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Route for tomorrow: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1518343736
Also edited the text above.
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Hello everyone!
This week we'll be heading off for a classic Braids loop starting from the Meadows - a true tried and tested and much loved route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1518343736
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.
Hope to see you for the ride!
Adna -
Eve and me are at the brewery now!
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If anyone wants just half the route that is Glasgow > Edinburgh: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1501085490
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Glasgow - Edi for me
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Hej!
The event you forgot you loved is back and scheduled for LEAP DAY. We’re going on a mid-week after work adventure to Ikea for dinner. Why Ikea? Well… they’ve got new bike racks that we need to test and I’ve been having a craving for veggie meatballs since November.
Similar to our summer adventure, this is not a classic party pace guided ride. Instead - you decide the pace and the time you leave home so that you make it to Ikea in Loanhead for a 7:30pm dinner! 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 fun afternoon shopping for trinkets or a new mattress- you do you! No matter how you get there- the group finish means that we will enjoy some of the finest mass produced Swedish cuisine as a group.
There are two suggested routes for the ride:
Short, direct using bigger and fast traffic streets: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1434315192
Longer, more bike-lane usage: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1434317353Return to the city by following one of the routes back. 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.
Vi ses där,
Adna -
Please note that there's a route change, not doing Burdiehouse Park option any longer - will wait for longer days to roll on that one.
Event description edited, but just in case new route is here: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1439191981
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Hello lovelies,
We're gonna set off from the Bristo Sq at 7pm, take the mandatory Love Lane en route to a stroll through South Edinburgh: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1439191981 . Adna will show you her favourite historical pet cemetery and (maybe) some hidden (and alive!) highland cows.
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.
See you at the start!
Adna -
Hello dear friends,
I'm delighted to finally get a chance to lead a ride again. Hopefully you will be equally delighted to hear that we're gonna do my favourite little city loop tackling the three peaks: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1425886900 .
We're gonna set off from John Lewis at 7pm. As usual, this is a strictly no-drop ride and we will wait at key points to keep the group together. Everyone will climb at their own pace - grind it, race it, walk it - we'll cheer you at the top and set down the hill 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.
Let's do this,
Adna -
Vegan cake for me please!
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Can someone ping me if you can’t make it any longer?
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Another quick note to say that I can’t see any bike racks near the cafe on Google street view so we’ll have to be creative with bike lockup tomorrow morning! But I’m confident we’ll make it work…
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We're gonna try this loop out to Colinton Tunnel and then back through the Braids: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1376183326
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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 Cafe Kweer at 9am. The cafe needs a bit of support so we thought we'd pitch in and help. We will depart the coffee shop for 10am at the latest to do a 18-20km cycle loop through the city https://www.komoot.com/tour/1376183326 . 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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Okay! We can talk tonight- could be that we can ride together for a while towards home so that you’re still visible!
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Hi Grace! I can lend you a back light for tonight! I'd just need it back by end of the week if ok...
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Jess watch this space later in the afternoon, we tend to have a couple of people dropping out a couple of hours before the ride.
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We're gonna go classy and bring out a 'vintage' QoP route. If you weren't there for our very first ride, now you'll know what you missed! This week we'll be starting at the Meadows, meander through the Grange on our way up and across the Braids: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1335651534
Please remember to bring fully charged lights as the nights are here, and with us for a while...
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.
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Gang it's almost time! Here are some last minute details and suggestions.
The final route is available here: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1225309483
We suggest you have a hearty breakfast before rolling on Sunday. Suggested packing list:
- 5 or more snacks of your choice. In addition, there will be food stop options at 25k (cafe), 40k (cafe), 60k (Asda), 90k (Scotmid) on the route.
- Plenty of water (there will be refill points along the way)
- Rain jacket and some extra layers.We’re hoping for sun but we will be out all day and our Scottish weather and temperatures are changeable!
- A minimum of one inner tube that is the correct size for your tire. If you’re running tubeless, a tube and plugs are essential. We will not be passing a bike shop.
- Phone
- Money for cafe stops
- Sense of adventure! Take it as it comes, if you are not having fun there are bail out options at: 18k (North Queensferry station), 60k (Polmont Station is a 5k ride away: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1307826459), 90k (Dalmeny station).
Any questions? Ask away below :)
Let's roll!
- 5 or more snacks of your choice. In addition, there will be food stop options at 25k (cafe), 40k (cafe), 60k (Asda), 90k (Scotmid) on the route.
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Hello Hello Hello,
Short and punchy route this week as we'll attempt to take over central Edinburgh and conquer its three finest peaks: https://www.komoot.com/tour/944390064
Not a worry - everyone climbs at their own pace and we regroup at the top of every climb. You can race it, grind it or even walk it! This might be just what the doctor ordered as a fine training session for a Kaimes Hill climb race planned for later in September. Bring lights!
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.
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Give us a wave if this is going to be your first 100k ride! Curious to see what the split of the group is. It'll be fun if it's the first or the 10th regardless :)
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The air is cooling down, the nights are drawing in and this can only mean that it's time for another Women's 100 ride!
This year we've prepared a Tour of the Forth as gentle 100k loop, with only a couple of modest climbs at the beginning as we make our way towards Queensferry and then the same as we make our way back to the city. We've chosen quiet paths and more importantly amazing views over the water on both sides, and with a couple of surprises thrown in for good measure. Route here: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1225309483
Did we mention that we have not one, not two but three cafe / snack stops planned? If this doesn't seal the deal, I don't know what will.
This ride is for anyone who wants company on a chatty 100km pace but especially anyone who is wary tackling the big 100km. Nobody, and we really mean NOBODY will be left behind. We're starting at 9am and we've got all day to get back to Edinburgh.
This is an unsupported ride (albeit in very supportive company), which means brings your own tools, spare tubes, spare lights, plenty of snacks and water, etc. Don't worry if you are not super confident with bike maintenance, there will be lot's of people around that are happy to offer assistance where needed. It's not going to hurt to do an M check on your bike a couple of days before setting off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qtx60bcNk0
We encourage those who have GPS devices to download the route or keep it handy on your phone. This is a no-drops group, however, in the unlikely event we get separated, it's good to have it to hand. While we hope that the weather won't be too moody, we do ask that you check it on the day and layer appropriately.
Can't wait to see you all and you're beautiful steeds on Sunday. Any questions, leave a comment here or DM us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/queens.of.pain.cc/
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Hey QoP!
This week Adna will be taking you around town for a little seaside adventure. We will be starting at the OG QoP start point: John Lewis and we will head north to Newhaven and beyond. Route here: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1238797004
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.
Outliers
A cycling club made up of folk spread around the UK & Ireland
Hello,
Let's drink coffee, eat pastries and ride bikes together. We can call ourselves the Queens of Pain au Chocolat.
We're meeting up at Kate's (116 Causewayside, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1PU) at 9am. We will depart the coffee shop at 9:45am as we have a slightly longer route and I aim to bring everyone back by midday at the Meadows. Our route will take us down the boring but fast road to Dalkeith Country Park, then next to one of my favourite trees, after which we will make out way back to the city using the east side bike lanes near Whitecraig: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1526465940 Bring a lock or check that a buddy will have one to lock bikes together for the coffee shop stop.
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.