On my bike

After a great deal of thought and procrastination I finally decided to take my transport policy colleagues advice and get on my bike. Yes, I've cycled into work in Leith this morning I left at just after 6:25am this morning, the roads were quiet and I arrived at my desk at 7:24am (about 20 minutes earlier than usual). There were one or two encounters with buses when I arrived in town but nothing serious.

However, despite my colleagues extolling the benefits of this cycling lark, I have to say that there is no gain without pain At lunch time I decided to go the extra mile or 6 and explore a cycle path near my work. Eventually, after passing Crewe Toll I found a sign telling me that I was heading for the Forth road bridge. At this point I decided to turn back as I was starting to become somewhat saddle sore.

Now I just have to work up the enthusiasm to make the return journey tonight. I must admit the thought of Liberton Brae fills me with dread I just hope that the wind will be behind me though.

ma man yistae cylce tae work ever day for years 15 mile there an 20 back he said .he goat arthitis in his knes and it was awfy sair

I just have to ask the obvious question Why did he cycle an extra 5 miles back?

wis uphill commin back

Right, oh well, as I said, I had to ask Anyway, I can definitely confirm that it is harder to come from Edinburgh than going due to the hills and the sun that kept beating down I made it though, arriving at the same time as the 47 or X47 that I would have taken usually

ah see we never hud nae 47's we just yistae huv the 72's