EasyCycle in Edinburgh

 

EasyCycle is a short and easy cycle ride aimed at new or returning cyclists – and, of course, the social cyclist looking for a pleasant but short-ish outing.   On the last Sunday of the month, we roll around Edinburgh for 12 -15 miles or so.  Sometimes a little longer, but always at a gentle pace and with lots of stops for people to catch up and have a chat.

We head off at 10.30am or so; stop for lunch at some point, typically at a cafe, although summer is more the picnic season; and, get back at about 3.00pm. There’s no need to book; please just turn up with your bike, and enjoy yourself.

The start point for each ride is outside Söderberg The Meadows on Middle Meadow Walk.  You will see a group of us lurking about from about 10.15 or so; someone should be fairly obvious in the lovely EasyCycle tabard (see the photo) or, if it’s a bit chilly, the tabard may be outside and us inside with a warming cake or two.

If you worry that 12-15 miles may be too short, why not try the Edinburgh 20 Milers which is (slightly) faster and (slightly) longer?  Or – like a fair few of us – do both?

E-bikes are welcome at Easycycle, because they allow people to cycle in a group who couldn’t otherwise do do.  We’re not a race, so a bit of help from your bike is permitted.

I’d like to add a note that we share our country paths and city streets with dogs and, occasionally, horses and other animals; Not to mention Covid, and so we recommend you wash your hands after riding or cleaning your bike.