Triennial Century Ride -(aka) Trivets

The Cycling UK Tri-Vets series takes place every three years, starting back in 1928 when they celebrated the organisation's 50th anniversary. They aim to encourage older riders to complete a 100-mile or 100km route in a specific time limit. In those early days, a rider was considered a veteran at age 40 for a woman and at 45 for a man. Nowadays, both genders are considered veterans when aged 50 and over. Some riders have been taking part in Tri-Vets events for decades. 86-year-old John Seabrook from Kent has now completed 11 rides, starting way back in 1992.

This year's event organised by CTC Edinburgh Lothians and Borders starts at Eskbank Railway’s big car park – departs are at 0715; 0730 & 0745

The route is into Dalkeith – fairly direct to Pencaitland & East Saltoun, then Fala and café at Soutra (which opens 9am) about 2 hours or 20 miles. From there the route is over to the A7 at Herriot and down to Innerleithen 40 miles with a number of cafés. Take the cycle path into Peebles 50mls which again has a number of cafes.

From Peebles the route goes passed the Dawyck Botanic Garden into Broughton 60 miles (cafe) on to Biggar 67 miles (cafes)  B7076  then  Elsrickle  the Big Red Barn on the junction of the A721 and A702– has a café 75 miles.

The final cafe opportunity is in West Linton (84 miles) and from there take the Moss Road to Penicuik and pick up the cycle path which will take you back to Eskbank.

Entry forms available in March 2025 - please email the organiser.

The entry fee of £15 will cover the cost of mechanical backup by a local cycle mechanic who will be on the route all day keeping up with the riders and will be available by phone to assist if necessary.