http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Cycling Haikus en Sun, 31 May 2026 13:26:22 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=3#post-295945 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 21:00:43 +0000 I were right about that saddle 295945@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>New-minted half moon<br /> Low in the afternoon sky<br /> Seen through silver birch </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=3#post-295909 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:47:16 +0000 acsimpson 295909@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Very cold to start<br /> I will stop and put more on<br /> soon I'll be too warm </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=3#post-295896 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:17:34 +0000 ARobComp 295896@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>What layers to wear?<br /> Jacket, thermals, cast away.<br /> Thick socks, still needed. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=3#post-295894 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:05:53 +0000 paulmilne 295894@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Where has winter gone?<br /> Where are frost, rain, crisp mornings?<br /> Now, only darkness. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=3#post-295892 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:00:24 +0000 wingpig 295892@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Adapted from <a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=746&amp;page=386#post-295855">Ed1's post</a>:</p> <p>The Boundary Road<br /> What is happening thereto?<br /> It's very muddy </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=3#post-219232 Mon, 09 May 2016 10:47:17 +0000 acsimpson 219232@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Not really cycling<br /> But enough work in IT<br /> to appreciate.</p> <p><a href="http://xkcd.com/554/">http://xkcd.com/554/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=3#post-201432 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 00:03:41 +0000 wingpig 201432@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That ping this morning?<br /> A rear driveside spoke, snapping.<br /> Noticed half-way home. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=3#post-201400 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:07:06 +0000 paulmilne 201400@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>October mornings<br /> Mist rising around my wheels<br /> Summer warmth fading </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=3#post-201330 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 09:50:01 +0000 wingpig 201330@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Or, somewhat shorter:<br /> Restalrig-Marionville,<br /> Abbey Lane (now clear) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=3#post-201327 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 09:47:17 +0000 wingpig 201327@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Up Restalrig Road,<br /> Smokey Brae, Jock's Lodge, Queen's Drive...<br /> Bob is your uncle. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=3#post-201324 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 09:33:22 +0000 earthowned 201324@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Abbeyhill is blocked;<br /> must find a new route from Leith.<br /> Anyone got tips? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=3#post-201321 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 09:25:47 +0000 wingpig 201321@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Lots of trees cut down:<br /> bank destabilization<br /> by Hawthornvale Path </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=3#post-174391 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:53:20 +0000 I were right about that saddle 174391@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Towpath skinned in white<br /> Like my fragile human form<br /> Merino wool top </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=3#post-174386 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:27:04 +0000 earthowned 174386@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Black patch on the road;<br /> could be ice or could be fine?<br /> Best take it easy. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=2#post-174380 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:04:22 +0000 I were right about that saddle 174380@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@amir</p> <p>Nice, but to a chemist your second line has ten syllables. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=2#post-174363 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:21:02 +0000 amir 174363@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Traffic all over<br /> Stressed people and NO2<br /> Why not learn, Neil Grieg? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=2#post-174235 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:40:59 +0000 I were right about that saddle 174235@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Canal hoar sun shines<br /> Glancing cobbled homophones<br /> Must a haiku rime? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=2#post-174227 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:10:19 +0000 earthowned 174227@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Brand new chain fitted,<br /> now the cassette is skipping;<br /> non-stop maintenance. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=2#post-174220 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 10:44:35 +0000 wingpig 174220@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Three slabs now put back<br /> Hopefully, all cemented<br /> Two more left to go. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=2#post-172235 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 12:11:19 +0000 acsimpson 172235@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Dim all your lights please,<br /> Why do you need three of them,<br /> Oh you are a tram </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=2#post-172029 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 10:45:12 +0000 wingpig 172029@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If overtaking,<br /> ensure space sufficient first,<br /> not just nip through, Dave. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=2#post-172024 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 10:14:28 +0000 wingpig 172024@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Three massive stone slabs:<br /> Now lying at the path edge,<br /> Mind out in the dark.<br /> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wingpig/15594063090/"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7561/15594063090_4714fa8728.jpg"></a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=2#post-171648 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:25:53 +0000 I were right about that saddle 171648@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The window darkens<br /> And the screen glow takes over<br /> Did I charge my lights? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=2#post-171646 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:19:23 +0000 acsimpson 171646@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>four, no two, no three<br /> definitely not a five<br /> Oh I can't decide </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=2#post-171608 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:09:41 +0000 wingpig 171608@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Bright yellow SealSkinz,<br /> left ring finger half torn off:<br /> What level are they? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=2#post-171607 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:09:02 +0000 I were right about that saddle 171607@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Crawling the canal<br /> A caterpillar in a<br /> Silk cocoon of mist </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=2#post-171603 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:51:37 +0000 acsimpson 171603@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have a pair of those level 2s. Although one of them is now so worn it's pretty much a level 1.</p> <p>Is there a level 6 where ski gloves become more appropriate or are they a sub class of 5?</p> <p>It feels cold today<br /> Perhaps outfit was a bad choice<br /> must buy Winter shorts </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=2#post-171472 Sat, 08 Nov 2014 10:55:32 +0000 I were right about that saddle 171472@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>+1 @jdanielp </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=2#post-171442 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 21:29:49 +0000 Instography 171442@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>For chdot</p> <p><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5609/15548946087_060edb4949_z.jpg"></p> <p>Although those Level 2 gloves have a weird rubbery palm. Quite grippy but odd. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13849&page=2#post-171434 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 20:44:22 +0000 jdanielp 171434@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Enveloped by dark<br /> Yet dazzled by distant light<br /> Please, turn down the moon </p>