The Big Instagram Ride Scotland

Toilet and coffee break over, the route continued into South Queensferry where guess what?  We had another coffee stop planned at The Little Bakery (very nice).  With the sun shining it was great to see so many cyclists and the variety of accompanying bikes lining the street outside the cafe and everyone mingling together.

 It was on to the Forth Road Bridge, where we stopped again for more photos and to take in the amazing view, or many this was the first time they had cycled over the bridge.

 Once over the bridge, we headed back towards the Kelpies on the north side the Firth of Forth, stopping in the beautiful little village of Culross, Scotland’s most complete example of a burgh of the 17th and 18th centuries.  Here we stopped for some delicious locally made ice cream and a stretch of the legs before the final push back to where it all started.

Finally, back at the Kelpies, some cyclist had peeled off or made their way home, but for those left, it was a final opportunity to say goodbye, grab some (more) selfies and head home.

What a truly wonderful day, with wonderful memories and friendships made.  This is what cycling and the community it brings together are all about.  People are already organising other cycling adventures that they might not have if it wasn’t for this wonderful get-together.  The power of the bike!!