http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Cycling for Culture en Mon, 18 May 2026 18:08:23 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-159230 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 17:08:11 +0000 chdot 159230@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Doesn't look like they are having <em>cycle</em> tours this year -</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburghartfestival.com/events/category/guided_tours" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghartfestival.com/events/category/guided_tours</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-122219 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 19:31:32 +0000 crowriver 122219@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ah, that was you! Aye the group started to break up around Gorgie Road: I headed for the Meadows and then Holyrood as it's a car free run homewards. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-122217 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 18:05:44 +0000 Roibeard 122217@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@crowriver - Spotted you heading back in to the Park, I was leading a Sky "Ride" in walking up the pavement back to the Commonwealth Pool.</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-122216 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 16:38:06 +0000 crowriver 122216@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That was a nice Sunday ride. </p> <p>About 24-25 miles round trip. Free admission and a omplimentary tea/coffee when we got to Jupiter Artland, an artist/curator talk and half an hour to wonder around. Unfortunately started raining as we were checking out the sculpture park. However nice sunshine for most of the ride itself, if a bit blowy. Good tailwind on the way home. </p> <p>It was good for me to recce some possible routes to that place, for planning future family trips by bike. Probably canal to Ratho for us though: impractical for today's group ride, which was mostly on roads. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-121488 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:10:26 +0000 gembo 121488@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Nice cycle, nice art, nice cafe</p> <p>Nice </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-121487 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 18:07:51 +0000 crowriver 121487@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We were supposed to go on that, but didn't. I'm signed up for the 20 miler to Jupiter Artland next week. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-121482 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:07:38 +0000 chdot 121482@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2261245" rel="nofollow">http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2261245</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-121477 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 10:56:34 +0000 chdot 121477@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/9485830926/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7378/9485830926_e4c9b385c8.jpg"></a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-119380 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 10:05:42 +0000 chdot 119380@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"City Cycling Coffee Choir?"</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10667&amp;page=3#post-119376" rel="nofollow">http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10667&amp;page=3#post-119376</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-119379 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 10:03:37 +0000 cc 119379@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>as long as they put the nut directly on the crown of your head at 12mph or less :-)<br /> but anyway congratulations to everyone who got this changed. And I love the idea of the complaints choir. A City Cycling Complaints Choir could have a pretty big repertoire all of its own. (Or - City Cycling Coffee Choir?) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-119366 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 08:54:05 +0000 PS 119366@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yeah, but a prang might lead to the prangee/er putting the nut on ya. Safety first. ;-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-119364 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 08:30:05 +0000 Gary Cummins 119364@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It looks like between us we got some changes made, here's to us then! I have my place booked on the ride too...<br /> 'Of course riding with an unknown, disparate, group might be a good reason for a helmet...' yes, a plastic hat will ensure you don't have a prang. hey ho. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-119318 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 16:10:21 +0000 chdot 119318@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>Thank you! We're a bit hectic at the moment (a small team and the festival starting next week) so apols if we've been slow in replying, but thanks for raising it. I had probably been overly didactic in the original copy, but as mentioned the cycle tours are a pilot and we'll see how it goes. </p> <p>We're looking for stewards to help on both tours so if you or any of your members would be interested in helping, then you'd be very welcome. Anyone interested could mail me. </p> <p>Any further 'complaints' - polite or not! - are very welcome for our Complaints Choir of Edinburgh: <a href="http://www.edinburghartfestival.com/commissions/complaintschoir" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghartfestival.com/commissions/complaintschoir</a> </p> <p>Best<br /> Stuart</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="mailto:stuart@edinburghartfestival.com">stuart@edinburghartfestival.com</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-119310 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 15:50:01 +0000 chdot 119310@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Of course riding with an unknown, disparate, group might be a good reason for a helmet... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-119309 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 15:45:52 +0000 chdot 119309@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I got a reply which included -</p> <p>"</p> <p>This is the first time we have run cycle tours as part of the festival and it's a bit of a pilot project for us. Following research amongst organised cycle tours (where the stipulation is common), and considering that the tour is open to new participants whose road sense we might not know until the tour, we chose to make it a requisite of joining the tour as part of the pilot. We may review that for future editions of the festival depending on feedback received. </p> <p>"</p> <p>I then sent this -</p> <p><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/bike-blog/2013/mar/04/compulsory-helmets-charity-bike-rides" rel="nofollow">http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/bike-blog/2013/mar/04/compulsory-helmets-charity-bike-rides</a></p> <p>Seems a bit of 'polite complaining' works!</p> <p>Well done -</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburghartfestival.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghartfestival.com</a></p> <p>Must book some places quick! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-119308 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 15:36:39 +0000 Gary Cummins 119308@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Had no acknowledgement, but just been alerted to a very sensible notice, looks like they have had a rethink..? Now this all makes sense, particularly about cleats.</p> <p>All riders will be responsible for their own safety. All riders must bring their own bikes and are asked to bring a spare innertube in case of puncture. All bikes must be in a well maintained state. We would prefer riders to wear helmets but this is left to your discretion. Riders are asked to wear flat shoes not cleats for the sake of the galleries' floors! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-119261 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:14:32 +0000 Gary Cummins 119261@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have sent a note about this to the festival contacts. I've asked why helmets are required and who decided this, no response as yet. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-119141 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 14:06:48 +0000 chdot 119141@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/bike-blog/2013/mar/04/compulsory-helmets-charity-bike-rides" rel="nofollow">http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/bike-blog/2013/mar/04/compulsory-helmets-charity-bike-rides</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-118931 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 20:04:56 +0000 RJ 118931@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well, what better opportunity than an arts festival for creative thinking in terms of "what is a h****t" (or at least outrageous decoration)? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-118909 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 10:52:22 +0000 crowriver 118909@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I was thinking of turning up having 'forgotten' the unmentionable item... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-118908 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 10:51:06 +0000 chdot 118908@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hmm</p> <p>If this was the Spokes web site, those wouldn't get a mention. </p> <p>You know why... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-118907 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 10:47:55 +0000 crowriver 118907@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Also:</p> <p>11 August 2013<br /> Art Cycle Tour: Emerging artists &amp; Modern masters<br /> 11am–1.30pm<br /> Free to join, booking essential. Book tickets. </p> <p>A guided bicycle tour of some of the festival exhibitions on the outskirts of the city centre. </p> <p>Leaving from the Edinburgh Art Festival Kiosk on George Street, this tour will introduce you to some emerging artists spaces in the New Town and in Leith, before moving onto Inverleith House and then onto The National Gallery of Modern Art.</p> <p>The pace on this tour will be leisurely and we'll avoid main roads but you should be experienced and confident at riding in the city. The tour is suitable for ages 16+.</p> <p>All riders must bring their own bikes, must wear helmets and are asked to bring a spare innertube in case of puncture. All bikes must be in a well maintained state. </p> <p>Edinburgh Art Festival Kiosk<br /> Located on the corner of George Street and Frederick Street, EH2 3EY</p> <p>-----</p> <p>18 August 2013<br /> Art Cycle Tour: To Jupiter and back!<br /> 11am–2.30pm<br /> Free to join, booking essential. Book tickets. </p> <p>A guided bicycle tour to Jupiter Artland which includes the chance to see works by Sam Durant, Marc Quinn, Jim Lambie, Jeremy Deller and Alan Kane amongst others, and an exclusive introduction from the artist Sara Barker to her major new work which has been commissioned for this year's festival. The tour will be given free entry to Jupiter Artland. </p> <p>The tour will leave from the Edinburgh Art Festival Kiosk on George Street. </p> <p>This tour is for committed cyclists - you must be comfortable riding in a group and on roads - including some busy city roads. The total distance of the return journey is over 20 miles and the riding pace will be around 14-15mph. </p> <p>All riders must bring their own bikes, must wear helmets and must bring a spare innertube and pump in case of puncture. All bikes must be in a well maintained state. Some refreshments will be provided at Jupiter Artland but it is suggested that riders bring some cash should they wish to purchase something to eat. </p> <p>Edinburgh Art Festival Kiosk<br /> Located on the corner of George Street and Frederick Street, EH2 3EY</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburghartfestival.com/events/category/guided_tours/" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghartfestival.com/events/category/guided_tours/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10765#post-118906 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 10:20:28 +0000 chdot 118906@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Julia Donaldson Cycling Marathon</p> <p>"</p> <p>actor Tam Dean Burn cycling across Scotland performing readings of all of the works of children's author and Gruffalo creator, Julia Donaldson.</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/2014-the-next-year-of-culture.21659604" rel="nofollow">http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/2014-the-next-year-of-culture.21659604</a> </p>