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CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: greetings http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: greetings en Fri, 22 May 2026 06:53:36 +0000 Charterhall on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138143 Fri, 27 Dec 2013 08:03:11 +0000 Charterhall 138143@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Was walking the Clubbiedean/Torduff path with my MiL yesterday, she was remembering first being introduced to it by a CTC evening run 64 years ago. It's hardly changed apparently apart from easier access now, and the bypass of course. She's 81 and still rides it regularly. crowriver on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138125 Thu, 26 Dec 2013 10:38:32 +0000 crowriver 138125@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Feliz Navidad and all that. No cycling related pressies given nor received. Took a brisk walk up Radical Road and round the crags before lunch to work up an appetite, despite barriers and big signs saying the path was closed due to falling rocks (none did while we were there). Smudge on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138121 Thu, 26 Dec 2013 00:03:18 +0000 Smudge 138121@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Yup, what you guys said, happy holidays to all on here :-) Min on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138115 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 19:17:06 +0000 Min 138115@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Merry Christmas everyone! wishicouldgofaster on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138114 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 17:09:34 +0000 wishicouldgofaster 138114@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Bike stand, lights and a small set of tools. Well chuffed :) Charterhall on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138112 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 17:04:09 +0000 Charterhall 138112@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Opened my pressies, two bottles of single malt and Sean Yates' book, then it was on with the walking boots for a circuit of Castlelaw to Glencorse then back over the (v muddy) climb towards Harlaw, at the top taking the path to the right to skirt Harbour Hill and down to Bonaly. Very windy, sum total of wildlife seen a field of greylags and one raven. But nice to be out. Now about to open a bottle of red :) gembo on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138107 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 14:35:05 +0000 gembo 138107@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Out on our Xmas walk to the boardwalk at thriepmuir. Very windy. Quite a few cyclists out trying their new kit. Might try a spin on Boxing Day if fit. Shona nollaig SRD on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138104 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 12:55:19 +0000 SRD 138104@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Yeah! leather full finger cycling gloves (as in one of those top 10 gift It's someone posted). Greenroofer on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138103 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 12:52:20 +0000 Greenroofer 138103@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I've just got Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance, for which I have high hopes. EddieD on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138102 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 11:44:50 +0000 EddieD 138102@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Merry Christmas to one and all! I shall now retreat to the kitchen... Nelly on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138100 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 10:44:21 +0000 Nelly 138100@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Merry Christmas one and all.Not opened a pressie yet, hoping for something bike related. LivM on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138099 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 10:01:27 +0000 LivM 138099@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Merry Christmas all. I'm off on a short, gentle and slow ride in a bit. There will be Christmassy snacks at some point :) Charterhall on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138097 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 08:57:13 +0000 Charterhall 138097@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Merry Christmas everyone ! tammytroot on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138096 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 08:42:10 +0000 tammytroot 138096@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Merry Xmas! chdot on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138095 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 01:01:10 +0000 chdot 138095@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ HC2CCEers Cyclingmollie on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138094 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 00:32:50 +0000 Cyclingmollie 138094@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Excellent. Merry Christmas. SRD on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138093 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 22:35:08 +0000 SRD 138093@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Joyeaux Noël feels rather weak after that. Hope everyone is happy, warm, well-fed, and with family and friends (and not as knackered as I am). Uberuce on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138092 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 22:15:12 +0000 Uberuce 138092@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ NB: LBS needs to be pronounced 'lubs' for this to work. Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the LBS, Not a tyre was deflating, not even the tubs. The biblongs were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that quadriceps soon would be there. The roadies were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of Stava-KOM danced in their heads. And mamma on her carbon, and I on my steel, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s wheel. When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below. When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature hub, and eight tiny gears. With a little old shifter, so lively and slick, I knew in a moment it must be St Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name! "Now Speshy! now, Pashley! now, Raleigh and Brompton! On, Giant! On, Surly! on, Moulton and On One! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!" As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky. So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the byre The prancing and pawing of each little tyre. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in lycra, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with EPO and soot. A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack. His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow. The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath. He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly! He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself! A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk. And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose! He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!" steveo on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138091 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:25:05 +0000 steveo 138091@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Merry Christmas guys. I'm definitely getting fatter as we speak. amir on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138090 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:10:39 +0000 amir 138090@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Oh dear, I seem to be watching the Muppets. And getting fatter. Zenfrozt on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138089 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 20:38:56 +0000 Zenfrozt 138089@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Merry Christmas mate :) amir on "greetings" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11942#post-138088 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 20:36:28 +0000 amir 138088@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I am about to submerge fully into the Christmas experience. So a very Merry Christmas to all.