http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: HSBC city ride en Wed, 13 May 2026 04:24:07 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314832 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 17:54:13 +0000 EdinburghCycleCam 314832@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I saw some noise about it on Twitter, from the council's twitter account, but I was made aware of it because I signed up last year so they sent me a reminder about this year. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314819 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:18:21 +0000 condor2378 314819@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I did the Sir Chris Hoy Sprint challenge, sans lid, however I was wearing a Rapha cycling cap which was a present from my sister. Maybe this swayed them? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314784 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:59:09 +0000 chdot 314784@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48770558987_d0f6acae18.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314782 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:31:18 +0000 acsimpson 314782@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I don't recall where I first heard about it, either here/facebook/British Cycling or similar a couple of years ago.</p> <p>There was a briefly a thread about it at the end of August but other than that I'm not sure I saw much about it this year. If I wasn't on the mailing list from previous years I might have missed it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314776 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:35:25 +0000 Trixie 314776@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I originally heard about it 2 years ago on Facebook. Must have been via either the Evening Chip-wrapper or Spokes. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314775 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:16:01 +0000 ARobComp 314775@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@AcSimpson - that makes sense. The bike looked about right but yes the seat wouldn't drop far enough down. </p> <p>@davecykl - yes I only heard about it from an email from a non-cycling friend. Completely oblivious to it's presence otherwise. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314773 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 12:52:34 +0000 davecykl 314773@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Oh. This thread has just appeared in the "latest discussions" section, so I read it out of curiosity...</p> <p>From the content, was this the "cycle event" that road closure signs appeared near the Meadows for a few days ago? I had assumed that the signs were for a cycle race of some sort.</p> <p>I have to say: I was completely unaware of this event having happened previously or even this time! Where/how do they publicise it? I heard nothing about this from any usual channels. It rather seems like a bit of a missed opportunity.</p> <p>(Even the road closure signs don't help: as I said, it really sounded like a road closure for a race, for people "to observe", rather than something for people to <strong>actually take part in</strong>. I realise that road closure signs have to be functional rather than promotional, but if they had even said "cycling fun day" or something similarly less vague, that would have persuaded me to search the interwebs to try to find out what was happening.) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314764 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 10:07:12 +0000 acsimpson 314764@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@ARobComp, My Daughter made use of her own bike in the "Castle". We have one of the Scoot bikes the were using and have found similarly that they are too large for a child when they are first showing interest in riding it. When we compared it to other balance bikes it appears to be the seat post clamp which keeps the seat further form the frame than on other models. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314735 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:36:58 +0000 splitshift 314735@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>However !! Lots of very rude people , I suspect not from here, she and colleagues weren’t paid nor forced to go and volunteer !! Strange how a 5 foot female gets abuse and poor attitude yet when I do it everyone is pleasant..... 6 foot and male hmmmm. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314734 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:36:22 +0000 splitshift 314734@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Didn’t manage along this year as I was gainfully employed paying bills! Mrs splitshift is gainfully employed by the erstwhile banking group . She AGAIN against all stereotypes volunteered in the rain all day, she is actually now contemplating and e bike http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314702 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:44:04 +0000 EdinburghCycleCam 314702@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Went along and did 3 laps. All quite enjoyable, except for being honked at and tailgated for not being in the Gilmerton Road cycle lane on my way there. While I was about 2m from the car in front to stop the driver behind trying to overtake me. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314694 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 08:58:07 +0000 fimm 314694@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Mr fimm decided to go along. You were allowed to go on the course with any choice of headwear, you just needed a plastic hat for the sprint bit, which was on one half of the dual carriageway with non-sprint bit on the other half.</p> <p>I had Stuff To Do (and was going to the Fancy Women Bike Ride later) so I didn't go along. He seems to have enjoyed it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314693 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 08:01:22 +0000 Rob 314693@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Awww, I didn't realise this was happening. Enjoyed it last year.</p> <p>Plenty of people wearing their pedestrian helmets in those photos too. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314690 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:49:44 +0000 chdot 314690@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“I was not wearing a lid”</p> <p>Most people seem to have been. </p> <p>Or is that just the official photos?</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/letsrideuk/photos/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/letsrideuk/photos/</a></p> <p>Disappointing for low speed riding on closed roads. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314687 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:17:17 +0000 ARobComp 314687@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I attended with mini ARobComp and she had a blast dancing to the music and walking about inside the inflatable course for balance bikes shouting "I'M IN A CASTLE DADDY" </p> <p>One thing about the balance bike bit was that they didn't have anything small enough for her which was a bit of a shame. It was a bit of a missed opportunity potentially as she was very keen to have a go but was too short for the balance bikes they had to borrow. It struck me that those are the very bikes they probably should have had a few of as most of the older kids actually seemed to have their own balance bikes/other bikes. </p> <p>However we had fun for a short rainy 1/2 an hour right at the end. </p> <p>We did the loop too, it was alright and nice to be able to cycle along. I wasn't allowed to do the Chris Hoy Sprint challenge as I was not wearing a lid. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314663 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 17:03:50 +0000 CycleAlex 314663@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Anyone manage to try out the electric burger bikes they apparently had there? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314662 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 16:52:29 +0000 gembo 314662@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Was driving in to pick up eldest daughter to bring her home.</p> <p>Was a bad combo of cyclists and drivers. Should have just banned all motors </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314661 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 16:33:21 +0000 I were right about that saddle 314661@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>This city has a long, long way to go before cycling is an attractive choice for family trips.</em></p> <p>It's hostile to fit, experienced, assertive men. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-314658 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 15:43:13 +0000 Morningsider 314658@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Myself, mini and micro Morningsider made a spur of the moment decision to go along to the Lets Ride event today. All very enjoyable - extra proud of micro-Morningsider, who made it round without really stopping on her single-speed bike - even on the atrocious Lawnmarket cobbles. </p> <p>A very different experience on the way to and from the ride. We only live a couple of miles from the Meadows, but even with some pavement cycling and a convoluted back street route it was a nerve shredding experience (for me at least). The worst bit being the parking free-for-all outside the Edinburgh Bike Co-op - mainly people parking huge 4X4s with shiny bikes on the roof, presumably taking part in the event. </p> <p>This city has a long, long way to go before cycling is an attractive choice for family trips. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-260031 Sat, 09 Sep 2017 22:35:33 +0000 jules878 260031@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Popped down to Halfords today to buy an item reduced to half price of their website (as it was "price matched"). It was on display "full price" in store, but I mentioned web price to person serving me, and they reduced price accordingly. </p> <p>He also "price matched" the Topeak mini tool I'd picked up which was good of him. I hadn't spotted that was reduced on website. </p> <p>And then I used by 10% #cityride voucher too. #feelingverychuffed!</p> <p>Excellent service. My previous experiences have all been poor, but very good today. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-259331 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 01:08:24 +0000 splitshift 259331@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well, I enjoyed it! Mrs splitshift had been volunteered by her job, the dreaded Hsbc! Me and splitshift junior were volunteered as lead/ sweep cyclists. We arrived and there was a bit of confusion/ indifference as to what where Whe we should do what? Eventually sorted, had many nice laps, helped a few slipped chains, one puncture on a trailer, and basically got in everyone's way !! Closed roads were strange, kept looking to see where the cars were! Good noises of small and bit so small people enjoying themselves. Nice way to spend a few hours, AND ! for some reason my free jacket doesn't have the word volunteer on it !! I looked for cx forum names on tankards but hey ho, it was about enjoying ourself ! I was on the old heavy truck bike, panniers, old bloke with sweat !! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=3#post-259231 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 12:41:43 +0000 algo 259231@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I was cycling next to someone carrying a ~3 year old on a hamax whose cardigan got caught in their rear disc brake caliper and fell. This was at the end of Lonsdale Terrace. I managed to get them upright and free the cardigan. Their passenger was remarkably brave - I left in the belief that there were only scrapes and tears, as I had to continuing shepherding. If you were on here - I hope you are both ok, and thank you for your friendly conversation with my daughter - an exchange which I have to say epitomised the event and atmosphere.</p> <p>We all lined up on Melville Drive to watch the cyclists come past. The speed and proximity of the cars and motorcyclists following was terrifying. One motorbike - no doubt ridden by a very skilled rider - came past us in the cycle lane within inches at I would guess around 50mph. I was not prepared for this at all. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=2#post-259203 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 09:42:11 +0000 bruce_mcadam 259203@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We really enjoyed it. Most of the time I carried 3yearold in the Weeride, and had the balance bike in my pannier, but stopped at the bubble tunnel to let her ride laps of Chambers Street (only her 2nd time on road rather than pavement, and first time riding with parents on bikes rather than running on foot). </p> <p>Cafes were packed with luminous jackets afterwards.</p> <p>Later in the afternoon I could hear the sound of horns coming from all around the neighbourhood. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=2#post-259179 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 21:52:31 +0000 Stickman 259179@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>I love the sound on that video @algo</em></p> <p>At what age is it deemed unacceptable to still make that joyful noise? I still do it in my head sometimes. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=2#post-259178 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 21:52:14 +0000 Greenroofer 259178@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@algo - that's just how I felt going down there too. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=2#post-259175 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 21:33:11 +0000 weezee 259175@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Nice day out in the city centre in spite of the relentless branding. It was a pretty spectacular route. (I love the sound on that video @algo.) I couldn't pursuade Mr Weezee to personalise his tabard with that name, but I did get a few shout-outs from fellow forumers because of mine. </p> <p>Did anyone else do the 'survey'? Mr Weezee was approached by a person with a clipboard and asked a number of questions about his 'goals' for cycling and where he was getting support for 'achieving his goals'(like from me?!). Given that his first answer was that he cycles every day and he had no goals, the rest of it seemed pointless. </p> <p>As expected, Weezette A had a ball and did the circuit twice under his own steam, Weezette B reclined for the circuits but suddenly decided he wanted to cycle himself home on the open road. Thankfully we only encountered patient drivers as we stuttered across numerous intersections with rubbish sightlines. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=2#post-259164 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 20:33:18 +0000 chdot 259164@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>If George IV Bridge was taken down to 2 lanes for motor traffic rather than 4, it could be like this every weekend, and wouldn't cost £Ms. </p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/reggietricker/status/904376079426756608" rel="nofollow">https://mobile.twitter.com/reggietricker/status/904376079426756608</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=2#post-259157 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 19:58:43 +0000 chdot 259157@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"and seeing people sitting outside cafés actually able to enjoy being there"</p> <p>As the person I was riding with said -</p> <p>"It's so quiet" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=2#post-259156 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 19:56:40 +0000 algo 259156@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I really enjoyed that. It was amazing cycling up Buccleuch street and seeing people sitting outside cafés actually able to enjoy being there. It would be amazing if the city had the courage to do this all the time. </p> <p>Nice to be able to manage very quick waves at the HankChief and BikeTrain clans (thank you very much for the loan of the multi-tool), and the SRD clan looking incredibly sporty.</p> <p>Brief video from the perspective of a 4-year old</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXwBxGtHitM&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXwBxGtHitM&amp;feature=youtu.be</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18067&page=2#post-259153 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 19:32:12 +0000 chdot 259153@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4424/36832317702_6a5940300a.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4398/37003794505_9bef4b87ab.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4368/36863343871_172ea29094.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4390/36606779740_25ce7dc40d.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4373/36832363462_0888271ff2.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4400/36863359111_07f1872aaa.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4355/36168093384_6339ae6e3f.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4352/36832254392_0a7b9f8188.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4399/36815481096_36c24f8045.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4364/36167975944_b0a6de0cdc.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4398/36832256482_0e11d0af87.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4334/36167928474_b490aa3e31.jpg"> </p>