http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Erit Lass en Wed, 13 May 2026 04:31:30 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730&page=2#post-40859 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:09:26 +0000 Min 40859@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The Police never cease to disgust me, I really hope this gets persued. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730&page=2#post-40858 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:55:01 +0000 Cyclingmollie 40858@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>And it doesn't help that the injured cyclist has concussion and is in no fit state to pursue his case. A job for the CTC I think. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730&page=2#post-40856 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:38:11 +0000 chdot 40856@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> Apparently the first policeman on the scene was the drivers son! No witness statements were taken and no 'on the scene' investigation.<br /> "</p> <p><a href="http://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=avk9m5ea1qp0bu7gftp89iqpm0&amp;topic=44387.msg1042916#msg1042916" rel="nofollow">http://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=avk9m5ea1qp0bu7gftp89iqpm0&amp;topic=44387.msg1042916#msg1042916</a></p> <p>Bit serious, if true. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730&page=2#post-40855 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:32:01 +0000 chdot 40855@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> Organiser's report:</p> <p>23 people started as the weather forecast had caused an outbreak of staying in bed.<br /> "</p> <p>!! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730&page=2#post-40854 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:31:19 +0000 kaputnik 40854@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>the apparent lack of action from the police</em></p> <p>L&amp;B have more pressing priorities. Like policing the Roseburn path. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730&page=2#post-40851 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:25:07 +0000 amir 40851@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yes - this is interesting, especially the apparent lack of action from the police.</p> <p>[ link is here: <a href="http://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=44387.30" rel="nofollow">http://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=44387.30</a> - not that I would encourage anyone to two-time this forum :o ] </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730&page=2#post-40792 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:21:46 +0000 ruggtomcat 40792@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Wow, quite an interesting story over on the 'other' forum about this ride. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730&page=2#post-40790 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:55:26 +0000 chdot 40790@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"ahem, another forum"</p> <p>Other forums are available. </p> <p>Just not sure if any are as entertaining/educational/well behaved/supportive etc. </p> <p>I once looked at mumsnet and was shocked!! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730&page=2#post-40788 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:48:54 +0000 riffian 40788@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks for the advice- think I'm looking at the Conti GP4000 or the Schwalbe Durano.<br /> I have Gatorskins in 28mm on my commuter which I'm pretty satisfied with, but fancy something a bit nicer.</p> <p><em>Did you get back in time for soup?</em></p> <p>I got back for soup (and sushi!). Martin said there were four more due after me. I see from, ahem, another forum that they arrived out of time so at least two hours after me. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730&page=2#post-40751 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:06:38 +0000 kaputnik 40751@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>No not yellow alas, I have the 4000s, which at the time only came in "chilli black". They are folding and a bit pricier than regular GPs. The Bike Chain did a good deal on them in their sale at the time.</p> <p>I've had good service out of Gatorskins too (25s and 28s) however the sidewalls are pretty thing and aren't up to a lot of non-tarmacced cyclepath riding in my opinion (I managed to shred one pretty good on the Pencaitland railway path last year when it was only a few weeks old).</p> <p>Top Contact is priced beyond the Marathon Plus normally, Conti say it's aimed at serious off-the-beaten track long distance trekking cycling. I've put the cheaper Touring Plus on my tourer (32s) as it's only going to face tarmacced roads and the odd bit gravelly cycle path in the near future. If I was going into the Styx proper I might upgrade.</p> <p>Marathon plus failed on me on day 1 of my tour. Gatorskin on the front wheel survived whole tour with no flats (770 mile, 45kg loaded bike weight). Replacement regular marathon held up good too. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730&page=2#post-40748 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:47:15 +0000 crowriver 40748@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@kaputnik, the GP looks like a good tyre, competitively priced too. Seems much more of a road race tyre than I might use: 120psi, 25mm max width, range of bright colours. Did you buy the lemon yellow version, perchance? :-)</p> <p>Unless I'm constrained by clearances (see single speed musings passim) I prefer a wider tyre for longer rides, in the 28mm to 35mm range. Just comfier, basically. I've looked at Vittoria Randonneur but I'm still loyal to the cult of Schwalbe Marathon (Plus or not, 32/35mm). At a pinch, Conti Gatorskins (28mm) or Top Contact (32mm) would do fine too. All heavier/slower than road race tyres, mind. Schwalbe's Durano range looks interesting too: anyone tried them? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730&page=2#post-40743 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:46:02 +0000 kaputnik 40743@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My personal experience of cycling on the roads is that you don't need a cyclepath specification tyre like a Marathon or a Top Contact and I wouldn't want to haul anything like the weight of a Marathon around a long-distance course at reasonable speed. Particularly as Audax / Sportive organisers seem to revel in throwing in climbs. I found Continental GP4000 to be light, VERY fast rolling and very tough. God a good few thousand miles out of them (and a 200k and 300k Audax with no flats) and they also took me along towpaths, through glass, across beaches and even some of chdot's "shortcuts" around the back of Gogar. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730&page=2#post-40742 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:41:15 +0000 amir 40742@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well done Riffian. Doing your first 100+ is always hard and that was a really tough day. Hope you enjoyed it. Did you get back in time for soup?</p> <p>I have been using michelin kyrlions and conti gp3000s on this type of run. Reasonable p*** resistance but quick and grippy. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730&page=2#post-40740 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:29:03 +0000 ruggtomcat 40740@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>marathon supreme, fat, comfy, fast and tough. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730&page=2#post-40737 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:14:07 +0000 riffian 40737@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Riffian how did you get on? </em></p> <p>That was some ride! There were some tough times but I dragged myself round.<br /> Easy run in a group to North Berwick and promptly dropped by the group as we left North Berwick! Long leg to Innerleithen- climb and then descent into Innerliethen were hellish with the wind. With about 80km done by then I seriously questioned whether I was going to make it.<br /> Sustenance and fluid in Innerleithen (and a tail wind) meant I felt a lot better heading towards Duns. Few stiff climbs but a great descent into Lauder. Stopped to get details of rider who was in a collision with a car. Ambulance had just arrived. Sobering. Subsequently heard injuries not too serious. </p> <p>P*nct*red at 140km. Long hard slog out of Duns all the way over the moors. Very glad to get to the top of Redstone Rigg. Final miles between Gifford and Tranent seemed to take forever as wrists, knees and arse were complaining mightly. One last p*nct*re in Tranent at c195km and I was back into Musselburgh at 1925.</p> <p>My first 200km - a very long day in the saddle that I'll never forget and maybe even repeat!? Any recommendations for new tyres!? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730&page=2#post-40712 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:08:58 +0000 primalgeek 40712@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>200km in those winds... congrats to all! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730&page=2#post-40711 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:07:26 +0000 amir 40711@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Photos available here<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/martinfoley/sets/72157627528015751/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/martinfoley/sets/72157627528015751/</a></p> <p>Spot the CCErs </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730#post-40655 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:49:38 +0000 amir 40655@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Kaputnik - sorry about your leg. Hope it sorts itself out soon. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730#post-40654 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:47:24 +0000 amir 40654@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That was a tough one. Unfortunately in the Lammermuirs we didn't really get the push from the wind that we'd hoped for, just a hairy crosswind. However in retrospect it was enjoyable, though my body is still telling me it wasn't. Great company from Cyclingmollie - kept me going. Nice cafe in Innerleithen - they even emphasised with us and didn't just stare (it happens!). Fun chat back in Musselburgh with the regular audaxers about their experiences. They are one bearing short of a full set!</p> <p>Riffian how did you get on? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730#post-40651 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:31:01 +0000 kaputnik 40651@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It sounds like you had a great ride and - wind apart - it was a good day for it. Unfortunately there's not 50 miles in my right calf just now never mind 125 with headwinds to contend with so I wasn't able to even consider making it along.</p> <p>Which is a shame as I've only made it past the city limits once in the past month :/</p> <p>Anyway! Glad you all made it round and had a good day. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730#post-40647 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:11:50 +0000 Cyclingmollie 40647@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks crowriver. Riffian, Amir and I joined about another dozen or so riders for the start in Musselburgh at 8am. After an easy ride out to North Berwick we had a strong headwind all the way to Innerleithen by which time we'd encountered a Triathlon and dozens of riders coming back from watching the Tour of Britain (poor Jens broke a finger and retired). After Innerleithen we were never bothered with a headwind again and had a fantastic tail-wind to push us up the climbs out of Stow and Lauder. I was glad to get to Redstone Rig and the long downhill run in to the finish back in Musselburgh for about 5.30pm. I was impressed by the relaxed, friendly attitude of the Audaxers. There were lots of Carradice bags and Brooks saddles and a smattering of Paris Brest Paris 2011 shirts. And a shout out to Amir for his company which added greatly to the experience. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730#post-40614 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:45:47 +0000 crowriver 40614@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Good luck everyone! Hope it's not too stormy for the ride. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730#post-40612 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:33:50 +0000 ruggtomcat 40612@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>doh, I work weekends now, unless the weather is terrible. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730#post-40611 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:18:07 +0000 amir 40611@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Forecast is looking better than it did. Should be good having a breeze to push us back over the Lammermuirs even if there is a bit of slog to Innerleithen. Not sure whether to try out my new race blades (I expect everyone else would prefer that!). See you tomorrow kaputnik, riffian and anyone else from CCE that's doing this. I'll probably be wearing a Pearl Izumi red and white striped top and be on the Van Nick. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730#post-39502 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:15:51 +0000 DaveC 39502@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I did the Tour of East Lothian and nearly died (or at least thats whay I felt like at the time). I didn't know to keep eating and thought (as was advised) that a couple of packets of Fig rolls and Jelly babies would be ok. It was cold very wet and a long day for my first Audax. I didn't east as much and tried to slog on regardless. On the Journey we spotted a few MTBs with rucksacks etc.. who got the the end before us!?!? Turns out they just did their own thing and turned back before Dunbar. Apparently you don't have to take the proscribed route, and can just cycle to the checkin points. There was definately a serious mob at the start who flew past us, as the slowest set off first. I learned (through the ToEL and other longish rides since) that I need to eat lots en route to keep energy levels up. ~50miles without a meal is a bad idea as I start to fatigue and run out of energy very soon on any difficult terain/conditions. I've been told by a friend that there are easier 100' which I could easily manage, but that was after they had been run. I'll have to work up to do an other soon. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730#post-39500 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:43:37 +0000 riffian 39500@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm signed up for this one. It's my first 200km ride. I have the 'appropriate' equipment - its the engine I'm slightly concerned about! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730#post-39281 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:09:53 +0000 Cyclingmollie 39281@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm still swithering about this one. I rode the KLM last weekend and I'm down for the Tour of Tweeddale the weekend after next. I'd like to ride it - the course looks great - but I think the family might have to come first. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730#post-39272 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:56:50 +0000 amir 39272@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"I already have a tweed hat. And a beard. No hip flask yet though... :))"</p> <p>I may skip shaving that weekend. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730#post-39271 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:55:56 +0000 amir 39271@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I like to travel fairly light on these things. I have to carry enough on my commute and have not too fond memories of saddle bags from my youth. On the Erit Lass it should be possible to get out of trouble by phoning home or a taxi (at least if you can find phone reception). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3730#post-39269 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:46:40 +0000 Stepdoh 39269@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just watched the mull it over video on the other post, spotted two cce'ers. Looked really good fun (if fun is the word) </p>