Parks, Promenade and Pootle

Route:
Final route and distance will be published here following final recce.

Ride summary:

Join Alison for a relaxed social 20 mile (tbc) Pootle. The objective is - not too far, not too fast and not too bumpy or technical - therefore no Mountain or gravel bike required
Making use of cycle paths and quieter streets.

Rough route - through the innocent tunnel and standard route out the QMU, avoiding all the bumpy bits. Loop of the pond, then down the Esk to Musselburgh, loop of lagoon then head towards Oscar's at Portobello. Plan to take back roads to avoid busy Portobello Prom. Ice cream stop at Oscar's if Q not too long. Toilets available there too.
Along Seafield, beside the sea, Restalrig cycle path, Lochend park, skirting round Meadowbank sports centre, under the railway line and into Holyrood park.

Meadows for 10:20 for a 10:30 depart.

I know there is a 70 mile RttS training ride the day before. However, there is Method to my Madness. This will be a warm down for me - hoping that I will recover quicker from the 70 miler than if I laze about and do nothing the next day. Hence the later than normal start time.

Please ensure your bike is safe, in roadworthy condition and carry a spare innertube compatible with your bike.

PLEASE NOTE: The ride will finish in Holyrood park / Scottish Parliament. Guidance can be given on the best route to return to the Meadows from there if required.