East Lothian

We will meet at Fisherrow Harbour, Musselburgh, at 9.50 am for a 10 am start. The lunch stop will be in Haddington where we can disperse for lunch to the numerous cafes and for picnic lunches, to benches with views of the river. The ride is practically all on surfaced roads and cycle paths.
Route Out. We will leave Musselburgh through Stoneybank on NCR 76, then on NCR 1 to Whitecraig and the railway cycle path to Dalkeith. We will only be on the cycle path for a short time before leaving and starting a gradual climb to reach the highest ride point of the day at about 250m. We start the climb on NCR 176 and quiet roads through Crossgatehall, Cousland (exiting on Southfield Rd), crossing the A68 and over the Whitehill / Edgehead road to gain the high point on an unnamed hill at the NE end of Camp Wood (overlooking Mayfield). A quick descent follows to Southside Farm, Edgehead and Ford. After a short climb we reach Pathhead and the Lion Gate of Preston Hall. Entering East Lothian we then travel eastward on mainly minor and rural roads and pass House o’Muir, West Saltoun and Begbie to reach Haddington for lunch (24 mls).

Route Back. After lunch we will leave Haddington eastward, again on quiet roads, and pass Hailes Castle to reach East Linton. We then change to a westward direction and pass through Markle and Athelstaneford and up to the Garleton Hills. After a short section on the busy A6137 we then descend from Bangly Hill, pass Coates Farm to reach St Germains level crossing. A descent follows to the coast road at Port Seton and we continue back to Fisherrow where the ride will end. (50 miles). There will be no afternoon tea stop.

See the intended route here.

https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5158990.html

TEXT me on 07760 363 992 by Tuesday evening if you wish to attend. Limit is 15 riders. Also note the instructions below on Covid regulations.

Please also read and comply with our riding guidelines https://www.cyclinguk.org/group/page/guidelines-safe-riding for your safety and the safety of others in the group. Please do not forget to check, before you start, that your bike is roadworthy, especially the brakes. Always ride safely and in line with the Highway Code.

We will ride as usual in small groups of around 5 and please avoid bunching up at junctions. You should bring 2 spare inner tubes, tools to change an inner, and a pump. Also, water, snacks to keep you going, £s for lunch or a picnic lunch.

Remember you are riding at your own risk and whilst the group will always try to help as best as possible, you are responsible for looking after yourself and getting yourself home.

You should already have emailed Janet (ironside@blueyonder.co.uk) to confirm you have read the Covid-19 regulations below otherwise you will not be allowed to ride.

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. Whilst we are not required by Scottish Cycling to socially distance when riding, we would encourage you to do so.
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.
I look forward to riding with you

Bob Fowler 07760 363 992