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We met up with eight other of the Lothian Cyclists at South Queensferry for a group ride, heading off into the West Lothian countryside on a bright sunny morning. The route was chosen by Fiona, who knows someting about volcanoes … Continue reading →

I thought I knew all the reservoirs and ponds close to us, but when glancing at the satellite map recently, a small heart-shaped loch or pond was visible not far from the B7007 Granites road, nestled between Broad Law and … Continue reading →

It is almost 2 years since I retired, but until then, I did the same commute virtually every week day. Although my destination, Easter Bush, was in the middle of the countryside, I had to fill in questionnaires regularly to … Continue reading →

There are some roads and tracks quite close by that I’m aware of from the map, but have never tried. Today, I decided to try out several, hoping to open up some new route possibilities. Colette wasn’t able to join … Continue reading →

This was another jaunt with the Lothian Cyclists, and was thoughtfully planned for a bright, mild and above all, wind-free day. As Colette and I are still unaware of most of the hidden cycle routes around Edinburgh, it was a … Continue reading →

Whenever we’re in town, it is quite remarkable how the cyclists we see and the bikes they ride come in so many shapes and forms. That’s because on our usual runs around the Midlothian countryside we almost invariably come across … Continue reading →

December 2013 will be remembered (by some at least, and by me for sure) as the month when the wind hardly ever let up. That has made getting out for a cycle difficult to say the least. With a keen … Continue reading →

  The weather forecast this morning said it was going to be nice and sunny and not too windy, so it was time for another outing. This time we opted to take the car to Gifford, then explore some of … Continue reading →

We were looking for something a bit different, and Colette found on the internet some signposted cycle routes starting in Selkirk. She liked the sound of the magenta route – a loop from Selkirk, running via Midlem and Lilliesleaf. So … Continue reading →

We woke to another sunny autumn day and wondered if we had time for a cycle. A quick look at the forecast was promising, so the current redecorating project was going to have to take a wee break. The plan … Continue reading →