Most of the night the sky was clear and the temperature dropped to just below freezing. I had to set off fairly early to catch the train at Dunbar for Edinburgh. I was away by 06:50am and retraced my route back to the A1. It was still very dark with no lights on the A1.

Dunbar Railway Station

It was uncomfortable riding with large lorries passing at speed and no cycle track. I had to endure it for almost 3 miles before I left it for the almost deserted A1087. I reached the Dunbar Railway Station and bought a £5 single ticket for Edinburgh. I also managed to get a cycle reservation on the 07:43am train. I was here last on 25 Sep 2013 with my bike and like then the place was filling with commuters. The train arrived on time and after putting my bike in the guards van I climbed on board to stand at the end of the first class carriage. In Sept. I’d chatted to one of the commuters and the same man was here today. He was called Peter.

Dunbar Railway Station

As the refreshment lady arrived from the first class section I was given a banana and also collected a newspaper. They were very much appreciated, though I hope the rail company don’t read this. In Edinburgh I had to wait to catch the 10:08 to Preston. It was a very pleasant ride through the Scottish Borders. At Preston I cycled home.

Arriving at Edinburgh

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station