http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Rapha Urban Peaks en Tue, 19 May 2026 07:18:55 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-349433 Sat, 10 Apr 2021 19:03:30 +0000 gembo 349433@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Did you get a goody bag? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-349431 Sat, 10 Apr 2021 18:25:14 +0000 themightysimmonite 349431@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Did this ride today.It was a cracking day out. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-349409 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 22:26:10 +0000 gembo 349409@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have 3 tix if anyone wants them </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-349404 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:50:42 +0000 mcairney 349404@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It got booked up pretty darned quickly this time round (I checked in to sign up at the end of March and there was no spaces). Also weather forecast looks promising. Anyone doing it enjoy! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-349403 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:41:19 +0000 gembo 349403@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It is this route again this weekend</p> <p>Coming up the WoL path this time, then the reservoirs.</p> <p>Down Leyden hill to selm Muir then up hall , seems to go on a71 a wee bit then up over Cairnpapple and down to crammond.</p> <p>Of note Farr Out will be out and about on their bicycles with supplies </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-349401 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:18:54 +0000 gembo 349401@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It is this route again this weekend</p> <p>Coming up the WoL path this time, then the reservoirs.</p> <p>Down Leyden hill to selm Muir then up hall , seems to go on a71 a wee bit then up over Cairnpapple and down to crammond.</p> <p>Of note Farr Out will be out and about on their bicycles with supplies </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-346887 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:04:28 +0000 gembo 346887@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>So Rapha say, would be normal time to run Paris Roubaix but that might not go ahead you reckon.? Rapha will probably post a route for individuals to follow. </p> <p>This is what they tried with the urban peaks. But was blowing a hoolie that weekend and no one did it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-346883 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:21:46 +0000 chdot 346883@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“in April“</p> <p>Really? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-346881 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:04:02 +0000 gembo 346881@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Rapha are teaming up with Gamma Transport Division again in April for the Hell of the North. They are also pairing with Flahute coffee which is based in Milton of Balgonie near Glenrothes and a kiosk in Inverkiething Train Station </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-345281 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 19:47:06 +0000 acsimpson 345281@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I haven't made the biblongs error in summer, however I did make that mistake yesterday morning. After a mile or so it became clear I was very over dressed for such glorious weather. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-345256 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:57:05 +0000 gembo 345256@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>They are back at it. In June 2021 there is a five day self supported gravel ride from Edinburgh to Manchester.</p> <p>Departs 15th June.</p> <p>They do have a little Citroen Coffee Van that might get up to Edinburgh (presume should be driven inside a lorry)</p> <p>Then in July they are proposing another compass ride around Edinburgh. They post the 4 points you work out the route.</p> <p>Did cheer myself up reading the reviews of their most pointless product The Summer Embrocation. . I am not even on thin ice I cannot imagine anyone on CCE would be in favour. Basically like wintergreen but without the active ingredient. One reviewer Alexander Mack said this does nothing for my legs except attract dirt. Seems to be a bronzer and makes your legs smell nice but with no added heat. In summer with cool morning starts do you</p> <p>A. Faff with leg warmers<br /> 2.apply Rapha summer embrocation<br /> Iii. Cycle for a bit until you warm up<br /> Z. Wear those three quarter shorts (I did buy a pair in a sale once)<br /> q. Sweat all day as you picked biblongs in error</p> <p>Near the start of CCE did we have an analysis of a spat about chamois cream? This also cheered me as it seemed a Swiss fellow had been using a menthol version of Vaseline but had applied it just round the corner from where it is supposed to go causing him to have quite a significant burning sensation in a most sensitive area, </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-339352 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:46:21 +0000 mcairney 339352@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Must say the weather was far better than forecast. Decided to try and find the Gamma shop and sample their coffee. Ride almost ended up ending before it started however as my front tyre exploded after pumping it up a bit! Then I managed to pinch my spare inner tube with a tyre lever. By this point I’d pretty much given up so made the walk of shame to my LBS to have them fit it.<br /> Finally I was out on the bike. Decided to tackle Faside Castle on the return leg and ended up coming up against an oncoming Qashqai right at the steepest point. 2 stops later I managed to finally spin my way up. I reckon I’ve been overdoing it on the bike and at the gym so had nothing in my legs. All in all though a good ride today and probably a good thing I didn’t tackle the full course. Maybe next year! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-339342 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 12:52:04 +0000 gembo 339342@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>As with all Rapha photo shoots the vessel is more important than what is inside. Clubbiedean soup carton is Rapha approved cardboard </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-339341 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 12:40:41 +0000 I were right about that saddle 339341@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Chunky vulcanised rubber and cotton wool is a winter favourite in our house. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-339340 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 12:32:47 +0000 wingpig 339340@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Which sort of soup would appear the most compelling when filmed in high-contrast black-and-white? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-339336 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 12:05:10 +0000 gembo 339336@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I alerted the cafe at Clubbiedean, tomorrow will be nice, maybe even this afternoon, </p> <p>They say if you spot anyone going up the Torduff road on an electric Bike with a trailer containing an urn of soup then they have been busy</p> <p>The actual people saying they are going on the Rapha pate would not suggest extra soup </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-339333 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 11:07:12 +0000 mcairney 339333@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Given the weather forecast and not being overly familiar with much of the route I'm going to wimp out.</p> <p>Good luck to any brave souls (either on the forum or outwith) attempting the route this weekend! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-339265 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:50:02 +0000 CycleCommute.CC 339265@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><blockquote>Do you get a map/ checkpoints? Nevermind there's a Komoot link: <a href="https://www.komoot.com/tour/268993569" rel="nofollow">https://www.komoot.com/tour/268993569</a><br /> </blockquote>Not sure if they checked it out before, but the road up past Bangour was closed a few days ago when I passed it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-339261 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:03:04 +0000 I were right about that saddle 339261@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@steveo</p> <p>I'm in. Glengarioch for fuel, aye? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-339259 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:16:57 +0000 steveo 339259@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Based loosely on the rapha tour but starts and finishes at Slateford rather than messing around in town. Having said that maybe it would be better with a beach bivvy instead of only the first 3rd.</p> <p><a href="https://www.komoot.com/tour/275258984" rel="nofollow">https://www.komoot.com/tour/275258984</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-339258 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:09:07 +0000 steveo 339258@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yeah, been meaning to have camp there </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-339257 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:03:57 +0000 gembo 339257@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@steveo - Linn Jaw is that near the waterfall on Linn water? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317&page=2#post-339256 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:44:39 +0000 steveo 339256@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm currently adjusting it for a camp at Linn Jaw. Everything is more fun with a bivvy half way. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317#post-339248 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 11:04:04 +0000 I were right about that saddle 339248@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.</em></p> <p>Not for me then. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317#post-339247 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:29:54 +0000 steveo 339247@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That looks "fun". </p> <p>I've favorited it though I may wait for a dryer spell. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317#post-339245 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 08:36:03 +0000 gembo 339245@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@mccairney</p> <p>Yes that is the route.</p> <p>They are saying it would not be the hell of the north if it wasn’t hellish. Also claiming ride can be done on road bike like they do at Paris Roubaix. There are three stretches off road. WoL path, then Clubbiedean to Thriepmuir then stretch at self Muir Wood (some bodies may be buried). Basically will be muddy and road bike would Get trashed.</p> <p>Does stay within Lothian health board and indeed only in two LAs</p> <p>You could always cycle the Stockbridge to Clubbiedean have a cup of tea at the wee cafe then roll home downhill. Apart from the WoL path bit that is all tarmac.</p> <p>The stretch from Clubbiedean dean to the poets glen is muddy. </p> <p>Sticking to the route it is flat or downhill after that apart from the steep ascent of Cairnpapple</p> <p>It is not dissimilar to a Forth and pentlands route I have in my head but that one is all on road. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317#post-339243 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 22:43:12 +0000 mcairney 339243@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Sounds interesting...might be tempted if I can rescue my gravel/CX bike from work in time..</p> <p>Do you get a map/ checkpoints? Nevermind there's a Komoot link: <a href="https://www.komoot.com/tour/268993569" rel="nofollow">https://www.komoot.com/tour/268993569</a></p> <p>Looks.....well a bit scary if I'm honest! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317#post-339223 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:48:00 +0000 gembo 339223@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@bill not sure, route quite gravelly </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317#post-339222 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:43:24 +0000 chdot 339222@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Previous version -</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/danielwarrentv/status/1297647511373570048" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/danielwarrentv/status/1297647511373570048</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20317#post-339221 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:28:10 +0000 bill 339221@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><blockquote> go8ng up Wol path Then above Balerno</blockquote></p> <p>@gembo are you going to watch them from your garden? or joining in perhaps? </p>