A casual social ride of 18 miles exploring a mix of some of the 144 miles of the Livingston path network, National Cycle Network route 75, and surfaced cycle track, and maybe a bit of Local History.
MEET : At the cafe at Howden Park Centre, Livingston from just after 10am and leave at 1030
ROUTE : Take National Cycle Network route 75 to Livingston Village, NCN 75 to Starlaw Road cycle path and continue across 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 Easter Breich path
beside the river, onto the Livington path network and back to HPC. We are usually back about 3:30pm.
Anyone coming from in or near Bathgate may
wish to join us at the Xcite Sports Centre, Balbardie Park and return to Livingston on the NCN and Starlaw path as above.
REGISTER : To reserve a space and to give us an idea of how many to expect add some details to our Contact Us form. It does not commit you to attending.
If the weather influences your decision not to come that is OK, we may see you another time.
- The distance is about 18 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 comfortable. We don't ask you to wear a helmet, it is not a lawful requirement, it is a matter of personal choice. If you do, make sure it is fitted properly or not by its "BEST BEFORE DATE" or there is no point.
- 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.
YOUR BIKE
- Check your bike is safe to ride by carrying out a M CHECK. 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
- Some Essential Cycling Skills Videos to help boost your confidence and give you the necessary skills to negotiate on-road journeys.
- We can deal with bike problems that may arise on the ride.
Next ride Saturday 4th June
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Helen McCann
Those who hadn't heard were saddened to hear about the death of Helen McCann, sister of Harold and & John Gardner.
She was usually somewhere at at the back so an excuse to stop, but always enthusiastic, good company and an inspiration to others.
Helen stayed in Fife and when asked why she had come she told me it was because there is nothing like similar there. When I first met her I remember the look of trepidation as here brother was not there to meet her.
