Scotland : Edinburgh & Lothians Edinburgh - Gifford 22nd March (Saturday)

[Pat "5mph"]

May be this is a silly question and I know it's not a massive ride but... Are we going to have a support Car or some place to store belongings? I'm just thinking what with the unpredictable weather we are having and the fact I will be 60 miles from home I may have to bring a bigger than ideal bag along with me. I will of course check the forecast before setting off. but should I require to bring water proofs basic tools and ride munchies my normal bag may be rather full last thing I need is to be waiting on the train home soaked through and cold

@Telemark

You'll be fine, Cameron!
Expect to get a wee bit wet while on the ride, unless we get really lucky. Your lycra will dry quickly.
Wear a lightweight waterproof jacket over your chosen baselayer/top.
Bring a spare pair of socks. Don't forget gloves. Bring an inner tube suitable for your bike. I normally carry tools enough for a peleton and a super duper pump so you can leave them at home.
Eat a good breakfast (my choice is always porridge with nuts and raisins), carry some flapjack or similar in your jersey pockets.
remember water in the bidon and money for the coffee stop. Put your mobile in a plastic freezer bag or similar - but not in the freezer itself
Don't worry if you forget something, Embra is full of shops

 

[Pat "5mph"]

That was pretty much the last time I was on the bike...

You the 7 feet tall chap on the fixed?

 

[Telemark]

May be this is a silly question and I know it's not a massive ride but... Are we going to have a support Car or some place to store belongings? I'm just thinking what with the unpredictable weather we are having and the fact I will be 60 miles from home I may have to bring a bigger than ideal bag along with me. I will of course check the forecast before setting off. but should I require to bring water proofs basic tools and ride munchies my normal bag may be rather full last thing I need is to be waiting on the train home soaked through and cold

Support car ... nope! We all go on our bikes, and I certainly won't want to add other people's stuff into my pannier as kindly suggested by @Scoosh (which contains my tools, waterproofs, mobile, lock, emergency rations and has been known to also feature some cake for sharing).
If you (or anybody else) wants to store spare dry clothes or stuff at our place (close to the Commie Pool), you are welcome. I'll send out details on how to find us by PM later in the week (rather than put on the public forum).

T

 

[Telemark]

forgot to say ...
yay on @scook94 joining us, and @Scoosh falling off the fence, to the right side
I've amended the OP with the route map and the list of attendees.

T

 

[MikeW-71]

May be this is a silly question and I know it's not a massive ride but... Are we going to have a support Car or some place to store belongings? I'm just thinking what with the unpredictable weather we are having and the fact I will be 60 miles from home I may have to bring a bigger than ideal bag along with me. I will of course check the forecast before setting off. but should I require to bring water proofs basic tools and ride munchies my normal bag may be rather full last thing I need is to be waiting on the train home soaked through and cold

If you need to, you can leave a bag in my car, I'll be parking near the pool anyway.

I travel light. Larger saddlebag for spare tube, tools, lock. Waterproof in jersey pocket, mobile in another, flapjacks in the last one. Sorted

 

[Cameronmu917772]

Ok sounds fine I shall just turn up then haha

 

[DougieAB]

Saturday should be fine for me. See you all then, weather permitting. more likely

 

[HonestMan1910]

Should be me + 1

 

[Telemark]

10 so far ...
Kitchen table will need to be fully extended for the after the ride, and we might have just about enough chairs for all

T

 

[Pat "5mph"]

10 so far ...
Kitchen table will need to be fully extended for the after the ride, and we might have just about enough chairs for all

T

T. don't harass yourself. The last thing you want after a long ride is folks demanding cake from you. Send us all on our merry way after the ride and enjoy a relaxing bath

 

[MikeW-71]

I shall bring flapjack in convenient bar sizes, I make it with nuts and sultanas if anyone wants one (or two)

Seriously, don't feel you have to feed us all. We should be buying your lunch for organising the ride

 

[HonestMan1910]

I shall bring flapjack in convenient bar sizes, I make it with nuts and sultanas if anyone wants one (or two)

Seriously, don't feel you have to feed us all. We should be buying your lunch for organising the ride

Donations to the soup fund can be made

 

[Telemark]

Thanks guys!
Looking forward to Mike's flapjacks

Don't worry, we'll definitely have our lunch on the road, 'Love Coffee, Love Food' at Gifford is the perfect place for hungry cyclists. We'd be starving if we waited until the return to Edinburgh.
If we leave from the Commie Pool around 10:30, we'll probably be on the road for near enough 4 hours for the 80k/50m including photo stops and eating Mike's flapjacks and other emergency rations. Add in another 45 min for lunch ... back in Edinburgh around 15:30, but who knows - CC Ecosse rides tend to be unpredictable regarding timing ...

Those who would like a hot drink and further cake Chez T's before catching the train/driving home are welcome, but it's not compulsory. By all means feel free to head straight for home from the Commie, there'll be more cake for the rest of us .
Depending on the weather, there might be a pot of soup, too (just something quick - the lentil soup in November seemed to do the trick warming up semi-frozen people )
I happen to like baking and am always looking for 'victims' .

T

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Willing "victims" T.

 

[Scoosh]

Saturday should be fine for me. See you all then, weather permitting. more likely

Snap !