Dalkeith County Park

The ride this Sunday is to Dalkeith Country Park where there is a cafe open for takeaway tea coffee and snacks, it would be worth bringing a sandwich at least as it may be busy. The overall mileage is a modest 27.3miles.

Please meet at the Roseburn Path start point at 9.50 am for a 10 am departure. We go via the Roseburn path as far as Craigleith thru Inverleith Park to join the Water of Leith Path as far as Leith .
We shall then join the Innocent Railway Path and NCR 1 to the River Esk Path , Whitecraigs and Dalkeith.

After lunch we continue thru Dalkeith to Eskbank ,The Drum and Danderhall and the Cycle paths thru Little France and Craigmillar Castle Parks to Cameron Toll to finish at the Meadows

https://www.strava.com/routes/2756638668664739858

Bring suitable clothing, something to sit on wet grass, 2 spare inner tubes, pump and basic repair kit, snacks and drinks to keep you going and a picnic lunch. Please do not forget to check before you start out that your bike is roadworthy, especially the brakes. Our riding guidelines are essential reading prior to coming on a ride to ensure your safety and the safety of others in the group.
https://www.cyclinguk.org/group/page/guidelines-safe-riding

Please note our limit is 6 riders in accordance with the very latest advice from Scottish Cycling. We should ride in small groups of maximum 3 riders with 2m distancing whilst riding and during our picnic. It is important to leave large gaps between the groups. Our riding guideline is 50 metres. At junctions the last person in a group should check that the following group has seen where to go. However we will stop regularly to make sure no-one gets left behind!

The group will always do their best to help anyone in mechanical difficulty. However, you are ultimately responsible for looking after yourself and getting yourself home.
Please TEXT me 07855452415 if you would like to come on the ride. I will confirm whether or not there is a place. If you change your mind, please let me know, so another person can take your place.

You should already have emailed Janet on ironside@blueyonder.co.uk to confirm you have read the covid regulations below.

Please note that by attending a ride:
· You are self-certifying that you are well and not required to isolate or quarantine.
· You agree to maintain social distancing when not cycling and currently during cycling.
· You agree not to share food or drink
· You will carry a mask and hand sanitiser in case of untoward events, such as mechanicals or accidents.
· You agree to follow NHS guidelines if you become unwell after the ride.

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!