Back to basics & (car free) family values…
23 Feb 2011
bikes, Car Free, Ferrys, Trains No Comments
All this talk of hypocrisy and rallying (though on the latter we were probably part of only the 1% who arrive at the racetrack by public transport!)…… it was now time to get back to basics and car free family values: a bike ride from Edinburgh to the Falkirk Wheel with Nige. Bikes and canal paths (ok, and a busy road) for a great 35 miles.
And a journey home via Scotrail – doesn’t say much for our mettle. But at least there was a public transport option for us. We had set off in high spirits in spring-like sunshine, but cycled predominantly in heavy drizzle and cold. Preferred a trip home with a coffee and a bun.
It was the first time I have put my bike on a train. The bike rack was great, though occupied by one little bike belonging to an equally little boy. He looked like he was called Dermot. He looked up at Nige and I and eyed our bikes. He was very polite, thanking us when we commented on the coolness of his bike and helmet. I think he thought we were professional cyclists (who of course always catch a train home for the return leg).
We did not disabuse him.
Great ride. Saw lots of canal boats. And a canopied small ship. Super Falkirk Wheel. Falkirk Railway Station a bit scary. Mistaken for Lance Armstrong & Greg LeMond. Not a bad day.
And again – THANKS NIGE! – nice headcam and even better editing.