She Pedals Scotland - Dalkeith & Inveresk Loop

A 6 mile flattish cycle from Dalkeith High School Campus along the shared path to Whitecraigs, picking up the road to Inveresk, then taking the shared path down to the Esk River and returning to Whitecraigs and retracing our tracks back to the start. The ride should take approximately just under the hour. No one will be left behind !!

A 6 mile 'introductory' cycle for women new to cycling in a group or returners who have had a break from cycling for a while. We will start from Dalkeith High School Campus to Whitecraigs, onto Inveresk, then down to the Esk River and return to Whitecraigs and back to the start. The14th June is the date for the She Pedals Scotland Campaign to encourage women and girls to get on their bike that day.

We will be cycling on a mix of shared paths, quieter roads and a shortish section on a busier road. There is a very short section - approx 100m - which is a bit gravelly and it is ok to walk if not happy cycling on a gravel surface. On the shared paths we will likely pass walkers, dogs and horses and maybe tiny humans on balance bikes, so please stay safe and keep other users safe.

There wont be any specific stops however there will be opportunity for mini stops to take in the views, to catch our breath and have a drink.

Please bring the following with you: Bike in good and safe working order and well maintained, a helmet, spare inner-tube / puncture repair kit, layers (including a waterproof incase of rain). We don't leave anyone behind but if you find yourself in a position of being unable to continue with the ride for any reason, for example in the event of a puncture / mechanical that cannot be fixed at the roadside, then you need a plan for getting back home. And of course you will need a water bottle, some snacks perhaps, sunscreen (we can hope!) and loads of chat!

First-timers welcome!