http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Family friendly events at EdFoC Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th en Thu, 28 May 2026 02:47:44 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10449#post-114618 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:25:11 +0000 chdot 114618@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Definitely "when". </p> <p>(Next year) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10449#post-114616 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:23:29 +0000 SRD 114616@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Glad you made it Hankchief. i thought it sounded like fun, but we were busy all morning.</p> <p>We did make it to the skelf, which was fun, although not exactly as advertised. When/if it happens, I'm sure it will be great. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10449#post-114601 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:43:28 +0000 HankChief 114601@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><blockquote><em>Sunday 16th Morning: Ride Forth Road Bridge Unicycle Challenge join 10-year-old Brianna as she unicycles across the Forth Road Bridge over the Firth of Forth. Brianna is a Climate Justice Ambassador, she is doing this to raise money for planting 2,500 trees with Plant-for-the-Planet to combat the climate crisis and secure a future for her generation. Families welcome to cycle across with Brianna, on one wheel or two (but no tall bikes). Ride Starts 10.30, South Queensferry.</em></blockquote></p> <p>Thanks for putting the notice up SRD.</p> <p>HankChief Jnr &amp; I had a lovely ride out to SQ to accompany Brianna &amp; team across the bridge. </p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/91842878@N03/9057956401/" title="Unicycling across the bridge by HankChief, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2881/9057956401_196fd0be16.jpg" alt="Unicycling across the bridge" /></a></p> <p>She managed it very well and avoided the various charity walkers, and has raised £600 to plant more trees. <a href="https://www.betterplace.org/en/projects/13521-forth-road-bridge-unicycle-challenge">Link to Charity page</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ForthRoadBridgeUnicycleChallenge">Facebook link</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10449#post-114521 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 07:05:06 +0000 SRD 114521@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Early morning thoughts: <a href="http://deceasedcanine.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/weve-got-long-way-to-go.html" rel="nofollow">http://deceasedcanine.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/weve-got-long-way-to-go.html</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10449#post-114518 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:44:18 +0000 chdot 114518@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://theskelf.wordpress.com/2013/06/14/the-skelf-bbq-is-on" rel="nofollow">http://theskelf.wordpress.com/2013/06/14/the-skelf-bbq-is-on</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10449#post-114426 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:33:00 +0000 ruggtomcat 114426@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My 12pm performance tomorrow is cancelled I'm afraid, Gay Pride is gonna march right through it :) ahh the joys of the street! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10449#post-114424 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:22:08 +0000 crowriver 114424@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Alas my son is on his Cub Scouts camp this weekend. Otherwise I'm sure he'd have loved to try some of these! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10449#post-114417 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:47:02 +0000 SRD 114417@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>And a link <a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10454#post-114415">here</a> to events next weekend as well. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10449#post-114390 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:10:08 +0000 Kim 114390@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think <a href="http://theskelf.wordpress.com/">the SKELF</a> is a great initiative and I am looking forward to seeing it.</p> <p>If it is showery tomorrow then there are the indoor events for families <a href="http://www.edfoc.org.uk/programme/saturday-15th-june-2013/">Bike Polo and Unicycling</a> at the Jack Kane Centre, watch the demonstrations and have ago, fun for all the family! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10449#post-114384 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:32:10 +0000 chdot 114384@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Sadly tomorrow looks like it might involve some rain. </p> <p>I would urge any of you with an interest in 'cycling', activity, 'local facilities' , etc. to pop by this one for a few minutes. (If it's raining things will be in the Crags Centre). </p> <p>This is due to be the next little thing - a bit like <a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8382#post-112545">Cyclone</a> only in the centre of town!</p> <p>Mini-mini-Glentress (not just for kids). </p> <p>A couple of local people noticed a bit of neglected woodland and thought "what if". They have got together a group of people (I have been peripherally involved) and got the support of local councillors and CEC officials. As a result it should 'happen' next year. </p> <p>All levels of support welcome - even just the time it takes to turn up tomorrow and drink a cup of coffee!</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/9040875726/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7362/9040875726_b4bd03747a.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/9038655167/"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2876/9038655167_9582d3b8df.jpg"></a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10449#post-114373 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:05:30 +0000 SRD 114373@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thought I would just flag these family friendly/ kid-oriented events on this weekend. There may be more that I've not spotted - please add! </p> <p><strong>Sat 15th </strong><u>Cycle Speedway Taster Session for children.</u> Children will be given expert coaching on how to ride Cycle Speedway bikes safely around the Redbraes Park cycle speedway track before having the opportunity to take part in some practice training races. There will also be demonstrations by riders from the Edinburgh Falcons Cycle Speedway Team and youth teams from Edinburgh schools. Bikes and helmets will be provided but long trousers (not too baggy), a long sleeved top and gloves are strongly recommended for riding on the blaze track. Children between the age of 10 and 16 accompanied by parent/responsible adult. Starts 10:00 Finish 16:00 (approx). Entry Free.</p> <p><strong>Sat 15th</strong> <u>The SKELF Bike Skills Park Launch Day and BBQ </u>– The SKELF is the cool new bike skills park planned in the centre of Edinburgh (at the Braidwoods between St Leonards and Dumbiedykes). This fun and informal launch event is a chance to find out more about the proposals and experience first-hand the Braidwood proto-trails (on a tandem MTB no less), listen to (possibly) shady music on Hubstep (pedal powered PA system), get your bike fixed, and maybe even eat from the BBQ. Starts 10:00 Finish 14:00 Free</p> <p><strong>Sunday 16th</strong> Morning: <u>Ride Forth Road Bridge Unicycle Challenge </u>join 10-year-old Brianna as she unicycles across the Forth Road Bridge over the Firth of Forth. Brianna is a Climate Justice Ambassador, she is doing this to raise money for planting 2,500 trees with Plant-for-the-Planet to combat the climate crisis and secure a future for her generation. Families welcome to cycle across with Brianna, on one wheel or two (but no tall bikes). Ride Starts 10.30, South Queensferry.</p> <p><strong>Sunday 16th </strong><u>Edinburgh’s Hills Ride: </u>A 26 mile tour, taking in Calton Hill, Holyrood Park – circling Arthur’s Seat, Craigmillar Castle, Braid Hills, Easter Craiglockhart and Corstorphine Hills, and Ravelston Woods. The effort is rewarded by the commanding views over Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth. 2,900 feet of ascent and descent. Lead by Storybikes £20 (£15 Concession). Suitable for adults &amp; <u>older children</u>. Starts 13:30, finish around 18:00. Book here. </p>