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Chippy has been notified of the royal procession! No worries
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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 :)
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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!
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Some extra spots opened up :)
There might be more on Wed afternoon as we usually have some people dropping off before the ride.
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Let's make Judith dream of having a QoP Top 10 in Wandrer come true!
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How do you do fellow Queens,
You might have heard through the QoP grapevine that there's an internal battle happening to conquer the streets of Edinburgh. Well, now you be part of the game as this Wednesday we're riding through Saughton and Stenhouse so that Adna can tick off some extra roads in Wandrer and further secure her crown - komoot link below. If you want to join in on the game longer term link up your Strava with an account over here: https://wandrer.earth/dashboard
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 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 by signing up for this ride, you agree that QoP and the ride leaders are not responsible for your safety - you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and wellbeing.
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I saw you zooming by while I was trimming the hedge! Good going :)
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Hello Gang,
Join Adna on a seaside stroll starting from the Botanics, rolling along the classic bike path all the way out to Cramond and then returning via the promenade. It's a classic on a sunny evening! Route link below.
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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Route for Wednesday is locked and loaded: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1077179398
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Hey gang!
Adna will lead you on a gentle ride through the wild west side of the city and onwards on some Water of Leith paths.
You know the drill, 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.
Let's do it!
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Get ready to toad:
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Hi gang!
Naomi is planning to take us on a sweet surprise route starting at Bristo Sq this week. Come be led by the cargo queen*!
You know the drill, 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.
*cargo bikes not guaranteed!
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Slight change of plan as I got the lurgy. Awesome Lucy will take over the helm this evening.
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Route for tomorrow's ride: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1057000201
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Hey gang,
Adna is back at the helm this week and she's planning to take you on a little westward suburban adventure. Route will be uploaded in the comments before the ride. Let's do this!
You know the drill, 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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I’m switching my attendance to a maybe because I forgot I’ve got some work drinks. I’ll try and join you en-route if I can :)
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Hey Charlotte! In case there are no drop outs you can always cycle and meet us for pizza and drinks at Bramblers at the end?
We can't really have a group bigger than 25 as it will be a lot to handle....
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Route for Wednesday 8th Feb: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1021011820
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Boom! ONE HUNDRED QoP rides!
Come celebrate this HUGE milestone with us. Adna will lead a new special one off route starting at John Lewis and finishing at Bramblers in Leith Links. There's gonna be pizza and a drink for a tenner at the end! Nobody likes cold pizza, so we'll start sharp at 7pm for this one.
You know the drill, 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 for tonight - FYI - we'll finish back at John Lewis: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38132562
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Ho ho ho,
Let's get one more ride in before Christmas! Ruby will lead the merry group on a loop starting from Leith Links. Fairy links strongly encouraged is you've got some around.
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 getting shorter 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 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).
Shine bright like a Christmas tree topper.
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Since it's going to be freezing I've changed the route slightly so we stay on roads that are less likely to ice over: https://www.komoot.com/tour/990923793
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Route for tomorrow: https://www.komoot.com/tour/987250975
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Hi Sophie :)
I'm afraid that we do ask our ride buddies to sign up. We can lead a group of 20 max through the city in a fun / safe way so we're trying to keep the groups to a manageable size. Next week's ride has just been posted so you can grab yourself a space now :)