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Haymarket bike hire begins 15th June

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  1. Stickman
    Member

  2. chdot
    Admin

    "It will cost £3.80 per day to hire a bike from Haymarket."

    So presumably can only be returned/dropped off at Haymarket.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  3. cb
    Member

    So presumably can only be returned/dropped off at Haymarket.

    From the FAQ

    "
    Can I bring the bike back to another station?

    No – the Bike & Go bike must be returned to the station where it was originally hired.
    "

    Although, even if the answer were Yes, it would presumably mean riding to Stirling which is the only other Bike and Go station in Scotland.

    Incidentally I just checked current bike availability for Stirling.

    Answer: 0

    Posted 8 years ago #
  4. cb
    Member

    "
    Do I need to wear a helmet?

    We recommend that you consider wearing a helmet, but this is not a legal requirement in the UK.
    "

    Quite well worded I think.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  5. Min
    Member

    I noticed these in Stirling when we were there recently. They already seem to have bike scheme anyway.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  6. Stickman
    Member

    Having a single pick-up/drop-off point could limit the appeal of this. I hope that doesn't negatively affect the chances of getting a city-wide hire scheme.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  7. LivM
    Member

    Half price subscription (£5 not £10) because of the inconvenience of the Winchburgh Tunnel works. http://www.scotrail.co.uk/advice-cyclists-during-winchburgh-tunnel-engineering-works

    Posted 8 years ago #
  8. LivM
    Member

    "Bike & Go
    Instead of taking your own cycle, you may consider using the new Bike & Go facilities at Haymarket station. This will be introduced from 15 June and means you can avoid the hassle of taking a bike on a crowded train during the Winchburgh Tunnel closure.

    We are offering a half price subscription of £5, with your first rental absolutely free. Usual subscription fee is £10 and usual rental fee is £3.80 for a 24 hour period. Offer is available until 26 July 2015.

    Visit http://www.bikeandgo.co.uk, select the Railcard ½ subscription option and enter promo code Bike15."

    Posted 8 years ago #
  9. Nelly
    Member

    I think £3.80 / day is pretty good value. If I was a tourist wanting to explore the town for a day or two I would be delighted with those prices.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  10. Uberuce
    Member

    Especially since it undercuts the already cheap bus DaySaver by 20p.

    Shut up and take less of my money, as Fry says on the internet.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  11. Stickman
    Member

  12. chdot
    Admin

    "top-of-the-range bikes"

    Posted 8 years ago #
  13. Rosie
    Member

    I'd like to hear how this goes. The area outside Haymarket Station does not look inviting.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  14. steveo
    Member

    Yeah I'm not sure I'd be encouraging folk to ride around Haymarket as it is but perhaps that will get the council to fix the junction...

    No Waverley? I guess that because its a NR station.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  15. DaveC
    Member

    Its quite hard to find the page which informs us how to hire bikes.

    I had to Tweet Scotrail.

    You have to go to the front page for Scotrail.

    Then click on the Winchburgh disruption page.

    Then click on Info for Cyclists.

    Finally click the Bike and Go link.

    So not very well advertised.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  16. DaveC
    Member

    Does anyone fancy a ride over lunch.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  17. LaidBack
    Member

    I'm keen to try one. Not sure when though. Any others?

    Posted 8 years ago #
  18. DaveC
    Member

    We should turn up en mass :O)

    Posted 8 years ago #
  19. chdot
    Admin

    Any link to the '£5 + 1st ride free' offer?

    FOUND!!

    "

    Visit http://www.bikeandgo.co.uk, select the Railcard ½ subscription option and enter promo code Bike15

    "

    (A few posts above!)

    Posted 8 years ago #
  20. wingpig
    Member

    Presumably you'd need some sort of railcard to waft at them to get away with using the promo code when you turn up for a bike?

    Posted 8 years ago #
  21. dougal
    Member

    So, has anybody? Did anybody? I saw them last night in a fetching shade of red but they were all lined up neatly for display and looked unused.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  22. chdot
    Admin

    "

    A PIONEERING Boris Bikes-style scheme has got off to a slow start – but it has been tipped to pick up speed soon.

    With a promotional campaign in the pipeline and a positive reaction from cycling experts, the team behind Haymarket station’s Bike & Go service hope commuters will soon be switching to two wheels in their droves.

    "

    http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/will-haymarket-bike-hire-scheme-pick-up-1-3806866

    Posted 8 years ago #
  23. dougal
    Member

    "the bikes’ weight – which he estimated at between 25 to 28 kilos"

    In the name of the wee man!

    I'm keen to know what a cycling expert is though. I suppose it's the opposite of the EEN commenters, who remain unaware of the invention of raincoats and geared bicycles.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  24. PS
    Member

    "the bikes’ weight – which he estimated at between 25 to 28 kilos"

    That seems about right, perhaps with a bit of bias:
    Boris bikes are 23kg, Velib 22.5kg, and they're fine for getting around.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  25. Stickman
    Member

    I'm guessing that this comment on the EEN article is by someone here. A lot of detail abort the bike specs:

    "I went to have a look at the bikes to see what they were like.

    Firstly the article mentions gears and I can confirm they are present, they are a nexus hub made by shimano. Owners who remember the old sturmey archer hubs may be familiar with such a kind. These can be operated even when stationary unlike derailers.

    Dynamo lights are present and after using some on my own bike they should be up to the job save for the lack of a stand light for when you're stopped and lights.

    There is a bell on these units too (rotary), it's just not present in the photograph.

    Brakes fitted are Rollerbrakes. Kind of a similar operation to drum brakes but a separate unit from the hub as opposed to being built in.

    The tyres are made by schwalbe who tend to make tough comfortable tyres so long as the size is correct.

    Locking system is a horseshoe lock with included cable.

    Only downsides are the heavy frames but at least they should be strong. It's a step through so little chance of bad dismounting.

    Saddle is a bit much though, not so much little padding but wrong shape for this kind of bike.

    Told by station staff to hire one once you registered on the website to go to the ticket office to pick up a key to unlock the machine."

    Posted 8 years ago #
  26. SRD
    Moderator

    "so long as the size is correct."

    ??

    Posted 8 years ago #
  27. paddyirish
    Member

    As I am currently bikeless, I have signed up to use one and will try once I get my card.

    Maybe try Haymarket to South Gyle to Fife to Haymarket over a 7am to 8am next day...

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    Posted 8 years ago #
  28. chdot
    Admin

    Passed through Haymarket at 10 and 4 today.

    17 bikes available both times.

    Anyone used these bikes?

    Posted 8 years ago #
  29. stiltskin
    Member

    I haven't used one, but a few weeks ago I saw two at Fiveways corner and last week I saw four being ridden down to the Barnton Golf course path. I conclude they are being used.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  30. fimm
    Member

    I was buying tickets a few weeks ago and there was a chap returning his key. I should have asked him how he'd got on!

    Posted 8 years ago #

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