So you've bought your bike,  taken it out of the garage,  feel a bit self-conscious, don't know where to go,  feel a bit nervous of traffic,  looks like it's going to rain later anyway ...maybe next week.   So how about joining a cycling club?  Eh?!!! I'll never keep up with them! Those guys are fanatics! What would they think of me?  I'll be ridiculed! Do I look like a cyclist? Do these legs say 'cyclist'? Maybe when I've had a bit ...a lot more practice.   It doesn't have to be this way. There …

We are a small group, who are part of the Lothians & Borders Cyclists' Touring Club, based in West Lothian. We have around 200 members, who are resident in West Lothian, and some from Glasgow and the Borders. Our small select group enjoy bike rides normally around 30-40 miles, slower than your average cycling group, stopping often, enjoying the social side of cycling, rather than the serious competitive part of racing cycling, plus we often plan our rides around lovely lunch/coffee stops, local …

Do you love Scotland and the great outdoors?   Then this group is for you!!   It is said that strangers are friends you have not yet met....... walk this way and you will instantly become a part of a network of loads of lovely friendly folk! Got a wish list of things youve always fancied doing but never quite got around to?? You name it, we'll probably try it!  From Firewalking, Ceilidhs, surfing lessons, pub nights, fitness, White water rafting, Gorge walking, abseiling, weekends away, rock …