http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: road cycling - Recent Posts en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:29:39 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5105#post-54440 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:33:15 +0000 chdot 54440@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think Edinburgh's hire companies cater more for day trippers (around the city) and people wanting to try mountain biking. </p> <p>If you want a bike the whole time you are here - and one you are familiar using - it will probably be better (and cheaper) to bring your own. </p> <p>Edinburgh isn't <em>too</em> bad for bike theft - mostly MTBs and/or from student areas. Check that place you are staying in Edinburgh has secure bike storage - shouldn't be a problem. </p> <p>You will need a decent lock, which you might want to buy here if travel weight is an issue. </p> <p>Hire</p> <p><a href="http://cyclingedinburgh.info/hire" rel="nofollow">http://cyclingedinburgh.info/hire</a></p> <p>Tours</p> <p><a href="http://www.laid-back-bikes.co.uk/page2/page2.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.laid-back-bikes.co.uk/page2/page2.html</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5105#post-54437 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:47:27 +0000 hannuwilliam 54437@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>i have to think about those custom tours. do anyone have any idea where to rent a bike and how much they cost. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5105#post-54427 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:25:44 +0000 SRD 54427@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>hannuwiliam, In addition to the group rides, I'd encourage you to book in on one of laidback's custom tours. you'd get a chance to ride a cool bike (or your own), and also the best guided cycle tour of Edinburgh. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5105#post-54416 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:38:05 +0000 hannuwilliam 54416@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>i have been cycling now for 8 years and have also competed in Finnish national cycling cup. Nowadays i prefer to ride on road. I have a Trek Madonen 5.5 and i thought that i would take it with me to Edinburgh. Although if there are a possibilities to rent a bike that could do aswell.</p> <p>it would be really nice to take part in organised group rides because ofcourse i am not so familiar with the area and routes. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5105#post-54393 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:32:17 +0000 LaidBack 54393@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I agree. If you want to enjoy a great variety of roads then head East. Go South over Lammermuirs if you like hills and a view.</p> <p>Group rides in Edinburgh are here - they do vary immensely.<br /> <a href="http://www.cycling-edinburgh.org.uk/">Edinburgh Ride Info</a></p> <p>I read your request as from someone who has lightweight road bike. Maybe though you just mean cycling on the road as opposed to off-road? I've done some guided tours for people using their own bikes too (as opposed to specialist ones). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5105#post-54384 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:30:08 +0000 Cyclingmollie 54384@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi Hannuwilliam</p> <p>There's lots of great cycling country in East Lothian just to the east of Edinburgh.<br /> Take a train out to North Berwick and ride south for a great day of exploration taking in East Linton, Stenton, Garvald, Gifford - and Innerwick if you've the legs.<br /> Can I recommend the wonderful Spokes maps of Edinburgh and the Lothians? Buy them in Edinburgh bike shops when you get here.<br /> Enjoy your stay. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5105#post-54380 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:08:36 +0000 kaputnik 54380@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hannuwilliam, if you do find yourself in Edinburgh on a weekend with a road bike and want a group to join in with, check Edinburgh Road Club's <a href="http://www.edinburghrc.co.uk/whats-on">"what's on"</a> page, it details the club's organised training rides. Non-members are welcome to join these so long as they are familiar with cycling in a group in a safe manner. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5105#post-54378 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:55:07 +0000 hannuwilliam 54378@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>i am planning to spend a week or two this spring for cycling and i am searching a nice place to do it. My friend said that scotland has much to offer for road cyclists, although he doesnt cycle himself, and i would be interested to hear if that is true. i would be interested in taking part in group rides and experience scotland generally too. if you can provide me with information about these things it would be great and i would prefer email if possible. <a href="mailto:hannuwilliam@gmail.com">hannuwilliam@gmail.com</a> </p>