http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: CEC Festival of Sport en Tue, 26 May 2026 12:47:46 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10991#post-123040 Sun, 25 Aug 2013 19:48:40 +0000 crowriver 123040@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I saw the try Cycle Speedway in the printed brochure, but didn't spot anything about the velodrome. </p> <p>Wouldn't have made it along yesterday, nor can I make speedway event (Pedal for Scotland beckons), but I agree the velodrome opportunity could have been better promoted. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10991#post-123030 Sun, 25 Aug 2013 17:37:58 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 123030@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>What a huge missed opportunity! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10991#post-123011 Sun, 25 Aug 2013 12:08:58 +0000 chdot 123011@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.activcity.info/info/7/festival_of_sport" rel="nofollow">http://www.activcity.info/info/7/festival_of_sport</a></p> <p>Started yesterday with an 'open day' at the Velodrome -</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/9583755761/"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3677/9583755761_52752749e4.jpg"></a></p> <p><em>Unfortunately</em> this wasn't on the <a href="http://www.activcity.info/info/7/festival_of_sport/43/festival_of_sport-get_involved/8">cycling section</a> of the FoS web site and I only heard about it when it had already started!</p> <p>Seemed to be mostly <a href="http://www.edinburghrc.co.uk/">ERC</a> people and those connected with the Council in some way, rather than the hundreds(?) who actually want to try the track. </p> <p>If I'd know a week ago I'm sure I could have got 50 people or so along via CCE and various schools!</p> <p>I was even at a meeting on Thursday where I actually said 'the velodrome is underused' and no-one mentioned yesterday's opportunity. </p> <p>If the Meadowbank Velodrome has any 'future' it can only be if those who might want to use it are given the chance!</p> <p><a href="http://www.activcity.info/info/7/festival_of_sport/43/festival_of_sport-get_involved/8">Cycle Speedway, ERC Juniors</a> and <a href="http://www.activcity.info/info/7/festival_of_sport/43/festival_of_sport-get_involved/25">Triathlon</a> events still to come. </p>