http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Cyclists take part in Stirling 'bike train' commute en Wed, 13 May 2026 03:08:20 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4143#post-43129 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:49:17 +0000 Dave 43129@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>OT, but somewhere around Sterling is the worst cycle facility I've ever had the misfortune to find myself in. </p> <p>Screaming downhill with another rider on an audax, we moved left into this cycle lane to oblige the traffic, only to find it suddenly ending in a massive kerbstone literally at right angles to us. For a crossing if I remember correctly. </p> <p>Of course, by then there was a good flow of (speeding) drivers at our elbow, but we made it out in time, somewhat shaken. At night I think I might have piled right into it at 30mph... thanks but no thanks.</p> <p>IME the drivers in Perth are worse than the ones in Sterling, but it's based on just a few rides. There are a lot of roads with islands / constrictions in Perth where the drivers were just lunatic. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4143#post-43072 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:45:07 +0000 cb 43072@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Stirling is not renowned for high levels of cycle use. The University, which is really in Bridge of Allen probably generates a bit of cycle traffic.</p> <p>In fact some new cycle lanes (some on the pavement) have appeared recently in the vicinity (there is also a new high school).</p> <p>Stirling Station has quite a few bike lockers, but I've rarely seen them being used.</p> <p>Over the last year or so I have noticed a lot more folders (from a starting point of zero) on the Edinburgh-Stirling train. Actually the number fluctuates, but there is usually one and on some occasions I've seen half a dozen. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4143#post-43070 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:22:13 +0000 Smudge 43070@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Crowriver, "other makes of folder are available" ;-))</p> <p>Or maybe there is a large quantity of secure bike storage at the station? If they had a standard "bike train" timing and leaders it would surely be possible for the bike train members all to use one large locked ISO container? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4143#post-43068 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:01:21 +0000 crowriver 43068@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Maybe they are all Bromptonites? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4143#post-43055 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:32:06 +0000 alibali 43055@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Sounds like a really good idea.</p> <p>Interesting that they are starting from the station but don't hint at any issue with train capacity. I sometimes try to use the Embra/Dunblane train to get to Lgow and it often has no bike space by Haymarket and rarely any at Edinburgh Park. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4143#post-43047 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:27:32 +0000 SRD 43047@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-15242791">Cyclists take part in Stirling 'bike train' commute</a></p> <p>A "bike train" has been launched in Stirlingshire to encourage commuters to cycle and to make their journeys safer. </p>