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Hello pedal people!
Sarah will be at the helm for this weeks ride steering us through the streets of Edinburgh in style. Keep your eyes peeled for the route being posted here or don't and enjoy a nice surprise on the day.
No drops as always. We will wait at key points to keep the group together. These group rides are more about claiming some precious & potholed tarmac space, rather than chasing QOMs. The only essential thing to have is a working bike - any type will do. The days are long now but fully charged lights are a must incase we get held up and we encourage you to wear a helmet! A small request that everyone checks their brakes beforehand as we want to keep you all safe. A spare tube to fix a flat tire is a must and some tools would be grand but there will always be someone with tools to help out if you need to borrow anything (in case disaster strikes, you will get help with it).
Catch you on the flip side.
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Calling all bike friends!
A classic John Lewis start this week. The route will be a primo inner city adventure. Get excited about enjoying cycles in the daylight. This doesn't mean don't bring lights because we never know what might happen and it's always better to be over prepared. Ruby will do her best to be there a wee bit early for hellos and chats.
No drops as always. We will wait at key points to keep the group together. These group rides are more about claiming some precious & potholed tarmac space, rather than chasing QOMs. The only essential thing to have is a working bike - any type will do. Fully charged lights are a must and we encourage you to wear a helmet! A small request that everyone checks their brakes beforehand as we want to keep you all safe. A spare tube to fix a flat tire is a must and some tools would be grand but there will always be someone with tools to help out if you need to borrow anything (in case disaster strikes, you will get help with it).
Looking forward to seeing your faces <3
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Hello,
You gave us feedback and we listened! No more Haymarket starts (for now), instead this week we will try setting off from the Arboretum Place entrance to Inverleith Park. We will be led by the lovely Emma who has pulled together a route for us.
No drops as always. We will wait at key points to keep the group together. These group rides are more about claiming some precious & potholed tarmac space, rather than chasing QOMs. The only essential thing to have is a working bike - any type will do. Fully charged lights are a must and we encourage you to wear a helmet! A small request that everyone checks their brakes beforehand as we want to keep you all safe. A spare tube to fix a flat tire is a must and some tools would be grand but there will always be someone with tools to help out if you need to borrow anything (in case disaster strikes, you will get help with it).
Ride on babes!
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Hi pedal people,
Unfortunately Bramblers will not be able to open this week due to covid. We will still leave from here this Wednesday but we won't be meeting early. See you all tomorrow just before 7pm for our usual 7pm departure! -
Continuing our birthday celebrations (we feel no shame in dragging this out for as long as possible) we will have a special appearance starting point this week, in association with our friends at Bramblers Cycling Ltd. Ruby will lead this weeks ride and will be there nice and early to greet you all.
We will be meeting a little earlier than usual at 6.30pm to enjoy a bit of pre-ride socialising at Bramblers before we set off at 7pm on a chill route at our usual party pace. This will be a chance for those who don't already know Bramblers to get acquainted and for anyone who fancies it to have a pre ride snack, delicious decaf coffee or juice as a way of supporting a local bike business. It will also be a nice way for the Qoplettes to squeeze in some extra bonding time!
Usual rules apply! No drops - we will wait at key points to keep everyone together. These group rides are more about claiming some precious & potholed tarmac space, rather than chasing QOMs. The only essential thing to have is a working bike - any type will do. Fully charged lights are a must as we are still finishing in the dark at this point and we encourage you to wear a helmet! A small request that everyone checks their brakes beforehand as we want everyone to be safe. A spare tube to fix a flat tire is a must and some tools would be grand but there will always be someone with tools to help out if you need to borrow anything (in case disaster strikes, you will get help with it).
See you badass bikers soon!
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Hello pedal people!
Another Leith Links start this week. The meet-up spot is just across from Twelve Triangles on Dukes Street (which will sadly be closed at this time). Led by Ruby, it will be a nice party pace group with the option to split into two groups if we get busy.
No drop as always as we will wait at key points to keep the group together. These group rides are more about claiming some precious & potholed tarmac space, rather than chasing QOMs. The only essential thing to have is a working bike - any type will do. Fully charged lights are a must and we encourage you to wear a helmet! A small request that everyone checks their brakes beforehand as we are in rainy, icy season and we want to keep you all safe. A spare tube to fix a flat tire is a must and some tools would be grand but there will always be someone with tools to help out if you need to borrow anything (in case disaster strikes, you will get help with it).
Ride on babes!
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Let's try this again and hope 'Storm Franklin' doesn't get in our way this week!
Same as last week but with some actual riding! Meet art Bristo Square where Ruby will take us on a loop around town. Depending on how many people show up, we will split into two smaller no drop & party pace groups. Ruby will aim to be there 10mins early to great everyone.
Everything else stays the same: we will wait at key points to keep the group together. These group rides are more about claiming some precious & potholed tarmac space, rather than chasing QOMs. The only essential thing to have is a working bike - any type will do. Fully charged lights are a must and we encourage you to wear a helmet! A small request that everyone checks their brakes beforehand as we are in rainy, icy season and we want to keep you all safe. A spare tube to fix a flat tire is a must and some tools would be grand but there will always be someone with tools to help out if you need to borrow anything (in case disaster strikes, you will get help with it).
Ride on babes!
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Here’s the route. Lots of windy bits out to hopefully break up any headwinds and give us some shelter with a nice stretch of cycle path along the tramlines back so we can enjoy the tailwinds.
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Thanks for letting us know. Hope you feel better soon!
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@Anna If you are still happy to lead the Party Pace group I might join the Power Pedal this week to even out numbers. No pressure though.
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Hi (sorry can't see your name on here), I can give it a go. I should be able to make it to JL 15mins early on Wednesday and others will be happy to help too I'm sure. Is it front or back? Otherwise if you are near Leith/The Shore I can meet you somewhere beforehand that's more convenient if that helps? Can even do tonight.
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Hello, this event was for last Wednesday. We will upload next weeks ride on Monday or Tuesday and let everyone know it’s live. We do an announcement on Instagram if you would like to follow us over there. Otherwise, keep an eye out on here! Hopefully see you soon!
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It's the first QoP ride of the year, let's start it strong!
Back to usual scheduling. Meet up is in front of John Lewis for a 7pm departure! Wear your thick gloves and your cosiest base layer and be prepared for some drizzle.
As always this is a strictly no-drop ride. We will wait at key points to keep the group together. These group rides are more about claiming some precious & potholed tarmac space, rather than chasing QOMs. The only essential thing to have is a working bike - any type will do. Fully charged lights are a must and we encourage you to wear a helmet! A small request that everyone checks their brakes beforehand as we are in rainy, icy season and we want to keep you all safe. A spare tube to fix a flat tire is a must and some tools would be grand but there will always be someone with tools to help out if you need to borrow anything (in case disaster strikes, you will get help with it).
See you all on Wednesday!
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It's the last QoP ride of the year folks!
In the spirit of the Festive 500 season we will be running a longer route this week with an earlier than usual departure time. Adna is going to lead us out to Preston Pans and back to help those who are participating in the F500 to get a few extra km's in! We're talking around 30km so with the earlier start our finish time should stay around the same as most weeks.
Meet up is in front of John Lewis for a 6pm departure! Wear your thick gloves and your cosiest base layer and be prepared for some drizzle.
As always this is a strictly no-drop ride. We will wait at key points to keep the group together. These group rides are more about claiming some precious & potholed tarmac space, rather than chasing QOMs. The only essential thing to have is a working bike - any type will do. Fully charged lights are a must and we encourage you to wear a helmet! A small request that everyone checks their brakes beforehand as we are in rainy, icy season and we want to keep you all safe. A spare tube to fix a flat tire is a must and some tools would be grand but there will always be someone with tools to help out if you need to borrow anything (in case disaster strikes, you will get help with it).
See you all on Wednesday!
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This is the planned route but we might shave some off it if the weather isn't the best or if people are looking for something shorter.
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Good tidings to you all!
Adna will be heading up this weeks ride with an easy breezy loop to Crammond. A little longer than the last few weeks so be sure to have a snack beforehand. We will aim to keep it under 1hr 30mins and as always you are welcome to peel off early - just be sure to let us know before you go!
Meet up is in front of John Lewis for a 7pm departure! The sooner we leave the more time we will have to enjoy all the Christmas sparkle as we ride past some embellished establishments!.
Wear your thick gloves and your cosiest base layer and be prepared for some drizzle.
Strictly no-drop ride. We will wait at key turning points to keep the group together. As always, this city group ride is more about claiming some precious & potholed tarmac space, rather than chasing QOMs. The only essential thing is to have a working bike - any type will do. Fully charged lights are a must and we encourage you to wear a helmet! A small request that everyone checks their brakes beforehand as we are in rainy, icy season and we want to keep you all safe. A spare tube to fix a flat tire is a must and some tools would be grand but there will always be someone with tools to help out if you need to borrow anything (in case disaster strikes, you will get help with it).
See you all on Wednesday!
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Hi Davina,
We post a new ride sign up here every week which is also linked over on our Instagram page if you follow us there. Feel free to sign up any week, we’re always happy to see new faces ☺️
Thanks, Ruby
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Here is the plan A route. I'm sure we have all seen the weather so I have a back up 10km route if we decide it is a bit too miserable out!
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This Wednesday we are officially in the last month of the year so let's squeeze in some views and keep ourselves toasty. We'll be heading up to The Braids to avoid potential icy roads and hopefully work up some heat. You regulars know the drill but if any new faces want to come hang out with a lovely, welcoming bunch of broads then what better night than tonight. We like to keep you in suspense - Adna might lead or it could be Ruby, either way you will be in capable hands and one of us (if not both) will be awaiting you eagerly outside John Lewis with plenty of time to do some intro's, catch up and break down the route.
Meet up in front of John Lewis for a 7pm departure! Wear your thick gloves and your cosiest base layer.
Strictly no-drop ride. We will wait at key turning points to keep the group together. As always, this city group ride is more about claiming some precious & potholed tarmac space, rather than chasing QOMs. The only essential thing is to have a working bike - any type will do. Fully charged lights are a must and we encourage you to wear a helmet! A small request that everyone checks their brakes beforehand as we are in rainy, icy season and we want to keep you all safe. A spare tube to fix a flat tire is a must and some tools would be grand but there will always be someone with tools to help out if you need to borrow anything (in case disaster strikes, you will get help with it).
See you all on Wednesday!
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