Scotland : Edinburgh & Lothians CC Ecosse RV ride - Sat 15th February

[HonestMan1910]

Oh Lordy....I found this whilst looking for a route...

"...the canal crosses the massive Avon Aqueduct - 250 metres long and 26 metres tall - the longest and tallest aqueduct in Scotland and only surpassed in Britain by Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in Wales. Cross this carefully, admiring the views down to the fast-flowing River Avon far below, and continue along the well-restored path".

No, no and no. Also, did I mention NO!

you dismount and walk across it , just don't look down

 

[ScotiaLass]

you dismount and walk across it , just don't look down

Tried that once. I had a total freak out...I don't do heights or water, so it's my worst nightmare!
Luckily hubby was with me and retrieved my bike from where I threw it down and ran in the opposite direction...

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Oh Lordy....I found this whilst looking for a route...

"...the canal crosses the massive Avon Aqueduct - 250 metres long and 26 metres tall - the longest and tallest aqueduct in Scotland and only surpassed in Britain by Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in Wales. Cross this carefully, admiring the views down to the fast-flowing River Avon far below, and continue along the well-restored path".

No, no and no. Also, did I mention NO!

thanks for the info: pushed the bike across it 5 times last year - or was it 6?? never knew the name of the river below

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Unlikely i'll be there

Take the train!

 

[Telemark]

Not been a great day Pat, think i've been going through withdrawal as didn't take painkillers today.....

At least that should be a temporary thing - hope it doesn't mean all the pain that's been masked by the pills is bothering you lots , and that the doc is happy with progress. Get well soon! And another for good measure...

Unlikely i'll be there

You'll be missed ... we'll have some cake in your honour , if you don't mind too much ...

T

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Not been a great day Pat, think i've been going through withdrawal as didn't take painkillers today.....

Take the train!

I meant: you could take the train?

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I wasn't really planning to cycle both ways. Will see how I feel on the day. I don't think @Rasmus would want to hang around at my pace, into the wind (on the way back) and I am planning on taking my MTB.. On top of that, I haven't exactly been putting in a lot of miles over the last few months. Sunday could be a struggle!

I am actually glad you will be with us: done the route myself last year, and again with some Belles ... I am not an intrepid lone explorer, like some with me when going further afield.

 

[mr messy]

Take the train!

The last time i went to catch a train forgot what i was doing and got on a bus
Actually that's not quite true as i did manage to get a "single" on train from Falkirk to Bishopbriggs via Embra and the christmas get together

 

[Pat "5mph"]

The last time i went to catch a train forgot what i was doing and got on a bus
Actually that's not quite true as i did manage to get a "single" on train from Falkirk to Bishopbriggs via Embra and the christmas get together

Ok, next CC Ecosse meeting will be at at Bishopbriggs: everybody bring CAKE for Mr Messy!

 

[mr messy]

Ok, next CC Ecosse meeting will be at at Bishopbriggs: everybody bring CAKE for Mr Messy!

WOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Then we can take a wee donner up The Tak.....

 

[Telemark]

Donner as in kebab? Up the Tak? Amazing facilities out there in the wild west ...

T

 

[Pat "5mph"]

WOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Then we can take a wee donner up The Tak.....

What? A donner kebab up the Tak?

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Donner as in kebab? Up the Tak? Amazing facilities out there in the wild west ...

T

beaten to it by T!

 

[mr messy]

Donner is a good old Scots word that the Turks heard and decided to invent a "snack" that complimented

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Donner is a good old Scots word that the Turks heard and decided to invent a "snack" that complimented

Stop winding us furreneers up!