Central Scotland Ride
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HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Sunday the 29th suits me.magnatom said:
lazyfatgit
Guest
- Location
- Lawrence, NSW
What about a start time and meeting place?
looking at the train timetable, i think the earliest i can make Linlithgow with minimum changes is 10:02. that's getting first train from Motherwell to Glasgow, cycle to Queen St, then the next Edinburgh train which stops at Linlithgow.
looking at the train timetable, i think the earliest i can make Linlithgow with minimum changes is 10:02. that's getting first train from Motherwell to Glasgow, cycle to Queen St, then the next Edinburgh train which stops at Linlithgow.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
The back of 10 suits me, we're not going to have a problem with day light at that time of year (sunset circa 19:45), the train station is probably as good a place as any?lazyfatgit said:
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Sounds like a planmagnatom said:
ACS
Legendary Member
- Location
- Just below the snow line
magnatom said:
Yes from me
HJ
Cycling in Scotland
- Location
- Auld Reekie
satans budgie said:
Given that the route is a figure of eight, you could opt to do just one of the loops, but I am sure once you get going you'll be fine...
HJ
Cycling in Scotland
- Location
- Auld Reekie
goo_mason said:
And hope there is no one else wanting wanting to take their bike on that train, I wish Scotrail would increase the number of cycle spaces, on their trains. I am planning on taking the train and SWMBO is thinking of coming along too...
Just had a look, the 10 O'clock from Waverly get in at 10:18, the next one is the 10:34 which get in at 10:53 which would mean keep the others waiting. An exchange of phone numbers (by PM) before hand would be a good idea. Day returns cost £6.70 or £11.60 to sit in First Class
To all who are coming from glasgow there's a train at 9.30 getting in at 10.02, i was thinking of getting this one but dont know how many spaces they will have available, and having never travelled with bike on train i dont know if you have to book it or not, if we know how many are going from glasgow we could try and arrange something,
btw it's £9.90 return.
btw it's £9.90 return.
lazyfatgit
Guest
- Location
- Lawrence, NSW
bhoyjim, this is the train I intend to get. I phoned scotrail today to enquire about cycle provision. Unfortunately there are only 4 places available, and they won't, or at least the guy i spoke to, accept bookings.
It is possible to travel to Larbert and change there for Linlithgow, so if it's too busy this may be an option, but it does take longer.
I agree with Hairy Jock, someone should have a contact number to confirm when anyone may be delayed.
It is possible to travel to Larbert and change there for Linlithgow, so if it's too busy this may be an option, but it does take longer.
I agree with Hairy Jock, someone should have a contact number to confirm when anyone may be delayed.
What ?magnatom said:Mmmm. Not sure I'd bring it if it is raining though.....
Rain ? In central Scotland at the end of March ? 
Snow more like
.... so you'll be OK with the noo bike I might make it too - and have room for 2 other bikes on a rack, if required (from Embra)
