The 2nd Sunday of the new year saw a breakaway of 3 riders escape along the coast to Longniddry then south over deserted, scenic roads in the general direction Glenkinchie Distillery (we contemplated pausing for breakfast there) and then returning by Cousland (to get an extra hill in) and Dalkeith. Unfortunately everybody else seemed to have been put off by the prospect of frost so there was no peloton behind for Jonathan Whitehead, Paul Ritchie and myself to have been ahead of! 40 miles- route (kind of – not sure I remembered every detail right) here: . Full marks to City of Edinburgh Council for having the Innocent cycleway gritted by 9.30 am on a Sunday- the route was chosen to either stay on treated roads or be going uphill (ie, slowly) for those left unsalted.
The last Sunday of the month – today – saw foul weather forecast- black cloud, two raindrops, 3 degrees C and wind gusting 40mph. Perfect conditions- where were you all… refer to Rule 5 here: Velominati? So it was just Mr Treasurer Paul and yours truly. And whilst you are looking at the link, refer to rule 9, and, in keeping with rule 24, it was 80km- route here:. ThatÕs enough rules for now though… next edition the 2nd Sunday in February easier excursion. See you there.
Robin