CityCyclingEdinburgh was launched on the 27th of October 2009 as "an experiment".
IT’S TRUE!
CCE is 15years old!
Well done to ALL posters
It soon became useful and entertaining. There are regular posters, people who add useful info occasionally and plenty more who drop by to watch. That's fine. If you want to add news/comments it's easy to register and become a member.
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Anthony - yes it is when I think about decluttering my life but who am I kidding, I can't even declutter my garage.
However, sounds like the clubman is a result [we had an olive green one when we were kids with fake mahogany stripe - we loved it, it had two wee back doors.] Also looks good with bikes on top.
Sometimes the old thinking outside the box works out - buying a new car that results in more cycling. Nice.
Not owned a car full time since 1976 and now hire regularly or car club.
You don't need a roof rack - all cycles come with 2 rubber cushions to place on the roof and it works perfectly for 2 bikes (or a trike on its own)
Lean 2 bikes in A form facing same way with inside pedals up at TDC. and with non-stretch ties (webbing straps work well for this (Wilkinsons - hardware chain, Bills Tool Store in Glasgow, Lidl offers from time to time)
Bikes should be a 'rigid' A and at least 1 wheel of each should be locked (tied with the tying system)
Lift on to roof and pass one - or two long ratchet webbing straps (1" with heavy duty material (you'll notice variable quality here if you check out available products). Pass strap(s) through doors (with doors open or windows for 3-door car) making sure that strap position inside does not interfere with driver's head space. Ratchet down carefully bearing in mind the the 1" webbing can pull with a force of up to 5000Kg so make sure it does not bend the roof with excessive loading,.
And of course the smartass note from US cycling magazine - Best car for transporting bikes - any hire car. Best method for securing bikes to car - gaffer/duct tape run several times over the bikes and through the car doors/windows.
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