http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Oooo, which bike shall I take to the demo on Saturday? en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:08:44 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=3#post-67642 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:48:10 +0000 gembo 67642@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>He nearly hit me with those flags but I didn't mind, I suggested he get more</p> <p>When I tried two wheels good four wheels bad (except for Lothian buses) on royal mile I was told by passer by to get a helmet to which I responded I was wearing a helmet and that the heckler should consider getting himself one as walking on pavement might be dangerous for him. </p> <p>What larks pip </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=3#post-67618 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:47:00 +0000 chdot 67618@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"They reckoned the headwind added about an hour on to their usual time"</p> <p>Yeah, man with flags was shattered when he arrived - mentioned "headwind". </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=3#post-67615 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:41:00 +0000 Darkerside 67615@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Spoke to some others who'd cycled across from Glasgow on the train on the way back. They reckoned the headwind added about an hour on to their usual time, so I'm guessing that might be the reason for a bit of ScotRail assistance! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=3#post-67568 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:26:32 +0000 wee folding bike 67568@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Because they were tired or not going to get there in time? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=3#post-67566 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:04:46 +0000 SRD 67566@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That's fab! I tried to talk to him and got distracted. I gather that the Glasgow feeder ride (or some of it?) got on the train halfway along! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=3#post-67563 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:15:57 +0000 chdot 67563@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Just saw a guy going though Airdrie with a flag pole full of Saltires"</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/6977174398/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7059/6977174398_9b361e49df.jpg"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/6977174398/">Cycled from Glasgow</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=3#post-67470 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:37:25 +0000 wee folding bike 67470@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Lego Pirate flag attached to trailer. Hope it doesn't fall off. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=3#post-67468 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:54:17 +0000 wee folding bike 67468@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just saw a guy going though Airdrie with a flag pole full of Saltires. I guess he is on the way to Edinburgh.</p> <p>Getting ready to pack up boys. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=3#post-67464 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:28:15 +0000 chdot 67464@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Toddler won't whine if you go fast enough. </p> <p>Oh, #POP28... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67463 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 08:55:58 +0000 Morningsider 67463@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just been out to clean the bike (that's what happens when two years olds get you up at 6 o'clock). Lovely and warm in the sun, but cold in the shade.</p> <p>I also rashly decided to fit new brake pads as the old ones were more worn than I remember, so if you see someone on a grey Gary Fisher MTB with squealing brakes and a whining toddler in a Hamax seat then it's probably me. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67454 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:55:49 +0000 Dave 67454@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Looking really good outside - clear and crisp, hopefully good for turnout! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67450 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:30:28 +0000 minus six 67450@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Methinks I'll coax the Koga-Miyata out of hibernation for a rare outing. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67443 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:00:12 +0000 chdot 67443@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/7119996425/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7135/7119996425_e89c1a7f66.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/7119996569/"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8163/7119996569_83809757bd.jpg"></a></p> <p>So wrap up - especially non-pedalling ones in seats and trailers. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67435 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:09:44 +0000 Baldcyclist 67435@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Was going to cycle over from Burntisland on the 'fancy' bike, but cold not subsided enough for a 50 mile round trip. Going to chuck the MTB in the back of the car and drive over instead, thinking about it, slow speed, lots of people, potential for sudden stopping etc, upright and flat pedals probably better than clipless. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67431 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:04:04 +0000 MeepMeep 67431@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Struggled against it all evening but my vanity finally got the better of me around half 8 when I headed out to wash the bike.</p> <p>Mr MeepMeep and I will be on matching red his 'n' hers bikes (I should probably be embarrassed by that!?) hoping to join up with the Polwarth feeder ride - he'll likely be wearing his grumpy "you've dragged me out of the house for exercise, woman" expression unless I've put food in his hands! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67430 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:58:09 +0000 Uberuce 67430@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Oh, wait - Andrew from story bikes isn't on CCE. Imagine you've opened three dictionaries, one at 'urbane,' one at 'gentleman,' and the last at 'ZOMFG Rohloff Thorn tourer sexy want want want.' If there was a picture for that, it'd look like him. On his bike. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67429 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:54:01 +0000 Min 67429@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>"@min i'm sure it could be arranged! :-D "</em></p> <p>Noooooooo, you're all right! :-D </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67428 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:48:50 +0000 Uberuce 67428@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'd predict three 'bents in one place is such an oddity that it'll form a natural gathering point for lost CCE lambs.<br /> I know I found LaidBack at the St. Andrews House protest largely because of his recumbence. </p> <p>In other news, I predict a shortage of gingo-bearded men on blue fixed cyclocrosses wearing marshal's sky-blue tabards, so if you see one, the safe bet is that it's me. In fact, apart from Kevin, I don't even know if there are any marshals who aren't active CCE members. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67427 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:28:58 +0000 LaidBack 67427@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Some people are dropping by Laid Back Bikes after 12. We have lots of card boxes if that's required.. The Pastures does some good food. Not vegan or glutten free AFAIK though.<br /> A handful of postcards that can be handed out left here.</p> <p>Recumbents - Darkersider with Fuego. Rugtomcat same. (I saw him at shop today then he went away...) I'll be on similar as it has a kick stand and I expect they'll be lot of standing around.</p> <p>Rabid Hamster will have an ICE trike. Arellcat on a Brompton(?) That's about it maybe... </p> <p><em>The public will hate us whatever we ride!</em> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67425 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:28:52 +0000 steveo 67425@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@min i'm sure it could be arranged! :-D </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67423 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:05:17 +0000 wee folding bike 67423@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Number 2 son not well and my mum called offering a spare ticket for Mendelssohn in Glasgow in the evening. The plan is still to bring boys 3 and 4. </p> <p>Black Brompton S6L, red/grey Bell trailer, Revolution Cairn. </p> <p>Likely to be wearing Craghopper kit and an olive Tilley hat. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67422 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:01:42 +0000 Min 67422@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Min I might need you! </p> <p>Just been checked out on the Pino, great fun but think I need some one fast and light to make me look good. :-D "</p> <p>Would it involve wearing a panda costume? :-P </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67421 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:00:23 +0000 RJ 67421@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Winter bike needs a new gear cable, so I'll be on the anonymous tourer. "Pot belge" wool top (mainly black; red &amp; yellow hoops); possibly an old ACF* cap visible somewhere too.</p> <p>If organised I may have some cake :) </p> <p>* - means something to some peeps here </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67419 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:55:05 +0000 chdot 67419@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/4619943178/"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3311/4619943178_e0f96315f5.jpg"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/4619943178/">Edinburgh International Exhibition of Industry, Science and Art (1886) sundial</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67416 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:47:58 +0000 Arellcat 67416@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Darkerside, I will also be invisible on a yet-to-be-decided machine. I can stop by the sundial on my way. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67414 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:47:17 +0000 steveo 67414@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Min I might need you! </p> <p>Just been checked out on the Pino, great fun but think I need some one fast and light to make me look good. :-D </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67405 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:15:26 +0000 Min 67405@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'll have blue balloons on a black cross bike. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67400 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:56:14 +0000 Zenfrozt 67400@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'll be around, look out for the white ladies giant with purpley/pink flowers attached to the basket, lion rampant flags either side of the pannier rack and a tall edn bike co-op yellow pennant that has been modified so the central star is red and the cog has pedal on parliament written round it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67396 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:44:05 +0000 chdot 67396@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Is there a meeting point for CCE folk who have no other friends...?"</p> <p>Clearly that is a flawed concept - though the underlying intent is good. </p> <p>Quite a few will be rushing around looking/being busy. Some will be leading rides in. </p> <p>There will definitely be lots of people there. Perhaps 10% (?) - though many will be with 'non' members. </p> <p>Perhaps you could find your way to the sundial pillar (Tollcross end of Meadows) and see if anyone 'rescues' you. </p> <p>ETA??</p> <p>Twitter might help. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6285&page=2#post-67395 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:35:05 +0000 Darkerside 67395@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've suddenly become free tomorrow, and have been relieved from painting duties to cycle across and join in (hurrah). </p> <p>I shall also be invisible, but have acquired a large green and black hat/dragon combination to avoid being completely unnoticed. Is there a meeting point for CCE folk who have no other friends...? </p>