Upcoming events.
Take a look at our rides below, we have all sorts going on.
Our rides are social rides and not guided rides, they are organised by club members, and you are responsible for yourself.
We go out in all weathers but on the odd occasion we may need to cancel rides at short notice, check here for any updates before the ride.
Ride sign ups are the bottom of each event. If you have signed up but can no longer come on a ride, please let us know either by email or social media and we’ll pass that on to the ride leader.
Want to know a bit about who’s organising each ride? Check out our ride coordinator bios! These should give you an idea of what to expect on their rides.
Before joining a ride please familarise yourself with our ride etiquette. This is to keep everyone safe out on the roads and trails.
If you can’t make any of our upcoming rides, check out our RidewithGPS route library for some inspiration for your next ride.
Please note that we often take pictures on our rides to share here on the website or on the club’s social media pages. Please let the ride leader know if you are uncomfortable with this before the ride.
When you sign up for a ride your details will be visible to our ride leaders and will be deleted shortly after the ride. It will only be used to contact you about that specific ride or in case of an emergency on the ride.
Thank Crit It’s Friday - Round 6 Organised by Hervelo!
We are organising our very first race!
There will be racing for:
Cat4 Women
E/1/2/3/4 & M40+ Women
M40/50+ Men
Cat 3/4 Men
Don’t know what that all means but keen to get involved? Check out our blog post all about crit racing here.
Early bird entries are live until 23:55 on 18th July and entries close on 23rd July!
Want to help out on the night? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/4CkfjHjAgfcjA5QRA
Road to Biggar
Where to: To Biggar via the Laurel Bank Tea Rooms
How far: 100km, 1000m ⬆️
What pace: 23-25 kph average, no drop ride. This is faster than our Open to All Rides at the start of the month, however, no one will be dropped.
We’ll aim to keep moving as much as possible but we’ll regroup at the top of climbs and you’ll also have help if there’s a mechanical in the group!
Any stops: Yes! Planned stop at the Laurel Bank Tea Rooms in Broughton
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51412256
Meet location: Beeslack High School
Ride Coordinator: Lauren
Gypsy Glen - MTB Ride Leaders Celebration Ride
Where to: To celebrate four Hérvelo members gaining their Mountain Bike Leader qualifications this year we thought we'd celebrate with a Tweed Valley classic XC loop - Gypsy Glen! This loop features some stunning views and a real sense of adventure. Although the route is graded blue, it features some steeper, rockier, more rutted natural trail than you might encounter in a trail centre. The climb up is tough (we will all be walking at points!) but we'll get through it together. Please come dressed for exposed terrain and changeable weather.
How far: Approximately 2-3 hours on the trails
What pace: Social, no drop pace.
Any stops: We'll finish with a celebratory coffee and cake lunch stop! Bring snacks for the ride.
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51265371
Meet location: Cardrona Car Park. (has a toilet block!)
Ride Coordinator: Katie
East Lothian Gravel (RIDE FULL)
Where to: Meeting at John Muir Country Park for some very East Lothian Grav
How far: Approximately 30k
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks!
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51873566
Meet location: John Muir Country Park
Ride Coordinator: Lizelle
Pump(tracks) and a Pint
Where to: We’ll meet at the new Roslin Pump track for a pump, spin over to the other new track in Rosewell followed by a pint at Stewart’s Brewing.
A BMX bike would be ideal but most of us will be on our mountain bikes, gravel bikes welcome too!
How far: Approximately 15km
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks but we’ll head for a pint and pizza afterwards!
Route link: Exact route TBC
Meet location: Roslin Pump Track by the Roslin playpark.
Ride Coordinator: Anna
August open to all road ride
Where to: A hilly one over the Meldons to Peebles then onto Innerleithen (for coffee) and back via the Granites
How far: Approx. 90km with 1000m of climbing
What pace: 17-20 km/h, no drop ride
Any stops: Yes! Plan is to have a café stop in Innerleithen.
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51814672
Meet location: Gorebridge Leisure Centre, meet 8.50am ready for wheels to roll at 9.00am sharp.
Ride Coordinator: Zoe
Cross is Coming! - Bonnyrigg
Where to: A mini cyclocross style loop around Bonnyrigg parks to get us in tip top shape for the 2025/26 cyclocross season. This will be a skills based session with some race simulations in a format to suit a mixed ability group. It’s been a super dry spring/summer so any off-road bike will be suitable.
It is NOT a coached session, it’s a skills practice session.
Not sure what Cross is all about? Check out our blog from last winter here
How far: The loop won’t be more than 1 km. We’ll be doing various training drills in a short circuit for about 1 - 1.5 hours. We’ll predominantly be riding on grass with some short sections of single track.
What pace: This will be a skills focussed training ride but that will include some “race pace” drills. The circuit will be short and the session will suitable for a range of abilities from beginners to CX regulars!
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks
Route link: No exact route, we’ll make up a short loop on the night.
Meet location: The skate park in King George V Park, Bonnyrigg
Ride Coordinator: Lauren
East Lothian Gravel
Where to: Meeting at John Muir Country Park for some very East Lothian Grav
How far: Approximately 30k
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks!
Route link: TBC
Meet location: John Muir Country Park
Ride Coordinator: Lizelle
Road ride in Pitlochry - Members only
Where to: To Pitlochry to do the Etape route
How far: Either 63 or 73 miles
What pace: 17-20 km/h
Any stops: Yes! Location to be decided but there will be a café stop.
Route link: TBC when we decide which route we’re going to do
Meet location: Will be provided
Ride Coordinator: Zoe
Cross is Coming! - Braids
Where to: A mini cyclocross style loop around Braids Hill to get us in tip top shape for the 2025/26 cyclocross season. This will be a skills based session with some race simulations in a format to suit a mixed ability group. It’s been a super dry spring/summer so any off-road bike will be suitable.
It is NOT a coached session, it’s a skills practice session.
Not sure what Cross is all about? Check out our blog from last winter here
How far: The loop won’t be more than 1 km. We’ll be doing various training drills in a short circuit for about 1 - 1.5 hours. We’ll predominantly be riding on grass with some short sections of single track.
What pace: This will be a skills focussed training ride but that will include some “race pace” drills. The circuit will be short and the session will suitable for a range of abilities from beginners to CX regulars!
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks
Route link: No exact route, we’ll make up a short loop on the night.
Meet location: Braids Golf Club
Ride Coordinator: Lauren
September open to all road ride (save the date!)
Where to: To be confirmed nearer the time - we’re weather watching!
How far: Probs approx. 80 km
What pace: 17-20 km/h, no drop ride
Any stops: Yes! Location to be decided but there will be a café stop.
Route link: TBC
Meet location: TBC
Ride Coordinator: TBC
Cross is Coming! - Inch Park
Where to: A mini cyclocross style loop around Inch Park to get us in tip top shape for the 2025/26 cyclocross season. This will be a skills based session with some race simulations in a format to suit a mixed ability group. It’s been a super dry spring/summer so any off-road bike will be suitable.
It is NOT a coached session, it’s a skills practice session.
Not sure what Cross is all about? Check out our blog from last winter here
How far: The loop won’t be more than 1 km. We’ll be doing various training drills in a short circuit for about 1 - 1.5 hours. We’ll predominantly be riding on grass with some short sections of single track.
What pace: This will be a skills focussed training ride but that will include some “race pace” drills. The circuit will be short and the session will suitable for a range of abilities from beginners to CX regulars!
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks
Route link: No exact route, we’ll make up a short loop on the night.
Meet location: Inch Park Community Sports Club
Ride Coordinator: Lauren
Bouldering
Where to: The Hangar for a bit of bouldering to stop our arm’s from wasting away.
Meet location: The Hangar around half 6. Just head in when you arrive and we’ll find each other on the wall.
A lot of our members are also keen climbers so we thought it’d be nice to meet somewhere indoors for a change!
As per our rides, you are responsible for yourself so please check out The Hangar’s website before coming along:
https://www.theclimbinghangar.com/locations/edinburgh
Cross is Coming! - Inch Park
Where to: A mini cyclocross style loop around Inch Park to get us in tip top shape for the 2025/26 cyclocross season. This will be a skills based session with some race simulations in a format to suit a mixed ability group. It’s been a super dry spring/summer so any off-road bike will be suitable.
It is NOT a coached session, it’s a skills practice session.
Not sure what Cross is all about? Check out our blog from last winter here
How far: The loop won’t be more than 1 km. We’ll be doing various training drills in a short circuit for about 1 - 1.5 hours. We’ll predominantly be riding on grass with some short sections of single track.
What pace: This will be a skills focussed training ride but that will include some “race pace” drills. The circuit will be short and the session will suitable for a range of abilities from beginners to CX regulars!
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks
Route link: No exact route, we’ll make up a short loop on the night.
Meet location: Inch Park Community Sports Club
Ride Coordinator: Lauren
July open to all road ride
Where to: Finding Your Innerleithen
How far: Approx. 55 miles, 2,400ft of climbing
What pace: 11-12 mph, this is a no drop ride but please ensure you are comfortable with the distance
Any stops: Yes! Location to be decided but there will be a cafe stop.
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51426374
Meet location: Valleyfield Road (car park for area for Valleyfield pond), Penicuik, EH26 8LW. What3Words: ///tributes.wolf.snares
Be ready to roll at 9.30am
Ride Coordinator: Sheena
East Lothian Gravel Ride (Members only as ride full)
Where to: East Lothian Gravel
How far: Approximately 43km
What pace: No drop ride, suitable for beginners - intermediate riders
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks
Route link: TBC
Meet location: Corn Exchange, Haddington
Ride Coordinator: Louise
Bonaly Gravel Smashfest
Where to: Pentlands and Currie
How far: Approximately 15km
What pace: This is a training ride that will be suitable for all fitness levels, however, we won’t be stopping to look at features etc so you will need to be reasonably confident off-road. We’ll have set segments where the goal is to ride as fast you can (want). We’ll regroup after every effort and roll together until the next segment. Although this is a training ride, please respect other trail/road users, give way as necessary and ride within your limits.
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48704762
We highly recommend loading the route to your cycling computer/watch/phone so you don’t get lost etc. We will look out for each other but due to the nature of the ride, the group will likely spread out across the segments.
Meet location: Bonaly Lower Car Park
Ride Coordinator: Jodie
Callendar Estate - Blues & Reds
Where to: Blue & red trails around Callendar Estate
How far: Approximately 2-3 hours on the trails
What pace: Social, no drop pace.
Any stops: Cafe planned but might be at the end of the ride so bring plenty of snacks.
Route link: Exact route will be decided on the day but there won’t be anything more technical than a red trail. Red trails at Callendar Park are easier than most Tweed Valley reds so a good progression beyond Blue trails without too much of a jump.
Meet location: Greenrig Car Park
Ride Coordinator: Jodie
Falkirk High Train Station is just under 2 miles up the road and there’s also bike hire available from Greenrig Bikes.
Bouldering
Where to: Eden Rock for a bit of bouldering to stop our arm’s from wasting away.
Meet location: Eden Rock around half 6. Just head in when you arrive and we’ll find each other on the wall.
A lot of our members are also keen climbers so we thought it’d be nice to meet somewhere indoors for a change!
As per our rides, you are responsible for yourself so please check out Eden Rock’s website before coming along: https://www.edenrockclimbing.com/edinburgh-home
Pentlands Gravel/MTB Night Ride
Where to: Pentlands Hills
How far: Approximately 15km
What pace: No drop, chilled ride, no one gets left behind. Suitable for all off-road bikes.
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks.
Route link: Exact route will be decided on the night.
Meet location: Flotterstone Car Park
Coordinator: Jodie
East Lothian Gravel Ride
Where to: East Lothian Gravel
How far: Approximately 23km
What pace: No drop ride, suitable for beginners - intermediate riders
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks
Route link: TBC
Meet location: Corn Exchange, Haddington
Ride Coordinator: Louise
Open to all: East Lothian (road)
Where to: A loop in East Lothian - starting at Levenhall roundabout and taking in Haddington, Pressmennan Woods, East Linton & Aberlady.
How far: Approx. 50 miles
What pace: 17-20 km/h, no drop ride
Any stops: Yes! Location to be decided but there will be a cafe stop.
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50861787
Meet location: Levenhall roundabout (outside the Levenhall Arms). Be ready to roll at 9.:30am.
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Also the option to meet at Longniddry train station at 10.00.
Ride Coordinator: Janet
Innerleithen - Reds and Blacks
Where to: Red and easier Black trails around Innerleithen
How far: Approximately 2 hours on the trails
What pace: Social, no drop pace suitable for riders that are already comfortable on red trails and looking to progress to some easier black trails.
Any stops: Bring plenty of food for the ride, option to stay for coffee/lunch afterwards.
Route link: Exact route will be decided on the day but most likely trails such as Angry Sheep and Green Wing.
Meet location: Innerleithen DH Trails car park
Less big gravel ride
Where to: Scots Pine near Eddleston via Gladhouse. Mostly good gravel tracks with a few short sections on grassy fields.
How far: 42km, 500m ↑
What pace: Faster than our night rides, with less stops but we’ll regroup at the top and bottom of climbs/descents. Not suitable for complete beginners but there won’t be anything too technical.
Any stops: Yes! We’ll pop into the Scots Pine cafe for some food and a coffee.
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43833894
Meet location: Beeslack High School
Best suited bike will be a drop bar bike with 40+mm tyres but any off-road bike will be grand.
Ride Coordinator: Lauren
Dalkeith Gravel Ride
Where to: Dalkeith Country Park’s finest gravel. Requires lifting a bike over a gate (but we can help each other!)
How far: Approximately 30km
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50539363
Meet location: Bottom of Little France Park
Ride Coordinator: Katie
Glentress XC Spectating Ride
Where to: Glentress for a spin on the old trails then we’ll head over to the new trails to watch a bit of the women’s XC race! We’ll stick to blue trails so perfect for beginners.
If you fancy racing yourself, get entered here: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/313233/Lloyds-2025-National-MTB-Cross-Country-Series-Round-3
Or maybe orange is your colour and you fancy donning a hi-vis vest for the day and marshalling, you can volunteer here: https://signup.com/go/xDpomGj
How far: Approximately 2 hours on the trails
What pace: Social, no drop pace.
Any stops: Not this time, bring plenty of snacks but we will likely head for lunch after the ride.
Route link: Exact route will be decided on the day but expect some Glentress Classics
Meet location: Peel Cafe at Glentress Trail Centre
Ride Coordinator: Jodie
Open to all: May the Forth be with you (road)
Where to: A lap of the Forth; crossing the Forth Road Bridge (old one!) and back over the Kincardine Bridge.
How far: Approx 40 miles
What pace: 17-20 km/h, no drop ride
Any stops: Yes! Location to be decided but there will be a cafe stop.
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50452109
Meet location: Car park off of Ferrymuir Gait, there is ample free parking. Be ready to roll at 9.:30am.
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Ride Coordinator: Zoë
East Lothian Gravel Ride
Where to: East Lothian Gravel
How far: Approximately 23km
What pace: No drop ride, suitable for beginners - intermediate riders
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks
Route link: TBC
Meet location: Corn Exchange, Haddington
Ride Coordinator: Louise
Pentlands Mountain Bike Ride
Where to: Pentlands round
How far: Approximately 30km
What pace: No drop, chilled ride, no one gets left behind.
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks but we’ll pop into the Pentland Hills Cafe for lunch or a coffee afterwards
Route link: TBC
Meet location: Flotterstone Car Park
Coordinator: Anna
Big Gravel Ride
Where to: Lammermuirs! Route will have a bit of everything, chunky grav, windfarm gravel highways, quiet lanes and hopefully no mud! What more could you want?
How far: 80km, 1200m elevation
What pace: Faster than our night rides, with less stops but we’ll regroup at the top and bottom of climbs/descents. Not suitable for beginners.
Any stops: Yes! Humbie Hub quite near the end of the ride so please remember to bring snacks!
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50284009
Meet location: Gorebridge Railway Station
For anyone getting the train, there’s one from Edinburgh arriving at 09:13!
The best suited bike will be a drop bar bike with 40+mm tyres but any off-road bike will be grand.
Ride Coordinator: Lauren
Bouldering
Where to: Eden Rock for a bit of bouldering to stop our arm’s from wasting away.
Meet location: Eden Rock around half 6. Just head in when you arrive and we’ll find each other on the wall.
A lot of our members are also keen climbers so we thought it’d be nice to meet somewhere indoors for a change!
As per our rides, you are responsible for yourself so please check out Eden Rock’s website before coming along: https://www.edenrockclimbing.com/edinburgh-home
Craigmillar Explore (Any Off-Road Bike)
Where to: Craigmillar Castle
How far: Approximately 16km
What pace: No drop, chilled ride, no one gets left behind. Suitable for all abilities and any off-road bike. If the weather is nice, we’ll be stopping to look at and session different features!
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks
Route link: Exact route decided on the night.
Meet location: Bridgend Farm Cafe
Ride Coordinator: Jodie
MEMBERS ONLY - Easter Egg Mountain Bike Hunt @ Glentress
Where to: Easter Egg Hunt around Glentress - there will be options from blue through to black trails! We'll split the group and regroup so you only have to ride trails your comfortable with.
How far: Approximately 2-3 hours on the trails
What pace: Social, no drop pace.
Any stops: Not this time, bring plenty of snacks but we will likely head for lunch after the ride.
Route link: Exact route will be decided on the day but expect some Glentress Classics
Meet location: Peel Cafe at Glentress Trail Centre
Ride Coordinator: Katie
Remaining spots on this ride are for members only.
Easter Road Ride - Members only
Where to: An Easter Etape
Details: Date and route to be finalised depending on weather and how many hills we can manage!
Any stops: Yes! There will be a cafe stop and hopefully some easter eggs.
Bonaly Night Mountain Bike Ride
Where to: Lower Pentlands Mountain Bike Trails/Tracks
How far: Approximately 15km
What pace: No drop, chilled ride, no one gets left behind
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks
Route link: Exact route TBC on the night, planned around Chocolate Fart and Poet’s Glen.
Meet location: Bonaly Lower Car Park
Ride Coordinator: Jodie
April Road Ride - open to all
Where to: Musselburgh to Tyninghame
How far: Approx 70 km
What pace: 18-21 km/h, no drop ride
Any stops: Yes! There will be a cafe stop around the half way point.
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50044612
Meet location: Levenhall roundabout, Musselburgh, 9:30am
Ride Coordinator: Carmen
Road Ride - Members only
Where to: A day out in Fife
Details: Route to be finalised depending on weather and how many hills we can manage!
Any stops: Yes! There will be a cafe stop.
Braids MTB Smashfest
Where to: Braid hills
How far: Approximately 15km
What pace: This is a training ride that will be suitable for all fitness levels, however, we won’t be stopping to look at features etc so you will need to be reasonably confident off-road. We’ll have set segments where the goal is to ride as fast you can (want). We’ll regroup after every effort and roll together until the next segment. Although this is a training ride, please respect other trail/road users, give way as necessary and ride within your limits.
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46772562
We highly recommend loading the route to your cycling computer/watch/phone so you don’t get lost etc. We will look out for each other but due to the nature of the ride, the group will likely spread out across the segments.
Meet location: King’s Building
Ride Coordinator: Jodie
Glassie Bunkhouse Weekend
Where to: Glassie Bunkhouse for a weekend of riding!
Provisional Mountain Bike Ride plans:
Friday afternoon: Option to drop in past Dunkeld for some riding on the way.
Saturday: Cross-country mountain bikes rides - long and short options
Sunday: Glassie bike park before people need to head home. Options for blue/red or black trails.
Members Only: East Lothian Gravel Ride
Where to: East Lothian Gravel
How far: Approximately 23km
What pace: No drop ride, suitable for beginners - intermediate riders
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks
Route link: TBC
Meet location: Corn Exchange, Haddington
Ride Coordinator: Louise
Remaining spaces on this ride will be open to members only
Big Gravel Ride
Where to: Muddy lanes of East Lothian. Option to divert back along the Pencaitland Railway for those short on time.
How far: Approx 75km and reasonably flat, a few punchy climbs but no sustained climbing or descending.
What pace: Faster than our night rides, with less stops but we’ll regroup at the top and bottom of climbs/descents. Not suitable for beginners.
Any stops: Yes! Either Rosearista or Humbie Hub
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49885671
Meet location: Bridgend Farmhouse Cafe
The best suited bike will be a drop bar bike with 40+mm tyres but any off-road bike will be grand.
Ride Coordinator: Jodie