Scotland : Edinburgh & Lothians CC Ecosse RV ride - Sat 15th February
- Thread starter Rasmus
- Start date
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nothing at all ...
GlasgowFinn
Veteran
- Location
- The People's Republic of Cumbernauld
Looks good - I could meet up at Greengairs.
Anything that avoids the A89 and Airdrie is good!
Fubar
Guru
I was thinking I could meet you in Dunfermline too (as long as your happy to slow down a bit from your usual pace I've seen on your recent rides). I did wonder about cycling from Kirkcaldy but suspect Mrs_Grieve wouldn't be happy to be left alone with the little Grieves for so long. If I do go then I'll probably drive to Dunfermline then cycle from there.
Sounds good, you could either dump the car at mine or meet us at the glen.
Fubar
Guru
Nothing when your in them!
ScotiaLass
Guru
- Location
- Middle Earth
Hmmmm.
I can't cycle this route via the canal from mine to Linlithgow as it goes over the aqueduct.
The last time I tried to go this way I couldn't cross it and had to turn back
(I seriously freaked out, lucky hubby was with me)
I may look at cycling on the road (something that fills me with dread!) otherwise I could bring the bike on the train, say hello, then cycle round the Loch before heading home.
I can't cycle this route via the canal from mine to Linlithgow as it goes over the aqueduct.
The last time I tried to go this way I couldn't cross it and had to turn back
(I seriously freaked out, lucky hubby was with me)I may look at cycling on the road (something that fills me with dread!) otherwise I could bring the bike on the train, say hello, then cycle round the Loch before heading home.
Fubar
Guru
Hmmmm.
I can't cycle this route via the canal from mine to Linlithgow as it goes over the aqueduct.
The last time I tried to go this way I couldn't cross it and had to turn back
I may look at cycling on the road (something that fills me with dread!) otherwise I could bring the bike on the train, say hello, then cycle round the Loch before heading home.
See if anyone is passing your way - always better on the road in a group.
@ScotiaLass - do you mean the aqueduct on the way into Linlithgow from the Falkirk direction?
I think you can start off along the Canal until you get to the bridge where the B825 crosses it and join the road there. From what's been said earlier (Rasmus's route map link) it looks like the Westies contingent would come along that road anyway and could escort you for the last couple of miles to the cafe ...
I think you can start off along the Canal until you get to the bridge where the B825 crosses it and join the road there. From what's been said earlier (Rasmus's route map link) it looks like the Westies contingent would come along that road anyway and could escort you for the last couple of miles to the cafe ...
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ScotiaLass
Guru
- Location
- Middle Earth
mr messy
Veteran
- Location
- Sunny? Glasgow, the friendly city...
That's Comanche territory........Slightly off-topic question from further east ... what's wrong with Airdrie?
Wild west stuff?
T
tug benson
Survived the Tour O the borders 2013
- Location
- Alloa
Rules, nobody gets left behind, they would go at your pace, you will cycle faster in a group, cycling is much easier in a groupAh, I'll look at that.
I couldn't keep up in a group, better cycling at my own pace
There's no official access to the canal at that bridge, but you can use this unofficial method.The B825 is usually fairly quiet, and there's an on-road cyclepath all the way up Linlithgow Main St
Fubar
Guru
Ah, I'll look at that.
I couldn't keep up in a group, better cycling at my own pace
I'm sure the good lads and lassies from the West would look after you.
@ScotiaLass, you really needn't worry about holding anybody up for the couple of miles along the road into Linlithgow ... as you may have gathered from any of the CC Ecosse threads, we are all quite relaxed about speed and the chat is more important than anything else. [Disclaimer: Occasionally the boys get a bee in their bonnet and try to outdo each other on a wee climb or downhill 
- in which case they just wait for the slowcoaches to catch up when they get there 
]. I am sure they will be on their best behaviour 
if you let them escort you.
Alternatively, I could ride through Linlithgow from the east along the Canal and pick you up at B-road turn-off, if a ladies-only
escort (picking my words carefully here ) would make you happier 
. We can just play it by ear and see what you want to do nearer the time, if you like!
T
- in which case they just wait for the slowcoaches to catch up when they get there ]. I am sure they will be on their best behaviour if you let them escort you.Alternatively, I could ride through Linlithgow from the east along the Canal and pick you up at B-road turn-off, if a ladies-only
escort (picking my words carefully here ) would make you happier . We can just play it by ear and see what you want to do nearer the time, if you like!T
... and if they don't - they'll be buying ALL the coffee and CAKE
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