An Autumnal casual social ride of 18 miles using a mix of some of the 144 miles of the Livingston path network, Route 75 of Sustrans National Cycle Network, quiet country road and surfaced track, maybe a bit of Local History
MEET : By 10:30, at the seats outside the café at Howden Park Centre, Livingston.
TRAIN : The nearest station is Livingston North.
ROUTE : Take the Livingston Path Network along the the river Almond to Lizzie Bryce's Strip, path network to Murieston Trail, Adambrae to Livingston Village, NCN 75 to Boghall roundabout, segregated path by the A89 to the Cafe at Dobbies garden centre.
Return along the Shale Trail path to Pumpherston, cross to woodland path, through to Almond Park to HPC.
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.
- 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.
