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  • Started 14 years ago by recombodna
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  1. recombodna
    Member

    black recumbant in bruntsfield tonight 'bout half fiveish......

    Posted 14 years ago #
  2. Dave
    Member

    Suspicious... I was at or on my way to Edinburgh Bicycle at about that time...

    Of course, I suppose everybody has me at a permanent disadvantage in the 'spotted' stakes ;-)

    Posted 14 years ago #
  3. Arellcat
    Moderator

    A short, upright sort of recumbent, recombodna? Might've been me mixing it up in the rush hour traffic.

    Posted 14 years ago #
  4. recombodna
    Member

    Probably you then Dave?.Waiting at the junction beside Howies at Bruntsfield pace Black hemet?. I went past you. Red bike Blue cap. ;-)

    Posted 14 years ago #
  5. recombodna
    Member

    Or you Arellcat....all these recumbants look the same to me ;-p. I tried one once and fell off...........

    Posted 14 years ago #
  6. Dave
    Member

    It wasn't me then as I ride bare-headed.

    The search continues...

    Posted 14 years ago #
  7. LaidBack
    Member

    Wasn't me... I was out on an orange recumbent but only stopped at Salvatore's on Roseneath Place to have a cup of tea before heading out to Sheriffhall P+R.
    Was chatting to owner when he noticed a machine going by window up Marchmont Crescent. I caught a glimpse of the dragon motif on its tailbox. That would be Dave on way to EBC...

    Posted 14 years ago #
  8. Arellcat
    Moderator

    I don't recall seeing the passing rider with the blue cap, but I did spend several long moments waiting to turn right from Merchiston Place onto the main road at about half past five - I'd only just finished work. Black helmet, black fleece, black tights and a black recumbent would be right.

    Posted 14 years ago #
  9. recombodna
    Member

    case closed !

    Posted 14 years ago #
  10. Kim
    Member

    Mark the topic resolved then.

    Posted 14 years ago #
  11. recombodna
    Member

    Soz Kim! Will do. And a little something for Arellcat.....

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    Posted 14 years ago #
  12. SRD
    Moderator

    Helios Circe tandem - kitted for small rider - at Waitrose Morningside this evening (5.30ish?). Nice to see it out and about.

    Posted 14 years ago #
  13. LaidBack
    Member

    Spotted SRD? doing quick turn from North Meadow path and heading up MMW.

    I had two learners trailing behind me so spend too much time looking in mirror.

    Also spotted CHdot at Argyle Place doing camera surveillance photography.

    Posted 14 years ago #
  14. SRD
    Moderator

    I was obviously going too fast, I only saw the first two recumbents!

    But couldn't resist the urge to point and shout 'spotted' at Mr Laidback.

    (Could prove a fun game/way of recognizing fellow travellers in itself)

    Posted 14 years ago #
  15. LaidBack
    Member

    I was obviously going too fast, I only saw the first two recumbents!

    Yes... I was jealous of you. I have to cycle slowly and pick people up every 100 yards as they struggle to get round park ;-)
    You came in quick from the West. Was most releived to see you go away from the collision zone!

    Tomorrow though a sub-section of the forum is planning a faster spin on these most difficult of bikes.

    Posted 14 years ago #
  16. chdot
    Admin

    "Also spotted CHdot at Argyle Place doing camera surveillance photography."

    It's what I do.

    Posted 14 years ago #
  17. chdot
    Admin

  18. cb
    Member

    Spotted: Chdot?

    Morningside Park, Friday at around 21:45.

    No idea what chdot looks like* but pretty sure the bike was a Moulton.

    *and still don't - was paying more attention to the bike.

    Posted 14 years ago #
  19. chdot
    Admin

    "No idea what chdot looks like* but pretty sure the bike was a Moulton."

    Nope

    Last week was a non-Moulton week.

    (Couldn't find my 5/32" allen key)

    Posted 14 years ago #
  20. cb
    Member

    "Nope"

    Hmm, more than one Moulton in Edinburgh then? ;)

    Posted 14 years ago #
  21. chdot
    Admin

    "more than one Moulton in Edinburgh then?"

    Well I've got more than one.

    Other people have at least one too...

    Posted 14 years ago #
  22. recombodna
    Member

    Helios Tandem loaded with bags at about 8 last night coming out of the meadows and down forrest road.

    Posted 14 years ago #
  23. LaidBack
    Member

    Helios Tandem loaded with bags at about 8 last night coming out of the meadows and down forrest road.

    'twas me coming back from the first of a few days freelance poster hanging for Big House Events on behalf of the Edinburgh Film Fest at Cineworld The People versus George Lucas EIFF premiere

    The tandem is ideal for hanging a bulky bag with my work stuff - harness, hard hat and hi-viz. The rear pedals stay below the load and the bag simply hangs over rear bars in a nice untechnical kind of way...

    The bike is then parked all day at the prominent bicycle racks at Cineworld where it can be seen and admired. So it does two jobs at once...

    Posted 14 years ago #
  24. Min
    Member

    I just stalked Kirst on the Innocent (sorry for scaring you!). In fact I spotted panniers, then bike, then thought I may as well stop and ask! And then blame pixies or something if it was a complete stranger. :-)

    Posted 14 years ago #
  25. Kirst
    Member

    Then she overtook me and left me for dust...

    Did you see the woman who fell off in the tunnel? That must have hurt, she was just picking herself up when I came by. She was heading downhill and she says she got cocky and leaned too far over. She's going to have some great scabs to pick.

    Posted 14 years ago #
  26. SRD
    Moderator

    Hey, I've just met a 5th forum member in person - three of whom live in my neighbourhood. Really nice to make all these contacts and meet such nice folks (and thanks for the trailer trial miggy_magic!)

    Posted 14 years ago #
  27. chdot
    Admin

    "I've just met a 5th forum member in person"

    Stalking again...

    Posted 14 years ago #
  28. Min
    Member

    "Did you see the woman who fell off in the tunnel? That must have hurt, she was just picking herself up when I came by. "

    Oowwwwwwwww! No I didn't, must have happened just after I passed. Poor woman.

    And sorry about the dust. My bike does need a good clean. I am still trying to blame the volcano,,

    Posted 14 years ago #
  29. Kirst
    Member

    For dust, not in dust!

    Posted 14 years ago #
  30. miggy_magic
    Member

    SRD is my first CCE real life encounter! Also, I have spotted Dave's bike in the work's bike shed, if that counts.

    Posted 14 years ago #

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