On Sunday afternoon, there was some strong Westerly winds, so rather than cycling into the wind, I decided to cycle with the wind. Rather than do my usual of cycle somewhere, and then take the train home if it isn’t a circular route, or I’m too tired; I took the train out to Dunblane and… Continue reading Cycling: Dunblane to Edinburgh
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Cycling: Edinburgh to Glasgow
On Saturday I took a cycle along the Union Canal to Falkirk and then the Forth and Clyde Canal to Glasgow. It was a total of about 60 or 70 miles. I timed it nicely for getting into Falkirk as I got to see the Falkirk Wheel turning. It was a really nice day for… Continue reading Cycling: Edinburgh to Glasgow
Cycling: North Berwick this time
On Saturday I took a 30 mile cycle out to North Berwick. The tail (westerly) wind did help, and helped my decision on whether to cycle west, north or east.I took a couple of stops along the way for refreshments. I got into North Berwick about 5pm, just as the sun was setting.When I got… Continue reading Cycling: North Berwick this time
Cycling: Riccarton to Falkirk & 2 punctures in a fortnight
A week past Wednesday, I took a cycle straight from university along the Union canal to Falkirk. It was the furthest West I have cycled along the canal towpath. It was an enjoyable quiet cycle that too just over 4 hours. I needed the exercise. I even got around to taking a few of pictures… Continue reading Cycling: Riccarton to Falkirk & 2 punctures in a fortnight
Cycling from Sighthill to Linlithgow
Yesterday I took a cycle along the union canal. I set out, without deciding exactly where I would turn back. The sun had already set, so it pretty dark going along most of the canal.It’s starting to get colder as the puddles on the tow path were starting to freeze in a few places.By the… Continue reading Cycling from Sighthill to Linlithgow
How about the Trolley bus instead of the Edinburgh Tram
See my letter to the Evening News at: http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/letters.cfm?id=155522006
Buses back on George Street
It seems as though there is at last going to be some buses usingGeorge Street again, through the reversal of the Central EdinburghTraffic Management Scheme (CETM. See Lothian Buses web site.
Upcoming Lothian Buses changes
Some more changes to the local buses. It’s strange that they are making the 20 circular considering that in July 2003 the took away the last of the circular routes, I wonder what caused their change in mind. The 35 is being extended to the Airport again, yet they don’t seem to be putting it… Continue reading Upcoming Lothian Buses changes
Edinburgh Travel Survey
The City of Edinburgh Council, Lothian Buses and Colin Buchanan are doing the “Edinburgh Travel Survey” to make a model of travel in Edinburgh. The only reason I found out about the suvey was because I just happened to to be on a 22. Take a look at http://www.edinburghtravelsurvey.com. To see for yourself what the… Continue reading Edinburgh Travel Survey
Stop using the Lothian Buses 22
I’m fed up with the very high frequency of the Lothian Buses 22 and 26 in Edinburgh, especially when there are so many other routes that are so low frequency, such as the 15(A), 18, 32, etc.Maybe if everyone were to stop using the 22 and 26 whenever possible and use alternatives instead, maybe the… Continue reading Stop using the Lothian Buses 22