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Let's drink coffee, eat pastries and ride bikes together. We can call ourselves the Queens of Pain au Chocolat.

We'll start at Cult on Buccleuch Street for 9am. We will depart the coffee shop for 10am at the latest to ride towards Braid Hills, with a return through the city to finish at the top of Calton Hill. The route is below. Bring a lock. There's bike parking across from Cult.

This will be 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 want to keep you all safe. A spare tube to fix a flat tyre 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 (if disaster strikes, you will get help). Our rides are completely self supported which mean we will be there for you as best we can but you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and wellbeing.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44862398

Let's drink coffee, eat pastries and ride bikes together. We can call ourselves the Queens of Pain au Chocolat.

We'll start at Plant Bae for 9am, where they sell some highly rated vegan Pain au Chocolat (other options are available). We will depart the coffee shop 10 o'clock at the latest for a loop taking in 3 parks. We'll take in Lochend Park, Figgate Park and Holyrood Park and finish outside the Scottish Parliament. The ride ends with a loop of Arthurs Seat, which is optional. Route linked below.

This will be 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 want to keep you all safe. A spare tube to fix a flat tyre 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 (if disaster strikes, you will get help). Our rides are completely self supported which mean we will be there for you as best we can but you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and wellbeing.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44735534

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43765630

ROUTE CHANGE There are roadworks on Montrose Terrace so we've dropped Calton Hill and we're doing a closed road loop of Arthurs Seat instead. See below.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43765630

Queens of Pain! Let's Roll. We're going to ride bikes and support women's sport by watching a stage of the Tour De France Femmes. Sign up for the ride here or just join us in Bellfield Brewery (46 Stanley Place) from 3 o'clock to watch the race. All bodies, all bikes welcome.

This event is to bring people together and support everyone on bikes - you don't need to know anything about professional road cycling to attend. Kids and dogs welcome at the pub and on the ride - but do reach out to @queensofpain on Instagram if you're bringing a dog on the ride.

RIDE INFO: Meet at 1:15 in Leith Links for a 17km (10 mile) ride departing at 1:30 which will finish at Bellfield Brewery in time for the race kicking off at 15:05. We've included a climb up Calton Hill to reflect the mountain stage being ridden by the Femmes. Route below. Bring a lock.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO: This is a strictly no-drop ride. The only essential thing to bring 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 tyre 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 (if disaster strikes, you will get help)

Our rides are completely self supported which mean we will be there for you as best we can but by signing up for this ride, you agree that Queens of Pain and the ride leaders are not responsible for your safety - you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and wellbeing (and that of any kids, pets).

Allez, allez, allez!

Queens of Pain! Let's roll! Join Kimberly on the parks route. We'll leave Leith Links and take in Lochend Park, Figgate Park and Holyrood Park before swinging past The Wedge on the return to Leith Links.

There will be ducks.

We will set off at 7 pm and it will be 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 want to keep you all safe. A spare tube to fix a flat tyre 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 (if disaster strikes, you will get help). Our rides are completely self supported which mean we will be there for you as best we can but you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and wellbeing.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42108112

UPDATE: Ten more spaces have been added to this ride. A second group will set off on the same route with Eve Boyle a few minutes after the first group have set off with Kimberly.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42936740?privacy_code=gKV92fpDbxpCMIPE
?privacy_code=gKV92fpDbxpCMIPE

Queens of Pain! Let's roll!

Join Kimberly on a ride with a pub finish. This ride starts at John Lewis but ends at Dreadnought, North Fort Street, Leith. You can have the tipple of your choice, or a refreshing glass of water. We just hope you can join us.

We will set off at 7 pm and it will be 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 want to keep you all safe. A spare tube to fix a flat tyre 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 (if disaster strikes, you will get help). Our rides are completely self supported which mean we will be there for you as best we can but you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and wellbeing.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42936740/edit?center=55.95769772083523%2C-3.194594392119143&overlay=rwgps&zoom=18
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Route change: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42738568

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42724126

Queens of Pain! Let's roll!

Join Kimberly on a ride taking in the sights of Blackford and Braids Hills. There is a climb and some experimental off road, but don't worry about it. We can take our time and will wait for everyone.

We will set off at 7 pm and it will be 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 want to keep you all safe. A spare tube to fix a flat tyre 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 (if disaster strikes, you will get help). Our rides are completely self supported which mean we will be there for you as best we can but you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and wellbeing.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42108112

Queens of Pain! Let's roll!

Join Kimberly on a ride taking in Lochend Park, Figgate Park and Holyrood Park.

We will set off at 7 pm and it will be 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 want to keep you all safe. A spare tube to fix a flat tyre 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 (if disaster strikes, you will get help). Our rides are completely self supported which mean we will be there for you as best we can but you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and wellbeing.

A slight route variation due to closure on Ashley Terrace: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41875634

Queens of Pain! Let's roll!

Join Kimberly on a ride taking in Kaimes Road and a wee stretch of the Water of Leith. Other highlights include the big Asda in Chesser and Murrayfield Stadium. If you're not aware, Kaimes Road is a big climb (they do a race up here sometimes). Please don't be put off by this. We don't care if you have to walk the whole thing, we will wait at the top.

We will set off at 7 pm and it will be 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 want to keep you all safe. A spare tube to fix a flat tyre 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 (if disaster strikes, you will get help). Our rides are completely self supported which mean we will be there for you as best we can but you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and wellbeing.

Here's the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41875634

See you on the ride.

Route amended: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41752820

Queens of Pain! Let's roll!

Join us at Arboretum Place before we re-visit a route created by Emma C (The Emma Special). No drops. We'll wait at key points to keep the group together. These rides are more about claiming some precious and potholed tarmac space, rather than chasing QOMs. The only essential thing is to have a working bike - any bike will do. The days are still short (although getting longer) so fully charged lights are a must and we encourage you to wear a helmet. A request that you check your brakes beforehand as we want to keep you all safe. A spare tube or plugs to fix a puncture 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 (if disaster strikes, you will get help).

Here's the route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/86800509

Here's the route:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37095195

A few cobbles and 3 climbs of note.