Irn-Bru? Scottish Blethering Thread

[Pat "5mph"]

I am number one on the Glasgow Green cyclist counter
Will post in the your ride today thread

 

[flyingfifi]

I am number one on the Glasgow Green cyclist counter
Will post in the your ride today thread

 

[iandg]

Happy New Year

 

[Fauj270]

Is anyone here from / near falkirk that can recommend a cycling club to join?

 

[Turdus philomelos]

Clarion A guy who I used to work beside rides with this club.

 

[pjd57]

Already posted on Your ride today but do any of you know if this big rock has a name. Between Lennoxtown and Strathblane

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I don't know but I fancy doing this route

 

[gaijintendo]

Dunglass!

 

[pjd57]

I don't know but I fancy doing this route

Most of it is fairly quiet , but there are a few bits that aren't.
Fast traffic, narrow roads but I love cycling out there.

 

[Bobby Mhor]

Most of it is fairly quiet , but there are a few bits that aren't.
Fast traffic, narrow roads but I love cycling out there.

Agreed,
it's a lovely stretch from Kirkie to Strathblane..
I met no one..
the road part can be quiet with the occasional 'Nigel Mansell' wanabee..
also once you get past Kirkintilloch which seems to have the busiest section of canal bank in Ecosse...

 

[Bobby Mhor]

Noticed these in the Touring part of the forum, in case anyone who can help HERE HERE
@Pat "5mph" et al ?

 

[classic33]

Agreed,
it's a lovely stretch from Kirkie to Strathblane..
I met no one..
the road part can be quiet with the occasional 'Nigel Mansell' wanabee..
also once you get past Kirkintilloch which seems to have the busiest section of canal bank in Ecosse...

David Coulthard wannabe, surely.

 

[pjd57]

Agreed,
it's a lovely stretch from Kirkie to Strathblane..
I met no one..
the road part can be quiet with the occasional 'Nigel Mansell' wanabee..
also once you get past Kirkintilloch which seems to have the busiest section of canal bank in Ecosse...

We didn't use the canal at all this time.
I think I put my mate off canal paths last year doing Glasgow to Edinburgh and back all on the canals.
F&C is ok. The Union is terrible.

 

[Bobby Mhor]

We didn't use the canal at all this time.
I think I put my mate off canal paths last year doing Glasgow to Edinburgh and back all on the canals.
F&C is ok. The Union is terrible.

I didn't mind the Union but I wasn't a fan of the bridges..
60 odd between Falkirk and Edinburgh I think...

 

[bruce1530]

Weather is miserable outside, so I’m spending some time planning adventures for when it improves.

One route I’ve been thinking about is from here in Darkest Ayrshire to Glasgow, then on to Edinburgh, then train back.

Getting to Glasgow is fine - got several options, all of which are familiar - but I’m not sure on the best route from Glasgow to Edinburgh.

cycle.travel is suggesting Route754 - Forth & Clyde canal to Falkirk, then Union canal to Edinburgh, or route 75 - Uddingston, Airdrie, Bathgate-Livingston.

Or maybe something else?

What’s the pros and cons of each route? Which do you prefer?