Pardovan

Hi All. On Wednesday, I plan to cycle to a café in Pardovan (near Philipstoun) to check it out. Thank you to John Crighton for the excellent tip off.  I’ll start at Roseburn Path at 10 am and finish at Miller and Carter, Cramond Brig. The route is 28 miles.

We will go via Kirkliston , Faucheldean, Ochiltree and Kingscavil- similar route to Duncan’s ride- then head to Pardovan to check out the café. If it cannot accommodate us, there are Mannerstons and Rouken Glen cafes nearby too, so we are sure to get a coffee and a scone somewhere! Tables inside and outside at all. I will have to limit numbers to SIX though, as we will have to occupy 3 tables with 2 households only at each table and I think more than that might be difficult. We will return via Philipstoun and Dundas Estate.

https://www.strava.com/routes/275317814903842411

All hard surfaces, but there are potholes, large puddles and wet leaves which may be slippery, so do take great care, especially going downhill.  Chance of light rain, but weather looks a bit better out west than in Edinburgh in the morning.

Bring suitable clothing, 2 spare inner tubes, pump and basic repair kit.  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

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 07974113737 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 me 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.

Best wishes,