Category Archives: Cycling
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Roslin to Shawfair
With rain forecast for later in the day, there seemed to be a clear dry weather window in mid-morning, offering just enough time to complete a 13-mile circuit from the house, up to Rosewell, across to Roslin, then a fast … Continue reading
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Camp Wood Trails
As part of my plan to create a 50k off-road cycle route I’ve taken to call The Grand Trail, I knew of some local trails to the south, on the high ground above Newtongrange, leading from Camp Wood to the … Continue reading
Hints and Tips
When you have been cycling for quite few years, you come across a few useful hints and tips that make all the difference to the success of your ride, sometimes making that crucial difference to whether you end up walking … Continue reading
Night Rides
As well as the usual day-time rides, I’m a keen enthusiast of night rides and not just during the warmer summer months but throughout the year and on this page, I want to share a few thoughts and hints and … Continue reading
Autumn Cycling
As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, as the temperature drops and the leaves fall from the trees, many a cyclist will pack their bicycle away until the Spring, waiting until warmer days come again. Personally, I … Continue reading
Brew Kit
When I’m out cycling, and also kick scooting and walking, I like to be self-sufficient, carrying my own supplies such as lunch, brew kit and emergency rations. For me, one of the great pleasures when out riding is finding a … Continue reading
Cycle Clothing
The great thing about cycling is that you can simply jump on your bike and just ride away. It does not matter what clothing you are wearing at the time, be it the business suit you are wearing to work, … Continue reading
Fat Bike Tyres
When out riding a fat bike it is often the fat tyres that attract all the attention and comments. Usually about how heavy they look, how hard it must be to pedal and so on, occasionally just how stupid they … Continue reading
Full Moon Ride
By the end of October, the nights have drawn in, temperatures have dropped and the weather is, well, just the weather, usually cool, wet and windy. However, sometimes conditions some together to entice me to get up at Midnight, otherwise … Continue reading
Dalkeith Country Park
Dalkeith Country Park is a popular place to visit at weekends and during holidays, so the best time to visit for a cycle is on week-days when there are fewer people about, particularly dog walkers and horse riders, both always … Continue reading
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The Cast & Mavisbank
Saturday morning dawned dull, overcast grey and drizzly wet, with more rain forecast for much of the day, though with only a 10% chance of rain, it would not stop me getting out and about on either kick scooter or … Continue reading
Beach Riding
As I write this page, I’ve been riding the Surly Pugsley on a number of beaches in the local area and also further afield. Mostly on the beaches of East Lothian but also as far down the coast as Lindisfarne, … Continue reading