SATURDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER : Bathgate, Easter Inch Moss and Easter Breich Woodland

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.

Route map for 2022 Bathgate by Livingston 20 Milers on plotaroute.com

MEET : By 10:30, at the seats outside the café at Howden Park Centre, Livingston.

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 Livingston 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.

 Probably arriving at Xcite no earlier than 12, probably a bit after and leaving 13:00 or shortly after.

BEFORE THE RIDE : If needed, we can show you how to check your bike is safe to ride by carrying out the M CHECK, checking brakes work, the chain is lubricated and the tyres set to the correct pressure, look at use of gears all to make it less of an effort. Suggest what you may find useful to take on a ride.

• We are NOT a club. Rides are free and open to anyone interested in finding out more about active travel, bike use, and exploring local routes. No commitment to come regularly.
• There is no need to wear special cycle clothing, something comfortable, a waterproof jacket and trousers can be useful. We don't ask you to wear a helmet, it is not a lawful requirement, it is a matter of personal choice.
  
• You may want to bring snacks and, a bottle of water.
• Leccy E bikes are OK.
• Ride leaders, have first aid and bike mechanic training. We can deal with most bike problems that may arise on the ride. 
• You may wish to drop off at any point or if we pass near to home.
• To ensure no one gets lost or left behind and for safety there will be a back marker. 
• There may be road crossings, not controlled by traffic lights. At these be guided by ride leaders.
• Children need to bring a well behaved adult.
• If speed and distance are your thing this is not for you. 

REGISTER : To  reserve a place 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. 

If we cancel the ride a notice will be posted at the top of the page the previous evening.

Next ride Saturday 2nd September

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