http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Reporting Scotland en Tue, 19 May 2026 07:18:08 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20550#post-349270 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:25:02 +0000 PS 349270@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>For the "common man", read "the neighbourhood/pub/office/golfclub* blowhard".</p> <p>*delete as appropriate for one's social milieu </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20550#post-349268 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:55:24 +0000 SRD 349268@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>they're terrified of seeming out of touch with the 'common man'. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20550#post-349267 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:21:09 +0000 algo 349267@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That's definitely true @LaidBack - much more balanced representation I feel. It's great reporting Scotland covered this - I was just frustrated it was presented as a leisure activity when with a change of narrative the benefits of transport cycling - shopping, commuting etc... could have been extolled </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20550#post-349266 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:17:57 +0000 LaidBack 349266@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"What would encourage you to stay in the saddle?"<br /> Stephen Jardine's phone in yesterday (Tuesday 6th) on Radio Scotland had a good mix. Stephen's manner is much more positive towards cycling - just listening now on BBC Sounds.</p> <p>Link to come if I can find one.<br /> <em>Mornings with Stephen Jardine 9am - 10am</em></p> <p>"Do we need more bike lanes? Is there too much competition for space?" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20550#post-349260 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:20:10 +0000 boothym 349260@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000v1zh/reporting-scotland-evening-news-06042021" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000v1zh/reporting-scotland-evening-news-06042021</a> 21:48 if you want to see it.</p> <p>Featuring handlebar footage presumably from the reporter, seemingly trying to ride as closed to some parked cars as possible.</p> <p>Ending with: "While more infrastructure might help more people get out on their bikes, there's one other thing that will also do just that - better weather" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20550#post-349259 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 22:45:23 +0000 algo 349259@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>50% rise in cycling... referred to as a "hobby" and a "sport", with the implication it's only really enjoyable in the sunshine. </p> <p>Frustrating representation of what should be a positive story. </p>