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Spokes Bike Breakfast - 23rd June

(46 posts)

  1. chdot
    Admin

    Probably Princes Street (push on pavement at start!) then The Mound

    http://edinburgh.cyclestreets.net/journey/169185

    or Castle + Johnstone Terraces.

    Posted 13 years ago #
  2. steveo
    Member

    Ah never thought of pushing that little bit of Princes Street though that does take me perilously close to work where auto pilot may just kick in.

    If i remember i'll go up Torphicen street it'll be a nice change.

    Posted 13 years ago #
  3. steveo
    Member

    I'll have a non descript black tee on and a bright white and shiny bike. Say hello to me as i'm rubbish at approaching people.

    Posted 13 years ago #
  4. Dave
    Member

    Bah, I forgot all about this (as usual!)

    Ironic as actually I set off early to go to work because I had to pop into the supermarket for breakfast.

    Epic fail! :(

    Posted 13 years ago #
  5. LaidBack
    Member

    I was there with Amy for a while before she cycled off to school.

    Met cyclingmollie and chatted about the TT run.

    Ged from EBC was handing out discounts. Saw lots of people I knew but couldn't stay too long.

    In the absence of chdot I'll post a pic. People came and went a bit so busy enough.

    Posted 13 years ago #
  6. gembo
    Member

    They were queueing for the free maps BEFORE 8 am, actually I was in queue when bell went. Chatted to friendly Irish guy on Specialized Langster (single speed) on way in from Balerno. Also received Big Ged's 15% off. Was in Marmite but no one said hello. Would have developed a complex if it weren't for the freebies.

    Posted 13 years ago #
  7. steveo
    Member

    What time were you folks there about? I was only there for about 20 minutes about had to leave about twenty to 9.

    Nearly managed to brake the smoothing machine the tyre was just skimming ŧhe ground as i was pedaling and there was this nice smell of burning rubber with my smoothie.

    Posted 13 years ago #
  8. Cyclingmollie
    Member

    Gembo: "Was in Marmite but no one said hello." I did see a "My Mate" top. Was that you? Thanks for the advice about getting there early. I got in about 7.50am and was seventh in the queue for a free map. Also got a free bottle and musette (is that the word?). After that I spoke to someone whose name I've forgotten but who seemed to know all the councellors and name-dropped chdot. Then David and his daughter arrived. We really do need to find a way of identifying each other. I did see a feather on the bike path on my way in...

    Posted 13 years ago #
  9. gembo
    Member

    7.59 until 8.20

    Posted 13 years ago #
  10. gembo
    Member

    7.59 until 8.20 my marmite says Hate Jams on the back. Actually I like jam and hate marmite.

    I spoke to the Tram man about all the roads dug up at Edinburgh Park shortly after they were re-laid. Lovely fella (but no freebies)

    Posted 13 years ago #
  11. steveo
    Member

    When i was looking for somewhere to dump the bike i walked towards the trams guy, he looked quite excited to have a punter. Had to disappoint him as i walked over to the co-op guy.

    Posted 13 years ago #
  12. Cyclingmollie
    Member

    Steveo: "Nearly managed to brake the smoothing machine the tyre was just skimming ŧhe ground as i was pedaling and there was this nice smell of burning rubber with my smoothie. "

    I thought it was a Rollapalooza.

    Posted 13 years ago #
  13. gembo
    Member

    first time in several years it has not been raining persistently, rather nice .

    Posted 13 years ago #
  14. steveo
    Member

    Rollapalooza?

    Posted 13 years ago #
  15. gembo
    Member

    lollapalooza was an indie american music festival

    Posted 13 years ago #
  16. Arellcat
    Moderator

    Whereas a Rollapalooza is roller racing, or more correctly turbo trainer racing.

    Posted 13 years ago #

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