QUICK DETAILS:
Availability: All year, 7 days per week
Start times: Pick up 8:45am to 9:15am
Duration: Approximately 9 hours (includes transport time)
Difficulty: 4/5
Tour Type: Private guided
Bike Options: Manual or E-bike
The Big Yin
Named after one of Scotland’s most famous sons, Billy Connolly aka ‘The Big Yin’ (The Big One). Comedian, Musician, Actor, Adventurer, Artist and above all, a Cyclist, Billy is as diverse as he is passionate about his Scottish roots. In his honour, we’ve created, what we believe to be the ultimate cycling adventure.
By combining the highlights of our ever popular ‘Bridges’ and ‘Sky to Sea’ tours, and throwing in additional must-see sites. From the tranquillity of the countryside with stately homes and castles, to a cycle up a volcano and over one of the most famous bridges in the world. All this, plus a ride around the beautiful city of Edinburgh. This tour has it all, and is sure to be a day out to remember.
Big Yin Guided Bike Tour Prices:
Manual Bike – £85 per person for 2 + persons
Manual Bike – £140 for single person*
E-bike (electric pedal assistance) – £105 per person for 2 + persons
E-bike (electric pedal assistance) – £160 for single person*
Private Tour – £360 plus £20 per e-bike required. Additional riders £85 per manual or £105 per e-bike
*Our single person price includes a supplement for fuel costs. This will be reduced on the day if there are more people on the tour
Prices include transport to start of route, guide, bike and helmet hire. All prices are inclusive of VAT – please see full Terms and Conditions
Route Details
When to go:
Tours run throughout year. Please see tour itinerary and calendar at bottom of page for tour times and availability.
Terrain:
Tarmac – quieter road sections and shared walking/cycle paths. Undulating terrain with one longer ascent up access road of Arthurs Seat.
Distance:
Approximately 35 miles (56 kilometres).
Elevation:
Gain = 2395ft (730m) / Loss = 2395ft (730m) / Max incline = 11% / Max Elevation = 524ft (160m) above sea level / Min Elevation = 7ft (2m) above sea level.
Time:
Approximately 8 hours including transport.
Suitability:
For leisure cyclists with a good level of fitness. Electric pedal assist bikes are available for a less strenuous and more relaxed experience. We have a minimum age policy of 12 years old for manual bikes and 16 years old for Electric bicycles.
Highlights:
Arthurs Seat, Portobello, Port of Leith, Forth Bridges, South Queensferry, Union Canal, The Meadows, Cramond Village, Holyrood Palace, Dalmeny Estate, Dalmeny House
Scheduled/Private tour Itinerary
8:45am to 9:15am – Pick up customers from accommodation and transport to start of the route
9:15am to 9:45am – Set up bikes. Route info and safety briefing
10:15am to 12:30pm – 1st half Bike Tour
12:30pm to 1:00pm – 2nd half bike tour
4:45pm – Finish
5:30pm – Return to Edinburgh accommodation
Dates in RED are fully booked
Dates in GREEN are available for a specific tour only
All other dates are FREE for any tour you like
Booking is easy – call 0044(0)7973940924 or submit the form below, we will normally respond to your enquiry within 24 hours. We accept payments by www.paypal.com to info@tartanbiketours.com or most major credit and debit cards.
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We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. My husband is a regular cyclist but I am not at all. The route was extremely manageable. I had to walk up 2 hills but... read more
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