http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: East City Cyclers - Informal meetups re Picardy, Leith Walk, Tram Ext, etc en Tue, 19 May 2026 19:36:13 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-275353 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 21:22:57 +0000 McD 275353@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks to the 6 of you who came on Monday evening. I thought that it was a good start and some useful discussion.<br /> Topics included Picardy Place, Leith Walk, Leith Street and some general discussion about the uselessness of non-mandatory cycle lanes and some serious discussion about cycling in Holyrood Park which I've followed up with @c60c90 as Spokes has had enquiries and debate recently re Duddingston to Holyrood.<br /> We covered most of the list at:<br /> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yZS_u0zoACd6gRFlxRJ__RauLDuS_99TnBT4suNkOAk/edit?usp=sharing">East City Cycling's Google Drive</a><br /> Other issues to follow up on include Pavement/Cycleway parking on Leith Walk and Tolbooth Wynd/Queen Charlotte Street and Seafield Road.<br /> It's Leith Central Community Council on Monday 19th - I'm away but was hoping to go. Anybody else going? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274999 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 18:04:02 +0000 wingpig 274999@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'll be there at about quarter past... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274996 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:54:11 +0000 McD 274996@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PuSaInpw80LLn5jAIRHhs1URtivXm5HgYXDPhKrPDDQ/edit?usp=sharing">Survey form</a> - I'll print a few for tonight plus bringing some Post-Its etc for scribbling on. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274995 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:27:41 +0000 McD 274995@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQC-fUr06JJi_jN9ss4l5qNjB00rfbKPZBWQSCaSt2e2dC22BBgiUG57rrJIcllk9aYN435PA4vvao0/pub">A few topics for consideration - not all tonight!</a></p> <p>Not an exhaustive list but stuff to be thinking about.<br /> Hoping to see a good few people tonight - though the side room isn't very big.<br /> Aim to keep it informal and sociable, but do want to find out what future such a group might have - maybe a short survey.<br /> I'm thinking mainly an information sharing session.</p> <p>I have to leave at 6.30 </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274992 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:29:16 +0000 c30c60 274992@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>And in the case of Holyrood, so many years of teeth-grinding frustration. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274991 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:26:41 +0000 chdot 274991@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Holyrood, Meadowbank, Powderhall - such <em>potential</em>... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274989 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:23:08 +0000 c30c60 274989@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I hope to come along. Can I sneak Holyrood Park onto the list? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274985 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:48:30 +0000 crowriver 274985@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Don't think I will make it: half term child wrangling duty calls.</p> <p>However one issue that would be good to include on the agenda is the Powderhall railway and its possible conversion to a shared use path, linking to the NEPN.</p> <p>See here for more info:</p> <p><a href="https://powderhallpath.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">https://powderhallpath.wordpress.com</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274972 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 12:30:28 +0000 mkoerner 274972@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm planning to come as well. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274959 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:34:47 +0000 dessert rat 274959@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>aye </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274951 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 10:51:22 +0000 unhurt 274951@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Reet, who's about this eve? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274840 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 19:36:23 +0000 Frenchy 274840@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@McD - you and I have slightly different definitions of "not very central", apparently. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274839 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 19:19:59 +0000 McD 274839@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>New venue:</p> <p><a href="http://www.cumberlandbar.co.uk/">The Cumberland Bar</a><br /> 1-3 Cumberland Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6RT<br /> 0131 558 3134<br /> <a href="mailto:enquiries@cumberlandbar.co.uk">enquiries@cumberlandbar.co.uk</a></p> <p>We'll be in the "side room". Plenty of railings outside for parking - they've said that they don't mind.</p> <p>Sorry it's not very central - but it's available and free. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274751 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 23:04:15 +0000 McD 274751@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks - I'll try those venues.<br /> I'm very tight on time next week and away the following week but it seems timely to have a meeting now so will stick with the date and time if we can. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274745 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 21:04:26 +0000 Vez 274745@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'd be interested but have a class finishing at 6.30 on Monday - depending on location will pop my head in to see if you are still there. Sounds like a good idea, thanks. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274723 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:37:09 +0000 PS 274723@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Cumberland Bar's backroom is reservable.</p> <p>I'm working away on Monday so won't be able to attend, I'm afraid. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274718 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:09:44 +0000 dessert rat 274718@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Can't think of any suitable rooms, but lots of pubs have areas we could probably reserve ie Hamiltons or Bailie Bar if we have less than 10. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274709 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:39:18 +0000 McD 274709@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Outhouse is no longer available. Any suggestions for an alternative venue - back room of a pub or some such? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274686 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 08:12:31 +0000 wingpig 274686@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It being half-term, I might make it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274676 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 22:28:53 +0000 McD 274676@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@chdot - Powderhall was in the original title but ran out of room. Lots more to come. Granton and Newhaven in my sights too and Calton Road one day.<br /> May spread West to cover Meadows to George St and George Street itself and certainly any connections to the Bridges, but will keep it local for now.<br /> A list would be a good start. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274651 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 17:43:06 +0000 unhurt 274651@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Oh, good plan - might be able to stop by (perhaps not till about quarter past though). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274650 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 17:07:04 +0000 dougal 274650@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Sounds good, sadly not a time of day I can make. If an electronic ML or forum comes out of it let us know though. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274646 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 16:48:30 +0000 chdot 274646@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Don’t forget Powderhall. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274645 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 16:44:34 +0000 crowriver 274645@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Might make this, will confirm either way later. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274644 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 16:28:30 +0000 dessert rat 274644@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi - a good idea. I shall pencil in my calendar, wont be able to confirm until nearer the date. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18571#post-274642 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 16:17:27 +0000 McD 274642@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi,<br /> There's so much going at the east end of the City, I think it would be a great idea to meet up and talk about what's going on, discuss issues etc.<br /> Also to talk about whether we could set up an ongoing email group or such like to share information and ideas.<br /> I am co-ordinating most of the things in this part of town for Spokes and we've recently had meetings with council officers re Orcas, tram extension, Leith Street and Picardy Place.<br /> I'm willing to share what I can.<br /> If you are interested just turn up, I'll be there anyway, but ideally let me know in advance via a private message.<br /> Also, could you let me know of any others that might be interested (eg who have campaigned for better infrastructure etc in the area in the past) - or pass the word on.<br /> Does anybody go to Leith Central Community Council - might they be worth contacting? (I do go to New Town and Broughton CC).<br /> Martin</p> <p>5 to 6.30pm Monday 12th February<br /> upstairs at :<br /> The Outhouse<br /> 12A Broughton Street Lane<br /> EH1 3LY </p> <p>0131 557 6668<br /> <a href="mailto:info@outhouse-edinburgh.co.uk">info@outhouse-edinburgh.co.uk</a><br /> <a href="http://www.outhouse-edinburgh.co.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.outhouse-edinburgh.co.uk</a><br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/#</a>!/pages/The-Outhouse/138251339556919 </p>