Saturday 5th November. Easter Inch Moss & Bathgate

A casual ride using a mix of the Livingston path network, National Cycle Network route 75 and surfaced track. 

Route Map

We will be at the cafe at Howden Park Centre, Livingston from just after 10 and leave at 1030am and take the Livingston path network out of Livingston and across Seafield Law and Easter Inch Moss to Bathgate.

Stopping at Xcite Bathgate for refreshments, either bring something to eat and drink or buy at the cafe.

Return along NCN 75 across Easter Inch Moss. Turning off at Seafield and dropping down to the river Almond and along the upgraded Easter Breich path beside the river, onto the Livington path network and back to HPC.

• The distance is about 16 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.

To let us know how many to expect add some details to our Contact Us form. It does not commit you to attending. Or just turn up on the day.

If the weather influences your decision not to come that is OK, we may see you another time.

Post Ride

Despite a forecast of wind from the NW with a speed in the mid teens, a temperature of 5C, feeling like 0C, and bright sun, 13 including 1 newcomer came along. Most of the ride was sheltered from the wind and there were even a few calm balmy spots

Consider joining your local campaign group SPOKES

Spokes Bulletin 126. Late 2016 has an article about West Lothian Bike Library on the back page.

Quiet Roads Public Consultation

Quiet roads are proposed in the councils Active Travel plan, as part of an active travel network in West Lothian. Through the Sustrans Community Links grant programme. West Lothian Council has received some funding to explore the feasibility of Quiet Roads in West Lothian.

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