Yes, I saw one of the racer trikes at EBC a couple of years back, the guy had ridden it from Bristol. I slightly altered the reality of the tale as I just nodded when the guy said it was a longstaff.(possibly thinking I had heard of this brand, which it turns out I had) he then said that is my name, Longstaff.
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Forgot to mention that I spotted a crew in the process of setting up a shot for what I'd assume is going to be a music video underneath the Viewforth canal bridge on my way home from work the other night. I assumed that they were between takes so rang my bell to request space to pass.
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At the bottom of slalom at Roseburn path guy on roller blades with sticks propelling himself upwards.
Rosie, I saw him. Cross country skiing for when there is no snow. Did you then see a runner in a red tee shirt & pink shoes?Posted 8 years ago # -
Arellcat, some days ago, Bromptonising up Comiston Road.
Waves were exchanged.
Arellcat, some minutes later, pushing her Brom up Comiston Road. I apologise for not stopping to offer an assist, but I was on a tight schedule and do not carry 20" spare tubes.
Arellcat, if you're wondering if it was a trick of perspective: the man who was standing next to me is 6'9".
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Chap with a nice looking home built box bike outside Just Bike Repairs at juniper green yesterday morning.
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No apologies needed, Uberuce. I was pushing my bike because the wind was strong and my saddle just wasn't comfortable that day.
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@ fimm - vague memories of a runner. Was that you?
I was pushing my hefty grey cycle. I wear a pink jacket with a torn back pocket.
Couple of south Asian ladies with a boy of about 6 on a cycle. I thought going down the slalom was a bit challenging for a child but maybe they were heading to Roseburn Park which is a popular place for learners.
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MR SRD outside my house 7.30a.m I was the one loading a bike on to a trailer and shouting Mr SRD
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@Rosie I was running and chalking the path. There were more runners than cyclists a that time. I don't remember you. I saw the "roller-skier" further along the path.
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@gembo
Figured it was probably you. Sounds like you had a pretty bracing ride... West Lothian was a bit more sedate...
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@IWRATS I spotted the broom this morning. I reckon that a crown of unladen kingfishers could quite easily have dropped it there and were probably watching gleefully from over the canal as I cycled by, intently scanning the foliage.
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Probably Dave Mccraw smashing passed me on recumbent with big wheels. Going as fast as the cars, wearing blue cap with white stripe. Went right down muirwood road which fits the description
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@jdanielp
Then you must have your prize!
Caught in barbed embrace
A broom that can sweep no more
How will we Spring clean?Posted 8 years ago # -
@mr SRD bracing you bet. Descending to garvald the rain was so sore I had to shut my eyes. Could have taken out some nuns if I hadn't opened them in time.
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@threefromleith It wasn't a spot I'm afraid. I was in Edinburgh on Friday by train but not on Wednesday.
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Greenroofer on a racer coming down the A70 at kingsknowe. Which is clearly a road, not the canal towpath. What the flip?
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@gembo I was coming to the end of a circuitous route home via several climbs around Balerno. The new racer has got me onto a slippery slope down which I am accelerating fast because it has provoked the purchase of an HRM and some bib shorts. Who knows where it will end?
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@greenroofer, you will emigrate to Balerno and join the fietsclub. Last Sunday we eschewed our westerly routes and went deep into east lothain to find rain. We sought big downpours and found them on the ascent of red stone rig and over to garvald.
On return it was noticed that Midlothian Edinburgh and west lothain were bone dry.
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"you will emigrate to Balerno"
Isn't it full yet?
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Last few spaces left
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Spotted, by Boyfriend of Fimm, on Saturday morning; "One of your POP friends spray-painting the canal path".
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Spray painting or correcting the spelling on the spray painting?
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MR SRD 48 hours late for the towpath outing to Ratho, putting in the effort into the wind to catch the kids who were motoring
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Quite satisfying watching someone unfold their Brompton at Aberdour train station this evening.
I presume the *rule* is to always fold / unfold regardless of whether folding is actually required?
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A spot once removed?
Son was doing P6 bike training today at Sciennes. He said there was a man doing helpful "mechanical stuff".
Apparently 'Chris' was dressed head to toe in black........
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Did I pass daisydaisy on Balcarres Street this afternoon? Stripy top? Shades? Bright helmet?
I'm unsure because normally we pass each other on quite practical and sensible bikes, but I noticed from the cockpit of my less practical bike with dropped bars that this candidate for being daisydaisy was also on a drop-barred bike.
...of course it could have been someone completely different...
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@Baldcyclist I presume the *rule* is to always fold / unfold regardless of whether folding is actually required?
Of course, one should always take the opportunity to demonstrate:
1) the superiority of folders
2) one's dexterityAll whilst aiming for a PB folding time - soon to be an Olympic event...
That said, I will often not bother folding if there's a bike space free!
Robert
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Sciennes started this year's Bikeability today.
This is one of the 3 classes taking part -
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@roibeard the running dismount and one handed fold whilst jumping on a train is my favourite
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I always fold my Brompton to put it on the train because it is more stable in its folded state.
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