Scotland : Edinburgh & Lothians Edinburgh - Gifford 22nd March (Saturday)

[Cameronmu917772]

yes, @Pat "5mph" is REALLY scary ... watch out

Will do a route map shortly ... is anybody planning to join at Longniddry, or are we all meeting at the Commie Pool?

T

I'm good for the pool. There is loads of students up that way Hahaha @Telemark better make it 11 then lol

 

[MikeW-71]

I'll be meeting at the pool too.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Pool for me too: better put the route in the Garmin

 

[Telemark]

OK, draft route here - 78k/49 miles ... can be extended or shortened depending on circumstances. Anybody cycling to the start from Waverley or elsewhere in the vicinity will get their 50 miler easily, I might have to go round the block once more.

Longniddry included one way & Portobello both ways, in case we are picking @Scoosh up from there?

T

 

[Telemark]

Pool for me too: better put the route in the Garmin

If you are catching the same train as @Rasmus, you won't need your Garmin, he knows the way...

T

 

[Cameronmu917772]

Have to admit I purity giddy now. Better go shopping before the 22nd

 

[Pat "5mph"]

If you are catching the same train as @Rasmus, you won't need your Garmin, he knows the way...

T

I know he knows, but I like to be self reliant. What if he decides to drop me for a racier Embra model?

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Have to admit I purity giddy now. Better go shopping before the 22nd

Don't you have a bike yet???

 

[Cameronmu917772]

Don't you have a bike yet???

Thought I would get some comedy socks Or a sign saying keep up big yin

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Thought I would get some comedy socks Or a sign saying keep up big yin

We-are-serious-cyclists-don't-you-know?

 

[scook94]

SCRAPE the dust off your bike? How thick is the layer?
Really looking forward to seeing you again, it's been ages since Perth last year ...

T

That was pretty much the last time I was on the bike...

 

[Rasmus]

OK, draft route here - 78k/49 miles ... can be extended or shortened depending on circumstances. Anybody cycling to the start from Waverley or elsewhere in the vicinity will get their 50 miler easily, I might have to go round the block once more.

Longniddry included one way & Portobello both ways, in case we are picking @Scoosh up from there?

T

If you are catching the same train as @Rasmus, you won't need your Garmin, he knows the way...

T

If the start is at 11, there is a suitable tailwind, and no rain, I might just redefine "vicinity"...

 

[Cameronmu917772]

May be this is a silly question and I know it's not a massive ride but... Are we going to have a support Car or some place to store belongings? I'm just thinking what with the unpredictable weather we are having and the fact I will be 60 miles from home I may have to bring a bigger than ideal bag along with me. I will of course check the forecast before setting off. but should I require to bring water proofs basic tools and ride munchies my normal bag may be rather full last thing I need is to be waiting on the train home soaked through and cold

@Telemark

 

[Scoosh]

Right - it's approaching time I came off my fence and made a decision ...

It's certainly easier (flatter ) for me to go straight along the front to Portobello/ Musselburgh and meet you all there ( and optional) but if I were not coming, which way would you be going out ?

If anyone needs parking for a car, you are very welcome to park on the street chez Scoosh - just PM me and I'll give you details - we could then ride along to Musselburgh en peloton and meet the rest of the group at Fisherrow (a good 'comfort' stop).

On the return I might drop off and come back along the front but I'm sure car parkers will be able to find an escort back to their vehicles if I do. Of course, you'd need to my 'portion' of CAKE chez @Telemark ...

 

[Scoosh]

@Cameronmu917772 - our support car is normally called Rasmus or Telemark - one because he needs a bit more weight to slow him down, the other because she is known for carrying a pannier (sometimes even with CAKE !)

You should be able to fit your basic tools etc in your ride bag and do you have rear pockets to carry waterproofs/ munchies etc ? If not, there may be some volunteers to carry your waterproofs munchies ... Self-sufficiency (with the assistance of the other riders, if required ) is part of our CC Ecosse rides and will always be useful to you.

Alternatively, as I said above, you could bring a car and park it chez moi, which is in Trinity, north of the city and just before the Forth !