http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "Sunday 26th February : EasyCycle Short Ride" en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:41:15 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55708 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:37:55 +0000 Claggy Cog 55708@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Having been on a few TryCycling rides where young riders were allowed I am sorry to say that although there are many that are responsible parents, there were others who were not and thought that they could ignore their children and leave the responsibility of ensuring their safety to the organisers/leaders, and for those organising it felt a bit like a creche on occasion, and being in a room with a lot of children is a completely different ball game than being out on bikes on roads. It is rather difficult to lead and keep an eye out let me tell you. The only accidents I saw were caused by the children just being children and not being very sensible or considerate of others (not that this does not apply to some adults too btw) like stopping suddenly for unknown and unfathomable reasons. I am a parent, albeit of a teenager now, and faced the same discrimination in lots of areas, and was just as indignant at the time, and felt excluded from lots of activities and places. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55691 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:51:39 +0000 LivM 55691@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>SRD - you should probably ask Logan - It's quite possible that the reason for excluding small people is the element of randomness that they bring to a ride (and if you have unconfident people then that freaks them out quite a lot). If juniorSRD is corralled on the back of a tandem, that might be perfectly acceptable. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55685 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:18:33 +0000 ruggtomcat 55685@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I thikn we should have a protest ride soon, Ill even put a flag on the bent if it calls for segregated infrastructure. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55629 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:38:46 +0000 Uberuce 55629@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I don't see what the problem is with men being around on leisure rides; we aren't all hopelessly competitive and macho. In fact if you put me in a female oriented ride with any other guys you could find, I'd be the least competitive by a country mile; I'd be so non-threatening I'd grind up their n00bscum attempts at pootling and spit it in their grizzled faces; I'd take it so casually I'd leave their testosterone-polluted machismo crying in the dust.</p> <p>I'm godammned sensitivity machine. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55627 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:21:42 +0000 chdot 55627@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"blue bikes only ride"</p> <p>I think you mean black or white bikes (with silver bits) only ride. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55622 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:08:53 +0000 recombodna 55622@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>" or gingers only" This would make sense as normal humans couldn't keep up with our awesome ginger power. wouldn't want to embarrass any brown hairs..... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55620 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:03:48 +0000 Min 55620@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>^What Anth said. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55619 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:02:21 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 55619@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"...<em> and thought <strong>we</strong> both might like experience of riding in a group</em>"</p> <p>Absolutely nothing wrong with that, but I think the comparison holds. It was stated on some debates about ladies rides that basically a lot of women are put off by the 'macho' aspect perhaps of chaps cycling, even if the chaps think they're not giving off that aura, and so feel more comfortable riding in a female only environment, even if only initially.</p> <p>Equally, there will be some people coming back to riding (as the OP states the ride is aimed at) who will feel more comfortable sharing the ride with adults only for reasons that may range from embarrassment at being an adult and not being very good on a bike, through lacking fitness and being intimidated by boundless youthful energy, to simply not wanting to have to look out for kids.</p> <p>As was also said on the ladies rides debates, there being many many other rides that chaps can go on if they want and this is only one ride they're missing out on, there are many many rides that families can go on (20 milers, CTC if capable, Spokes rides, etc etc) if they want to and this is just one ride out of that that families miss out on.</p> <p>Niches within niches.</p> <p>I wonder how a men only; or gingers only; or blue bikes only ride would go down... ;) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55618 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:52:51 +0000 SRD 55618@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks Roibeard. A family ride is a nice idea. </p> <p>(Still, not sure the comparison to boys going on ladies ride fits. I saw an advert for an 'easy' cycle, of a distance and pace my stoker and I could easily do, and thought we both might like experience of riding in a group. Did not realise that we had to attend 'family rides' instead). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55603 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:28:01 +0000 Roibeard 55603@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thread brewed:</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5208">CCE Family Day</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55596 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:21:20 +0000 Roibeard 55596@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@SRD - I suspect junior SRD might not pass for 16 even with the appropriate make-up!</p> <p>How about we aim for another family CCE run, but perhaps make it a circular route?</p> <p>Hmm, I detect another thread brewing...</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55595 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:21:12 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 55595@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think the key point is this: "<em>These rides are especially suitable for less experienced adult riders and those who haven't cycled for a while</em>"</p> <p>I would imagine people who are inexperienced, or just starting out again, would be happier getting back into the swing witohut having to look out for their kids as well.</p> <p>@min, what about and under16 boy trying to ride in a ladies only event? :P </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55593 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:17:37 +0000 SRD 55593@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Didn't appreciate it was an 'adult' ride - rather than a ride constrained by legal concerns. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55591 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:08:10 +0000 Min 55591@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I suppose if he had enough make up on I might not be able to tell. I think the beard is a bit of a giveaway though.. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55590 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:04:13 +0000 Roibeard 55590@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Min, even if it were <a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5161#post-55133">Uberuce et al</a>?</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55588 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:46:05 +0000 Min 55588@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I hope not. I wouldn't want to go on an "over 16s" bike ride and find it full of children any more than I would want to go on a "women only" ride and find it full of men. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55587 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:32:00 +0000 SRD 55587@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Under 16s allowed on tandem? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5207#post-55558 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:10:11 +0000 chdot 55558@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> Sunday 26th February : EasyCycle Short Ride</p> <p>A short informal ride of about 12 miles, which will be taken at a gentle pace with plenty of stops. These rides are especially suitable for less experienced adult riders and those who haven't cycled for a while (16- and 17-year olds are also welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult, but no under-16s please). </p> <p>The route will mainly be on bike paths and quiet roads, and will avoid steep hills. There will be a café stop at lunchtime, or bring a picnic if you prefer. The ride should end about 3 pm. </p> <p>Meet: 10.30, in front of Peter's Yard café, Middle Meadow Walk. Cost and booking: Free. No need to book; just turn up. </p> <p>Further information: Logan Strang (0131 346 7786, <a href="mailto:GLS@seonamara.demon.co.uk">GLS@seonamara.demon.co.uk</a>).</p> <p>" </p>