Monday 26 December 2011
Half-Day Ride for Christmas Morning (25th December 2011)
As an experiment, we thought we'd have a short run on Christmas Day this year. Seven people turned up - a very respectable turnout, all things considered. The weather was reasonable, apart from a fierce wind from the west.
The route took us down the Mound and along Princes Street, which was at its all-time best: no road works (the current tram works have been suspended for the month), and the street completely closed to motorised traffic. If only it could always be like that.
We then cut through the West End and into Haymarket Yards, where the tram lines are finally taking shape. We joined the Roseburn Path in Balbirnie Place (the usual Russel Road entrance being closed until the summer), then on to Groathill, Craigleath Hill Avenue and across Inverleith Park to Warriston, where we joined the Goldenacre Path.
At Victoria Park, we paused for cake, kindly provided by some of the group. Then we headed back to town by way of the Warriston Path, through the Rodney Street Tunnel, and the steep climb up Scotland Street and Dublin Street to St Andrews Square, where we went our separate ways.
In summary: a very pleasant two-hour ride - and a successful experiment. All being well, we'll try something similar next year.
Leader, and report by: Mike
The route took us down the Mound and along Princes Street, which was at its all-time best: no road works (the current tram works have been suspended for the month), and the street completely closed to motorised traffic. If only it could always be like that.
We then cut through the West End and into Haymarket Yards, where the tram lines are finally taking shape. We joined the Roseburn Path in Balbirnie Place (the usual Russel Road entrance being closed until the summer), then on to Groathill, Craigleath Hill Avenue and across Inverleith Park to Warriston, where we joined the Goldenacre Path.
At Victoria Park, we paused for cake, kindly provided by some of the group. Then we headed back to town by way of the Warriston Path, through the Rodney Street Tunnel, and the steep climb up Scotland Street and Dublin Street to St Andrews Square, where we went our separate ways.
In summary: a very pleasant two-hour ride - and a successful experiment. All being well, we'll try something similar next year.
Leader, and report by: Mike
Tuesday 13 December 2011
January's ride
The next ride will be Saturday 14th January, where, weather permitting, Alan will be taking us on the route that he intended to lead this month, through North Edinburgh and with lunch in Cramond.
Friday 9 December 2011
December's ride
Tomorrow's ride (Saturday 10th) will take in some interesting bike paths in the north of the city and along the waterfront, with a lunch stop at Cramond Brig. The total distance will be 19 miles (or shorter if the weather's bad).
Update (Sunday 11 December): We decided to cancel yesterday's ride because of an overnight fall of snow which was covering the city. Apologies for anyone hoping to do the ride, and thanks to Alan for taking the trouble to turn up at the Meadows to advise people of the cancellation.
Update (Sunday 11 December): We decided to cancel yesterday's ride because of an overnight fall of snow which was covering the city. Apologies for anyone hoping to do the ride, and thanks to Alan for taking the trouble to turn up at the Meadows to advise people of the cancellation.
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