It was very steep and covered in snow so there was no grip. I had to get off and push. Even pushing it was hard to get up due to lack of grip with my feet. At the top of the hill I asked directions about the best way to Edinburgh. I continued along Eastfield then round a diversion to reach the main A766 Edinburgh Road. There hadn’t been any gritting but the traffic had reduced the snow to slush and I was able ride with care. It continued to slow heavily. The first place sign I saw was for Milton Bridge. I continued on the A701 and crossed under the Edinburgh By-pass and got a brief bit of shelter. At the next set of traffic lights I was puzzled by the sign sending me right for the city centre. Instincts said straight on and when I reviewed my route later I was right. I reached a shop where I stopped to buy a pack of hot cross buns. I continued north until I reached Melville Drive where I crossed to the Jawbone Cycle track across the park. Middle Meadow Walk took me up to Greyfriars Place and on to Lawnmarket and over the brass plate marking the site of the public gallows. Down the hill I reached Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station. Because I’d avoided my original longer route because of the snow I was very early and had a long time to wait. Across the main waiting area is an enclosed waiting area by the ticket desks and this was much warmer. I asked and was allowed to wait here. My train was 14:19 Trans Pennine Express to Preston. At Carlisle we were delayed as we waited for a replacement driver. Once underway were going so slow the motorway traffic at Tebay was going faster than we were. We arrived in Preston at 17:17 and on board announcement said we could be legible for a delay compensation. I made it exactly 30mins late. My claim was rejected.