Edinburgh types - cycling to Gullane tomorrow morning?

tardington
tardington Posts: 1,379
edited April 2008 in Commuting chat
I thought I might get up extra early tomorrow and cycle out to Gullane! (I'm doing some temporary work there) I'm working out the distance from the map using a bit of string - it sems to be about 15 miles. If I give myself an hour and a half, should that be enough? I am starting at (roughly) the Omni cinema, and going off down London Road to portobello, then going along the coast road.

Things I am relying on:
The wind SHOULD be behind me... shouldn't it?
Am going to be leaving at 6.30 am! so roads should be quiet...

It all seems simple enough... or am I being mental?

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  • cee
    cee Posts: 4,553
    tardie wrote:
    The wind SHOULD be behind me... shouldn't it?

    hmmmm. Souldn't count on that with the way the wind has been swirling recently.....Metcheck says its southerlies tomorrow, so it could well be in your face......

    Nice ride though.
    Whenever I see an adult on a bicycle, I believe in the future of the human race.

    H.G. Wells.
  • tardington
    tardington Posts: 1,379
    Well, it was pretty nice, apart from the less nice bits like Prestonpans and Cockenzie! A bit cold and damp, but I prefer it that way, so I don't sweat so much. Left a bit late, due to doing my manly duty 8) but was more-or-less on time! Saw a fair few other commuters and said hello - I guess it's only the most dedicated commuters who are out at 7am to get to work!

    Met a nice man in Aberlady who thought my bike was lovely, and saw the usual sort of wildife . Oh, and it's been a while since I've done a long ride, so forgot to stop to eat snacks until I had a minor 'bonk' (I think). Felt much better and faster so guess that was it.

    Go me!

    (legs slightly wobbly so may have a beer v soon :) )

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