Saturday 2nd April Ride. Bangour, Union Canal, Almondell

A casual ride using a mix of the Livingston path network, quiet country road, canal tow path and surfaced track. 
Smooth narrow tyres may find some of it a bit bumpy.

Route Map

We will start at 1030am from Howden Park Centre, Livingston and take the Loan Path on the Livingston path network through Ladywell and Knightsridge, out onto the cycle path by the A89 and cross the road and into the grounds of the former historic WW 1 Bangour Village Hospital. Come out at Dechmont and along the road to Uphall and the Open Door Cafe. The cafe is run by The Busy Project charity, menu is mainly toasties & filled rolls, with nice looking cake. 

Take the path from Uphall towards Uphall Station and turn onto the cycle path next to the A89.When it meets the Union Canal we will follow it out of Broxburn to Muirend where we join a quiet road to the north gate of Almondell Park. Continue through the park on route 75 of Sustrans National Cycle Network and Almond Park, Craigshill and back to HPC.

• The distance is about 15 miles. You can also drop off at any part of the route and cycle as far as you feel comfortable with. 
• There is no need to wear special cycle clothing something comfy. We don't ask you to wear a helmet, it is not a lawful requirement, it is a matter of personal choice.
• Bring waterproof jacket & trousers, snacks and bottle of water, small tool kit for your bike, spare inner-tube, ensure the valve is the same as the existing one.
• Check your bike is safe to ride. Recommend checking it over the day before the ride, checking brakes work, the chain is lubricated and the tyres set to the correct pressure, it makes cycling easier. The recommended pressure can be found on the side of the tyre, typically 35-85 PSI or 3-6 Bar. For other help, see Bike Maintenance Tips

To let us know how many to expect add some details to our CONTACT US form. It does not commit you to attending. 

Post Ride

15, including 2 newcomers came along. The early forecast was for overcast with a slight cool breeze with rain in the afternoon which may have put some off, the reality was a mild and sunny day with no rain until well after our return. Some folk were even in tee shirts!

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Saturday 19th March. Bike Maintenance Workshop

For anyone that could not make it to the last one and those that did but may wish to learn more. Assistance and advice on maintaining and servicing your bike made possible with the generous support of Put Your West Foot Forward Early booking advised.

When - Saturday 19th March 1030am to 330pm. It is OK to be there for any part of the day.

Where - Murieston Village hall, Livingston. We have access to hall from 10am. Please arrive in time for a 1030am start

By bike - Cycle Streets Map

By train or car - For those out with Livingston. Use the above map, Select the "Open Street Map default style" at the top RHS of the map. Follow the directions for Livingston South (not North) railway station. There should be space in the car park. Walk under the tunnel for the Glasgow platform. You will see the hall in front of you.

What will be covered 

• Bike components

• Bike safety check and fitting

• Puncture repair

• Brake replacement / adjustment

• Gear indexing etc

• Chain maintenance / replacing / repair 

• Key learning points

If anyone has something they particularly want covered let us know in advance.

Bring - Bike, preferably clean, it makes it easier to work on. Suitable clothing that may get marked. You may wish to bring something to eat. There is a Coop a few minutes walk away. Tea, coffee, milk, sugar will be provided.

In order to deal with those that come numbers will be limited and on a first come first served basis. BOOK HERE

Cancelling - If you have to cancel please let us know so that the place can be offered to someone 

Work to eat. Eat to live. Live to bike. Bike to work ~ Unknown

From 1 participant
Super morning of cycle maintenance Many Thanks!

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