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[Closed] Riding Edinburgh -> Glasgow: best route?

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I want to do it quickly on the road bike so no canal towpaths (nor bike paths I suspect).

A89 looks good, will I die under the wheels of an X6/uninsured Corsa?


 
Posted : 10/10/2014 7:31 pm
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The 'classic' 47 mile Pedal for Scotland route is more road bike friendly than it used to be. Uses mostly quiet roads through Kirkliston, Avonbridge and North Lanarkshire.


 
Posted : 10/10/2014 7:42 pm
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A89 is fine in my experience. The sustrans route is alright once you are out of the city but it considerably longer if memory serves me correctly.


 
Posted : 10/10/2014 7:42 pm
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Thanks. A89 looks like I don't have to turn off/think which is ideal as I just want to get there.


 
Posted : 10/10/2014 7:54 pm
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A89 worked a treat. Downhill after Airdrie too!


 
Posted : 11/10/2014 1:47 pm
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"will I die under the wheels of an X6/uninsured Corsa?"

I sincerely hope not, but more than likely.


 
Posted : 11/10/2014 1:52 pm
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How long did it take you? Considering a job move so biking back a day or so a week would be fun.


 
Posted : 11/10/2014 2:22 pm
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53 miles EH15 to west end, 3 hours


 
Posted : 11/10/2014 11:44 pm
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"I want to do it quickly"

So what happened?

Major mechanical....

Double blowout....

Meal break....


 
Posted : 12/10/2014 8:31 am
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Any quicker approach road at the Glasgow end? Lotsa traffic lights ๐Ÿ™


 
Posted : 12/10/2014 9:14 am
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It does get a bit stop starty doesn't it?

Off the tob of my head I can't think of a better way but there probably is.


 
Posted : 12/10/2014 9:28 am
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I guess I am luck as exiting Edinburgh on the Glasgow road has few stops.


 
Posted : 12/10/2014 11:01 am
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the A79, easiest and fastest route for sure, but by god it's a boring ride.


 
Posted : 12/10/2014 11:36 am