http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "Tour de Forth 2012 Charity Cycling Event – 19th August 2012" en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:39:25 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6583#post-81747 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:10:03 +0000 LaidBack 81747@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>SRD - I was in my solo recliner. Event was stacked with featherlight road bikes. Irene andI need more practice on project Quetzal.<br /> Arellcat - I finished by 2.15 so avoided the rain.<br /> Didn't knowingly meet other forumers. Did meet chaps from Dunfermline and Kinross + Richard from Leith Cycles + the guy that runs Spin Cycle. Plus the handbike guy from Cramond who had powered round despite the obstacles on parts of the route. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6583#post-81746 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 17:53:28 +0000 Arellcat 81746@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hope you didn't get too wet! I spent all day in the garage mending Big Things, and my bikes, which I'd shunted outside to make more room, now have soggy seat cushions.</p> <p>I've cycled the Erskine Bridge, Forth Road Bridge and the Tay Bridge, but not the Clackmannanshire Bridge yet. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6583#post-81745 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 17:50:19 +0000 SRD 81745@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>did you find a stoker? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6583#post-81744 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 17:47:17 +0000 LaidBack 81744@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Saw a few families out. Short ride was to Cragies Farm. Well done to the youngsters as the route did have a few short hills.<br /> Signage was missing on some bits... Notably the NCN to bridge. Of course it is an established route but good to have it confirmed.<br /> The Limekilns path is very narrow and some bits of route to Culross were pretty circuitous - yes know that's the point!<br /> Clackmannanshire has very wide path beside road. Had first go over the new bridge at Kincardine.<br /> Pretty good day out and was pleased my Helios tandem rentees did the whole 70 miles. A great effort by them as they don't cycle all the time. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6583#post-81718 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 21:48:40 +0000 Kenny 81718@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yep, I'm doing the Family Ride with daughter and neighbour's daughter. Weather forecast looking vaguely hopeful, so long as we start sharp @ 10:30. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6583#post-81714 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 20:37:44 +0000 chdot 81714@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Oops</p> <p>Didn't think that included images. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6583#post-81713 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 20:15:55 +0000 Roibeard 81713@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Sorry chdot, you've fallen into the Facebook trap...</p> <p>The cyclingschools blog requires a login!</p> <p>;-)</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6583#post-81712 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 19:24:35 +0000 chdot 81712@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Tomorrow -</p> <p>Some cyclepaths and roads might be busy!<br /> <a href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8281/7810046102_5a49b0d14d.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8281/7810046102_5a49b0d14d.jpg"></a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6583#post-79836 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:14:05 +0000 DaveC 79836@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I saw the tagline from a sponsor "Alpine Bikes are giving every participant a FREE inner tube – an essential piece of kit for every cyclist!"</p> <p>I'd have thought a complete bike was 'essential piece of kit for every cyclist', and if they gave every entrant one they'd have a lot more entrants raising money for <em>'Charidy'</em> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6583#post-79829 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:43:35 +0000 chdot 79829@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>Mercy Corps - UK (@mercycorps_uk)</p> <p>30/07/2012 10:41</p> <p>@CyclingEdin Nearly 250 folk signed up already - we can't wait! #tourdeforth tourdeforth.com #cycling #Edinburgh</p> <p>" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6583#post-79826 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:22:25 +0000 earthowned 79826@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Resurrecting this thread - is anyone else thinking of entering? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6583#post-71395 Tue, 22 May 2012 07:53:52 +0000 Puzzle 71395@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Considering this one, I just need to fall out of bed and head to OT </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6583#post-71297 Mon, 21 May 2012 13:08:04 +0000 ruggtomcat 71297@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well he is climbing... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6583#post-71293 Mon, 21 May 2012 12:56:17 +0000 Rabid Hamster 71293@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>As you say Reco, interesting use of a vented helmet; mibbe it has his spuds in it? ;o] </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6583#post-70919 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:40:05 +0000 Mercy Corps 70919@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>Thanks for taking an interest in the Tour de Forth 2012.</p> <p>There are four different routes to choose from around Scotland’s beautiful and scenic Forth River- something for every cycling enthusiast! </p> <p>The Tour de Forth Classic is for cyclists looking for a 70 mile challenge around the River Forth, starting and finishing at Edinburgh's Ocean Terminal. </p> <p>We also have the Tour de Forth Sportive, which is a timed option of the same route. </p> <p>The Demi Tour de Forth is a half route for those who prefer a 35 mile challenge, with the choice to cycle from Kincardine to Edinburgh's Ocean Terminal, or from Ocean Terminal to Kincardine. </p> <p>Finally, we have the Tour de Forth Family Ride, which is a day event for all ages and abilities- a leisurely ride from Edinburgh's Ocean Terminal to Craigies Farm in South Queensferry, stopping for family friendly activities, before heading back to Ocean Terminal, 22 miles in total. </p> <p>The event is to raise funds for Mercy Corps- Edinburgh's international charity. </p> <p>We currently work in more than 40 of the world's toughest places to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities and survive emergency situations. Our approach means that we work closely with communities to give them the tools, knowledge and skills they need to pull themselves out of poverty and create a better future. </p> <p>If you would like to know more about the event (or even our choice of photies!) Please get in touch with any questions. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6583#post-70903 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:49:21 +0000 recombodna 70903@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Why would you choose to use a photo of some spud with his helmet hanging off his handlebars?? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6583#post-70807 Wed, 16 May 2012 23:29:08 +0000 chdot 70807@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Don't think this has been mentioned.</p> <p><a href="http://tourdeforth.com" rel="nofollow">http://tourdeforth.com</a> </p>