Ride to Dalkeith this coming Saturday

We've got our April ride coming up on Saturday (11th). Alison will be leading us to Dalkeith on what promises to be a pleasant scenic route.

The total distance will be around 22 miles, with no particular difficulties. We will mainly be cycling on well-surfaced paths and quiet roads, although there might be a couple of paths that will be a little rough and possibly muddy. Apart from a short stretch through Dalkeith town centre, we should be able to avoid busy roads. Nor do we expect any serious hills.

For our lunch stop, we'll head to the King's Park in the centre of Dalkeith. This is a pleasant spot for picnicking, with plenty of seating. For those who prefer to eat indoors, there is a cafe in the Morrisons supermarket across the street (and also toilets). The cafe serves a range of snacks and light meals, or you can pick up a sandwich and take-away drink to bring to the park.

As always, we'll set out from our meeting point at the north end of Middle Meadow Walk at 10:30. And, as always, you don't need to reply to this post or let anyone know in advance whether or not you plan to join us.

Please remember to bring a spare inner tube and any any tools that might be needed to remove your wheel in the event of a puncture. If you are not comfortable changing a tube, don't worry - there are usually willing helpers on hand.