http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Forum: Sport - Recent Posts en Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:33:52 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21994#post-385268 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:21:04 +0000 LaidBack 385268@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Track cycling from Chris Hoy Velodrome.</p> <p>Scotland just took a gold in tandem para cycling with Neil Fachie.<br /> Was a really nasty spill but they had re-run. Scart stuff - worth watching on catch up. Yesterday had some splendid backtracking including an Elimination Race.<br /> Been on every evening 5.30 till 10.<br /> Nice that para sports are mixed in with schedule. In Gaelic with no subtitles.</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002z9w2/geamaichean-a-chofhlaitheis-glaschu-2026commonwealth-games-glasgow-2026" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002z9w2/geamaichean-a-chofhlaitheis-glaschu-2026commonwealth-games-glasgow-2026</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=9#post-385008 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:18:48 +0000 LaidBack 385008@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>BBC Alba's Eòrpa has been in Skye and around looking at the rise and rise of the 'campervanerati'. </p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002yf78/eorpa-series-34-3-the-camping-carryon" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002yf78/eorpa-series-34-3-the-camping-carryon</a></p> <p>Confirms that for many under 40s having a campervan is the key to being 'outdoors'. In village here some residents have one including a very outdoory neighbour that uses hers as a base over in Glencoe (ski centre there provides parking for some that would have been hut and bothy users decades ago. She does do both using van as a base.)<br /> Of course people still camp and that's governed by the Outdoor Access Code. Campervans are not camping but really 'wild parking'. Like all vehicles they need more resources - well covered in this 30 mins programme. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21711&page=2#post-384886 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:31:14 +0000 chdot 384886@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/your-world/council-leader-encourages-young-people-to-sign-up-for-tour-de-france-employability-opportunity-8762332" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/your-world/council-leader-encourages-young-people-to-sign-up-for-tour-de-france-employability-opportunity-8762332</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21962#post-384818 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:54:42 +0000 LaidBack 384818@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Last rider and a heroic effort. Peter Magill from Denmark.</p> <p><blockquote>35th | Peter Magill<br /> Start #37<br /> gps_fixedFMC Tracker:<br /> Seen: 17 hrs ago[Google Maps]<br /> Distance On Track: 1620.63 km (100.0%)<br /> Distance To Go: 0.02 km (0.0%)<br /> Daily AVG: 212.16 km<br /> Speed On Track: 0.00 km/h<br /> AVG Moving Speed: 13.48 km/h<br /> AVG Route Speed: 8.92 km/h<br /> Moving Time: 5 d 00 h 11 m (66%)<br /> Stopped Time: 2 d 15 h 08 m (34%)<br /> Total Time: 7 d 15 h 20 m</blockquote> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21962#post-384760 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:09:11 +0000 gembo 384760@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>He didn’t seem to sleep or stop much though did slow to allow the organiser to get to S Queensferry. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21962#post-384757 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:42:00 +0000 LaidBack 384757@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>For Bastien the race is over!<br /> 86 hours and 59 minutes. Average speed of 22kmph over three days (and nights I suppose).<br /> That's quite a result. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21962#post-384737 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:51:54 +0000 gembo 384737@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Bastien will be too early at the Bridge. Weather stayed fair. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21962#post-384736 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:03:46 +0000 mcairney 384736@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yep Sparkles had to scratch unfortunately, probably too soon after his JOGLEJOG attempt.<br /> I'm rooting for my wee pal Paul Alexander who's a first-timer and taking it steady. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21962#post-384726 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:53:33 +0000 bill 384726@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Very exciting to dot watch Trans Alba this year!</p> <p>The route is a bit different. Glad to see they cut out the section I hated the most -- Dunbartonshire and Erskine bridge. </p> <p>Lots of Edinburgh based riders!</p> <p>And it was good to see someone challenging Sparkles. BB is flying! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21962#post-384721 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:11:18 +0000 gembo 384721@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There is talk of the weather being bad for Bastien but he is far out in the lead. Same tactics as Sparkles used last year to win by miles. The chap in second was maybe 80k behind but ran out of ferry crossings and was caught by the field kind of thing. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21962#post-384719 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:33:59 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 384719@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@gembo for the first 100k yes, he stopped briefly in Gifford and Bastien B was 5k up the road not to be seen again by the time Sparkles got going again.</p> <p>BB only rider to make the Skye ferry today - now over the BnaB and heading for Shieldaig. The chasing field reforming in Mallaig and will race it out for 2nd? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21962#post-384716 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:45:41 +0000 gembo 384716@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Sparkles has alas scratched, I imagine he was first for a good bit of the first 600km </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21962#post-384708 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:19:55 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 384708@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yes, impressive effort from the leader to make the last Dunoon ferry last night. It wasn't clear to me until then whether the Western Ferries route is fair game (well, I assume it is) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21962#post-384706 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:39:25 +0000 LaidBack 384706@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.transalbarace.com/transalbahome" rel="nofollow">https://www.transalbarace.com/transalbahome</a></p> <p>This year there will be no 400 mile 'short' event ending in Oban. Riders set off yesterday and are all committed to the full route as executed by Bill several years ago.The</p> <p>Don't think there's a harder/more varied event?<br /> Track the survivors here.<br /> <a href="https://www.transalbarace.com/tracker" rel="nofollow">https://www.transalbarace.com/tracker</a></p> <p><blockquote><strong>Stop press</strong>:<br /> Leader has already made it to Mull!<br /> 1st | Bastien Bodnar<br /> Start #43<br /> gps_fixedFMC Tracker: Queclink<br /> Seen: 3 m ago[Google Maps]<br /> Est Distance: 616.96 km<br /> Daily AVG: 554.60 km<br /> Est Speed: 15.49 km/h<br /> AVG Speed: 23.11 km/h<br /> AVG Moving Speed: 24.62 km/h<br /> Moving Time: 1 d 01 h 03 m (94%</blockquote> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21711&page=2#post-384476 Wed, 27 May 2026 18:17:23 +0000 Rosie 384476@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>GRAND DÉPART GB LAUNCHES CALL FOR TOUR DE FRANCE VOLUNTEERS IN EDINBURGH</p> <p>The nationwide search is on to find 9,000 volunteers across the country who will be at the heart of the historic Tour de France Grand Départs in summer 2027.</p> <p>Officially known as JOY Makers, named in line with the Grand Départs’ social impact programme, volunteers will be the heartbeat of both races, bringing the joy of cycling to fans and communities throughout the six stages, and helping to ensure the sport’s most iconic races runs seamlessly.</p> <p>You can apply now to be a JOY Maker for any of the six stages of the 2027 Grand Départs via <a href="http://www.letourgb.com/volunteer" rel="nofollow">http://www.letourgb.com/volunteer</a> with registrations open from Wednesday 27 May until Tuesday 1 September 2026.</p> <p>Anyone aged 16 and over is encouraged to apply to be a JOY Maker, with no prior volunteering experience needed to share in this once-in-a-lifetime experience - playing a part in what is set to be Britain’s most-attended sporting event, whilst making lasting memories and developing new skills. A range of roles to support event operations and enhance spectator experience are available on both the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with full training provided.</p> <p>To mark the opening of applications and launch the programme, TV presenter and broadcaster Radzi Chinyanganya joined a group of current volunteers getting behind the Grand Départs.</p> <p><a href="https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14413/grand-d-part-gb-launches-call-for-tour-de-france-volunteers-in-edinburgh" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14413/grand-d-part-gb-launches-call-for-tour-de-france-volunteers-in-edinburgh</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21930#post-384205 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:07:46 +0000 chdot 384205@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/articles/c142eny2lneo" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/articles/c142eny2lneo</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21711&page=2#post-383991 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:12:13 +0000 chdot 383991@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/midlothian-pupils-launch-official-poster-competition-for-tour-de-france-grand-depart-7961500" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/midlothian-pupils-launch-official-poster-competition-for-tour-de-france-grand-depart-7961500</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8257&page=4#post-383755 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:03:22 +0000 chdot 383755@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>4. The Lance Armstrong Defence </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002styh" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002styh</a></p> <p>Not much about LA, but useful analysis about aspects of ‘how we got where we are now’ </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13490&page=2#post-383514 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:32:08 +0000 chdot 383514@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Outcome of the Statutory Consultation Proposing the Establishment of a New Non-denominational Primary School and Nursery Classes at Hunters Hall Park</p> <p>…</p> <p>The Common Goods consultation is to remain ongoing for the 3 areas that have Common Good Status namely the Community, Sports and Education Centre, Landscape Play and Parking area and the cycling facilities. The Landscape Play and Parking area could return to Common Good status. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s95739/Item%207.3%20-%20Outcome%20of%20the%20Statutory%20Consultation%20Proposing%20the%20Establishment%20of%20a%20New%20Non-denominati.pdf?ref=edinburghminute.com" rel="nofollow">https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s95739/Item%207.3%20-%20Outcome%20of%20the%20Statutory%20Consultation%20Proposing%20the%20Establishment%20of%20a%20New%20Non-denominati.pdf?ref=edinburghminute.com</a></p> <p>Did a BMX track (or anything else) get built here? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21711&page=2#post-382909 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:31:22 +0000 gembo 382909@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Brompton in pals motor might be the way - i have feeling trains busy that day? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21711&page=2#post-382907 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:04:52 +0000 Arellcat 382907@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Anyone got any good ideas re seeing the start in Edinburgh then getting to Melrose before the cavalcade or at least the peloton?</em></p> <p>I think you could, but depends on timing.</p> <p>Edinburgh to Tweedbank is 47 miles, so a TdF rider might cover that in a couple of hours. Assuming a typical Grand Depart time of something in the early afternoon, say 1300, then after watching the start you could rush to Waverley for the train. You have trains every half an hour, and it takes near enough one hour on the train to get to Tweedbank. If you took the 1343 train for example you could be in Tweedbank by 1442. Maybe allow 5 minutes either side for contingency of getting a bike on and off the train and fighting through crowds.</p> <p>Melrose is only 1.5 miles down the road from Tweedbank, and slightly downhill, so probably 10 minutes' ride.</p> <p>So depending on the start time and how long you spend watching, and how far you are from Waverley, and how soon the train leaves, you might just make it.</p> <p>Or watch the depart, then unfold your Brompton and race a few blocks to someone with a car and belt down the A68 and park somewhere in or near Melrose. Leaderfoot viaduct parking (for example) comes up in about 1 hour 10 minutes but might be full of other TdF fans; Newtown St Boswells in about 1h20. Unfold, dash, spectate. Again, you might just have time. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21711&page=2#post-382888 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:20:01 +0000 bakky 382888@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@gembo now yer sur-ron yer way! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21711&page=2#post-382887 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:25:31 +0000 gembo 382887@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@bakky - not as fast as the peloton. Perhaps i could. Speak to the boys in the balaclavas and get a delimited e bike </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21711&page=2#post-382886 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:34:09 +0000 bakky 382886@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@gembo depends - how fast are you on a bike? ;) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21711#post-382885 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:09:56 +0000 gembo 382885@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Anyone got any good ideas re seeing the start in Edinburgh then getting to Melrose before the cavalcade or at least the peloton? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21711#post-382867 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:48:38 +0000 amir 382867@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A road near to me is currently being resurfaced, apparently due to the TdF. It is sad that the roads are considered too dangerous for professional cyclists but the standard is fine for everyday cyclists. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21711#post-382836 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:37:55 +0000 gembo 382836@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Looks like my comment was so very hilarious they have posed it Ha ha </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21711#post-382831 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:56:18 +0000 gembo 382831@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Innerleithen seems to have a few Nimby roasters. I tried to post on their facebook forum that you can turn up early and get a sweetie chucked at you from cavalcade to cheer up yer moaning pusses. This was declined as need to be a member of the group for 24 hours before posting. All their roads will get fixed what is wrong with the hurdies? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21711#post-382828 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:13:47 +0000 chdot 382828@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><img src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/ws/800/cpsprodpb/2813/live/ce913230-f221-11f0-b5f7-49f0357294ff.jpg.webp "></p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8x9544qr14o.amp" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8x9544qr14o.amp</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21711#post-382824 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:19:05 +0000 chdot 382824@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/15/tour-de-france-reveals-the-six-uk-stage-plans-for-historic-2027-grands-departs" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/15/tour-de-france-reveals-the-six-uk-stage-plans-for-historic-2027-grands-departs</a> </p>