find my own way.

 

[scook94]

Gordy, we have a variety of bikes along for these jaunts. You're more than welcome!

 

[ACS]

Are these things just for roadie folk or could I cling to the back of the group on an MTB with slicks? Not that I need a nursemaid - if I fall behind I can find my own way.

Will not happen no one get left behind, not even me

 

[GordyFaeEdinburgh]

I'll keep an eye on the thread then.

 

[HJ]

As per Doodle all 10 people who bothered to update are available on Sunday 30th August.
I therefore propose that as the date for the next Central Scotland ride.

OK so that is the date set, how about a route...

 

[eldudino]

Are these things just for roadie folk or could I cling to the back of the group on an MTB with slicks? Not that I need a nursemaid - if I fall behind I can find my own way.

I'm no roadie so you won't look out of place! So the 30th of Aug but no routes?!

 

[scook94]

I'm happy for any route as I can take the bike on the car roof. Is there anything over Edinburgh way that would be suitable?

 

[eldudino]

I'm happy for any route as I can take the bike on the car roof. Is there anything over Edinburgh way that would be suitable?

No starting in a multi-storey car park then?

 

[Scoosh]

From 'Phillips Cycle Tours Round Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders' - Nick Cotton, page 48 - 53 but starting and finishing in LONGNIDDRY station (or North Berwick if preferred). It's 48km (30m), described as "Easy - rolling arable land with sea views, near to Edinburgh. Total height gain 230m (770ft)".

It is mainly on road, mostly quiet backroads, with the last 6km on an NCN old railway cyclepath, which is fine for road bikes - I road it last week.

Someone more capable than I can check it but try this and see if it works.

 

[lazyfatgit]

Sounds good to me. Just need to check train times. (or get the boss to grant use of car)

 

[HLaB]

Looks Good Scoosh. I think I took that railway path a while ago and I think because it was a bit more isolated than other old railway path it was more glass free.

 

[lazyfatgit]

OK 11:00AM start at Longniddry is doable by train, but only 5 min for change at Waverly.