Category Archives: Edinburgh

Cycling: Edinburgh Critical Mass: July 2007

Posted on July 29, 2007 by smsm1986

On Friday I went along to the monthly Critical Mass again. I managed to arrive just in time this month for them setting off from the foot of the Mound at 6pm. This month seems to have been busier that … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Glasgow to Edinburgh

Posted on July 28, 2007 by smsm1986

On Thursday evening, I took the train over to Glasgow for the Scotlug meeting. There was an interesting presentation about phidgets. Afterwards I went along with the other geeks to the pub to grab something to eat and have a natter. … Continue reading →

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Some people thought that I done a lot of cycling?

Posted on July 7, 2007 by smsm1986

Many people have commented on the various day cycling trips that I’ve taken. However yesterday when shopping, I found someone who has been doing a lot more cycling than myself. He took the train from Cambridge up to Inverness. Then … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Critical Mass: Edinburgh June 2007

Posted on July 1, 2007 by smsm1986

On Friday I headed to the Edinburgh Critical Mass again. It was a lot busier than last month, which meant that it was better perceived by the public. As the route of the Critical Mass is not predefined, it is very easy … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Edinburgh to North Berwick

Posted on June 14, 2007 by smsm1986

Last Night I took a cycle out to Prestonpans. I then took the train to North Berwick for £2.50, and cycled all the way back to Edinburgh.  I was originally going to cycle to North Berwick, though unfortunately I had … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Edinburgh Critical Mass

Posted on May 26, 2007 by smsm1986

Yesterday I cycled in the Edinburgh Critical Mass. The idea about Critical Mass is to raise awareness of cycling. A large group of cyclists just get together and cycle around a city as a group. It is completely unorganised except … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Edinburgh to Dunbar

Posted on May 26, 2007 by smsm1986

On Wednesday I cycled about 36 miles from Edinburgh to Dunbar in just over 2 hours. The tail wind and my significant amount of recent cycling helped with the short duration. I lazily took the train back. From 20070523Edinb… From … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Edinburgh to Croy via Glasgow and Bowling

Posted on April 29, 2007 by smsm1986

Yesterday I cycled 140KM (87 miles). I first headed out to Balerno along the Lanark Road, where I joined the National Cycle Route 75. I followed it as best as I could all the way into Glasgow. Along the Clyde … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Edinburgh to Glasgow and back

Posted on April 10, 2007 by smsm1986

On Saturday I cycled from Edinburgh to Glasgow along the National Cycle Network Route 75 (except the bits where I missed some signs and got lost). Then to get back home I used the Forth and Clyde canal to Falkirk, … Continue reading →

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Union Canal resurfacing in Edinburgh

Posted on March 24, 2007 by smsm1986

Today was the first time that I cycled along the Union Canal from the canal basin near Tollcross in Edinburgh to Wester Hailes in the West of the City. The surface was very smooth and without the potholes that were … Continue reading →

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