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Hello. I'll be at The Palmerston for 9 as planned for the Pain au Choc ride tomorrow. We'll have a chat at the cafe about the route and the weather and we can make changes if we want to. Also want to flag that Kaimes Hill is on the route but it looks like we'll have a tail wind up it. If you can't make it, please remove your name to allow someone else to grab your spot. See you tomorrow.
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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 meet at The Palmerston, 1 Palmerston Place for 9 am. We'll depart the coffee shop at 10am at the latest. Our route will take us through Dean Village, up Kaimes Hill (at your own pace) and back via Murrayfield with a Meadows finish.
The route is below. Bring a lock.
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.
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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 Origin, 6- 8 South College Street for 9am. You may be thinking, "we've been there before" and you're right, but we clearly made an impression because we've been invited back.
We will depart the coffee shop at 10am at the latest. Our route will take in North Bridge, Scotland Street Tunnel, Inverleith Park, Union Canal and the Meadows before finishing at Bristo Square. The route is below. Bring a lock. There is no official bike parking outside Origin but there are lots of railings.
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.
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Join the Queens of Pain on a mixed ride on the first Monday of the month. We already open our bigger events to everyone but some of our guy pals have been keen to jump on the QoP bandwagon on a more regular basis. As our Wednesday rides are a sacred safe space for the cycling WTNB community, we will run these mixed rides once a month. These rides will run with the same ethos and values as all our events.
This month we'll meet at Lochrin Basin then ride out to the Water Leith, past Murrayfield. with a finish at Summerhall for refreshments (beer, juice, tea or pickleback shot - you choose). Bring a lock. Route below.
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 QOM/KOMs. The only essential thing to have is a working bike - any type will do. While we're riding in the light, you'll need to get home safely so 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 or plugs to fix a puncture is a must and some basic tools would be helpful 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).
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 well-being.
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Join the Queens of Pain on a mixed ride on the first Monday of the month. We already open our bigger events to everyone but some of our guy pals have been keen to jump on the QoP bandwagon on a more regular basis. As our Wednesday rides are a sacred safe space for the cycling WTNB community, we will run these mixed rides once a month. These rides will run with the same ethos and values as all our events.
This month we'll meet at Inverleith Park and wiggle out past Murrayfield before heading back along the Water of Leith. Route below.
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 QOM/KOMs. The only essential thing to have is a working bike - any type will do. While we're riding in the light, you'll need to get home safely so 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 or plugs to fix a puncture is a must and some basic tools would be helpful 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).
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 well-being.
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Join the Queens of Pain on a mixed ride on the first Monday of the month. We already open our bigger events to everyone but some of our guy pals have been keen to jump on the QoP bandwagon on a more regular basis. As our Wednesday rides are a sacred safe space for the cycling WTNB community, we will run these mixed rides once a month. These rides will run with the same ethos and values as all our events.
This month we'll meet in Leith and ride through Newhaven, Craigleith and Stockbridge before heading back via the New Town and Easter Road. Route below. Expect cobbles and tramlines.
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 QOM/KOMs. The only essential thing to have is a working bike - any type will do. While we're riding in the light, you'll need to get home safely so 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 or plugs to fix a puncture is a must and some basic tools would be helpful 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).
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 well-being.
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Hi, you can't join a ride if it's full. It's always worth keeping an eye out for spaces popping up though. Especially in the last couple of hours before the ride starts. There are almost always short notice drop outs.
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Join the Queens of Pain on a mixed ride on the first Monday of the month. We already open our bigger events to everyone but some of our guy pals have been keen to jump on the QoP bandwagon on a more regular basis. As our Wednesday rides are a sacred safe space for the cycling WTNB community, we will run these mixed rides once a month. These rides will run with the same ethos and values as all our events.
This month we'll cross the Union Canal and take the Roseburn Path towards Inverleith Park before climbing back up to Bristo Square via Leith and North Bridge. Route below.
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 QOM/KOMs. The only essential thing to have is a working bike - any type will do. While we're riding in the light, you'll need to get home safely so 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 or plugs to fix a puncture is a must and some basic tools would be helpful 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).
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 well-being.
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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 Origin, 6- 8 South College Street for 9am. We will depart the coffee shop at 10am at the latest. Our route will take in North Bridge, Scotland Street Tunnel, Inverleith Park, Union Canal and the Meadows before finishing at Bristo Square. The route is below. Bring a lock. There is no official bike parking outside Origin but there are lots of railings.
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.
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No bother @keith.kirkwood. Hope to catch you on the next one. Feel better soon.
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Join the Queens of Pain on a mixed ride, (usually on) the first Monday of the month. We already open our bigger events to everyone but some of our guy pals have been keen to jump on the QoP bandwagon on a more regular basis. As our Wednesday rides are a sacred safe space for the cycling WTNB community, we will run these mixed rides once a month. These rides will run with the same ethos and values as all our events.
This month, we'll meet at John Lewis and start with a couple of climbs before descending towards Leith and wiggling our way back via bike paths and cobbles. Route below.
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 QOM/KOMs. 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 or plugs to fix a puncture is a must and some basic tools would be helpful 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).
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 well-being.
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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 Fortitude at 4 Abbey Mount for 9am. We will depart the coffee shop at 10am at the latest. Our route will take in a lap of Arthurs Seat, Bruntsfield Links, the Roseburn Path and Inverleith Park before finishing at Fortitude in Stockbridge. The route is below. Bring a lock. There is no official bike parking outside Fortitude but there are lots of railings.
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.
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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 Cairngorm Coffee at 1 Melville Place for 9am. We will depart the coffee shop for 10am at the latest to take in some sculpture at Modern 2 and St Marks Park. Then we'll aim for and climb Calton Hill with a finish outside Parliament. The route is below. Bring a lock. There is loads of bike parking outside Cairngorm Coffee.
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.
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Route alteration to avoid roadworks on Abbey Lane: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42108112
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Join the Queens of Pain on a mixed ride, the first Monday of the month. We already open our bigger events to everyone but some of our guy pals have been keen to jump on the QoP bandwagon on a more regular basis. As our Wednesday rides are a sacred safe space for the cycling WTNB community, we will run these mixed rides once a month. These rides will run with the same ethos and values as all our events.
This month, join Kimberly and Adna on a route of 3 of the cities parks. We'll meet at the Junction of Easter Road and Duke Street, opposite Twelve Triangles. Route below.
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 QOM/KOMs. 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 or plugs to fix a puncture is a must and some basic tools would be helpful 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).
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 well-being.
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A savoury scone for me ta.
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We're running our 3rd Mixed Monday Ride. We already open our bigger events to everyone but some of our guy pals have been keen to jump on the QoP bandwagon on a more regular basis. As our Wednesday rides are a sacred safe space for the cycling WTNB community, we will run these mixed rides once a month, on the first Monday of the month as a trial. These rides will run with the same ethos and values as all our events.
This ride starts at the Pavilion Cafe in the Meadows. We'll squeeze our way up Lover's Loan on our way towards the Braids where we'll take in the view from Braid Hills Drive before wiggling back to the Meadows on quiet roads. The route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45282634
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 QOM/KOMs. 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 or plugs to fix a puncture is a must and some basic tools would be helpful 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).
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 well-being.
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Slight route change: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45177965
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Queens of Pain! Let's roll!
Join Kimberly on a loop taking us from the canal, up Calton Hill, the Scotland Street Tunnel and back to the start via Dean Village. There are some short, sharp climbs on this one to keep us all warm. Route below.
This is a strictly no-drop ride and 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 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.
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The event has been updated to reflect the change in start point. We're now meeting at Toast, Leith.
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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 Toast Leith at 65 Shore for 9am. We will depart the coffee shop for 10am at the latest to ride towards Stockbridge and Dean Village and up over the canal to the Meadows. We will finish at Skelf Bike Park (Dumbiedykes). The route is below. Bring a lock. Wrap up warm.
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.
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ROUTE CHANGE: made some changes to avoid awkward turns. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44931418
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Queens of Pain! Let's roll! Join Kimberly on a route taking in old railway paths and the Western Harbour Lighthouse.
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.
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A cycling club made up of folk spread around the UK & Ireland
Let's drink coffee, eat pastries and ride bikes together. We can call ourselves the Queens of Pain au Chocolat.
We'll meet at Fortitude in Stockbridge for 9 am. We'll depart the coffee shop at 10am at the latest. Our route will take us through Dean Village, past the Modern Art Galleries, over the canal and up Calton Hill. We will finish outside the Portrait Gallery on Queen Street.
The route is below. Bring a lock.
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.
ROUTE: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49041172