http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "On your bike - and if the weather's bad, put it on the bus" en Sun, 31 May 2026 16:12:17 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3756#post-39461 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:51:27 +0000 custard 39461@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>should just fit a handle and shelter to the back of the bus ;) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3756#post-39457 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:31:27 +0000 crowriver 39457@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Commenter No. 5: "It's bad enough trying to get on a bus with 4X4 shopping trolleys masquerading as buggies on it, this will cause even more chaos. If cyclists don't like getting wet, buy a cycle cape that's what I had to do as a boy!"</p> <p>To be fair, he does have a point. </p> <p>Given the choice, most cyclists would prefer a train ride I suspect. The FirstGroup guy probably makes the right call saying the North East may see the bike/bus gaining popularity, due to the lack of rail services.</p> <p>I'm guessing cyclists in the Highlands would also like such a service. Could be interesting to see what happens in the Borders: pretty hilly, what's the betting certain services will be full of knackered roadies bussing it back to fair Edina? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3756#post-39456 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:05:30 +0000 Arellcat 39456@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>By 'pram' they really mean 'children's SUV'. Buses were never designed for honking big perambulators.</p> <p>What happened to buggies? You carried your child onboard and folded up your buggy and put it in the storage area. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3756#post-39455 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 11:26:40 +0000 chdot 39455@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"LOL! can't wait for more inteligent comments to roll in."</p> <p>What about -</p> <p>If three mothers with pushchairs have gone out, they should be made to club together and buy a car, leaving buses for cyclists who don't like getting wet(?) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3756#post-39454 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 11:22:22 +0000 recombodna 39454@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"I object to this. If someone has chosen to go out on a push bike - then they should be prepared to make their own way home. What happens when three mothers with pushchairs try to get on the bus, and find it has a lazy cyclist and his push bike taking up their space?<br /> If you have bike - use it. If you don't like the rain - use the bus not your bike."</p> <p>LOL! can't wait for more inteligent comments to roll in. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3756#post-39449 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:41:39 +0000 custard 39449@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>saw a guy at about 5am when i was on the bus to work<br /> buckled rear wheel<br /> driver wouldnt let him on :(</p> <p>edit</p> <p>"FirstGroup, which is launching the trial this autumn, said bikes could fill the space occupied during the day by<br /> buggies and wheelchairs."</p> <p>lets be honest. given wheelchair trumps pram<br /> pram would trump bike<br /> the chances of getting on and making it home would be slim for many<br /> I dont often see those pram slots empty for long </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3756#post-39447 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:59:57 +0000 chdot 39447@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/news/On-your-bike--and.6826577.jp" rel="nofollow">http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/news/On-your-bike--and.6826577.jp</a></p> <p>NOT Edinburgh! </p>