QoP Chippy Ride

Let's roll on a mid-week after work adventure!

We are trying something new. This is not our classic party pace guided ride. Instead - you decide the pace and the time when you want to leave home so that you make it to the chippy in Bo'ness before they close at 7pm! If you are feeling social use the comments section below or the whatsapp group to find a ride buddy. If you want to race it - go for it! If you want to take your time and have a fun afternoon out- you do you! No matter how you get there- the mass finish means that we will enjoy some top notch deep fried foods in one classy establishment as a group (you'll know what I mean once you get there).

Suggested route for the ride: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1198540734 . A bit shy of 33k, of which approximately 4-5kms are unpaved but on good quality compacted gravel tracks (ok on a road bike, have tested on 28mm and 32mm slicks). I'd suggest aiming for a 6:30pm finish to have time to order and eat.

Return to the city by following the same track back or save your legs the trouble and catch a train from Linlithgow (6km ride away, 3-4 trains every hour, £6 and 20min later you're back to Waverley). There'll be more people around for impromptu group rides back if that's your jam.

Needless to say, but similar to all our regular self-supported rides you agree that QoP and the ride leaders are not responsible for your safety.

Chips Ahoy!

What time are folk setting off? I was thinking of following Adna's route, starting around 4.30, which will allow time for a brief stop at Abercorn Church. Join me and there might be another wee bit of history...(sorry, can't help it).

Hard for me to commit to a start time as it depends on how busy I am at work! But will catch people on the way :)

V excited for this! At work til 5, so might have to leg it there/join the route later on. Is anyone else in the same boat?

Hey, I’d love to join you Eve. Let me know where you want to meet en route

I'll be at the start at 5, but I know a few people have said they will have to catch up (meeting us at 5:15 ish (where the cycle path gets to Craigleith retail park). We can always get extra chips for you! (Kate)

Has anyone let the chippy know there are 20 of us coming just before they close…?

It would be very sad if there was not enough chips for everyone to buy

Chippy has been notified of the royal procession! No worries

Ekhh setting of from Leith so hopefully catch you by inverleith!