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A Fountainbridge start this week to enjoy the warmer (ish) temps! We will be heading westward on a nice, flat route taking in some bike paths and minimal dirt (rideable on all bikes!). Get those lights ready, those mudguards steady, and let’s go!

As usual, 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 well being.

Route is here: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1862727210?ref=itd&share_token=aprU57e2DhYnhnFbxHt6XuNogiTIqiUTh45LETkJvKVAwWyX7d&ref=its

A wee bit of a wiggly Barnton loop! https://www.komoot.com/tour/1783961736?ref=itd&share_token=ahmi7QpxOJYY42hXySgbr7uvmW6na387rZHksV2Hc53gOzdLB4&ref=its

Hello QoPpers,

This week we're meeting at the Botanics (West Gate) and taking a nice summery ride around town. The temperatures suggest a balmy evening. Route TBD but it will almost certainly be a windy wandering one and pretty flat!

As usual, 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. It may be summer but fully charged lights are always a must for your way home, 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 well being.

Here's the route! https://www.komoot.com/tour/1667477099

Time to drink coffee, eat pastries and ride bikes together. Queens of Pain au Chocolat assemble!.

We'll start at The Rosebean, in Roseburn Park (by the Armoury Mural) for 9am. We will depart the cafe by 10 AM, so please arrive by then at the latest. Our route will wiggle its way down to Cramond, via some other local parks, and end at Haymarket. The route will be posted shortly! Bring a lock in case you want to sit inside. There is outside seating at The Rosebean and fingers crossed for a beautiful day!

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.

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.

Slightly altered route : https://www.komoot.com/tour/1555717147?ref=itd&share_token=a1i07qe9Z2Gm3xg7ZjEOjy8qRwAesPusKVfvCKUnk2yQXbs3v2&ref=its

Here's the route! To be recced tomorrow, so may be slightly changed. https://www.komoot.com/tour/1555717147

This week we will be starting at Fountainbridge and swinging past some beautiful green spaces to spot the signs of spring—birds beginning to nest, gorse blooming, the smell of sweaty cyclists. The route (to be posted tomorrow!) will take us to Craiglockhart, Blackford, and the Meadows.

As usual, 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 well being.

Hiya! Welcome :) it’s not automatic but sometimes if people drop out they’ll comment on here and you should get an email about that!

Following for drop outs!

The route : https://www.komoot.com/tour/1458260120?ref=itd&share_token=ajmEt6AXqG7pq052DDgz5hTauN0mRZx7Tk9ypShFsQQTHs1JrR&ref=its

Let’s take it easy this week—a bikey cruise down to the Cramond prom, past Wardie Bay and back up on another beloved cycle path. A little bit of a kick right at the end but mostly chill gradients and off road chat. Route will be posted tomorrow!

As usual, 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 well being.

Here’s the route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1445056372?ref=itd&share_token=aG1PgAJD8aYWksiD76Sn6LHOGKQVOWLOb0U8T0VhyANJWELa2d&ref=its

Hello QoPers!

This week we're gonna set off from our Leith Links starting point, at the bottom of Easter Road. Met Office is predicting a dry evening and highs of ELEVEN degrees on Wednesday. To celebrate 'false spring', we will be taking in some green spaces including Figgate Park and Lochend Park. Given sunset hasn't quite caught up with 'false spring', a good set of lights will be useful. Full route posted later today!

As usual, 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 well being.

Looking forward to tomorrow all! Here’s the route : https://www.komoot.com/tour/1418173756?ref=itd&share_token=a7Vps9ic7orqbNL78cYpcU6UWwYuz0o2O83BG4QH1qG39EGy74&ref=its

There is a short muddy section through cammo estate which is rideable but we will also stop and have time to walk any tricky sections. It’s very beautiful and worth it!

There is also a tricky crossing of Maybury Road. We will probably dismount and walk across and take our time at this section.

Cycling, croissants* and city-exploring are a few of our favourite things. For this QoPain au Chocolat, we will meet at Haymarket at 9 AM and take a quick 20 minute ride out via cycle paths to Patina. There baked goods and coffees and cool sculpture gardens await! We will take a 30-45min stop and enjoy treats before heading off on the rest of our 23km ride which takes us through Cramond and along our city’s beautiful cycle paths (full route to be posted Wednesday).

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! We also 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.

*Note: Patina always have 1 vegan bun and 1 vegan sandwich option on.

If there’s any drop outs lemme know team! 🙋🏻‍♀️

Queens, let’s set off to explore the beauties of Saughton and Stenhouse via a little Meggetland Morningside meander. Judith will take the lead this week!

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 link: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1373642297?ref=itd&share_token=a5qsEbxr1rze2ZO7vKqVEjnWAi0TXU75kZj2pwOliUcHb90bN5&ref=its

Here's a wind-alternative route, which we will likely revert to given the gusty forecast: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1324716638?ref=wtd&share_token=aHqhY4BmEsNkV3WF2RcFmr4W6D903G26Nf0DmAYBfNpw4rRcnj

Here's the route! A bit of a seat lap, a bit of wandrering: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1323436254?ref=wtd&share_token=aYbNU46BwTyO1ukHLAwYy1HReY7d7HvOX5EA0L3IW542oM6msc

Another university semester is in full swing! We may not be freshers anymore, but we can still feel fresh on our bikes. This week we'll be starting at Bristo Square, doing a loop of Arthur's Seat to kick off the ride, and then having a meander through the beautiful streets of the Grange.

Please remember to bring fully charged lights as the nights are getting darker faster (sunset is at exactly 7 PM on Wednesday! OOFT).

Setting off at 7pm 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.

Draft route (may change slightly before Wednesday!): https://www.komoot.com/tour/1227038664?ref=wtd

Hey QoP!

This week Judith will be taking you around town for a little adventure. We will be starting at Lochrin Basin (say hi to the geese!), heading to Braid Hills Drive, via some cheeky new streets for me, and finishing at Ed Food Fest (https://www.edfoodfest.com/).

Those who want to can stay for some scran, a drink or just a chat with fellow Queens! Let's make the most of the festival fun while we can.

We will set off at 7pm for 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.

Hi Marianne,

Yes as Eve said people usually do drop out closer to the time, so do keep checking back! Hope to meet you soon—if not this week, the next :)

Judith

Route for the 30k loop! https://www.komoot.com/tour/1172244900?ref=itd