goo_mason
Champion barbed-wire hurdler
- Location
- Leith, Edinburgh
We didn't even need to lock the bikes up at the pub as we were sitting outside beside them since it was a lovely day 
Pedal for Scotland 2009
- Thread starter BIGSESAL
- Start date
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SuziQ
New Member
- Location
- Perthshire
Hey guys,
Going to take your advice and get some smoother tyres, hopefully make me go that little bit faster.
How long did it take you guys last year?
I live in Perthshire and cycling with a friend from Dundee. Will look out for you guys in your CC tops.
Going to take your advice and get some smoother tyres, hopefully make me go that little bit faster.
How long did it take you guys last year?
I live in Perthshire and cycling with a friend from Dundee. Will look out for you guys in your CC tops.
[Cinematic voice/]
It's been an epic in the making.....
Much time has passed....
Until now it has only live in the memory of the brave few who dared to rise to the challenge (OK about 5000 last year)....
Now the time has come for the TRUTH....
Pedal For Scotland 2008....
The very, very short movie....
Staring:
A Red light Jumper or two (OK the police had waved us through
)....
The White Roadie....He takes no prisoners!
And a special guest appearance by:
The Ambulance Dodger!
Rate R18!
[/Cinematic voice]
Coming NOW to a computer in front of you.
It's been an epic in the making.....
Much time has passed....
Until now it has only live in the memory of the brave few who dared to rise to the challenge (OK about 5000 last year)....
Now the time has come for the TRUTH....
Pedal For Scotland 2008....
The very, very short movie....
Staring:
A Red light Jumper or two (OK the police had waved us through
)....The White Roadie....He takes no prisoners!
And a special guest appearance by:
The Ambulance Dodger!
Rate R18!
[/Cinematic voice]
Coming NOW to a computer in front of you.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
There was plenty of room ;-)
goo_mason
Champion barbed-wire hurdler
- Location
- Leith, Edinburgh
Arghh!!
I'll have to wait until tonight so I can see it (no access to YouTube at work). Have to admit I'm looking forward to seeing the legendary White Roadie again. Annoying him by overtaking him on every hill was hilarious; the look of anger on his face as he tried to get a lead over us on every downhill was priceless
I'll have to wait until tonight so I can see it (no access to YouTube at work). Have to admit I'm looking forward to seeing the legendary White Roadie again. Annoying him by overtaking him on every hill was hilarious; the look of anger on his face as he tried to get a lead over us on every downhill was priceless
Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
Funny, seeing the big white racer, I was still giving him the ´self-gratification artist´sign whilst sat at my PC!
Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
I really would like to come over, Mags!
I´ll ask for time off tomorrow (tis only a day) and I´ll need to borrow a bike (any bike - seeing as that toddler did his ride on a toy bike!).
My flight back to Oslo would be VERY early on the Monday and I don´t want to inconvenience you more than is absolutely necessary.
I´m happy to get a bus into Glasgow from the airport, and an early morning bus/taxi back to the airport on Monday.
And I haven´t registered with the organisers yet, either,; but possibly I could register using your address!
I´ll know a bit more tomorrow.
I´ll ask for time off tomorrow (tis only a day) and I´ll need to borrow a bike (any bike - seeing as that toddler did his ride on a toy bike!).
My flight back to Oslo would be VERY early on the Monday and I don´t want to inconvenience you more than is absolutely necessary.
I´m happy to get a bus into Glasgow from the airport, and an early morning bus/taxi back to the airport on Monday.
And I haven´t registered with the organisers yet, either,; but possibly I could register using your address!
I´ll know a bit more tomorrow.
Mr Pig
New Member
- Location
- North Lanarkshire
SuziQ said:
I've used Specialized Nimbus Armadillo for years. Roll fast, still enough tread for tow-paths and virtually impossible to puncture. If you never go in the mud they're all you'll ever need.
HJ
Cycling in Scotland
- Location
- Auld Reekie
SuziQ said:
Last year I was riding for 4 hours 21 minutes, that doesn't include the time spent at the feed stops, I was averaging 21.2Km/h (13.2mph). This year will a shorter course, probably be a wee bit quicker as there will be closed roads and fewer bottlenecks...
Mr Pig
New Member
- Location
- North Lanarkshire
HJ said:
What bottlenecks? I don't remember getting slowed down anywhere.
The first year I did it they took you along Princes Street in Edinburgh, I was so hyped up about nearly being finished that I pretty much ignored all traffic lights, most of the traffic and just blasted through. That year I did in about three-and-a-half hours I think, not counting stops. A couple of years ago, in the rain, it took all flippin day! Felt like it anyway.
HJ
Cycling in Scotland
- Location
- Auld Reekie
magnatom said:Now the time has come for the TRUTH....
Pedal For Scotland 2008....
The very, very short movie....
What the video doesn't show is that it's light were flashing!
That was fun to watch, is see this is the censored version, the bit from the cycle path is missing (along with the real reason we didn't stop at Mr Pigs house).
Watching the start I was wondering who was the bloody fool carrying the huge pannier, then when got along side, I realised it was me. Nothing like carrying extra weight to make things harder!
As for the ambulance if you look carefully, just before it goes out of frame, you can see the lights are flashing...
HJ
Cycling in Scotland
- Location
- Auld Reekie
Mr Pig said:
Last year when they sent us down the cycle path by your place there were big bottlenecks at both ends, we had to stand and wait!
Won't happen this year see as the cycle path is no more...
