The Poppyscotland Sportive starts and finishes at Prestonpans Community Centre

Four different routes provide a real challenge for riders of all abilities, passing through the stunning countryside of East Lothian and the Borders.

    • Wee Yin route - 22 miles
    • Short - 46 miles
    • Medium - 68 miles
    • Long - 102 miles

    All four routes are available in downloadable GPX format or Garmin Connect. Please see links below.

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    Wee Yin route - 22 miles

    Perfect for the 1st time or younger Sportive rider. 

    Starting from Prestonpans Community Centre, cyclists will pedal through picturesque countryside and charming villages, offering both challenge and enjoyment.

    For a detailed route map and to download a GPX file for your navigation device click here.

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    Short route - 46 miles

    Follow the beautiful and famous East Lothian Golf Coast Road and then into the hills via Gifford to test the legs.

    Generally downhill from here back to the coast at Longniddry and to the finish.

    For a detailed route map and to download a GPX file for your navigation device click here.

    Poppy Short Route - 47 miles
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    Medium route - 68 miles

    A fairly tough ride awaits you after the flat ride out to North Berwick. Things kick upwards with a long climb up into the Lammermuirs and over the infamous ‘Rigg’. But then it’s pretty much downhill all the way back but with a couple of ‘testers’ on the way.

    For a detailed route map and to download a GPX file for your navigation device click here.

    Poppy Medium Route - 68 miles
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    Long route - 102 miles

    A truly epic day in the saddle awaits after the flat ride out to North Berwick.  Up and over the Lammermuirs and down onto the delightfully quiet roads of the Scottish Borders.  Loop round by Chirnside before refuelling at Duns for the long haul back over the hills into East Lothian.

    For a detailed route map and to download a GPX file for your navigation device click here.

    Poppy Long Route - 102 miles

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