http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Forum: Cycling News - Recent Topics en Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:44:35 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21592#post-376167 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:28:10 +0000 chdot 376167@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/edibike-issue-53-12th-aug-24/" rel="nofollow">https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/edibike-issue-53-12th-aug-24/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=165#post-1071 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:25:20 +0000 chdot 1071@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.bikebiz.com/news/31580/The-electric-bike-is-not-a-short-term-trend">BikeBiz story</a></p> <p>It will be interesting to see how this 'market' develops - especially in a places with hills like Edinburgh.. The technology is far from 'mature'.</p> <p>Will electric bikes move many people from 4 wheels to 2? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21966#post-384767 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:12:55 +0000 chdot 384767@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Should we rethink who our city streets are for? It can often feel like there is a hierarchy on the roads, with cars needing to get from A to B as fast as they can, taking priority over people cycling or walking. But what if we flipped it on its head and put pedestrians at the top? Or, what if we saw our streets in a totally new light and instead decided they were places for meeting friends, playing or resting under a tree? Ben Ansell finds the people designing new streets, and he hears one radical idea that requires an entirely new language. </p> <p>Ben visits a new kind of street where pedestrians have priority, not cars. It has been designed by traffic engineer Keith Firth at NRP. Campaigner Martin Cassini argues we could get rid of traffic lights to encourage drivers to pay better attention to pedestrians and to help ease traffic jams. But would all road users feel confident crossing without a dedicated beep or time to cross? Sohanna Srinivasan, head of Urban Planning Design at North Hertfordshire council, sets out her plan for how streets can have space built-in for people to fully enjoy their neighbourhoods while Dutch author Marco te Brömmelstroet says we need to rethink the language we use about cities. Change the language, change the mind set. Is it that simple? </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bbc_radio_fourfm" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bbc_radio_fourfm</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14504#post-183026 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 22:20:09 +0000 HankChief 183026@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/3632/transport_and_environment_committee">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/3632/transport_and_environment_committee</a></p> <p>Haven't got chance to read them yet but case you are interested...<br /> Meeting is next Tuesday.</p> <p>Highlights include:</p> <p>7.3 draft plan for spending the 8% on cycling</p> <p>7.4 Bike hire scheme</p> <p>7.6 implementation of the 20mph</p> <p>7.10 George street interim appraisal</p> <p>No mention of bus lanes... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21959#post-384676 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:23:20 +0000 chdot 384676@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p> More than half (55%) of short journeys in towns and cities to be walked or cycled by 2035 under ambitious new targets </p> <p>· A record £4.5 billion is projected to be invested over next five years for thousands of new routes and safer crossings connecting homes with schools, high streets and local services </p> <p>· New routes will save households money, improve public health, cut carbon emissions, reduce congestion and boost local economies </p> <p>More than half of short journeys in towns and cities will be walked, wheeled or cycled by 2035 under new national targets announced by the Department for Transport today (11th June). </p> <p>The new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy sets a national target for people to hit the pavement or pedals for 55% of short trips in towns and for 60% of children aged 5 to 16 to travel actively to school by the same year. </p> <p>The Government is projected to invest over £4.5 billion in active travel over the next five years, and will work with Active Travel England and local authorities to deliver: </p> <p>5,000 new walking, wheeling and cycling routes and 10,000 safer crossings connecting homes with schools, high streets and local services by 2030. </p> <p>This will also encourage people to walk or bike to public transport hubs, such as train stations, making them more achievable and in line with the way people travel every day.</p> <p>Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, said: </p> <p>"Too many people would like to walk, wheel or cycle more often but don't feel they have safe and convenient options to do so. </p> <p>"Our new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy sets out how we will change that, with ambitious targets, record levels of investment and a clear plan to make active travel a practical choice for millions more journeys. </p> <p>"This is about creating healthier communities, helping households keep more money in their pockets and building a transport network that works better for everyone." </p> <p>Secretary of State for Health, James Murray, said:</p> <p>“The benefits of walking and cycling for our physical health, mental wellbeing and our communities are clear, and even small increases in physical activity can make a big difference. This investment will help more people build exercise into their everyday lives, improving public health and supporting our ambition to reduce pressure on the NHS.</p> <p>“The Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy demonstrates how we're working across government to deliver for our communities and reduce health inequalities, while helping fulfil our commitments as set out in the 10 Year Health Plan.”</p> <p>Published alongside Active Travel England's Worth Every Step delivery plan, the strategy sets out how investment in active travel can save households money, improve public health, cut congestion, reduce carbon emissions and support local economies. </p> <p>By getting more people adopting healthier lifestyles, it would free up around 1.7 million GP appointments every year and lead to 4.4 million fewer sick days.* If households give up a second car in favour of active short trips, it could save families around £1,700 per year on average – that’s more than £17,000 over 10 years.*</p> <p>National Active Travel Commissioner, Chris Boardman said: </p> <p>“Every journey made on foot, wheeling or cycling, delivers value — to the person making it, to the community around them, and to the economy. It keeps money in our pockets, makes us healthier and happier and boosts our local economy.   </p> <p>“Yet too many of our streets do not yet make those journeys feel safe, easy or inviting. Our Worth Every Step delivery plan will change that. And it starts with where we’ll get the biggest impact: a more active school run and simple zebra crossings to transform local trips. </p> <p>“It’s time to make the cheapest and healthiest way to travel, the easiest way to travel. When streets work for people, everything else follows.” </p> <p>The strategy marks a new cross-Government approach to active travel, bringing together transport, health and investment while giving local leaders a greater role in shaping delivery to meet the needs of their communities. This forms part of the Government's new Pride in Place programme, empowering communities to take greater control over the renewal of their neighbourhoods, including the introduction of 13 new bathing sites in England.</p> <p>It also includes plans to develop a coherent transport network designed to make active travel a realistic option for more journeys across England. </p> <p>Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer: “Increasing physical activity plays a key role in improving health. The greatest health gain from physical activity comes from those who do none starting to do some, and those who do some increasing their level of activity. Walking, wheeling and cycling are great ways to incorporate physical activity to everyday life, across the life course - to encourage this we must make routes practical, safe and equitable. Active Travel England’s work is important in delivering this, and it is encouraging to see this set out in Worth Every Step.” </p> <p>Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, said:“I am delighted to support the launch of Worth Every Step and the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy. We are working to double the number of School Streets in the West, so I am particularly pleased to see the national focus on greener travel to school.“The West of England is proud to now be a top-rated regional authority for active travel. Tens of millions of pounds of regional investment will mean almost 100 miles of new and improved routes, empowering more people to be able to walk, wheel, and cycle - which is better for our health and for our planet.“Active travel is an important part of getting the West moving. Working together, we can connect our schools and homes with jobs and transport hubs while we roll out better buses and more trains and develop our mass transit plans."</p> <p>Dame Sarah Storey, Active Travel Commissioner for Greater Manchester said:“This is a strong national commitment to invest in making walking and cycling safe, accessible and a realistic choice for everyday journeys, and I welcome the particular focus on ensuring safe journeys to school.“Across Greater Manchester, the focus is on enabling people to have more choice in how they travel – making sure all active modes work as part of a joined-up Bee Network. This integrated approach is already making a difference, with around a third of all journeys made actively and 90% of people walking as part of their public transport journeys.“Across the region, connected public transport and active travel journeys are now more cost effective and convenient than they've ever been and alongside work being done to reduce road danger, Greater Manchester's ten local authorities and Transport for Greater Manchester are enabling safer streets, including School Streets which help more children and families travel actively to and from school.“With this continued investment, I know even more can be done to help more people choose walking, wheeling and cycling every day.”</p> <p>Catherine Woodhead, Chief Executive, Living Streets:<br /> “This third strategy is bigger and braver than we’ve seen before. As the charity behind the country’s first-ever zebra crossings, we’re delighted there will be 10,000 more on our streets. Side road zebras and the commitment to deliver 5,000 safer routes to school will make healthier travel choices for families much easier."</p> <p>ENDS </p> <p>Notes to editors</p> <p>The 55% target in the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS3) is based around stages instead of trips. A new stage is defined when there is a change in the form of transport (such as walking to the train station) and is a much better measure of monitoring changes in levels of walking and cycling. The change to stages also reflects the ambitions outlined in Better Connected to better integrate walking, wheeling and cycling journeys with public transport. </p> <p>*ATE analsysis is based on data from the CWIS Investment Model and Active modes Appraisal Toolkit </p> <p>Funding for active travel over the period of this strategy comes from two main sources: funding provided to ATE by the DfT, and a proportion of funding from a range of funding streams within the DfT and other government departments including: </p> <p>o Transport for City Regions </p> <p>o Highways maintenance </p> <p>o City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements </p> <p>o Pride in Place programme </p> <p>o National Highways </p> <p>o Local Transport Grant/Integrated Transport Block </p> <p> “ </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21954#post-384590 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:53:47 +0000 chdot 384590@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.spokes.org.uk/2026/01/scotgov-draft-budget-26-27-active-travel-obfuscation/" rel="nofollow">https://www.spokes.org.uk/2026/01/scotgov-draft-budget-26-27-active-travel-obfuscation/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15606#post-201937 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 20:34:07 +0000 chdot 201937@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Perhaps not a well known name in the UK, but a genuine Mountain Bike pioneer and bicycle inventor/innovator. </p> <p>His wife (Jacquie Phelan) is better known and has visited Edinburgh and met several people on this forum. </p> <p>"</p> <p>In early August, 2015, Charlie Cunningham, bicycle builder, inventor and all around amazing person, fell off his bike and sustained several serious injuries. </p> <p>Charlie suffered broken bones, bruises, and trauma to his head. At the time, he didn't feel his head injury was significant. Unfortunately, six weeks later, the head injury manifested into a subdural hematoma, a life threatening condition that resulted in emergency brain surgery. </p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/w85tn3dg" rel="nofollow">https://www.gofundme.com/w85tn3dg</a></p> <p><a href="https://changingpace.wordpress.com/2007/09/14/jacquie-phelan-blogs" rel="nofollow">https://changingpace.wordpress.com/2007/09/14/jacquie-phelan-blogs</a></p> <p><a href="https://bikeweekfilmfestival2008.wordpress.com/2008/06/09/jacquie-phelan-gets-ready/" rel="nofollow">https://bikeweekfilmfestival2008.wordpress.com/2008/06/09/jacquie-phelan-gets-ready/</a></p> <p><a href="http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5bdsXCVyfUI" rel="nofollow">http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5bdsXCVyfUI</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21947#post-384498 Fri, 29 May 2026 11:56:41 +0000 chdot 384498@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/05/new-west-lothian-path-opens-thanks-to-landmark-fund/" rel="nofollow">https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/05/new-west-lothian-path-opens-thanks-to-landmark-fund/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21950#post-384541 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:21:40 +0000 chdot 384541@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Portobello High School Girl Road Cycling Programme - We’re looking for donations of road cycling kit and affordable bikes suitable for girls aged 11–16 as we continue to grow our exciting new girls’ cycling programme at Portobello High School.</p> <p>The programme brings together a diverse group of girls from S1–S4, many of whom are completely new to cycling. The girls have already enjoyed sessions at Fife Cycle Park and are heading to the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome this week. Their enthusiasm, energy and willingness to challenge themselves has been incredible. </p> <p>Our aim is not only to create opportunities for girls to participate in cycling, but also to develop a blueprint that helps schools work more closely with local cycling clubs and embed cycling within the curriculum.</p> <p>Sustainability is central to our approach. Working with The Bike Station, we are refurbishing and building bikes while investing in a few hours of a bike mechanic each week rather than simply buying new equipment.</p> <p>We’re looking for:</p> <p>Road bikes suitable for girls aged 11–16<br /> Helmets, shoes and cycling clothing<br /> Affordable second-hand equipment<br /> Sponsors for bikes or riders<br /> If you’d like to donate, sponsor a rider or get involved, please contact:</p> <p>Greg McDowall - Headteacher<br /> <a href="mailto:Greg.mcdowall@portobello.edin.sch.uk">Greg.mcdowall@portobello.edin.sch.uk</a></p> <p>Every bike and every piece of kit helps remove barriers and create opportunities for young people to access and enjoy our sport</p> <p>Thanks very much, </p> <p>Greg McDowall<br /> Headteacher<br /> Portobello High School<br /> 1 Milton Rd<br /> Edinburgh<br /> EH15 3BY<br /> 0131 669 2324</p> <p>“ </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=81#post-202 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:34:39 +0000 chdot 202@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.acttravelwise-news.org/hotTopic.html">Arguments for and against In the latest ACT TravelWise newsletter.<br /> </a></p> <p>Basically it's the ongoing arguments between 'technology will fix everything' and 'what sort of society do we want?'</p> <p>"Electric cars offer a new and exciting potential to radically cut greenhouse gas emissions from road transport and address security of oil supply concerns."</p> <p>Alternative view</p> <p>"Let's focus on this. Evidence shows that 4 in 10 local journeys are already made by foot, bike and public transport. With the right investment, the potential is 9 in 10." </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21944#post-384436 Mon, 25 May 2026 14:16:23 +0000 chdot 384436@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>16 organisations call PM to invest in active travel to combat rising fuel prices An open letter to the Prime Minister states more support for active travel will reduce the UK’s vulnerability to volatile energy markets </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://road.cc/news/16-organisations-call-pm-to-invest-in-active-travel" rel="nofollow">https://road.cc/news/16-organisations-call-pm-to-invest-in-active-travel</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21941#post-384408 Fri, 22 May 2026 17:59:04 +0000 Kim 384408@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Meet the Electric Cranks Cycling Club <a href="https://edfoc.org.uk/2026/05/22/meet-the-electric-cranks" rel="nofollow">https://edfoc.org.uk/2026/05/22/meet-the-electric-cranks</a></p> <p>In June 2026, the Electric Cranks will be cycling across Scotland from the Golden Jubilee Hospital (LVAD &amp; Transplant Centre) to Dunbar, over three days, hoping to make even more people aware of cardiac failure and organ donation, as well as some fundraising.</p> <p>The organisers are also looking for volunteer guides to help them find their way from the Falkirk Wheel to the Meadows, just in case anyone wants to give a helping hand. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21939#post-384393 Thu, 21 May 2026 16:19:40 +0000 chdot 384393@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>A cycle lane built as part of the £6m regeneration project to rejuvenate Greenock town centre and encourage active travel is facing calls to be scrapped just over a year after it was completed.</p> <p>Almost 1,000 people have signed a petition against the two-way lane on West Blackhall Street, with some local businesses claiming the route has "decimated" trade.</p> <p>Meanwhile, cyclists have told BBC Scotland the lane is frequently blocked by parked cars and they have faced hostility from motorists.</p> <p>Inverclyde Council has acknowledged there have been "teething troubles" and said a review is underway.</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8091dd11njo" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8091dd11njo</a></p> <p>Problem not really ‘cycle lane’ but removing parking spaces. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21938#post-384374 Wed, 20 May 2026 23:45:28 +0000 chdot 384374@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.spokes.org.uk/2026/05/spokes-traffic-count-may-2026-bikes-up-everywhere/" rel="nofollow">https://www.spokes.org.uk/2026/05/spokes-traffic-count-may-2026-bikes-up-everywhere/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21935#post-384333 Mon, 18 May 2026 08:50:39 +0000 Frenchy 384333@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Found a blue Probike adult trike on the street in Duddingston this morning.</p> <p>If anyone thinks they might know the owner, let me know. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21926#post-384080 Wed, 06 May 2026 13:10:27 +0000 SRD 384080@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"In December 1982, South African Rodney Wilkinson walked four bombs into Koeberg power station – the crown jewel of the apartheid state – pulled the pins and then left on his bicycle"</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/05/the-man-who-blew-up-a-nuclear-power-station-koeberg-south-africa" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/05/the-man-who-blew-up-a-nuclear-power-station-koeberg-south-africa</a></p> <p>(and the original story from 1995)</p> <p><a href="https://mg.co.za/article/1995-12-15-how-we-blew-up-koeberg-and-escaped-on-a-bicycle/" rel="nofollow">https://mg.co.za/article/1995-12-15-how-we-blew-up-koeberg-and-escaped-on-a-bicycle/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3708#post-38955 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:05:02 +0000 alibali 38955@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14610857">Cycling industry gives economy £3bn boost</a></p> <p>One for the Undercover Economist to sort out on More-or-Less, seems like it might be over-egged a bit. Impressive though. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21919#post-383949 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:43:29 +0000 Kim 383949@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just in case anyone hasn't heard about this yet, Jack Thurston is coming to Edinburgh to talk about his new book, "Lost Lanes Scotland". The event will be on the 21st May 2026 19:00 – 20:00, <a href="https://edfoc.org.uk/events/event/jack-thurston-lost-lanes-scotland/">free tickets available here</a>. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20964#post-360939 Fri, 27 May 2022 22:29:41 +0000 chdot 360939@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Ferry service getting worse admits Calmac boss</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-61597005" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-61597005</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21914#post-383837 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:22:21 +0000 LaidBack 383837@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>French company Cixi have produced a drive unit that converts your pedal strokes into power and controls the output of the rear hub motor. Called PERS and now offered on ICE trike models.<br /> <a href="https://www.cixi.life/pers-technology" rel="nofollow">https://www.cixi.life/pers-technology</a><br /> <a href="https://www.icetrikes.co/e-assist/pers-chainless-e-assist-system-2" rel="nofollow">https://www.icetrikes.co/e-assist/pers-chainless-e-assist-system-2</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21903#post-383558 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:26:03 +0000 chdot 383558@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>The fifth Delivery Plan for <a href="https://www.transport.gov.scot/publication/national-transport-strategy-fifth-delivery-plan/">Scotland’s National Transport Strategy</a> has been published, highlighting the ways in which the Scottish Government is supporting the delivery of a sustainable, safe, inclusive, resilient transport system that is accessible to all. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/driving-progress-across-the-transport-sector/" rel="nofollow">https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/driving-progress-across-the-transport-sector/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21907#post-383670 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:52:22 +0000 Arellcat 383670@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I happened to be browsing Public Contracts Scotland, and came across this advertisement for "active travel gamification".</p> <p><blockquote>We would like to understand what the market currently offers in the way gamification that encourages active travel by turning a town into a game where the objective is to visit designated locations by active means on an ongoing basis with options for multiple prize periods.</p> <p>The game shall provide a public facing website / app that provides leader boards and records individual progress and allows registration and collection of health, demographic and travel metrics for monitoring and evaluation purposes.</p> <p>Arrival at designated points of interest shall be recorded and uploaded to the appropriate dashboards automatically and the recording of arrival be by RFID or other or other electronic means.</blockquote></p> <p><a href="https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542167" rel="nofollow">https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542167</a></p> <p>Perhaps I'm getting a bit too old and cynical for gamification ideas, but perhaps the younger generation will like it. I liked Love to Ride at first but endless "you're doing awesome" feels hollow when there's no real incentive other than one's own fitness. If there was free pizza though...!</p> <p>I can't even get my own work to support a bike breakfast "because too many non-cyclists would use it too", and the solution thus far has been Bring Your Own Coffee. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21496#post-374158 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:53:21 +0000 chdot 374158@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.sustrans.org.uk/media/13315/walking-and-cycling-index-2023-edinburgh.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://www.sustrans.org.uk/media/13315/walking-and-cycling-index-2023-edinburgh.pdf</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.sustrans.org.uk/the-walking-and-cycling-index/edinburgh-walking-and-cycling-index" rel="nofollow">https://www.sustrans.org.uk/the-walking-and-cycling-index/edinburgh-walking-and-cycling-index</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21539#post-375030 Sat, 18 May 2024 23:34:52 +0000 chdot 375030@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>An extremely long thread on visiting Paris by me: someone interested in cycle infrastructure and making public spaces better.</p> <p>The last decade’s change is so positive and has been huge: what have they done and how have they done it?</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1791886216176062846.html" rel="nofollow">https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1791886216176062846.html</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12891#post-155342 Fri, 30 May 2014 11:00:59 +0000 SRD 155342@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Active travel intervention and physical activity behaviour: An evaluation</p> <p><a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953614002901" rel="nofollow">http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953614002901</a> (open access)</p> <p>"The results suggest that the initiative impacted positively on the likelihood of physical activity participation and meeting the recommended physical activity guidelines. Individuals in the intervention areas were on average 6% more likely to meet the physical activity guidelines compared to individuals in the non intervention areas. However, the absolute prevalence of physical activity participation declined in both intervention and control areas over time." </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21896#post-383394 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:38:36 +0000 chdot 383394@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><img src="https://www.spokes.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fave-Rides-Edn3-COVER.jpg"></p> <p><a href="https://www.spokes.org.uk/2026/03/favourite-bike-rides-here/" rel="nofollow">https://www.spokes.org.uk/2026/03/favourite-bike-rides-here/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21886#post-383168 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:36:47 +0000 chdot 383168@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgnx01jw7no" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgnx01jw7no</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.btp.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/how-safe-is-your-bike/" rel="nofollow">https://www.btp.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/how-safe-is-your-bike/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21771#post-380144 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:44:30 +0000 bill 380144@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yesterday I had a chance to use the <a href="https://www.innerforthlandscape.co.uk/climate-forth/inner-forth-bike-bus">Inner Forth Bike Bus</a>. We took it from SQ/Port Edgar to Alloa and cycled back along the north side of the Forth. We visited Clackmannan Tower (so cool), lunched at Marco's cafe with the full Scottish Breakfast for £9.95, stopped in Culross for coffee and finished with ice cream in SQ. Oh, we cycled between those places. On paths and gravel. </p> <p>It's a free bus that runs every Sunday. Two buses a day. And there is clockwise and anticlockwise loop. Runs until 26th of October. All sorts of bikes welcome (tandems and modified bikes included). </p> <p>Worth checking it out to explore the Forth a bit further afield. </p> <p><a href="https://www.innerforthlandscape.co.uk/climate-forth/inner-forth-bike-bus" rel="nofollow">https://www.innerforthlandscape.co.uk/climate-forth/inner-forth-bike-bus</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21876#post-382985 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:30:55 +0000 chdot 382985@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><img src="https://assets.buttondown.email/images/d2b53ee3-ba49-4a92-8ec4-262e2496839a.png?w=960&amp;fit "></p> <p>Second story here -</p> <p><a href="https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/edibike-issue-129-26th-jan-26/" rel="nofollow">https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/edibike-issue-129-26th-jan-26/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21875#post-382977 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:17:06 +0000 SRD 382977@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Was looking for something to watch yesterday and discovered that India was hosting its first ever UCI stage race: the Pune Grand Tour. (Unfortunately, on Discovery+ ; not sure if watchable elsewhere or not).</p> <p>Ned Boulting commentating. I'm enjoying the scenery and buildings. </p> <p>Turns out that Pune is big on cycling, and has a cycling museum: </p> <p><a href="https://www.museumsofindia.org/article/659/pune-s-cycles-museum" rel="nofollow">https://www.museumsofindia.org/article/659/pune-s-cycles-museum</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-india-63169145" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-india-63169145</a> </p>