Rosebery Reservoir

Hi all. On Sunday, our ride is a picnic lunch at Rosebery Reservoir starting from the Commonwealth Pool and ending at the bottom of Braids Road in Morningside.-36 Miles in total.

Please meet at the Commonwealth Pool at 9.50 am for 10 am departure. We will head out via the Duddingston Golf course and Dalkeith Country park where there is an opportunity for a toilet stop. Then we will take a cycle path to Bonnyrigg and head out to Carrington and Temple for a picnic lunch beside the reservoir.

Our route back will take us to Penicuik and Loanhead via the cycle path and then a track across passed the Straiton Nature Reserve. We will then return via cycle paths that will take us through the new houses at Burdiehouse to Frogstone Road and back on the track through Mortonhall Estate and finally descending via Braids Road.

Mostly hard surfaces, but short manageable track through the golf course and Mortonhall Estate. Weather on Sunday at present is fair and breezy.

https://www.strava.com/routes/2733428575364675644

Text me on 07974113737 by Saturday evening if you would like to come along. Limit is 15 riders. Also note the instructions below on Covid regulations.

Please also read our riding guidelines https://www.cyclinguk.org/group/page/guidelines-safe-riding for your safety and the safety of others in the group.
We will ride as usual in small groups of around 5 and please avoid bunching up at junctions. You should bring 2 spare inner tubes, tools to change and a pump. Also water, a picnic lunch, something waterproof to sit on wet grass and a bike lock.
Remember you are riding at your own risk and whilst the group will always try to help out as best as possible, you are responsible for looking after yourself and getting yourself home.

You should already have emailed me, ironside@blueyonder.co.uk to confirm you have read the covid regulations below otherwise you will not be allowed to ride.
Please note that by attending a ride:
You are self-certifying that you are well and not required to isolate or quarantine.
You agree to maintain social distancing when not cycling. Whilst we are not required by Scottish Cycling to socially distance when riding, we would encourage you to do so.
You agree not to share food or drink
You will carry a mask and hand sanitiser in case of untoward events, such as mechanicals or accidents.
You agree to follow NHS guidelines if you become unwell after the ride.

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Janet.