http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Forum: Events, rides etc. - Recent Topics en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:40:30 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21571#post-375720 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 08:58:52 +0000 chdot 375720@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>OK this is really a holding page as there’s so much fallout from yesterday’s election to live through before anything becomes clear!</p> <p>I was surprised to find there isn’t an actual date beyond ‘a Thursday in May’. </p> <p>I think a 2026 Pedal on Parliament is VITAL. </p> <p>There was no 2024 PoP because not enough people came forward to organise one. </p> <p>For ‘26 there are ‘new’ people keen to make it happen. </p> <p>Key people from past PoPs are willing to pass on their knowledge/expertise and some may offer actual help in a much more limited way than previously. </p> <p>This is most encouraging. </p> <p>It is COMPLETELY understandable that people who have put in a LOT of (volunteer) work are unwilling to do it again. </p> <p>PoP <em>did</em> ‘shift the dial’. </p> <p>Attitudes <em>did</em> change - sometimes grudgingly. </p> <p>PoP started before “Climate” was much of a thing, “Emergency” was Fire/.Police/Ambulance. </p> <p>‘Traffic calming’ was, mostly, not particularly controversial. </p> <p>‘15 Minute Cities’ almost unheard of. </p> <p>It’s not (just) about cycling. </p> <p>It’s about people, cities, towns, neighbourhoods, countryside, mobility, less car ‘normality’, etc</p> <p>So, save the date (when it emerges), turn up at The Meadows for a joyful ride to Holyrood.</p> <p>Think about being involved in the organisation - on the day or in advance. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21873#post-382957 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:32:08 +0000 chdot 382957@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>30th(?) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21904#post-383569 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:55:07 +0000 chdot 383569@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>The BTO Birds in Greenspaces project aims to find out just how important greenspaces are for UK birds, and provide guidance on effective greenspace management for birds and people – and we want your help! </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.bto.org/get-involved/volunteer/projects/greenspaces" rel="nofollow">https://www.bto.org/get-involved/volunteer/projects/greenspaces</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21870#post-382881 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:05:10 +0000 chdot 382881@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.audax.uk/choose-a-ride/calendar-events" rel="nofollow">https://www.audax.uk/choose-a-ride/calendar-events</a></p> <p>With useful filtering options, inc distance of starting places from your postcode </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21894#post-383362 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:20:09 +0000 chdot 383362@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thursday, 5th March, 2026 2.00 pm -</p> <p><a href="https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=232&amp;MId=8043&amp;Ver=4" rel="nofollow">https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=232&amp;MId=8043&amp;Ver=4</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-362868 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:10:02 +0000 Danny_cycle 362868@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>2pm Middle Meadow Walk, usual city centre route with some fringe variations! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21891#post-383312 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:27:17 +0000 urchaidh 383312@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Should be this Friday, any interest? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21874#post-382965 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:34:57 +0000 chdot 382965@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>We’re Back!</p> <p>SAVE THE DATE: We Pedal on Parliament on Saturday 30th May 2026, 11:30am from Middle Meadow Walk to Holyrood, Edinburgh, on closed roads — for a cycle-friendly Scotland.</p> <p>Follow us for more news on:</p> <p><a href="https://mailchi.mp/46ba0e714d34/2026-mailing-list-signup">Our Mailing List</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/pedalonparliament.org">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/popscotland/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PedalonParliament">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://x.com/popscotland">twitter</a> </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://pedalonparliament.org/" rel="nofollow">https://pedalonparliament.org/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20862#post-358725 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:21:39 +0000 sallyhinch 358725@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Save the date! We're bringing POP back to the streets of Edinburgh on Saturday 23rd April. We're still discussing the route and start point with the council but one thing we are aiming for is a slightly later start (1pm) to allow more feeder rides from slightly further away.</p> <p><a href="https://pedalonparliament.org/save-the-date-pedal-on-parliament-2022/" rel="nofollow">https://pedalonparliament.org/save-the-date-pedal-on-parliament-2022/</a></p> <p>As always, there will be need for people to help out with marshalling, flyering and generally spreading the word. I'm having to take a step back from the organising this year but Alexrob of this parish and Chris Russell (not sure if he's on here?) and NiallA will be leading the charge </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21869#post-382880 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:20:57 +0000 chdot 382880@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Join us on Friday January 23 rd to hear from two exciting guests: </p> <p>Tom Taylor, one of the Edinburgh Gravel Cycling Club (EGCC) organisers, and Rich and James Rothwell, a father and son adventure racing duo. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.gammatd.com/bike-accessories-shop-edinburgh/p/towpath-talks-september-26th-bwn8f" rel="nofollow">https://www.gammatd.com/bike-accessories-shop-edinburgh/p/towpath-talks-september-26th-bwn8f</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21866#post-382763 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:52:58 +0000 chdot 382763@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Finance Secretary Shona Robison is due to unveil the budget at 2.20pm</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-budget-live-shona-robison-to-unveil-snp-spending-for-202627-5473159" rel="nofollow">https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-budget-live-shona-robison-to-unveil-snp-spending-for-202627-5473159</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9774#post-105580 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:27:01 +0000 chdot 105580@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>including the re-opened Kincardine – Alloa – Stirling line Steam-hauled by A4 Class no 60009 Union of South Africa Sunday 21st April 2013 </p> <p><a href="http://www.srps.org.uk/railtours/rt-130421.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.srps.org.uk/railtours/rt-130421.htm</a></p> <p>Various ride/observe/photo opportunities. </p> <p>Some cyclists like cafes, some like steam, some like both... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13993#post-173352 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:30:04 +0000 chdot 173352@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Last Friday is Boxing Day. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21845#post-382209 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:35:04 +0000 chdot 382209@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>So many things to do/go to!</p> <p><a href="https://www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburgh-minute-weekend-guide-28-30-november-2025/?ref=the-edinburgh-minute-newsletter" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburgh-minute-weekend-guide-28-30-november-2025/?ref=the-edinburgh-minute-newsletter</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21838#post-381989 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:27:34 +0000 SF 381989@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Edinburgh Cycling Road Safety Roadshow</p> <p>Date: 17 nov • 18:00</p> <p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/edinburgh-cycling-road-safety-roadshow-registration-1711741447749?" rel="nofollow">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/edinburgh-cycling-road-safety-roadshow-registration-1711741447749?</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21834#post-381723 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:19:11 +0000 chdot 381723@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well it’s Friday </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21835#post-381757 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:46:25 +0000 chdot 381757@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.livingrent.org/safe_roads_community_day" rel="nofollow">https://www.livingrent.org/safe_roads_community_day</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21808#post-381047 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:21:54 +0000 SRD 381047@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Wed 29 October 19.00 Quaker meeting house </p> <p>Pasting details below from FB. Some of you may, like me, have loved Tim's trip reports from North Africa, Georgia and elsewhere. His pictures and descriptions of the scenery and the food were always amazing. </p> <p>Ride for Tim<br /> In August 2025 we cycled from Land's End to John o' Groats in memory of our friend Tim, who tragically took his life earlier in the year.</p> <p>This event is a chance to share stories from the LEJOG ride as well as talk about cycling and mental health, and pay tribute to Tim. It's in aid of the three charities we raised money for during the ride: Mind, Sustrans and Flight Free UK. The event is free to attend but you will be encouraged to make a donation to the fundraiser! The fundraiser is here: <a href="https://givewheel.com/fundraising/6774/ride-for-tim/" rel="nofollow">https://givewheel.com/fundraising/6774/ride-for-tim/</a></p> <p>We will have a few speakers, some who knew Tim, some who were on the ride, and some who work professionally in mental health and cycling.</p> <p>The website for the ride gives a bit of background to Tim and the charities, and there's a diary of the journey as well: <a href="https://timcyclesthecoast.com/" rel="nofollow">https://timcyclesthecoast.com/</a></p> <p>All welcome </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21815#post-381213 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:19:38 +0000 neddie 381213@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This Friday 19th Sept, 5pm sharp at Lidl Dalry car park, then riding along the Roseburn to Canal path. Lots of cyclists needed for the final scene.</p> <p>Everyone is welcome whatever kind of bike you ride. Just wear bright clothing without logos or text</p> <p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/2rtSo1e"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54792986757_30d2009996.jpg"></a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21807#post-380985 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:15:19 +0000 SF 380985@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A night with the master of the mangled metaphor, 12 Nov '25 at the Ghillie Dhu.</p> <p><a href="https://ghillie-dhu.co.uk/event/carlton-kirbys-true-tales-of-the-tour-de-france/" rel="nofollow">https://ghillie-dhu.co.uk/event/carlton-kirbys-true-tales-of-the-tour-de-france/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21802#post-380915 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:25:16 +0000 chdot 380915@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>We're back! The first Towpath</p> <p>of our new series is happening on September 26th 1830</p> <p>Come on down to our new venue, Gamma Transp Division, to hear from some incredible guests:</p> <p>Steven Shand from @willowbike,</p> <p>@swimmingwithscars from the Firth of Forth, anc amazing @iza.murtagh</p> <p>Grab your tickets from the link in our bio-you do want to miss this one!</p> <p>“ </p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DN43NhMjKs6/?" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/p/DN43NhMjKs6/?</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21801#post-380914 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:39:37 +0000 Rosie 380914@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>MOTHERLOAD - CARGOBIKES IN EDINBURGH: - SPOKES MEETING</p> <p>Where: Augustine United Church 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL<br /> Date: Tuesday 2 September</p> <p>Time Starts: 7.15, Ends 9.30. Doors open 6.30 for coffee, stalls and chat, including a special stall to join Spokes or renew your membership.</p> <p>Cargobikes are seen more and more in Edinburgh, and the potential is massive, as in many European cities and elsewhere around the world. Our public meeting on 2 September will feature the 90-minute documentary film MOTHERLOAD – a mother’s experience of how cargo bikes can be an antidote to the increasing isolation, disconnection, and planetary impact of life in C21. The meeting will then hear from local organisations in the forefront of cargobike development in Edinburgh.</p> <p>“Filmmaker Liz Canning cycled everywhere until she had twins in 2008. Motherhood was challenging, but to Liz hauling babies via car felt stifling. She Googled “family bike” and uncovered a global movement of people replacing cars with cargo bikes: long-frame bicycles designed for carrying heavy loads. Liz set out to learn more, and MOTHERLOAD was born.”<br /> The film has now appeared in over 600 venues around the globe, making the case for cargobikes – and not just for families, but for a wide range of transport purposes worldwide.</p> <p>Speakers<br /> After the film there will be short presentations (5 mins or less each) from several local organisations using cargobikes, including…</p> <p>The Bike Station – continuing the work of former CargoBikeMovement</p> <p>Banzai [Bruntsfield Area Net Zero Action Initiative] – runs a cargobike library</p> <p>Porty Community Energy – runs a cargobike library</p> <p>Cycling Gardeners of Edinburgh – a small business using cargobikes as their main form of transport [photo below]<br /> Then a QA with the speakers panel – due to the 90-minute film, the QA is likely only to be 30 minutes rather than our usual hour.</p> <p><a href="http://www.spokes.org.uk/.../cargobikes-in-edinburgh.../" rel="nofollow">http://www.spokes.org.uk/.../cargobikes-in-edinburgh.../</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21796#post-380678 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:10:44 +0000 neddie 380678@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There’s been three documented crashes involving a driver hitting a cyclist this August.</p> <p>They happened in the same week. This is unacceptable. We’re going to ride in protest of Edinburgh’s indifference toward cyclists this Friday 22nd August at 7pm. Meet at Middle Meadow Walk. Tell and bring everyone you know. See you there!</p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54733865604_a1268abec3_z.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21792#post-380553 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:22:34 +0000 chdot 380553@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>SUMMERHALL CINEMA<br /> WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER • 7PM<br /> FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER • 7PM<br /> SUNDAY 5TH OCTOBER • 5PM<br /> TICKETS, DATES &amp; MORE:<br /> <a href="http://www.BigBikeFilmNight.nz" rel="nofollow">http://www.BigBikeFilmNight.nz</a></p> <p>“</p> <p>showcasing this year's collection of the world's best cycling short movies. </p> <p>The scintillating 2025 collection is geared to inspire, with a breathtaking range of short cycling films that celebrate the fun, adventure, and inspiration that cycling enables; showcasing 2.5 hours of moving bike films that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want. </p> <p>“ </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19573#post-305455 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 19:36:38 +0000 I were right about that saddle 305455@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A thread dedicated to the joy of first sighting a swift over the City of Edinburgh each year and knowing that the summer migrants are all here.</p> <p>Not a competition, just a place to share that feeling when your heart skips a beat at the sight of a tiny black crescent or the sound of otherworldly aerial screeching.</p> <p>Also a thread for sharing the sadness of realising that the swifts have gone, but we'll come to that later shall we? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19663#post-308796 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 22:38:58 +0000 NiallA 308796@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've organised 2 bike buses for my sons' primary school (Davidson's Mains) recently. Up the road, Blackhall Primary organised their first bus this morning (Friday 14th June) - I went up to help marshall, and we had a really large and sunny ride around Ravelston and Blackhall, which was great. Earlier in the week I had a chat with a couple of parents from Corstorphine Primary, and they are hoping to organise something like a simultaneous bike and walking bus from different parts of their catchment.</p> <p>With Sciennes and Gillespie's (and others?), it's starting to feel to me like we have the beginnings of a network of events around Edinburgh, and I wondered whether it might be useful to link up in some way - a Facebook group, Slack group or similar? Something like that might be useful to swap hints, war stories, requests for help, etc etc. It would be great to popularise this and get more schools involved...</p> <p>Anyway, thought I would punt this out to the wider CCE collective to generate some wisdom... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21780#post-380286 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:33:33 +0000 chdot 380286@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.spokes.org.uk/2025/07/cargobikes-in-edinburgh-spokesmtg/" rel="nofollow">http://www.spokes.org.uk/2025/07/cargobikes-in-edinburgh-spokesmtg/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21767#post-380068 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:52:26 +0000 bill 380068@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Sarah Small is currently doing a cycling music tour around the UK. She playing viola da gamba which is my favourite instrument. She played in Edinburgh about a month ago before she headed up north to the Outer Hebrides, Orkney, Shetland. Now she is heading south and there will be an additional concert at Pianodrome on Wednesday 25th of June. </p> <p>I went to the previous one and I am going back tomorrow.</p> <p><a href="https://www.citizenticket.com/events/pianodrome/sarah-small-cycling-concert-tour-1/">Tickets</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21762#post-380013 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:45:38 +0000 LaidBack 380013@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Riders set off yesterday on this year's 1000 mile circuit. (Already - time flies)</p> <p>Local Spanish rider Gabriele Revelli has just made it to Dunoon. Having worked for Farr Out delivery obviously helping!<br /> <a href="https://www.transalbarace.com/tracker" rel="nofollow">https://www.transalbarace.com/tracker</a></p> <p>Bill not in it this year. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21758#post-379957 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:15:56 +0000 jdanielp 379957@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Filmhouse is reopening to the public very soon! One of the films on opening day (Friday 27th June at 20:15) is Make it to Munich (plus Q&amp;A), a documentary about Ethan, who is recovering from having been hit by a car, and Gordon, an orthopaedic surgeon who rebuilt Ethan's knee, who decide to cycle together from Glasgow to Munich to watch Scotland’s opening match in the 2024 Euros:<br /> <a href="https://www.filmhouse.org.uk/#/movie/make-it-to-munich-qa">https://www.filmhouse.org.uk/#/movie/make-it-to-munich-qa</a> </p>