http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: Edinburgh - Recent Topics en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:46:04 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=517#post-3858 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:45:42 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 3858@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Have we done this before? What are your impressions of the bike shops in Edinburgh?</p> <p>For my part:</p> <p>Edinburgh Bike Co-Op<br /> Looooaaaads of stuff and generally very friendly and enthusiastic staff. But can be a bit hard to get a member of staff when it's busy, and there's no particularly obvious 'queue here to pay' kind of thing that somewhere so busy probably should have (yes, I know they have counters, but they're not always manned and you wind up hanging about like a spare part. There's a fairly hefty mountain biking bias as well.</p> <p>I have to say I reckon the servicing can be a little patchy. Most of what I've heard is secondhand, but a few years back I put my MTB in as I just didn't have the time. When it came back it felt worse than before and I ended up redoing everything a couple of weeks later.</p> <p>Velo Ecosse<br /> Not used them much, given the proximity to the Bike Co-Op...</p> <p>Bike Trax<br /> Such a nice range of bikes, I could spend an hour just window shopping those. Quite a limited range of parts, but usually at decent prices and the staff are friendly and helpful - except on one occasion when I was told that a certain type of brake lever wouldn't work with a certain type of brake, which was completely wrong.</p> <p>MacDonald Cycles<br /> Always feels very 'yoof' and I tended to avoid the place - very very limited bits and bobs range. Last time I went in, though, I got served by a very nice young chap. Slightly odd that bikes seem to be serviced out in the shop floor.</p> <p>The Edinburgh Bike Chain<br /> Only used them once, years ago, to install a headset. And a very good job they made of it, and were very very happy to stop and chat about the planned build. Nice shop as well, felt airy and open. I don't really ever have cause to go by (I used to live in Trinity so had a route into town past it), so can't comment on the last few years!</p> <p>The Bicycle Works<br /> Hit or miss depending on who you get serving you! But, they tend to have those parts that no-one else has (save one place to come) AND (this being the big bonus) they're open relatively late meaning a stop ont he way home from work is possible.</p> <p>Bike Station<br /> Old parts galore in the refurbished premises - utterly chaotic place, but a joy if you're into your old bikes, or just bringing bikes back to life!</p> <p>Not been to the Leith Cycle Co. or Eastside Bikes (still up for sale?) or BG Cycles, so can't comment on those.</p> <p>We've got the whole gamut though. Edinburgh Bike Co-Op is sort of the Asda Walmart of bike shops, down to the locally-sourced organic Bike Station. We're kinda spoilt for choice really. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19868#post-314918 Fri, 27 Sep 2019 14:35:36 +0000 KerrMilne 314918@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>Attached is my dissertation questionnaire for commuters by bicycle in the City of Edinburgh. I am an undergraduate at the University of Aberdeen and I would be very grateful if you could spare 2 minutes to complete my short survey. It is completely anonymous and therefore no personal details required. </p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTg480Cxt75CN22iU-7N5arkc8Az4-7bBoy0sRkh7XJ7MAow/viewform" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTg480Cxt75CN22iU-7N5arkc8Az4-7bBoy0sRkh7XJ7MAow/viewform</a></p> <p>Much appreciated,</p> <p>Kerr Milne </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18935#post-285507 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:12:48 +0000 mfcity 285507@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I am hoping I’m not alone in foolishly piling up bike gear for vague future use. Right now, I have two sets of Velo Orange 26 inch x 60mm mudguards, one steel, one aluminium, with the mounting hardware. I also have used but decent condition Tortec chromoplast style 700 x 35mm guards which won’t fit with the 30c tyres I’m trying to use.<br /> I’m looking for somethling like the Velo Orange or Gilles Berthoud 700 x 42mm guards if anyone happens to have some new or used ones. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18544#post-273390 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:29:37 +0000 unhurt 273390@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.ahss.org.uk/events/heroines-canongate-urban-reform-edwardian-new-town/">Heroines of the Canongate: Urban Reform in Edwardian Old Town</a></p> <p>Venue: St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church, 13 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PA<br /> Time: 18:30<br /> Cost: £5 (£2.50 students) Non-members welcome!</p> <p>Urban reform in the Old Town is often associated with the names of H.D. Littlejohn and Patrick Geddes. The lecture adopts a different perspective, focusing on the many women who effected change in environments in and around the Canongate. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18116#post-259838 Thu, 07 Sep 2017 22:17:23 +0000 unhurt 259838@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Via my inbox - could be worthwhile?</p> <p>All-Edinburgh Planning Meeting for The Edinburgh We Want, 6-8.30pm Monday 11th September<br /> Lots to do to make Edinburgh more resilient, supportive of well-being and Zero Carbon! Meet at 50 George Square Rm G.01 EH8 9LH to help plan actions / events for next six months October 2017 to March 2018. Refreshments provided.<br /> Explore ideas for a Zero Carbon Edinburgh partnership including an online challenge about how we have the technology now, and how we can all contribute to getting there by 2040.<br /> We have support from the Centre for Alternative Technology – we seek more partners. Register via <a href="https://te-11sept.eventbrite.co.uk" rel="nofollow">https://te-11sept.eventbrite.co.uk</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1784#post-17759 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:06:38 +0000 tinez 17759@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I read about this event a while ago but forgot about it until these photos <a href="http://urbanvelo.org/dirty-dozen-2010-photos/" rel="nofollow">http://urbanvelo.org/dirty-dozen-2010-photos/</a> appeared in the urban velo feed.</p> <p>If a similar event was to happen in Edinburgh which Hills woudl it climb? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16006#post-210614 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 16:44:21 +0000 Claire 210614@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hello folks,</p> <p>I've popped up bits and bobs about this on other threads, but with only four weeks to go I wanted to highlight the <a href="http://www.lovetoride.net/edinburgh">Edinburgh Cycle Challenge</a> that is coming to the city on the 1 - 21 March. I am working on this project, hence my interest in encouraging participation.</p> <p><strong>What is it?</strong><br /> A free cycle challenge to encourage more people within workplaces to try riding a bike. Employers compete against each other to see who gets the most people on bikes for just 10 minutes or more.</p> <p><strong>How does it work?</strong><br /> Sign up for free on <a href="http://www.lovetoride.net/edinburgh">the website.</a> Encourage colleagues to sign up. Log a bike ride for 10 minutes or more, anywhere you want, from 1 – 21 March and win some cracking prizes. You can sync up Strava, Moves, Mapmyride etc or manually log on the site itself.</p> <p><strong>Why sign up?</strong><br /> If you're on this forum chances are you're already a keen cyclist. Be rewarded for travelling on two wheels with some excellent prizes, including a beautiful Gazelle Esprit city bike from Hart’s Cyclery, B&amp;B stay at the Cramond Mill, lunch for four, hand-made Wee Cog saddlebag, Endura cycling glasses, tickets to the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling, bundles of Route clothing, Spokes maps, photography workshops from Rich Dyson, and plenty more still to be confirmed. <a href="https://www.lovetoride.net/edinburgh/pages/prizes?ic=34f7e765&amp;locale=en-GB">See the prizes on offer.</a></p> <p>As well as this, the challenge is a great opportunity to get folk out on a bike who've been out of the saddle over winter or for longer. A ten minute ride is achievable for most people, and on average, around 40% of non and occasional cyclists start to ride their bikes more regularly after the challenge so it's well worth encouraging people to get involved.</p> <p><strong>Who can do it?</strong><br /> If you live or work in Edinburgh you’re eligible to sign up. You can sign up as part of a business or as an individual. </p> <p><strong>Anything else? </strong><br /> This challenge is all about participation, not miles. Whether you log one 10 minute ride for a pint of milk or a hilly century, you can win a great prize. </p> <p>I'd be delighted to see CCE-ers get involved and encourage others to participate. You can drop me a line on <a href="mailto:claire.c@lovetoride.net">claire.c@lovetoride.net</a> or via the forum for info, posters, copy, images or anything like that if you'd like to promote with your work and friends :) </p> <p>More info at <a href="http://www.lovetoride.net/edinburgh">http://www.lovetoride.net/edinburgh</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15726#post-203852 Thu, 05 Nov 2015 22:06:14 +0000 unhurt 203852@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I really fancy this, and tought other folk might too - free, but you have to register.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/whats-on/lost-plus-found-in-edinburgh/" rel="nofollow">http://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/whats-on/lost-plus-found-in-edinburgh/</a></p> <p><blockquote>Join us for the launch of online exhibition Lost+Found in Edinburgh, hosted by The New Metropolitan web magazine and featuring images of the city’s quirky and contested places. Our panel will display and discuss the exhibition—curated from images created and collected by the people of Edinburgh—and debate what it means to inhabit Edinburgh today.</p> <p>We invite you to participate in this lively evening forum with humanities researchers, creative practitioners, urban activists, policy makers and fellow citizens to explore how we can go past the official and touristic images and narratives of Edinburgh, to tell stories and make images of our own.</p> <p>By grounding our imagination and lived experience in humanities research, the panel will expose often ignored divisions across Edinburgh, responding to the contradictions and inequalities of contemporary urban citizenship.</p> <p>This event is in partnership with The University of Edinburgh’s Institute for the Advanced Studies in the Humanities and Being Human: the UK festival of the humanities.</blockquote> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15509#post-200339 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:28:08 +0000 paulmilne 200339@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just read this article about the lack of transport, as opposed to sporty, bikes in retail in Vancouver. An interesting read:</p> <p>"Lack of transport retailers a barrier to everyday biking in Vancouver"<br /> <a href="http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/09/lack-of-transport-retailers-a-barrier-to-everyday-biking-in-vancouver/" rel="nofollow">http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/09/lack-of-transport-retailers-a-barrier-to-everyday-biking-in-vancouver/</a></p> <p>This strikes a chord with me. I ordered a Dutch bike online last Christmas, so didn't have a chance to test drive it, and after riding it for nearly a year I realise I probably wouldn't have bought this particular model if I had given it a test ride, for a variety of reasons I won't go into here.</p> <p>Anyway, I think with a bit more research I might have found something closer to home, but am interested in the opinions of others here. Are there retail outlets in Edinburgh and environs for an affordable (£300-£400) everyday bicycle? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15092#post-192604 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 10:35:46 +0000 phild 192604@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>ERC are again running the Edinburgh velodrome. This is a steeply banked track, identical to the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome in Glasgow.<br /> We are keen to enable as many people as possible to ride there (no closing date has been announced).<br /> If you wish to ride the track, check out the website below to make a booking or request. There are taster and improver sessions being run. Gather a group of friends and we can arrange a taster session at your convenience. £10 for 1 hour including bike hire.<br /> See<br /> <a href="http://www.edinburghrc.co.uk/track/meadowbank-velodrome" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghrc.co.uk/track/meadowbank-velodrome</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15020#post-191649 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 12:26:48 +0000 Angus 191649@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi,<br /> Thought I'd have one more pop at this on here...<br /> The SKELF project<a href="http://theskelf.org.uk/the-site/"> </a> is looking for a friendly tree specialist to do a survey of the trees in the woods at Heriot Mount as part of the Planning consent.<br /> Anyone on here know of one?<br /> Angus </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14225#post-177927 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:03:27 +0000 mfcity 177927@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I wanted to say hi to the forum. We arrived in Edinburgh in August and are all enjoying the city. My 8yo son and I now do the school commute by bike, and I ride mostly around the city these days (sometimes along the John Muir Path). My project is converting an older MTB for streamlines urban use, so I may have some questions for those of you more experienced in that area. (Existential question: is it possible to build up a really good all-around commuting/touring bike based on an old CrMo MTB frame?)<br /> I used to mainly ride road-style, and I'd like to join for a ride sometime.<br /> Also, I found a pair of in-ear headphones, likely dropped by another cyclist on Carrington Road along Fettes College--posted a found ad on Gumtree, but let me know if you lost these. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13452#post-165901 Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:11:16 +0000 twq 165901@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Feeling like a bit of exploring, I did this route yesterday: <a href="http://www.strava.com/routes/976241" rel="nofollow">http://www.strava.com/routes/976241</a><br /> The first half was pretty good. Trying to get onto the path by the Esk at Musselburgh was stupidly complicated. There's an almost-path going from the far north foot bridge to the start of the path, but it doesn't go all the way. Had to double back a few times.<br /> The section from Whitecraig to Dalkeith was fantastic - wide, smooth tarmac. It was empty, so while being a great bit of path, it doesn't seem to serve much purpose. Maybe people use it to commute?<br /> Then the nasty bit - coming out of Dalkeith the bike infrastructure just stops. The shared use path becomes vague. I found it on the opposite side of the road, then sailed down to the Sheriffhall roundabout, and a "Cyclists Dismount" sign. Just where the road needs cycle infrastructure most, it has none. I did a bit of vehicular cycling and got round it fine.<br /> The stretch into town was very mixed. Some half decent painted lines, but they also seem to end at junctions, where they are needed most. A few lanes than thin out to about 1ft in parts - just lethal. The Cameron Toll roundabout is the same - bikes are directed onto the pavement, then, nothing. No indication of where we are meant to go. I had to get back onto the roundabout to get around. The last leg into town was fine, apart from car parking in the bike lane, and drivers stopping in ASLs.<br /> Altogether a decent sample of Edinburgh's cycling infrastructure. Half exciting, half frustrating. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13239#post-161170 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 13:59:58 +0000 cc 161170@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>George Square and Crichton Street are more chaotic and dangerous than usual this week:<br /> <ul><li>Lots of festival related traffic;</li><li>Lots and lots of festival related people, far too many for the narrow pavements so they stroll along the road;</li><li>Crichton Street has been narrowed by the BBC's occupying forces;</li><li>Crichton Street has been narrowed on the other side by means of a line of cones and blue string;</li><li>Someone has erected prominent "No Entry" signs at the corner of George Square which make Crichton Street into a one way street westwards (away from the mosque, towards the square);</li><li>These are being ignored by many locals (bin lorries, taxies, delivery drivers, etc.);</li><li>A colleague searched and failed to find any traffic order related to this on the council website so suggests that the restriction is illegal;</li><li>Rumour has it that George Square is also now a one way street, but there are few if any signs saying so and it has two way traffic on it;</li><li>and happy festival crowds all over the street;</li><li>and of course the world's bumpiest setts;</li><li>Oh and a few yards away, performers on Middle Meadow Walk are drawing crowds which block the footpath entirely and threaten to block the cycle path too.</li><br /> </ul> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12698#post-150918 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 11:14:35 +0000 CDM 150918@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hello, I would like to get myself a pair of cycling sunglasses (the once's with inserts) for my commute. I have found lots of place online but wonder if anyone here had used an optician in Edinburgh where I could buy from the shop instead of online. I am not really looking to fork out the cash for the big brand names like some of the bigger places appear to do! Any help or suggestions would be welcome. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11768#post-135243 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 13:21:18 +0000 eddievick 135243@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi all, it seems like a very common occurrence at the moment, but I've had three bikes stolen over the weekend. One was an ancient Land Rover bike (Brown) worth about £50 The second a Carerra Vulcan Ladies spec mountain bike. but they also took my pride and joy, a 2011 Scott Scale 20 Mountain Bike. </p> <p>Taken from Liberton area, locked in a secure shed. It's quite a distinctive bike there won't be many of them about, and it also has my name (Ed Vickers) on the top tube (which I expect will be ground off or stickered over.) Please keep an eye open for me, although I'm not holding out much hope. </p> <p><a href="http://www.edvickers.com/bike/scott.jpg">Here's the Scott</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.edvickers.com/bike/bike.pdf">And the Flyer I've sent to most Edinburgh Bike Shops</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.edvickers.com/bike/carerra.jpg">And a picture of the Carrera</a></p> <p>Thanks for looking!<br /> Ed </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9206#post-95731 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 13:22:27 +0000 DanS 95731@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Does anyone do it?<br /> My wife and I are considering moving out to the Wilds of West Lothian and I'm rather terrified by the costs of a Train Season Ticket. Does anyone do the ride from Linlithgow to Edinburgh on a regular basis - any suggestions?<br /> Cheers,<br /> D </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9651#post-103492 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:39:09 +0000 olivercw 103492@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Edinburgh “Old Town Bikes” - Available from <a href="http://society6.com/product/Old-Town-Bikes_Print" rel="nofollow">http://society6.com/product/Old-Town-Bikes_Print</a> by David Fleck. Is available from Society6 can ship to the UK. </p> <p>There is a story behind this print. The original was commissioned by my wife for me as a Christmas present and features many of mine and friends bikes around town. If you have ridden with me your bike might be there, especially if anyone took any photos. Never expected it to be a iPhone or pillowcase though! I have no commercial interest in the print but I do know the artist, David Fleck (ex Heriots). I have a limited edition copy of the original. </p> <p><img src="http://a1.s6img.com/cdn/0010/p/2702219_7088344_b.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9478#post-100004 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:09:22 +0000 Instography 100004@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Looked like a serious incident on the path at about 7.35-7.45. Rider with nasty looking head injury lying in recovery position to the side. Bikes stopped on either side taking care. No obvious reason - no other mangled bikes or injured riders. Guessing perhaps tree debris in spokes but only because I've been avoiding twigs and branches left over from tree thinning recently. Hope the guy's OK. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8404#post-84122 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:54:41 +0000 ARobComp 84122@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>Sorry this is a bit Off topic but my company has a free event on thursday evening called SCENE Presents and I thought some of you might be interested! The last one was really good and had some excellent discussion. This one has more well known speakers and should be a good mix of people and opinions!</p> <p><a href="http://scenetwork.co.uk/scene-presents">http://scenetwork.co.uk/scene-presents</a></p> <p>[<u>b]<br /> Winds of Change, with Dr Maitland Mackie and Director David Graham Scott– Thursday 13th September 2012[/b]</u></p> <p>Why are renewable energy developments still treated with suspicion?<br /> Is local ownership undervalued?<br /> Is the battle against NIMBYism being lost?</p> <p>When?</p> <p>18:00 - 20:00, Thursday 13th September 2012</p> <p>Where?</p> <p>Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, 15 South College Street, Edinburgh.<br /> Click here for a map. To reserve a space at the event : <a href="http://scenepresents2.eventbrite.co.uk/">http://scenepresents2.eventbrite.co.uk/</a></p> <p>What?</p> <p>This evening, we look to tackle the increasingly controversial questions surrounding wind-development in Scotland. To guide our conversation, we will be joined by two eminent figures who have thought hard about these issues: Dr Maitland Mackie BSc Ag, MA Hons Econ, DBA, FRAgS, CBE, LLD, owner and Chairman of Mackie's; and Glasgow-based documentary film maker, David Graham Scott.</p> <p>The night will begin with a short screening of David Graham Scott’s film Arcadia, followed by a Q&amp;A session with the director himself. This will lead us into a short talk by Dr. Maitland Mackie, who will discuss the importance of locally-owned renewable energy.</p> <p>Further Information</p> <p>David’s film Arcadia (2009) was released as part of the Scottish Documentary Institute ‘Bridging the Gap: Future’ series addresses the ‘NIMBY’ mentality which is often still prevalent in public attitudes towards renewable energy developments such as wind farms.</p> <p>Click here to view a trailer of David's film.</p> <p>Following the story of the threat 300-foot wind turbines pose to an estate’s future in the Northern Highlands, this film examines a specific community’s historic relationship to their surrounding natural environment and the complexity of 'for' and 'against' opinions on renewable energy development.</p> <p>Dr. Mackie's talk will focus on the potential of clean-tech as a cheap and sustainable energy resource in the local rural sector and the need for speeding up of the planning processes and community-owned wind farms. Dr. Mackie is one of the leading figures in promotion of locally-led renewable energy development in Scotland. Mackie’s Ice Cream's first turbine was installed in 2005, followed by two more in 2007. These turbines produce a total of 2.5MW at the farm, 30% is used on the on-site with the other 70% sold to Good Energy.</p> <p>Dr. Mackie's talk will lead us into a discussion about the about the wider and future implications of the renewable energy boom and how to make these renewable technologies acceptable and desirable to local populations.</p> <p>The evening will end with casual drinks and further discussion. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8390#post-83999 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 17:43:14 +0000 lionfish 83999@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hello all!<br /> Tomorrow we're going to be at the end of the PfS route (at Murrayfield) from about 10ish, helping out with the PoP stall. If anyone wants to pop by and say hello (or even volunteer for an hour or so on the stall), let us know!</p> <p>My phone number is 0777nine527004 - although we won't be there all day, so maybe just visit PoP at the event. The busiest times will be between 12-3, so that's when we'll probably need extra helpers!</p> <p>Thanks all :D</p> <p>from Lionfish and Minimoth (sort of on behalf of PoP). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6393#post-68619 Thu, 03 May 2012 13:23:45 +0000 spytfyre 68619@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/features/family-campaign-for-safer-roads-cycling-death-1-2272348">Family campaign for safer roads cycling death </a></p> <p>Is centre pages of the version you have to pay money for and dispose of in recycle bin after having "read" it</p> <p>I like this bit:</p> <p>"When 3000 cyclists who turn out for a campaign for better road safety"</p> <p>EEN counted? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6281#post-67074 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:36:38 +0000 HiddenEdinburgh 67074@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A new community, share thoughts and ideas across the community by first liking the page:</p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/HiddenEdinburgh" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/HiddenEdinburgh</a></p> <p>Currently the page is very new, and we are not looking to capitalise on this ever, it is just a forum for ideas exchange. If you like it, and want to get involved, please message the group with ideas of what we should post.</p> <p>It would be great to get some cycling posts up there, but right now I know very little about it! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4136#post-43000 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:29:58 +0000 Bhachgen 43000@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Did anyone else watch this on BBC this evening. Generally didn't tell us much we didn't know. "It was TIE's fault, and the council and/or the government should have spotted it sooner", was the summary.</p> <p>Good conclusion from presenter David Miller (not THAT David Millar!) - if you want to get across Edinburgh quickly do it on your bike, and save about a billion quid in the process! He was on a nice quiet, wide street while filming that section, though, and nowhere near the Haymarket cones. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3055#post-32279 Fri, 27 May 2011 14:26:17 +0000 Wendy 32279@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Come join in the fun at the Bike Station’s Innertube Map Postcode Challenge on Sunday 12th June. </p> <p>The Bike Station in conjunction with The People’s Postcode Lottery is running the kids and adult-friendly event, which is a bit like a Treasure Hunt on wheels. </p> <p>The challenge is to find 10 cards which can be found at different postcodes along the North Edinburgh traffic-free cycling pathways (postcodes to follow). Our Innertube map will help guide you round the quiet and scenic routes. Collect all ten cards, hand them in to us and you will be in with a chance to win one of our many great prizes, such as meal for two vouchers, cinema vouchers and many more.</p> <p>Come and join in on the free fun on <strong>Sunday 12th June</strong>, between <strong>10am</strong> and <strong>4pm</strong> on the North Edinburgh Cyclepaths!</p> <p>For more information keep an eye on the Bike Station website: <a href="http://www.thebikestation.org.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.thebikestation.org.uk</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1356#post-12656 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:25:50 +0000 seanspotatobusiness 12656@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've just moved to Edinburgh and am looking to buy a Dutch-style city bike. The problem is that I'm totally unaccustomed to the terrain that Edinburgh seems to present. I will be living in Gilmerton and working in Roslin, and I'm hoping to commute. I'll also be wanting to do my weekly shopping at one of the ASDAs and maybe cycle around some of the interesting terrain I've seen. Can I get away with only three gears or would that be an uphill struggle? :) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=147#post-838 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:49:52 +0000 Stepdoh 838@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>One useful thing I've found with twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/stepdoran">@stepdoran</a>) is the earlier commuters amongst us warning of bad conditions for the commute. </p> <p>Even just an ice warning popping up on your phone before you head out could be a lifesaver.</p> <p>Who are all the Tweeting Edinburgh cyclists out there? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=969#post-8773 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:25:34 +0000 greenerleith 8773@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Stop press! </p> <p>We've just finalised arrangements for a commuters breakfast event in Leith this Friday. An unofficial bike week event! </p> <p><a href="http://www.greenerleith.org/greener-leith-news/2010/6/22/commuters-breakfast-this-friday.html">http://www.greenerleith.org/greener-leith-news/2010/6/22/commuters-breakfast-this-friday.html</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=919#post-8188 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:03:45 +0000 Wendy 8188@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Message from Spokes:</p> <p>The excellent annual Spokes Bike Breakfast will be on between 8-10am on 23 June in the City Chamber quadrangle on Edinburgh's High Street.</p> <p>As well as breakfast on your way to work, there will be the biggest ever range of stalls, councillors to lobby, police bike security coding and much more. Transport Convenor Cllr Gordon Mackenzie will give a short speech [probably around 8.45] doubtless mentioning the Cycling Action Plan now being worked up by the Council.</p> <p>The Bike Co-op will be there with a 'Make your own Smoothie' - please note there is a mistake in the forthcoming Spokes Summer Bulletin - the Bike Coop<br /> is bringing the smoothie maker and shop discount vouchers - but not the bike-oiling stated in the Bulletin.</p> <p>The summer Spokes mailout goes out on 12 June and all members should receive the Bulletin and poster copies soon after that. The Bulletin features the need for the city centre to be made more bike friendly - particularly Princes Street and Picardy Place; and it includes the annual funding survey showing the state of cycling investment in Scotland last year 2009/10, and predictions for the current year 2010/11. If the future of Princes St and Picardy Place concern you, read the article in our Bulletin, then take<br /> the opportunity of the Bike Breakfast to put your concerns to the councillors who turn up - just ask around and you'll soon find some!</p> <p>The Spokes Bike Breakfast is part of National Bike Week. For more events, see the NBW national website [which allows you to search for local events]<br /> and the Changing Pace NBW local website. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=710#post-6075 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:26:12 +0000 Wendy 6075@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>As part of our <strong>A better way to work</strong> project, and in conjunction with Essential Edinburgh, Dr Bike will be at St Andrews Square, servicing bikes for <strong>free</strong>.</p> <p>He'll be there:</p> <p><strong>Wednesday 28th April<br /> Wednesday 12th May<br /> Wednesday 26th May</strong></p> <p>Each time he'll be there between <strong>12pm and 3pm</strong>.</p> <p>Hope to see you all there!</p> <p>Wendy @ the Bike Station </p>