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May 2015
1:59pm, 8 May 2015
365 posts
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Funky Chicken
My number arrived today with some pins and a leaflet inviting me to purchase some merchandise. Apparently I'm in the white start, although I have no idea how many start colours there are and where white fits into that lot.
I think something was mentioned on last year's thread about buses back to the start, and the local bus service being a quicker and cheaper option? Is anyone familiar with this? My current plan is to stumble around looking for the local bus once I'm done. Not yet sure how much cash I'll need and whether exact change will be required, as I'd rather run with a note than coins!
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May 2015
2:03pm, 8 May 2015
366 posts
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Funky Chicken
Oops, just managed to find the bit on the website where it mentions baggage will be transported to the finish, so running with cash is not necessary.
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May 2015
8:44pm, 10 May 2015
5,419 posts
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katypie
Buses are £1.50 and exact change is needed. There's a good app called edinbus, you can download to your phone and it will tell you what services are near and when they are due
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May 2015
8:46pm, 10 May 2015
5,420 posts
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katypie
I forgot about the fox, I remember in the old days when it went round arthurs seat and we all pooled along the cycle paths (how narrow?), I remember running past where i now live and thinking 'who would live there'! I remember chickens running in front of me at gosford and being in no mood for it. I take change in my pocket and nick into a shop if I am desperate for water  LOL
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May 2015
1:00pm, 11 May 2015
10,096 posts
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Dvorak
The correct thing to do FC is to go to Musselburgh High St and trade some notes in for fish and chips and/or ice-cream from Luca's and/or a pint in Stagg's, which will give you change for the bus.
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May 2015
1:33pm, 11 May 2015
368 posts
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Funky Chicken
Ha ha! Perfect! Thanks katypie & Dvorak. edinbus app installing at this moment, and fish & chips after the marathon sound great
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May 2015
7:01pm, 11 May 2015
5,428 posts
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katypie
Who got the email today? I known Ru can put in restrictions but shut musselburgh to traffic??? The cynic in me says this is to sell bus tickets.
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May 2015
7:03pm, 11 May 2015
8,498 posts
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Bazoaxe
Ru ?
What does the e-mail say...no traffic including buses in Musselburgh ? Surely the buses must go somewhere close even if roads closed
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May 2015
8:44pm, 11 May 2015
5,430 posts
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katypie
Lol. You as in one. As in them. Hang on I will copy the email
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May 2015
8:45pm, 11 May 2015
5,431 posts
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katypie
Please take time to consider how you, and your spectators, are going to travel to the Start and Finish areas, as well as your return journey.
PLEASE NOTE THAT VEHICLE ACCESS TO MUSSELBURGH IS FOR RESIDENTS ONLY.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR VEHCILE TO THE FINISH AREA.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PARK YOUR CAR IN MUSSELBURGH OR THE SURROUNDING AREA.
The continuing success of the event depends upon the support of the local community. Sadly last year, despite parking restrictions being in place, we experienced massive problems with our runners and spectators parking illegally: blocking bus routes and resident's driveways. Cars were even abandoned on pavements, making it impossible for wheelchair users, parents with prams, and pedestrians to use the pavement.
Please DO NOT drive to Musselburgh.
If you are parking anywhere over event weekend, please do so legally and with respect to those who live in these areas. Please note that parking in Musselburgh, and the surrounding area, is restricted and for residents only.
Police Scotland, City of Edinburgh Council, East Lothian Council and EMF organisers are taking this issue very seriously and the following measures will be in operation:
Marshals will be in place to enforce parking restrictions
Residents will be issued passes to access the restricted areas
Drivers of all vehicles parked illegally will be fined
Vehicles parked illegally, causing obstruction or congestion will be towed away
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