Merkie84 Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: My brother did occasionally until he had his bike stolen from outside Tynecastle. So it might not be a great idea Exactly why I think it is a terrible idea, open invitation to II bike thieves. Wait until later the match starts then you have a leisurely 90mins and more to help yourself. Plus a lot of grounds , including tyncastle, involve walking down narrow streets full of people on match day, so again, not ideal on a bike. Plus going to the match often involves a few refreshments , which inhibits balance which is kind of an important part of cycling! It'll never catch on! Edited April 11, 2018 by Merkie84 Grammar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, Merkie84 said: Exactly why I think it is a terrible idea, open invitation to II bike thieves. Wait until later the match starts then you have a leisurely 90mins and more to help yourself. Plus a lot of grounds , including tyncastle, involve walking down narrow streets full of people on match day, so again, not ideal on a bike. Plus going to the match often involves a few refreshments , which inhibits balance which is kind of an important part of cycling! It'll never catch on! You never know With Aberdeen moving out of town there might be a "Velo Dons" Supporters Club dodging the traffic jams 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merkie84 Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 You might be on to something! There are already cycle lanes between Kingswells and Westhills. Maybe a huge multi story bike park like they have in Amsterdam might solve the transport problems! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 16 hours ago, TheScarf said: 1999 I think the 2 new stands were built. Yeah, not really what I asked though, is it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 41 minutes ago, Monkey Tennis said: Yeah, not really what I asked though, is it? Well it kind of answers your question. The stands replaced the benches and terracing behind the goal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrif John Bunnell Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I quite like this but it does raise the question: Had anyone ever in the history of Scottish football ever cycled to a match? Seems a bit wierd to me, and I like cycling! I've cycled from Inverness to the County game a few times. I always take the train home though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 19 hours ago, Monkey Tennis said: What year did the benches go in at Dens? Were they in place for instance, when the Tayside derby League Cup final was played there? Pretty sure that the benches were there for the League Cup Final replay between United and Aberdeen the year before. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 1 hour ago, TheScarf said: Well it kind of answers your question. The stands replaced the benches and terracing behind the goal. But I asked when the benches were installed, not removed. The terracing would have been there for a long time beforehand, for standing on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 49 minutes ago, kingjoey said: Pretty sure that the benches were there for the League Cup Final replay between United and Aberdeen the year before. Were they? My first trip to Dens would have been around then, but I was only a kid and can't remember whether they were in place or not as I was in the enclosure. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aim Here Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Sherrif John Bunnell said: 6 hours ago, Merkie84 said: I quite like this but it does raise the question: Had anyone ever in the history of Scottish football ever cycled to a match? Seems a bit wierd to me, and I like cycling! I've cycled from Inverness to the County game a few times. I always take the train home though. That does make sense; cycling is faster than the Inverness-Dingwall train. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shull Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 http://www.defunctspeedway.co.uk/Paisley.htm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 9 hours ago, Merkie84 said: I quite like this but it does raise the question: Had anyone ever in the history of Scottish football ever cycled to a match? Seems a bit wierd to me, and I like cycling! Grim O'Grady does to Spartans matches. Spoiler That's got you all to sign up to PB's Anti-Cycling lobby now, hasn't it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 7 hours ago, shull said: Albion Rovers? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 8 hours ago, Monkey Tennis said: But I asked when the benches were installed, not removed. The terracing would have been there for a long time beforehand, for standing on. No benches for 1979 replay v Aberdeen or 1980 cup final. Crikey the crowds would needed to sat on each other's heads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEADOWXI Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 You might be on to something! There are already cycle lanes between Kingswells and Westhills. Maybe a huge multi story bike park like they have in Amsterdam might solve the transport problems! Wouldn't fancy cycling there as all uphill.....but freewheeling all the way back to Union St could be fun 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 A packed old Tannadice, possibly the home leg of the 1987 UEFA cup final v Gothenburg? Amazing what a difference a few years make. Just before KO v St Mirren - 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Nevis Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 On 4/2/2018 at 17:15, Flybhoy said: Quite a bite, that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 On 11/04/2018 at 12:49, Merkie84 said: I quite like this but it does raise the question: Had anyone ever in the history of Scottish football ever cycled to a match? Seems a bit wierd to me, and I like cycling! Coming out of the Scotland - Spain game last summer at the Women's Euros, we got held up while a traffic cop handled a huge bike jam. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7-2 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 55 minutes ago, The Mantis said: Coming out of the Scotland - Spain game last summer at the Women's Euros, we got held up while a traffic cop handled a huge bike jam. Think he actually means real football matches. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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