I've never cycled in Scotland but I have much sympathy with the OP. This single-track bridge is sometimes the source of conflict when I'm cycling locally. Visibility of traffic on the bridge is pretty good if you're awake. The kerbs are sizeable; mounting them in anything other than a tractor would surely lead to wheel damage. Apparently, cyclists are expected to dismount and drag their bikes onto the kerb, even though they might be only couple of car-lengths (i.e. well over half way) from the end of the bridge deck. Few motorists seem to realise that bicycles don't come with reverse gear. No, I don't launch myself at the bridge if I can see a car approaching; I'm not that awkward.
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Last edited by: VxFan on Thu 26 Aug 21 at 20:22
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