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.
How to Sign up?
Ride sign ups are at the bottom of each event page. If you have signed up but can no longer come on a ride, please let us know either by email, whatsapp or social media and we’ll pass that on to the ride leader.
Who’s leading?
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.
Ride Etiquette
Before joining a ride please familarise yourself with our ride etiquette. This is to keep everyone safe out on the roads and trails.
Routes
If you can’t make any of our upcoming rides, check out our RidewithGPS route library for some inspiration for your next ride.
Media & Privacy
We often share ride photos on our website and social media. If you'd prefer not to be included, just let the ride leader know beforehand. Sign-up details are only shared with ride leaders and deleted shortly after the ride.
Edinburgh Humbie Gravel Loop
Where to: Gravel trails to Humbie & back.
How far: 85km, 1000 m ⬆️
What pace: 18 - 20km/h - Faster than our night rides. Not suitable for complete beginners but there won’t be anything too technical.
Any stops: Possibility for coffee/ food at the Humbie Hub but be sure to bring snacks
Route link: Route Link
Meet location: Bridgend Farmhouse
Best suited bike will be a gravel bike.
Ride Coordinator: Karen
Road Ride - Members Only
Where to: A ride starting in Livingston, heading to the infamous Apple Pie Bakery (members only)
How far: 40 miles
What pace: Approx. 14 mph. Plenty of regrouping.
Any stops: Apple Pie Bakery in Carnwath
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56179310
Meet location: Car Park next to Lidl, meet 9.30.
Ride Coordinator: Violet
Pents Social MTB
Where to: Pentlands
How far: 21km - 500m climbing
What pace: Chatty Pace. Small section of exposed hike a bike from green cleugh to the back of black hill we will all be pushing sections. Most suitable bike Hardtail MTB
Please let us know if you can no longer make the ride.
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks & water.
Route link: TBC
Meet location: Flotterston Carpark
Coordinator: Emma
Waitlist Only - Haddington Gravel Ride
Where to: East Lothian Gravel
How far: 35km
What pace: 15km/ph. Bring lights.
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks
Route link: TBC
Meet location: Corn Exchange, Haddington
Ride Coordinator: Kim
Thank Crit It’s Friday - Round 8 Organised by Hervelo!
We are organising our the finale for the Thank Crit It’s Friday race series!
There will be racing for:
E/1/2/3/4, M40+ & M50+ Women
M40/50+ Men
E/1/2/3 Men
Don’t know what that all means but keen to get involved? Check out our blog post all about crit racing here.
We need volunteers!
We'd love for our members to be able to race as well as help out so if you want to race, please do! You don’t need to be a member to volunteer (hervelo fanboyz very welcome).
No previous experience necessary!
Food will be supplied for all volunteers!
Want to help out on the night? Sign up here:
WAITLIST ONLY: MEMBERS ONLY - Intro to Bikepacking.
Where to: `intro to Bikepacking
How far: 63km approximately split into two parts
What pace: No drop ride, suitable for beginners - intermediate riders. Cycle for dinner then onto the camp spot. You will need suitable camping equipment.
Any stops: Spike Island
Route link: Go East Lothian Trail
Meet location: Haddington Corn Exchange
Bouldering at Eden Rock
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
Coordinator: Annarita
Road Ride - West
Where to: Road ride heading west from Cramond Brig
How far: ~50 km, 500 m ⬆️
What pace: 19-21 km/h. Nobody will be left behind.
Any stops: Cafe stop planned at Beecraigs but also bring snacks
Route link:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42066397
Meet location: Car Park of Miller & Carter at Cramond Brig
Ride Coordinator: Julie
WAITLIST ONLY - North Berwick Gravel Ride
Where to: East Lothian Gravel
How far: 30-40km
What pace: 18-20km/ph
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks
Route link: Route
Meet location: North Berwick Law Carpark
Ride Coordinator: Karen
Coaching: Road Riding & Racing Development Session 4 - Teamwork & Race Tactics
Where: West Lothian Cycle Circuit.
Meet location: Come find the Hervelo gazebo, by the entrance to the cycle circuit.
Meet at 10:15am for a 10:30am start.
Coaches: Jodie
Session focus: Teamwork & Race Tactics
Road racing gets a lot more fun when you work towards a specific aim, sometimes thats to hold onto the back of the bunch, sometimes its to keep the bunch together to finish as a sprint and sometimes its to form a breakaway. We’ll look at how we can work towards these goals in races. We’ll look at how as individuals we can put these tactics into play and then form teams to see how we can be more effective when we work together.
What you’ll need:
A drop bar bike. A road bike with be most suitable but gravel or cyclocross bikes will also be totally fine.
A helmet
Clothes suitable for the conditions (waterproofs, gloves, layers, etc)
Protective eyewear
Tools, innertubes, etc to fix your bike
To sign up, please complete the form below. All personal details will be deleted shortly after the session.
If you have signed up and can no longer attend, please email us at hervelo@hotmail.co.uk
Bouldering at Eden Rock
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
Coordinator: Annarita
WAITLIST ONLY - Less Big Lammermuirs Gravel Ride
Where to: The less big bad Lammermuirs. Mostly good gravel tracks with a few short sections on grassy fields.
How far: 50-80 km, 1000 m ⬆️
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: Possible cafe stop during or after - make sure you bring plenty of snacks
Route link: TBC
If the weather is adverse for heading into the hills an alternative coastal gravel route will be done instead.
Meet location: Hallhill Car Park
Best suited bike will be a drop bar bike with 40+mm tyres but any off-road bike will be grand.
Ride Coordinator: Lizelle
Braids Off-Road (FULL)
Where to: Braid Hills
How far: TBC
What pace: No drop, chilled ride, no one gets left behind. Suitable for all abilities and any off-road bike.
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks
Route link: Exact route decided on the night.
Meet location: Morton Hall Garden Centre
Ride Coordinator: Jodie
Black Hill - Pentlands
Where to: Black Hill
How far: 20km
What pace: Chilled pace but route includes one long climb and technical red grade descent. Suitable for Hardtail/Full Sus. Please let us know if you can no longer make the ride.
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks & water.
Route link: TBC
Meet location: Flotterston Carpark
Coordinator: Emma
WAITLIST ONLY Coaching: Road Riding & Racing Development Session 3 - Sprinting
Where: West Lothian Cycle Circuit.
Meet location: Come find the Hervelo gazebo, by the entrance to the cycle circuit.
Meet at 10:15am for a 10:30am start.
Coaches: Jodie
Session focus: Sprinting
Sprinting is fun and I’m super hyped for this session. We’ll look at different sprinting techniques and again practice in pairs before moving to bigger groups. We’ll finish with a big group points race where we sprint each lap.
What you’ll need:
A drop bar bike. A road bike with be most suitable but gravel or cyclocross bikes will also be totally fine.
A helmet
Clothes suitable for the conditions (waterproofs, gloves, layers, etc)
Protective eyewear
Tools, innertubes, etc to fix your bike
To join the waitlist, please complete the form below. All personal details will be deleted shortly after the session.
If you have signed up and can no longer attend, please email us at hervelo@hotmail.co.uk
WAITLIST ONLY -Road Ride
Where to: Road Ride in East Lothian
How far: 50 miles (ish!)
What pace: Approx 13 mph
Any stops: Of Course! Plan to stop in Tynninghame at 25 miles in. Bring snacks as well.
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55780337
Meet location: Musselburgh - Levenhall roundabout, ready to roll 10.00
Ride Coordinator: Carmen
Pump and a Pint
Where to: We’ll meet at the Rosewell Pump track for a pump. A BMX bike would be ideal but most of us will be on our mountain bikes, gravel bikes welcome too!
How far: Pump pace. We can practice pump track and some general skills useful for pump tracks and trails.
Any stops: Rosslyn Inn for a Burger
Route link: Exact route TBC
Meet location: Rosewell Pump Track
Ride Coordinator:Anna
Bouldering at Eden Rock
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
Coordinator: Annarita
Glentress Beginner/Intermediate Ride
Where to: Blue / red trails depending on what folk feel comfortable riding
How far: Approximately 2-3 hours on the trails
What pace: Group will stick together on climbs and descents
Any stops: Snack stops as needed during the ride and lunch at Glentress Cafe after
Route link: Reds & Blues
Meet location: Alpine Bikes, Glentress
Ride Coordinator: Katie
Castle Law Lap from Flotterstone
Where to: Castle Law
How far: 10km with 300m ascent
What pace: No drop, chilled ride, no one gets left behind. Suitable for hardtail MTB.
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks & water.
Route link: TBC
Meet location: Flotterston Carpark
Coordinator: Emma
Pump and a Pint
Where to: We’ll meet at the Rosewell Pump track for a pump.
A BMX bike would be ideal but most of us will be on our mountain bikes, gravel bikes welcome too!
How far: As far as you feel like.
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks but we’ll head for a pint afterwards!
Route link: Exact route TBC
Meet location: Rosewell Pump Track
Ride Coordinator:Anna
Haddington Gravel Ride
Where to: East Lothian Gravel
How far: 40-45km
What pace: 18-20km/ph
Any stops: None planned, remember snacks
Route link: TBC
Meet location: Corn Exchange, Haddington
Ride Coordinator:Louise
Road ride - Peebles-Innerleithen-Talla - members only
Where to: Ride from Peebles taking in Innerleithen, St Mary’s Loch, Meggat Water then down the wall of Talla!
When: Sunday 7th June, ready to roll at 9.15am
How far: 55 miles (approx. 3000 ft climbing)
What pace: Approx. 13 mph
Any stops: Yes! Either Drumelzier Gardens or Wee Crook Cafe.
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43066785
Meet location: Neidpath Road Car Park, Peebles, EH45 8NN (free to park)
Ride Coordinator: Zoe
Pentland classic MTB
Where to: XC trails around the Pentlands
How far: 27km, 690m ⬆️
What pace: Faster than our night rides, with less stops but we’ll regroup at the top and bottom of climbs/descents.
Any stops: Bring plenty of food for the ride, option to stay for coffee at the end at the Flotterstone Cafe
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45406220
Meet location: Flotterstone Car Park
Best suited bike will be a cross-country moutainbike. Some technical decents but nothing scary, certainly nothing where your wheels need to leave the ground!
RIDE FULL: 4 Abbeys road ride - members only
Where to: To do the 4 Abbey’s Route in the Borders
How far: 90km (approx. 1000m climbing)
What pace: Approx. 20-21 km/h
Any stops: Yes! At Jedburgh. Hopefully we’ll be able to sit outside in the sun!
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43066785
Meet location: Tweedbank railway station, ready to roll 10.00am
Ride Coordinator: Carmen
Haddington Gravel Ride - WAITLIST
Where to: East Lothian Gravel
How far: TBC
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
Haddington Gravel Ride - CANCELLED
Where to: Haddington Loop
How far: Approximately 30km
What pace: No drop ride, suitable for beginners - intermediate riders.
Please bring good lights as will become dark during the ride.
Any stops: No stops planned. Bring snacks.
Route link: TBC
Meet location: Corn Exchange, Haddington
Ride Coordinator: Kim
WAITLIST: Coached Track Session
Feeling inspired by Team GB’s recent success at the European Track Champs? Fancy yourself as the next Victoria Pendleton? Love only turning left? Now is your chance to try track cycling on an indoor velodrome at this Hervelo session!
We will have two hours of access to the track lead by a qualified coach. Don’t worry if you’ve never ridden on a velodrome before - you’ll be guided through it under expert tuition.
Thanks to funding from Scottish Cycling we are able to heavily subsidise this session!
Non-members welcome!
Bikes, shoes and helmets are also provided for those who require it.
Where: Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome
When: Meet at 12:45 pm for a 1 pm start on the track.
Cost: £10
Coordinator: Katie
What you’ll need to bring:
A helmet
Suitable clothing - layers, shorts, jerseys, gloves
Protective eyewear
Sign up below and we’ll be in touch to arrange payment.
Your spot isn’t confirmed until payment is received.
If you can no longer make the session, email us at hervelo@hotmail.co.uk to let us know.
Coaching: Road Riding & Racing Development Session 2 - Group/Bunch Riding
Where: West Lothian Cycle Circuit.
Meet location: Come find the Hervelo gazebo, by the entrance to the cycle circuit.
Meet at 9:45am for a 10am start.
Coaches: Jodie
Session focus: Group/Bunch Riding
This session will focus on riding in a group. We’ll start in pairs and go through what we should be doing to ride safely in groups. We’ll gradually increase the size of the groups and practice riding in different locations in the group before finishing with a chain gang so we can all get comfortable moving around in the group.
What you’ll need:
A drop bar bike. A road bike with be most suitable but gravel or cyclocross bikes will also be totally fine.
A helmet
Clothes suitable for the conditions (waterproofs, gloves, layers, etc)
Protective eyewear
Tools, innertubes, etc to fix your bike
To sign up fill in the form below. All personal details will be deleted shortly after the session.
If you have signed up and can no longer attend, please email us at hervelo@hotmail.co.uk
Cancelled: Speedy Morning Gravel
Where to: Morning gravel ride for the gals that don't want to set their alarm for 5am 🙃
Mid and East Lothian Gravel before heading into the city in time for work
How far: 34km
What pace: 21-22km/h
Any stops: None planned, if we get back into town in good time, can have a coffee after
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54782669
Meet location: Dalkeith Dalkeith Country Park
Coordinator: Lauren
Bouldering at Eden Rock
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
Coordinator: Annarita
East Lothian road ride - non-members welcome
Where to: Road ride in East Lothian
How far: 36 miles from Portobello.
What pace: Approx. 12mph. Nobody will be left behind.
Any stops: Yes! Plan to stop at the Lanterne Rouge in Gifford
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43066785
Meet location: Joppa Bandstand at the end of Portobello Promenade. Ready to roll at 9.30.
Ride Coordinator: Carolyn - Ride Coordinators — Hervelo Cycling