http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: I need to know everything :) (new Edinburgh resident/cylists) en Tue, 19 May 2026 22:48:15 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-260255 Tue, 12 Sep 2017 09:44:21 +0000 fimm 260255@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@rider73 - start a new thread and see what happens? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-260208 Mon, 11 Sep 2017 18:49:09 +0000 rider73 260208@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>...so i commuted all last week and enjoyed it, about 45-50mins each way give or take - wind direction dependant ;-)</p> <p>someone mention a Pub meet for us Dalgetians??? ;-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256956 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 10:39:54 +0000 Frenchy 256956@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There's a map of Edinburgh parking bays which might be useful here: <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20085/parking_spaces/507/parking_bay_locations" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20085/parking_spaces/507/parking_bay_locations</a></p> <p>It doesn't show privately-enforced residents' parking (such as on East Parkside, and might be missing some other details, so don't take it as gospel. You don't have to go very far south of Pollock to find free parking.</p> <p>I'd be very surprised if any of the Park &amp; Rides weren't safe to leave cars overnight, but I don't have much personal experience. Longterm/overnight parking will certainly be very common at some of he P&amp;Rs though, particularly those which are handy for the airport. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256955 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 10:14:36 +0000 rider73 256955@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>anyone know if i can leave a car at P&amp;R places overnight (mon-fri for next 2 weeks!) and it be relatively safe? i am staying at pollock halls before i move into Dalgety Bay and want to bring down &amp; drop off stuff like my bike and other stuff that i cannot bring by train but i cannot park at Pollock halls i've been told by them :(</p> <p>any other parking suggestions welcome, i dont mind paying a bit of money , but the city ones seem expensive! i'm going to try and see about airport parking but its busy this time of year... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256915 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 12:44:24 +0000 minus six 256915@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>aye. bearable for now as a temp situation</p> <p>thanks for rattling their cage </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256905 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:27:32 +0000 rider73 256905@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>ok so another response today - looks like changes have been made?</p> <p>"Good morning Anthony,</p> <p>Thank you for your email below.<br /> Works were carried out yesterday to remove the dust and replace it with Type 1 sub base which is crushed rock and therefore more interlocking and stable. We have also removed a gate has also been removed which widens out the access to the footpath.<br /> We hope you will find this to be a significant improvement.<br /> " </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256886 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 20:11:19 +0000 gembo 256886@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@bax, alas I am at the bottom of blackhall. Will take bike round the back of the house. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256882 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 19:44:12 +0000 rider73 256882@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>from the new bridge email i sent :<br /> "Good afternoon Tony,</p> <p>Thank you for your email below.</p> <p>We are investigating the issue and will get back to you as soon as possible.<br /> Regards,<br /> Katrina Bruce<br /> FCBC Community Liaison" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256867 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 13:32:59 +0000 minus six 256867@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If you'll be at the top end of Blackhall, then there are bike stands outside Blackhall Library on Hillhouse Rd. You can see them on google streetview. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256850 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:01:24 +0000 gembo 256850@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Bax this is very useful info Grasshopper. I have something nagging at me that says I cannot go cycling saturday on the smooth tarmac of netherurd so might have a jaunt to Culross but then head back to a place in Edinburgh called Blackhall where I have a brunch invite. Would anyone know if that is an OK area to leave a bike parked? I have heard it is a bit rough? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256845 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 09:46:27 +0000 minus six 256845@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>its no bother, gembo-san</p> <p>just head down to ferrytoll, and join the interchange where the underpass used to be</p> <p>heading in that direction, its quite similar to the old route</p> <p>but as boris would say, you might have to keep your wits about ye </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256842 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 09:18:35 +0000 gembo 256842@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@bax if i was to cycle to the bridge this weekend from Balerno side and cross over the east path, if I then wish to head out towards Limekilns which used to involve an underpass at the bottom of the hill but lately has been more like a recreation of Ypres 1917, how is that bit looking? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256824 Mon, 07 Aug 2017 18:14:31 +0000 chdot 256824@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Maybe this is where it went...</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/our-region/edinburgh/anger-over-eyesore-slurry-used-to-resurface-pavement-1-4524192" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/our-region/edinburgh/anger-over-eyesore-slurry-used-to-resurface-pavement-1-4524192</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256811 Mon, 07 Aug 2017 15:58:02 +0000 minus six 256811@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>things have improved a bit this afternoon.</p> <p>they've removed a lot of the sand depth and hard rolled the remainder.</p> <p>so its quite compact meantime.</p> <p>the workers couldn't comment on how long this state of affairs might remain in place. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256808 Mon, 07 Aug 2017 15:32:10 +0000 rider73 256808@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@bax<br /> I've emailed the project team for the road works/bridge - long shot i know, but i thought why not.<br /> When they did a new bridge up here across to Forres over the Findhorn, they did similar, and I managed to get hold of someone's email address in that team, and they were actually very very helpful and changed quite a few things around to help cyclists! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256776 Mon, 07 Aug 2017 10:20:17 +0000 minus six 256776@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>the black sand section is very bad sad infra</p> <p>its cutting up deeply already, rains will make it treacherous</p> <p>you have to question the decision-making that sees this as safe / appropriate </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256774 Mon, 07 Aug 2017 09:49:01 +0000 paddyirish 256774@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Good news - We're back on the East side...</p> <p>Bad news - still loads of traffic cones, even more doors and most concern to me, they are putting some black sand on a lot of the route. This is soft whicxh is tricky when it is deep and when it is wet turns into a really slippy sludge. I now recognise that as the surface which I came off on when I broke my arm in March... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256772 Mon, 07 Aug 2017 09:37:01 +0000 panyagua 256772@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@rider73</p> <p>Glad to hear you're joining the ranks!</p> <p>Let us know when you plan to start commuting, then maybe one (or more) of us can hook up with you on the way in or out. If it's me or DaveC, then we can let you know when the next visit to the Hillend Tavern might be happening - which could be your opportunity to buy us a beer :) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256703 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 21:16:55 +0000 rider73 256703@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>thanks @panyagua </p> <p>phew. it worked out in the end. the very end!<br /> the final flat was perfect. so just made the deposit!<br /> looks like i'm becoming a Dalgety Bayian! :-)</p> <p>so did someone mention audax's ;-)</p> <p>ps. on the "commute" i chatted to a guy with a nice classic bianchi- anyone on here?<br /> pps. and someone blew past me just as i reached the Bay (2pm ish)<br /> ppps. quite pleased the entire route was easy tarmac (except the road works) , means i can use a "proper" road bike ;-)</p> <p>pppps. thanks EVERYONE ! this help and advice really has been invaluable! i'll buy you all a beer if i see you !!!! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256692 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 17:15:14 +0000 panyagua 256692@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Nice one @rider73. Before the works, it used to be smooth tarmac all the way to east path on the bridge with no inconvenient diversions, and I'm clinging to the hope that we'll be back to that before the dark evenings return.</p> <p>Good luck with your accommodation viewings - hope they are better than what you've seen so far. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256684 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 15:36:33 +0000 rider73 256684@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>So I did the commute from the bay to Almost Crewe toll and it was pretty nice despite the driving rain. . GPS said 5 mins to work from where I stopped, so about 55 mins today, with a a few wrong turns .....<br /> I didn't realise you could cycle into the city on such nice routed the only problem I had was the bumps on the bridge and the so-called Cycleway to get to the west side of the Forth Road Bridge...<br /> Was just as @panyagua described it, but just minor points.</p> <p>The only problem now is that the accommodation I have seen so far has not been great, two more to go.... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256672 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 11:46:11 +0000 acsimpson 256672@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My guess is that the east side wont reopen before September at the earliest. The final plans involve a toucan crossing on what is currently the main carriageway onto the bridge. The rumours I have heard is that public transport will initially use the new bridge. I assume this is to allow final carriageway changes to be made on the old road, including the toucan crossings. I wouldn't be surprised if they leave cyclists on the west side until almost the very end.</p> <p>Of course I also wouldn't be surprised if they changed back to the east side before finishing the path. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256631 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:32:55 +0000 panyagua 256631@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I guess the east side will reopen once the approach road (which will - surely -incorporate the reinstated cycle path) has been reconstructed. At the moment, even if the E path were open, you could only join it at the north end by climbing a lot of steps. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805&page=2#post-256628 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:07:57 +0000 gembo 256628@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@rider73, - the better east side has been closed recently? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805#post-256627 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:07:26 +0000 paddyirish 256627@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>East side is shut to cyclists at the minute. they always shut one side. Hopefully the East will be reopened soon.</p> <p>+1 to everything panyagua and DaveC say., especially on Dalmeny Estate... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805#post-256625 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:02:30 +0000 rider73 256625@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>THanks @panyagua - not sure i'd go as fast as you but thats a great route.<br /> may i ask why you go down the far side of the bridge (west side) instead of the east? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805#post-256624 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 15:54:38 +0000 panyagua 256624@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Oh and if you do test the route, beware of confusion around the bridge roadworks on the north side which may not show up in routing websites etc. Basically you have to follow an unmade path alongside the route towards the (old) bridge, then cross the slip road at a pair of metal 'doorways' (I kid you not), continue by the large 'gyratory' to the off-slip on the other side of the A90, then contraflow up the slip road (it's coned off) with a crossing (more doorways) a short way up. Then when you get across the bridge, turn sharp right down the ramp and follow it round under the bridge and up the other side. Then you're back on course. Look carefully for signs, where they exist, and if in doubt I'd advise waiting for a passing cyclist to show you the way (you shouldn't have to wait too long). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805#post-256623 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 15:44:01 +0000 panyagua 256623@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@rider73</p> <p>This is my normal route in:</p> <p><a href="https://www.strava.com/activities/1113412736">https://www.strava.com/activities/1113412736</a></p> <p>This uses the North Edinburgh Path Network (NEPN) which is the most stress free route to get into the city from the outskirts. To get to Crewe Toll instead, you can either turn off onto the Telford branch of the NEPN (at 22.0km on my trace) or you can miss out the NEPN altogether and turn onto Silverknowes Rd E at 20.2 km, then onto B9085 Ferry Rd. The latter is more direct but uses a busy road. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805#post-256607 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:44:47 +0000 rider73 256607@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>wow - thanks for that great advice DaveC/Frenchy/panyagua!</p> <p>...nice rides into work is what its all about and of course a Friday night pub gathering!!!!<br /> ... so this is looking more and more like a great option...</p> <p>i am coming down tomorrow to see the flats so i'll take DAVEC's excellent suggestion and i'll bring my commuter bike in to do the ride and check out the directions before hand.</p> <p>If a strava/gps/kml file is available that would be great, otherwise i'll use the cycling routing websites to get directions / options.</p> <p>Many thanks!!! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17805#post-256592 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:22:20 +0000 DaveC 256592@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Move to DB (St David's) and you'll have a collegue who you can chum in with, thought he (not on this forum) tends to get in slightly later and leave around 6. Its an hour door to door at a steady pace.</p> <p>As Panyagua says, plenty of rider do this commute from the bay, you'd have a ready made group to head to the pub with on a Fri after 9pm, and Fife is a great county to live in. OK, its not as cosmopolitan as Edinburgh, and I have to point out its a new town essentially does not have the quaint atmosphere but Dunfermline is just up the road, and Edinburgh is a nice distance away so you don't feel you are on the doorstep of work 24/7.</p> <p>I'd recommend coming down, one day and trying the commute into Edinburgh before you commit. You could see the flat at the same time, and if we are free we can ride in and out with you, so you know the ride/route/score.</p> <p>Dave C </p>