pedal for scotland 6 September 2015

[AllanC]

hello all, I thought I would mention this event, the details of which can be found at

http://pedalforscotland.org/

The event is open to all ability levels with three distances , 9 miles, 47 miles and 110 miles. I have stupidly registered for the longer ride which promises to be quite challenging.

It would be good to meet a few community members on the route.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Hi Allan and welcome
If you post the PfS under the "sportive" forum you might get more response.
I am thinking about the 110

 

[MiK1138]

Did the Gla to Edi last year, great day out, probably do it again this year and then the Sportive next year

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Did the Gla to Edi last year, great day out, probably do it again this year and then the Sportive next year

The Gla-Embra is a sportive, you did it!
Only kidding, I know you mean the 110 mile one.

 

[Col5632]

Done the 47 mile route a few times, great day out on the bike, price has since went sky high and it's a bugger getting to Glasgow from Edinburgh

 

[doddy73]

Completed the 110 for the past 2 years and loved it, not sure about this year though as still recovering from a badly broken ankle. The 47's great for social cycling.... ain't that right Pat

 

[Innes]

I quite fancy giving the 47 a bash. Had a look at the registration site which seemed quite straight forward but the info on actually getting to Glasgow was really vague. Anyone here have any past experiences?

 

[AllanC]

I done the 47 mile one a few years back, travel for me is easy as I am just about 15/20 minutes drive from Glasgow and about the same by train.
There is a large surface NCP car park in King Street, Glasgow which is about a 3 minute cycle to the start area in Glasgow. I will be using that this year again. It costs £5 for the whole day or so my wife and daughter tell me.

 

[AllanC]

Hi Allan and welcome
If you post the PfS under the "sportive" forum you might get more response.
I am thinking about the 110

Thanks Pat I have just done so, thanks for the heads up.

 

[Brandane]

Done the 47 miler a few times now. Been lucky with the weather apart from one year when it was a bit damp. The cycling in the rain wasn't the problem (even for a dedicated FWC), but sitting in a cold bus in damp gear afterwards was! We sat in Edinburgh for ages waiting for the bus to fill up, then the slowwww drive to Glasgow....
@Innes , the transport is normally well organised - just book a space and turn up. You go by bus, your bike in an artic lorry. Both go in a convoy so you arrive at the same time. My old bike got some serious scrapes last year, looked like the result of another bikes pedal riding on the frame. I wasn't bothered because it was a hand painted old banger, but would have been pissed off had it been any other bike. In fairness, I think they supply bubble wrap if you are concerned.
I would do it again but only if it's a nice day, which means no advance booking for me. I was considering the 110 miler for a while, as a challenge laid down by @Pat "5mph" , but achilles trouble has all but ruled that out. Even the 47 miler could be a struggle. But good luck to Pat, I'm sure YOU won't wimp out!

 

[MiK1138]

The Gla-Embra is a sportive, you did it!
Only kidding, I know you mean the 110 mile one.

Was surprised how good i felt after it i was tempted to ride back to Glasgow but some fool put a pub in my way

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Was surprised how good i felt after it i was tempted to ride back to Glasgow but some fool put a pub in my way

I did ride back to Glasgow 2 years ago
Done the 47 mile twice now, plus twice again, once on my own, once with company to go to Pedal on Parliament.
If I'll do it this year ( errm ...need to learn to ride my road bike first @Brandane ) it will be the 110 miles
Sorry to hear about your injury @doddy73, GWS!

 

[Col5632]

I quite fancy giving the 47 a bash. Had a look at the registration site which seemed quite straight forward but the info on actually getting to Glasgow was really vague. Anyone here have any past experiences?

As @Brandane has said you can book your bike onto a truck and you go by bus, plently of parking near Victoria park, it is a very slow bus journey to Glasgow, I would start as early as you can also, the Q at the start can take a good 30 mins to get through if you turn up late.

 

[Innes]

I take it it's the Victoria Park near the Newhaven area of Edinburgh, am I right?

 

[Col5632]

I take it it's the Victoria Park near the Newhaven area of Edinburgh, am I right?

All i know is its near leith