Two rides planned for August

We've got two rides coming up this month: our standard "second Saturday" run this coming weekend; and our fourth Extra of the season on the 29th.

Saturday 8 August: Craigies Farm

For this Saturday's ride, Alison will be leading us to Craigies Farm. Our route will be similar to one that we have done several times before, but there will be at least one interesting new twist - more about that when we get to it. We will have the usual steep climb up to the farm just before lunch, as well as a couple of other moderate hills during the morning. Apart from that, I don't foresee any difficulties. The total distance will be just under twenty miles.

Craigies Farm has a spacious cafe with a varied menu - albeit a fairly pricey one. There are also outside tables for those who prefer to bring a picnic lunch (as well some seating under cover in case of rain).

We'll set out from our usual spot at the north end of Middle Meadow Walk at 10:30. We'll aim to finish the ride at or near the Meadows around the middle of the afternoon.

Saturday 29 August: Merryhatton

For this month's Extra, Glenn will be leading us on what has become our traditional August run, to the Merryhatton garden centre. This is a particularly scenic route though pleasant East Lothian countryside. But do keep in mind that, like all our Extras, it will be longer than our usual rides, with a somewhat faster pace and fewer stops. This one will be about 35 miles, starting and ending in Musselburgh. I'll post full details here nearer the time.

As I'm sure you know by now, all our rides are free, with no advance booking. If you'd like to join us, just turn up on the day.