http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Forum: Sport - Recent Topics en Tue, 26 May 2026 04:09:42 +0000 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#post-379007 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:47:30 +0000 chdot 379007@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Edinburgh set to host Tour de France Grand Départ in 2027 </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://archive.ph/2025.03.18-193859/https://www.thetimes.com/sport/cycling/article/tour-de-france-grand-depart-2027-0zzk5bxkt" rel="nofollow">https://archive.ph/2025.03.18-193859/https://www.thetimes.com/sport/cycling/article/tour-de-france-grand-depart-2027-0zzk5bxkt</a></p> <p>Apparently it’s being announced tomorrow, with ‘cycling clubs’ being invited to flashmob. </p> <p>Anyone know time/place? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8257#post-82426 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 07:55:30 +0000 chdot 82426@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Lance Armstrong ends fight against doping charges"</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19364384" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19364384</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13490#post-166533 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:33:28 +0000 tarmac jockey 166533@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hunter's Hall Park Cycling Hub Consultation Poster with survey monkey address: <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cyclinghuntershall" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cyclinghuntershall</a>. Please complete the survey and encourage as many people as possible to do likewise.</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cyclinghuntershall" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cyclinghuntershall</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/revstar/15205639078/"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3870/15205639078_f5bbc07f24.jpg"></a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21814#post-381171 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:16:56 +0000 LaidBack 381171@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Only 65 people have ever completed this - 87 mile run / 21 mile swim / 181 mile cycle from London to Paris.<br /> Lindsey Blair from Troon is one of only 15 women to have completed the event.<br /> Wow!</p> <p><a href="https://news.stv.tv/west-central/mum-of-three-makes-history-by-completing-worlds-toughest-triathlon" rel="nofollow">https://news.stv.tv/west-central/mum-of-three-makes-history-by-completing-worlds-toughest-triathlon</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21813#post-381164 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:32:45 +0000 shuggiet 381164@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Some events at Inch Park that might be of interest.</p> <p>Saturday 27th Sept. A charity fund raise - one lap of the Inch park circuit. Any MTB, gravel or cross bike will do. Rumour has it a certain Cameron Mason might be making an appearance so your chance to say you’ve been in a race with him.</p> <p><a href="https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/324909/2025-Inch-Park-MTB-ITT" rel="nofollow">https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/324909/2025-Inch-Park-MTB-ITT</a></p> <p>There is a women’s CX race at Inch and also women’s training that morning as well.</p> <p>Also entry level Cx race for kids (at least the younger ones).</p> <p><a href="https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/324850/2025-ERC-Inch-Park-CX" rel="nofollow">https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/324850/2025-ERC-Inch-Park-CX</a></p> <p>Sunday 28th Sept. The Edinburgh RC annual Arthur’s seat hill climb. </p> <p><a href="https://cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/events/30953-arthurs-seat-hill-climb" rel="nofollow">https://cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/events/30953-arthurs-seat-hill-climb</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21805#post-380951 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:59:30 +0000 chdot 380951@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54752763679_e6d0ded048_c.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21768#post-380124 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:26:30 +0000 chdot 380124@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>When the last rider rolls across the Tour de France finish line in Paris on 27 July it will mark more than the end of the world’s most prestigious bike race. Once Gary Imlach and team have wrapped up, it will conclude four decades of free-to-air Tour coverage for British TV viewers. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jun/27/cycling-tour-de-france-gary-imlach-channel-4-itv" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jun/27/cycling-tour-de-france-gary-imlach-channel-4-itv</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14117#post-175946 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:23:11 +0000 chdot 175946@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>20th June</p> <p>"</p> <p>Make Ride to the Sun your next cycling challenge. 100 miles through the night from England across the border to Scotland. Follow in the footsteps of the Roman legions who trudged the long road from Luguvalium (Carlisle) to the old garrison camp of Caer Amon (Cramond). Sol Invictus was the Roman God of the unconquered sun and was the Roman legionnaires guide through war and battle and it is with that spirit that we ride through the night to arrive for sunrise on Cramond beach, tired but unconquered!</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://www.ridetothesun.co.uk/register-cm.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.ridetothesun.co.uk/register-cm.html</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21755#post-379877 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 11:48:47 +0000 paddyirish 379877@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Kelso today and Glasgow tomorrow. Anyone going? Looks like a good lineup with Kristen Faulkner, Lorena Wiebes. Ally Wollaston and others.</p> <p>Was planning to go to Kelso today but a work emergency came up... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409#post-220390 Wed, 18 May 2016 19:04:44 +0000 fimm 220390@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<em>When Emily Chappell and I first started sharing ideas that would eventually become The Adventure Syndicate, they were all about celebrating attributes commonly associated with women but in a context more often seen as male-dominated. In short, we wanted to show the world what groups of strong, enduring, co-operative, caring people could achieve together in a sporting context where aggression, strength and speed usually dominate.</em>"</p> <p><a href="http://theadventuresyndicate.com/blog/2016/5/17/seven-women-518-miles-36-hours-team-time-trial-round-the-north-coast-500-by-lee-craigie" rel="nofollow">http://theadventuresyndicate.com/blog/2016/5/17/seven-women-518-miles-36-hours-team-time-trial-round-the-north-coast-500-by-lee-craigie</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10327#post-112541 Fri, 31 May 2013 17:18:19 +0000 chdot 112541@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/22735801" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/22735801</a></p> <p>Sad for Wiggo, but solves one 'problem'... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21567#post-375639 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:44:46 +0000 chdot 375639@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jun/26/tour-de-france-2024-stage-by-stage-guide-to-this-years-race" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jun/26/tour-de-france-2024-stage-by-stage-guide-to-this-years-race</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21575#post-375824 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 02:07:41 +0000 531 375824@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've never managed to get my helmet to interact with a road surface or car, and sometimes I confess I lose track of why I wear it, other than for decorative effect. </p> <p>Yesterday evening, I found out exactly what it is for. As I was cycling down the innocent path through niddrie looking forward to a lovely twilight ride, I came upon a couple of local youths who managed to launch a golf ball sized rock at my head which struck me with a massive thwack right in the front centre area of my helmet. I was impressed that they scored a direct hit and even more impressed that my helmet successfully prevented any serious damage to my skull.</p> <p>It could have been very serious if it was even a bit lower, at least leading to some bloodshed and potentially to a scar or broken tooth.</p> <p>Needless to say I took the road on the way back. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2256#post-23917 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:08:12 +0000 Smudge 23917@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just wondering... During yesterdays audax I hit a max HR of 189 (which I reckon is close to my actual maximum if not there) and my average over the whole run was 163bpm.<br /> Now that seems a little high to me for a 5 or 6 hour session(?), my resting hr has come down since I started cycling to around 63ish (42yr old bloke) but whenever I hit a hill it seems to jump to 170 or higher?</p> <p>So I thought it might be worthwhile, if there is anywhere in Central Scotland who offer the service, to maybe get a proper fitness assessment, you know the sort of thing, where they sick you on a bike and work out your VO2 etc.</p> <p>Anyone had one? Know of such a place? Got opinions...? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21522#post-374589 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 14:21:15 +0000 jss 374589@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Others might find this solar powered electric bike race from France to the Sahara and back interesting to follow .<br /> Currently day nine and a Brit called Jack Butler currently in the lead on an Azub recumbent with a hub motor and solar tilting roof.He is putting up some great you tube video each day.Some epic battles with strong winds and cloudy days and incidents with the Guardia Civil<br /> Very close behind is a Frenchman Jean-Marc in a velomobile who has suffered mechanicals and lack of sun going up over the Pyrenees.( think his velomobile with all the solar panels ,batteries etc.. is close to 90kg( not easy to crank up a mountain without the electric motor!) whereas Jack’s two wheel recumbent is about 45 kg all in)<br /> Jack’s you tube channel is under his name Jack Butler and there is a Sun Trip website with tracking.<br /> I find it much more interesting to follow than the Tour de France! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17291#post-239829 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 17:07:23 +0000 chdot 239829@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/dec/28/bradley-wiggins-announces-retirement-from-cycling?client=safari" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/dec/28/bradley-wiggins-announces-retirement-from-cycling?client=safari</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21340#post-369544 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:23:43 +0000 SRD 369544@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We’ve been away…</p> <p>What’s the thought about the best place in Edinburgh to watch the men’s race on Sunday? </p> <p>I saw someone saying they were leaving Holyrood at 9.30? But I thought they left from<br /> The castle esplanade? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20791#post-357034 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:41:38 +0000 amir 357034@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Anyone know anything about the world champs bring in Scotland in 2023?<br /> <a href="https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/Search_View.aspx?id=NOV433637" rel="nofollow">https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/Search_View.aspx?id=NOV433637</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21377#post-370962 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:23:52 +0000 chdot 370962@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/its-not-over-yet-mark-cavendish-to-race-on-in-2024-target-tour-de-france-record/" rel="nofollow">https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/its-not-over-yet-mark-cavendish-to-race-on-in-2024-target-tour-de-france-record/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-106384 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:24:43 +0000 chdot 106384@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>These days it's mostly associated with tricks and <a href="http://www.biketrialuk.co.uk/ScottishBiketrialClub.htm">Trials</a>, <a href="http://www.transgressionpark.com/">Transgression</a>, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/sets/72157633120570512/">Saughton</a> and <a href="http://cyclingedinburgh.wordpress.com/2009/04/20/edinburgh-bike-video-runaway-success/">MacAskill</a>. </p> <p>It used to be a serious racing sport. </p> <p>That's how Chris Hoy started. </p> <p>I think this is the red remnant of the Hunters Hall BMX track. </p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/8565229827/"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8565229827_943a4f7de2.jpg"></a></p> <p>Now it's an Olympic sport - but nowhere in the east of Scotland to try it or practice. </p> <p>Anyone/friends/relations involved 'before' or like to see facilities now? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21333#post-369238 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:46:37 +0000 chdot 369238@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://archive.is/iU4k9" rel="nofollow">https://archive.is/iU4k9</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21313#post-368268 Thu, 25 May 2023 19:33:15 +0000 chdot 368268@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Inc Isla(bikes) Rowntree on a SINGLESPEED she built!</p> <p><a href="https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2023-highland-trail-550-rigs/" rel="nofollow">https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2023-highland-trail-550-rigs/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21310#post-368223 Mon, 22 May 2023 22:50:23 +0000 SRD 368223@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>GCN+ has a new documentary about the stage of the Giro thst went over the Gavia in heavy snow in 1988. Quite an interesting watch. Andy Hampsten comes across as a nice guy - the only non-Italian interviewed! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21246#post-366508 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:25:54 +0000 chdot 366508@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>By 15, she was representing Scotland in the triathlon, and then Great Britain. In endurance races, power-to-weight ratio is more important than overall strength, which is why she could often beat the best men.</p> <p>She was on a high. Then, in her late teens, she fell to Earth. A technical change in triathlon rules meant that competitors had to be top swimmers to stand a chance of winning. As swimming was her weakest discipline of the three (cycling and running are the others), she was done for. Paterson missed out on the 2002 Commonwealth Games and retired. She began to loathe triathlon with the same passion she had loved it. “ I swore that I would never do another triathlon as long as I lived.”</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/feb/13/the-screenwriter-who-would-not-quit-how-lesley-paterson-funded-her-16-year-oscar-dream-by-winning-triathlons" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/feb/13/the-screenwriter-who-would-not-quit-how-lesley-paterson-funded-her-16-year-oscar-dream-by-winning-triathlons</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15144#post-193479 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 13:26:26 +0000 chdot 193479@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/mondial-magazine---issue-1/product/MOD01" rel="nofollow">http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/mondial-magazine---issue-1/product/MOD01</a></p> <p>Thought they already produced one(?) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21158#post-364079 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:47:36 +0000 chdot 364079@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Dirt Divas Scotland is a not for profit organisation dedicated to improving the number of women riding bikes and getting outside. We are a rad bunch of guides, coaches and riders that believe in the power of the bike to improve mental and physical health and bring women together!</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.dirtdivasmtb.co.uk" rel="nofollow">https://www.dirtdivasmtb.co.uk</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21105#post-363230 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:03:14 +0000 chdot 363230@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>ITV4 </p> <p>“</p> <p>UK TV schedule</p> <p>STAGE ONE | Sunday 4 September</p> <p>Aberdeen &gt; Glenshee Ski Centre</p> <p>Live 10:45am – 4pm | Highlights 8pm </p> <p>“</p> <p>NOTE</p> <p>I copied details from official website </p> <p>They turned out to be not the same as the Freeview version of ITV4. </p> <p>Is there another way to watch??</p> <p>Tuesday apparently at 8</p> <p><a href="https://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/race/television/" rel="nofollow">https://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/race/television/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21048#post-362202 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:27:58 +0000 SRD 362202@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Neil Fachie Men's Tandem B 1000m</p> <p>first gold for scotland </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361758 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:56:25 +0000 bill 361758@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>TransAlba 2020 race postponed to 2022 has started this morning (3rd of July).</p> <p>There is at least one Edinburgh-based Audaxer in the mix (Angus Doig)</p> <p>Tracker:<br /> <a href="https://www.transalbarace.com/copy-of-social" rel="nofollow">https://www.transalbarace.com/copy-of-social</a></p> <p>They will be on the Lang Whang about 300km, turning at the Kirknewton Airfield.<br /> Perhaps a bit late for my bedtime to go and wave them. </p>