CC Ecosse mince pie & stollen ride (RV ride#3)

[Telemark]

Having only just been alerted to the thread, I don't think I'll make it at such short notice (due to childcare arrangements). Sun 20th would have been ideal as she's back to her Mum's for a party that day so I have a rare child-free Sunday!

Thanks for the very generous invite though.

Can I also add a big welcome back to HLaB and TechMech and a 'heal soon' to Scoosh?

Sorry you can't make it Goo

but ... you are clearly reading the "wrong" sections of CC! Keep an eye on the CC rides section every now and again?

Some of us have managed to meet up pretty much once every month or so for the last wee while ... and are determined to carry on next year .

T

 

[goo_mason]

Sorry you can't make it Goo

but ... you are clearly reading the "wrong" sections of CC! Keep an eye on the CC rides section every now and again?

Some of us have managed to meet up pretty much once every month or so for the last wee while ... and are determined to carry on next year .

T

I'll have to start watching that section (which I never go in) - obviously been missing lots going on

Next year then, eh?

 

[Scoosh]

Yo dudes!!!! I is ALIVE!!!

Whereabouts are you all parking or dumping cars at FRB? I've read the thread but didn't notice a time to meet up at FRB?

Great to have you back in action TM

As the timing is now 1300/1330, those coming over FRB would need to be at N side of said FRB by about 1130-1200. How many of you (Janie , Scook, TechMech) know the way over the bridge ? Do you know how to access it from the North side ? I'm quite happy to come over towards Dunf and guide you all over and on to HJ's.

We could meet up with the Linlithgow racers folk at either Carlowrie Cottages, by the turning to West Craigie Farm/Cafe ("traffic cone alley" ) or at the bridge over the A90 shortly after that, at about 1220-1230.

Then I follow my route to HJ's (Cramond/Trinity/MacDonald Rd/ Abbeyhill/Holyrood Park) - and you're on your own going back .

Oh - and TM - BRING THE JERSEY

 

[Telemark]

I'll have to start watching that section (which I never go in) - obviously been missing lots going on

Next year then, eh?

Deal!

... and I thought you were ignoring us "on purpose"

T

 

[Telemark]

The road conditions might be a bit "interesting" in shady places that don't get gritted, depending which forecast you believe... hopefully by the time you set off from your starting points any risk of ice will have gone !

No need to race, I won't be able to eat all the pies before you arrive

T

 

[Jane Smart]

Scoosh( ie ) I have no idea how to get on the FRB from the north side, only ever having driven it, but I may manage, but if is not too much trouble for you, it would be great if you could meet us

 

[JiMBR]

To my great frustration, I won't be able to make it this time.

Have fun guys and gals...enjoy the hospitality kindly laid on at Casa Telemark/HJ.

I hope to join you for many rides/RV's next year.

Happy & safe cycling.


J

 

[Jane Smart]

To my great frustration, I won't be able to make it this time.

Have fun guys and gals...enjoy the hospitality kindly laid on at Casa Telemark/HJ.

I hope to join you for many rides/RV's next year.

Happy & safe cycling.


J

Sorry to hear that Jim you were just scared of that slap I was going to give you, go on admit it

 

[JiMBR]

Sorry to hear that Jim you were just scared of that slap I was going to give you, go on admit it

Don't tell anyone Jane, but the truth is that I was so excited by the prospect of that slap that I simply couldn't bring myself to be there.

You can save it for the next time we meet!

 

[Scoosh]

Scoosh( ie ) I have no idea how to get on the FRB from the north side, only ever having driven it, but I may manage, but if is not too much trouble for you, it would be great if you could meet us

Jan(ie ), the cyclepath over the bridge runs along the pavement on the soutbound traffic side of the bridge. One joins it either just before the rail bridge on the Inverkeithing road (at the pedestrian lights) or about 50m up the slip road from the roundabout onto the bridge road at the Admiralty Interchange, by the NCN signpost.

Either is easy to locate once you know where they are but it can be a tad confusing having it explained here.

On which road do you approach the FRB on yer bike ? Let me know and we can arrange to meet somewhere mutually convenient and I will act as guide .

 

[kfinlay]

Hey Guys,

I'm afraid I can't make it either as I've promised my son I'll take him out on his bike and Tracey, my wife is coming along too. Hoping to get them interested in some leisure cycling and will treat her to hybrid if she likes it so it's family first this time but hope you all have a great time!

 

[Scoosh]

I notice Majormantra has been very quiet. Unlike an impoverished student not to show up when there is a sniff of soup, mincepies, stollen et al .

 

[MajorMantra]

I notice Majormantra has been very quiet. Unlike an impoverished student not to show up when there is a sniff of soup, mincepies, stollen et al .

Nice to be missed.

Unfortunately I have exams at the moment so I'm very short of time. I'm trying to manage the odd ride to maintain sanity but that's about it really. I hope you all have a good time and perhaps I'll run into you on the road on Sunday if I can escape the revision for an hour or two.

Happy Christmas to the lot of you!!

Cheers,
Matthew

 

[dellzeqq]

I've been aware of this thread for some time now. It appears on my screen as 'CC Ecosse mince....'.

I have formed a picture of you cycling along at a stately speed, wearing tartan trews and toasting 'the King over the water'.

 

[scook94]

Scoosh, what sort of time would we need to meet you north of FRB to get into Edinburgh for 13:00-ish?