CC Ecosse Pedal for Cake Ride

[Scoosh]

Is this becoming a Pedal for Hills (challenge ride), rather than a Pedal for Cake (social ride) ?

 

[magnatom]

<br>Is this becoming a Pedal for Hills (challenge ride), rather than a Pedal for Cake (social ride) ?<br>

<br><br>No, and that's why I'm offering the option.<br><br>Initially the numbers from Glasgow were small and the riders sounded keen to do a hill (and importantly scenic route). There are a few more now and I'm offering the option of the two. I'm happy for either.<br><br><br>Of course you can still be sociable and cycle up a hill. Nothing better than bagging a new hill with friendly encouragement I wouldn't have thought?<br><br>Are you coming scoosh?<br>

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Sorry Doug I missed this!

So go on, tell us what happened!

The gears on the big ring stopped working due to the wires giving up the ghost and the bottom bracket started making horrible creaking noises, my drinks cage broke (causing my water bottle to go bouncing into the following traffic, and a guy behind who picked it up for me got beeped at by a moton for his efforts) as did the pump which I only discovered later when I got a punture and found it was broken. My lights fell off ... as did I, SEVERAL TIMES..... the handlebar tape needed replacing. I went to stop at some lights during the second ride with kids about, I went to steady myself with my unclipped foot on the pedal, but it instantly clipped back in again just as I stopped, causing me to go flying arse over tip, right in front of kids and a van driven by some council workers who had a right good laugh at me.... later on, I came to a really sharp, blind corner on a path, and I went into it too fast (me not knowing it was there), and came out the other side with my right shoe still clipped in the pedal but me most certainly NOT!.... all in front of kids, and to cap it all off, the rest of the ride abandonned me and a ride leader after I had my puncture and his tyre burst.

All in all, I have had better days.

As for taking on Crow Road on an old 5 gear bike. Mmm. Yes you could do it, but I don't think it would be fun. Let us know if you are going to get the good bike back or not. I'm quite happy to go for the flatter route if the hilly version just isn't going to work.

What if I put go - faster stripes on it??

 

[Scoosh]

Are you coming scoosh?

I'm riding your route in reverse, starting from home and meeting you somewhere along your way, then turning around and, along with HLaB, guiding youse all to CS 1.

Of course, is anyone should chose to upset HLaB or myself, they might just get dropped = lost in Embra .

I'm keeping a close eye on this thread to know where I need to go .... - so I can enter the route into my expensive paperweight .

 

[mcshroom]

We have two possible routes from Torrance. I'm happy to do either, so I just need those coming from Bishopbriggs/Torrance to let me know.....hills or no hills!?

I'm not worried either way about the hills, I'm not the greatest fan of hills but I do have a 28x32 available if needed so can get up most things.

Scenic sounds nice, but either route is fine.

 

[viniga]

So, here is my current understanding:

Glasgow Bunch:

Magnatom -starting from home @ Torrance, picking up people along the way
MadDougBiker - starting from Bishopbriggs or possibly Torrance
Mcshroom - Bishopbriggs
Viniga - are you starting from my house (Torrance) or Bishopbriggs?
Scook - I can't remember the details but he fancies a hill or two thrown in

I thought I was meeting you in Bishopbriggs? At the train station? 08:30?

The longest distance I have cycled since May is 28 miles. My cycling is limited to two 8 mile commutes just now for 3-4 days of the week. Got a bit fatter too. Despite this I am sure I'll manage along and I've been up the crow road before so I'm easy regarding the route. If I get tired later on I might head for a train station.

In sympathy with Doug I also suffered a bit of a disaster last week too with a broken chain, broken mech hanger, broken gear cabling and housing, damaged mech, damaged frame (fingers crossed its superficial damage), damaged spokes... on the planet x and I've almost put her back together... should be ready for Saturday. I'd prefer not to go up the crow road on the heavier Cube (even though 8 gears are better than 5) but will if I have to!

Looking forward to it!

Viniga

 

[magnatom]

Ah, that's fine. I just couldn't see that looking back at the thread. Looks like I am leaving my wee hoose, all on my own.....

So what train are you guys getting to Bishopbriggs (are you all getting the train?)? There is an 8:48am from Queen Street that gets you to Bishopbriggs at 8:53am.

If we do head over the Campsies and the weather is nice, you get a good view of the hills coming from Bishopbriggs.

So what about the East coast crowd? Where are we meeting you guys? I still don't know where I am going in Edinburgh (just in case I miss the escort!)

 

[magnatom]

Actually, just thinking. I could put the tracker on my phone and you could follow my progress online. That way you could work out what time to get out of bed to meet us!

 

[HLaB]

So what about the East coast crowd? Where are we meeting you guys? I still don't know where I am going in Edinburgh (just in case I miss the escort!)

I thought of stopping off to see Sleekitcollie in Whinchburgh, the Road from Linlithgow to Kirliston (the B9080) goes straight through you can't miss it, if he's busy I'll see you somewhere on that road about 12 ish (Whinchburgh is only 13mile ish from the HJ's & T's cakes).


PS I've just saw the weather forecast, they are predicting dry for today and tomorrow torrential on Friday but quickly drying up in the evening so Saturday should be good; what does the knee say?

Edit: Oh in the unlikely event you miss the escort simplest (although not fastest) is to follow ncn1 (I'm a bit sure of the diversion of the mound) to the meadows park. At the footpath junction take the cyclepath on the left follow it to the east end of the park turn right go straight through the traffic lights ignore the dead end street on your left and take the next st (East Preston St), go straight through the lights and you're nearly there just text HJ & T :-)

 

[magnatom]

I thought of stopping off to see Sleekitcollie in Whinchburgh, the Road from Linlithgow to Kirliston (the B9080) goes straight through you can't miss it, if he's busy I'll see you somewhere on that road about 12 ish (Whinchburgh is only 13mile ish from the HJ's & T's cakes).


PS I've just saw the weather forecast, they are predicting dry for today and tomorrow torrential on Friday but quickly drying up in the evening so Saturday should be good; what does the knee say?

Unfortunately I had a falling out with my knee. It completely got the weather wrong on a day that it knew was important to me. We haven't spoken since, although it is still being supportive.....

 

[sleekitcollie]

i,ll be in winchburgh , so if any of u guys r passing through i will walk down to the main road and say a quick hello ( dont wana keep u hanging around , like the last run )
and if hlab is heading this way to meet u guys and say hi to me thats great

hope the weather is good for sat .

 

[magnatom]

i,ll be in winchburgh , so if any of u guys r passing through i will walk down to the main road and say a quick hello ( dont wana keep u hanging around , like the last run )
and if hlab is heading this way to meet u guys and say hi to me thats great

hope the weather is good for sat .

Could you PM me your mobile number and then I can call you when we get close?

 

[Seamab]

I thought of stopping off to see Sleekitcollie in Whinchburgh, the Road from Linlithgow to Kirliston (the B9080) goes straight through you can't miss it, if he's busy I'll see you somewhere on that road about 12 ish (Whinchburgh is only 13mile ish from the HJ's & T's cakes).

What time are you leaving Dunfermline Hlab? I could maybe meet you at Rosyth? Be nice to see how Sleekitcollie is recovering.

At this stage i'm not 100% sure i can make it as the kids need to be in Perth on Sat morning - but i'm working on it

 

[Seamab]

In sympathy with Doug I also suffered a bit of a disaster last week too with a broken chain, broken mech hanger, broken gear cabling and housing, damaged mech, damaged frame (fingers crossed its superficial damage), damaged spokes... on the planet x and I've almost put her back together... should be ready for Saturday.

Viniga

Tell us more - we like a good disaster story on here!

 

[Scoosh]

Looking at the various route options which have been proposed for the West->East group, is there a point at which they converge - a point beyond which you will definitely be on a specific road ? Which way will you be approaching Linlithgow ? From Avonbridge (B 825) or from Falkirk/Polmont (A 803) ? Both roads are fine for riding.

I'm asking because I'm going to be riding out to meet you - and I'd prefer to be heading towards you on the same road you will be travelling .....

IMHO, there is something to be said for just getting on your bikes and riding through to Embra, without worrying about finding hills to climb. If you still have good legs after CS 1, ride back to the West with the Easties - or ride awhile and jump a train from Linlithgow or from wherever you reach ... CC Forum rides are for everyone, not just the mountain goats


HLaB and I have a plan to get the peloton through the Capital and to HJ/Tm's for CS 1 - hopefully without loosing anyone .