http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: GSR Opening Celebration - Provisionally 27th May 8am en Sun, 31 May 2026 17:28:49 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-192829 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 22:33:07 +0000 rbrtwtmn 192829@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Had my first chance to cycle this on Saturday. Was impressed. Quiet, being a weekend, so not an entirely fair test but in essence it's fair to say that I didn't feel at any risk (where previously I'd have had my 'stay alive' radar on full even at a weekend). Have seen this approach also working here near Alloa: <a href="http://osm.org/go/evdycRZq?layers=C&amp;m=" rel="nofollow">http://osm.org/go/evdycRZq?layers=C&amp;m=</a> I'm sure it's not perfect - but credit where credit is due. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-191535 Mon, 22 Jun 2015 07:10:40 +0000 I were right about that saddle 191535@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Persuaded madame IWRATS to cycle to the Royal Highland Show for goat bothering/venison burger/people watching.</p> <p>Gogar Station Road is now lovely. It was odd to cycle on it without my bell ringing itself silly through the trenches in the tarmac.</p> <p>However....on the way there there was a slight incident at the house between the bridge and Daltons. Just a clumsy exit from the concealed driveway - no biggie.</p> <p>On the way home, just short of the railway bridge a guy overtook me just as a 4x4 came the other way. He sped up and got his car tucked in with a few meters clearance. Thing is, I think he'd forgotten about the huge caravan he was towing, which I had to mount the verge to avoid.</p> <p>So exactly the situation that the road markings are designed to avoid happened the first time I used the new facility. Disheartening, innit? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-190325 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 10:34:03 +0000 Stickman 190325@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"... I've never, ever seen the red torpedo in real life."</p> <p>I've seen it a few times: it's as awesome as everyone says. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-190324 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 10:24:08 +0000 I were right about that saddle 190324@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Greenroofer</p> <p>Oddly, with the shades, the yellow jacket and the 'on bike posture' I was quite convinced that was @shuggiet. Red panniers and absence of squeaky dinosaur horn should have been diagnostic. Apologies.</p> <p>Bizarrely, despite spotting Arrelcat reasonably often I've never, ever seen the red torpedo in real life. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-190321 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 09:20:35 +0000 Greenroofer 190321@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@IWRATS it's the dark glasses. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-190318 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 07:52:56 +0000 HankChief 190318@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Laidback - good spot on the crank shorteners. </p> <p>He was the first adult that I've had on the back - was easier to balance than I thought.</p> <p>Only things that was unusual was having a 'sensible' conversation at headheight (rather than toddler chatting lower down) and the stoker putting their foot down when coming to a stop. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-190307 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:58:15 +0000 LaidBack 190307@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Gross distortion of bike types shocker. Frightening.</p> <p>Good photo in EN though. Two LB sourced items. </p> <p>Helios tandem with Andrew Burns on back. I note the crank shorteners for Hankchief family use! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-190303 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:24:31 +0000 Stickman 190303@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em> "Essence of CCE."</em></p> <p>Needs a balance bike in there to be complete. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-190294 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 20:33:00 +0000 Arellcat 190294@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks for the photo of the photo, Hankchief. I don't buy the EEN in paper copy and hadn't seen the article online.</p> <p><em>Obviously too scary for the internet.</em></p> <p>Probably that ridiculously dangerous bobsleigh contraption. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-190290 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 20:06:56 +0000 I were right about that saddle 190290@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@HankChief</p> <p>That photo made me snort out loud. Essence of CCE. Thanks. </p> <p>Also, ShuggieT seems to have snuck in and Greenroofer out..... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-190286 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 19:19:06 +0000 Greenroofer 190286@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>More pictures <a href="http://thescotsmanpublications.newsprints.co.uk/view/30723856/lf_gogar%20station%20road_005_jpg">here</a>, featuring numerous CCE people. You can order a 20" canvas print of any of them if you wish. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-190244 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 12:33:42 +0000 Greenroofer 190244@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ah the joys of technology: an electronic photo on the internet of a print-out of a scan/photocopy of the paper EEN article. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-190242 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 12:18:47 +0000 HankChief 190242@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/tdGxT4"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/370/17865342413_80be0cf44f_z.jpg"></a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/tdGxT4">Gogar Station Road - Press coverage</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/91842878@N03/">HankChief</a>, on Flickr </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-190210 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 09:05:49 +0000 HankChief 190210@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm interested in seeing the photos to work out who those individuals are ;) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-190208 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 09:01:43 +0000 chdot 190208@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Apparently there is a photo in the printed version as well"</p> <p>Obviously too scary for the internet. </p> <p>"</p> <p>Pictured trying out the new surface were David Monaghan, Becky Taylor, Craig Robertson, Edinburgh City Council leader Andrew Burns and Henry Whaley</p> <p>"</p> <p>"</p> <p>A reduced speed limit may also be imposed for other road users.</p> <p>"</p> <p>Unusual to see a recognition that speed limits don't/can't apply to cyclists! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-190205 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 08:53:26 +0000 HankChief 190205@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Smooth transition as safer cycle route opens</p> <p>Gogar Station Road has reopened after being resurfaced and made more cycle friendly.</p> <p>The rat-run route – already a narrow and twisty road – had become more hazardous for cyclists due to bumps and potholes. As a key link between the canal towpath and the A8 cycle path, it was a priority to be tackled.</p> <p>The new design has seen the removal of the road centre-line with advisory cycle lanes at the side. It is hoped this will improve conditions for cyclists. A reduced speed limit may also be imposed for other road users.</em></p> <p><a href="http://m.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/hundreds-set-for-two-capitals-cycle-ride-1-3792369">http://m.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/hundreds-set-for-two-capitals-cycle-ride-1-3792369</a></p> <p>Apparently there is a photo in the printed version as well </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-189569 Thu, 28 May 2015 13:39:21 +0000 chrisfl 189569@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@fimm - I use my camera (a Contour with a built in GPS) to take a pic every 3 seconds. Because it has the built in GPS they already have location.</p> <p>They also have a phone app (less good for bikes)</p> <p>I've also noticed that they now accept Video Files and GPS traces, so I might try that on my way home. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-189567 Thu, 28 May 2015 13:35:11 +0000 fimm 189567@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@chrisfl how do you/they do that? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-189562 Thu, 28 May 2015 13:12:31 +0000 chrisfl 189562@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Was a bit early for me yesterday. But I did divert from my normal commute to give it a ride this morning. Street View style photos at: <a href="http://www.mapillary.com/map/im/BseYUxrM-E2EwvrkjC1dHA">http://www.mapillary.com/map/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-189482 Wed, 27 May 2015 18:35:33 +0000 gembo 189482@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Today was a very good turnout and the road was smooth, also had very enjoyable scoot back into town with algo. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-189415 Wed, 27 May 2015 11:16:50 +0000 Min 189415@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>So long as they weren't licking it. Though that appears to be what is happening with some of the Meadows to Innocent link!</p> <p>Nice that they turned up though. Encouraging. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-189413 Wed, 27 May 2015 11:15:01 +0000 biketrain 189413@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I was there but did not see any toads. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838&page=2#post-189412 Wed, 27 May 2015 11:13:10 +0000 chdot 189412@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> Lesley Hinds (@LAHinds)<br /> 27/05/2015 09:24<br /> Visited Gogar Station Road this morning where cyclists who work at RBS and use the toad were involved the design </p> <p><a href="http://pic.twitter.com/nqBRD31SIy" rel="nofollow">http://pic.twitter.com/nqBRD31SIy</a></p> <p>" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838#post-189409 Wed, 27 May 2015 10:57:16 +0000 HankChief 189409@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks for those who came out this morning.</p> <p>We got a good crowd and it was great to show it to Andrew Burns and Lesley Hinds - it became clear to both of them why we made such a fuss.</p> <p>We'll have to see what the EEN (&amp; commentators) make of it...</p> <p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/tEhkpk"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8776/18154846645_aceb768d48_z.jpg"></a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/tEhkpk">Gogar Station Road Opening event</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/91842878@N03/">HankChief</a>, on Flickr </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838#post-189366 Tue, 26 May 2015 21:25:29 +0000 Greenroofer 189366@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well, here's the video you've been waiting for. The most interesting cycling video ever. I've even published it in full HD.</p> <p>The road is lovely now: simply having a smooth surface makes it much pleasanter.</p> <p>The idiotic overtake at the end shows that it's not all sweetness and light, though.</p> <p>Enjoy!<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA5YQmJ48p8" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA5YQmJ48p8</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838#post-189321 Tue, 26 May 2015 10:19:45 +0000 shuggiet 189321@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well done @hankchief and @greenroofer and others.. Cycled along it this morning in a convoy of 4 bikes, with only 2 cars ( 1 in each direction) through the length of GSR. The car that needed to overtake, moved right over to the other cycle lane, and did it at a slow speed. so 100% success for bike/ car interaction so far!</p> <p>Won't be able to join you tomorrow, so good luck! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838#post-189316 Tue, 26 May 2015 09:34:55 +0000 chdot 189316@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"8am at the chicken farm"</p> <p>Which way will the wind be blowing? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838#post-189315 Tue, 26 May 2015 09:30:32 +0000 HankChief 189315@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>They have been busy painting over the weekend and the road is now open.</p> <p>Lighter traffic than normal today but that will only ramp up once drivers realise its open.</p> <p>Very nice to cycle on.</p> <p>Hope to see some of you tomorrow for our opening celebration - 8am at the chicken farm. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838#post-189269 Mon, 25 May 2015 10:43:17 +0000 biketrain 189269@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Hankchief. I should be along on Wednesday before joining the peleton back to town. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14838#post-189139 Fri, 22 May 2015 10:33:05 +0000 HankChief 189139@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Snowy: spot on analysis. </p> <p>The only thing I would add is the appetite to make such a change. I'm not sure that would be a battle we could win. Locals, though traffic &amp; the potential development of David Murray's Garden District would all have been against us.</p> <p>@Tulyar: Summary - it's significant improvement to a stretch of road that's been hostile to cycle on for years = A lot of love for it.</p> <p>It's been 10 years since a Global HQ was built nearby, which increased traffic in its own right and built a bridge over the A8 which allowed Westbound A8 traffic to access GSR and added to the traffic.</p> <p>Since then it's not been a pleasant road to cycle on. It was the source of regular grumbles amongst the cyclists that used it with tales of close passes and driver aggression. There was some engagement with the council but not enough to turn the dial - the problem being that you would only get short snippets of conversation as people came &amp; went in the changing room.</p> <p>3 years ago someone (who's on here) set up a Bicycle User Group at work, which similar to CCE allowed for the joining up of ideas and grumbles so that pressure can be exerted to fix them.</p> <p>After some good success with onsite issues, the problem of GSR was agreed to be tackled and there started a concerted campaign to persuade CEC to act. A lot of emails have been written by a lot people.</p> <p>Those who have used it are genuinely pleased that we don't have to dodge the potholes anymore, which in winter was particularly scary. Hopefully the close passes &amp; speeds should reduce too.</p> <p>It is a relief that with the exception of a nasty road rage incident last year, we have managed to get through the last few years without a serious incident caused by the state of the road.</p> <p>The celebration is a chance to recognise the improvement is welcomed by those that use it. Yes, it could be better but at least we aren't still waiting for it.</p> <p>A bit of PR for this sort of thing won't go a miss both to persuade CEC (&amp; other LAs) to do more like it but also reinforce the message that close passes are dangerous and unacceptable. </p>