http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Critical Mass en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:51:08 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079&page=2#post-383982 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:47:52 +0000 jdanielp 383982@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Indeed. There was also a very interesting six-wheeled Quicab. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079&page=2#post-383976 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:53:56 +0000 gembo 383976@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Looks like a fair number of the Friday CanoPY coffee gang out for CM I was alas up Soutra Hill though the sun did come out for us eventually </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-383975 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:01:22 +0000 chdot 383975@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Some photos of yesterday’s ride to Saughton Park (and back by a different route)</p> <p>First photo a mini version of the PoP ride in a month’s time!</p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55230313866_330dee945d_c.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55229405362_f7b7ac089b_c.jpg"></p> <p>Meet at MMW (CM and PoP)</p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55230395154_ded421820d_c.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55229237612_90029914d9_c.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55230385994_a92f67f72f_c.jpg"></p> <p>Hutchison Crossway. Might make more sense to have a cycle gap here rather than the pavement conflict to the left</p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55230546440_d57e5b61de_c.jpg"></p> <p>Turning into Saughton Park </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-383328 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:25:07 +0000 chdot 383328@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Meeting at 2pm, on the last Saturday of almost every month (not December!), on Middle-Meadow Walk </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://edinburghcriticalmass.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">https://edinburghcriticalmass.wordpress.com</a></p> <p>Today’s ride is a loop of Morningside. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-380760 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:35:55 +0000 neddie 380760@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Edinburgh Critical Mass Emergency Ride August 2025</p> <p><blockquote>In August 2025, in the space of one week, three people on bikes were hit by drivers in Edinburgh. These were just the incidents serious enough to make the news. Cycling is safe in itself, the danger comes from poor infrastructure and poor car design. This ride was a shout from the people of Edinburgh to say "how many more people?" before we see cycling respected and given the space it needs in the city</blockquote></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPUMatRhX1U" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPUMatRhX1U</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-380358 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:19:48 +0000 chdot 380358@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“<br /> This month, we're riding out to Saughton Park! Join us on Middle Meadow Walk at 2pm this Saturday to ride for safer streets.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:zvl5hg74ophhey7rgmnxilfy/bafkreiccbvrvizkf75hafgnvtbrhvs7g5pxubpy6bjktnkdfrmg6ewwzxm@jpeg"></p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/edcriticalmass.bsky.social/post/3luh53qz7s22p" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/edcriticalmass.bsky.social/post/3luh53qz7s22p</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-378731 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:24:15 +0000 chdot 378731@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Today’s route</p> <p>Not too taxing!</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:zvl5hg74ophhey7rgmnxilfy/bafkreibmpj545via3knxoomk72g44kdcms5koj6bf73r3xdunoxrghigyy@jpeg"></p> <p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/edcriticalmass.bsky.social/post/3lipk2y5re22j" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/edcriticalmass.bsky.social/post/3lipk2y5re22j</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-378721 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:50:25 +0000 chdot 378721@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Join us this Saturday for a ride around Marchmont! Meet 2pm Middle Meadow Walk.</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/edcriticalmass.bsky.social/post/3lifrac6mos2v" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/edcriticalmass.bsky.social/post/3lifrac6mos2v</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-378633 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:34:13 +0000 chdot 378633@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u1QLnE-dcJw" rel="nofollow">https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u1QLnE-dcJw</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-375683 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:42:56 +0000 bakky 375683@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@gembo had that before - fortunately these days there’s usually someone on the ride using <a href="https://www.criticalmaps.net">Critical Maps</a> - worth a download to the auld portable ringing computer in order to be able to find ‘em (or any other mass ride) in future! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-375671 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 17:39:47 +0000 gembo 375671@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Neddie’s instruction of circle shape with hands didn’t help when I arrived late and found the Mass had been prompt this month, I failed to find them. </p> <p>Had good cycle home wearing a stetson and saying howdy and doing my Elvis impersonation cheering up the grumpy burghers of Edinburgh. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-375165 Sun, 26 May 2024 21:06:02 +0000 gembo 375165@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Granted, very short and narrow </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-375161 Sun, 26 May 2024 18:30:00 +0000 neddie 375161@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I was between 2 and 3 metres this time. Do I get gemboapproval now? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-375149 Sat, 25 May 2024 23:08:50 +0000 gembo 375149@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Saw you from the 44 very brave to cone that far west </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-375143 Sat, 25 May 2024 11:26:12 +0000 neddie 375143@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Today!</p> <p>2pm at the Meadows compass. </p> <p>Heading out to Saughton park and back </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-374722 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:15:44 +0000 Greenroofer 374722@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><blockquote>@Greenroofer very kindly waiting for me on The Aqueduct.</blockquote></p> <p>The sequence of events was that I was coming from the west and had stopped shortly after joining The Aqueduct to allow a person pushing a bike (nice, electric) to pass. Just as I was about to get going again another bicycle + rider appeared round the corner at the east end. I thought I might as well wait for them too. As they got closer it became clear it was @gembo, so I was able to make 'hurry up' gestures.</p> <p>As @gembo noted, @bill will be pleased to hear that I was head to toe in Galibier kit (I'd havered about whether it was too warm for a Mistral top and Mistral longs, but it wasn't). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-374721 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 18:41:32 +0000 gembo 374721@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@neddie ah, now you are remembering.</p> <p>Novas sing The Crusher about the wrestler Reginald Lisowski. Innit,</p> <p>Which I am listening to now </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-374720 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 18:26:13 +0000 neddie 374720@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@gembo Is it because I was longer than 3 metres? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-374719 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 18:15:24 +0000 mcairney 374719@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My brakes were comically, obnoxiously, insanely noisy too. At one point we had the CM boom box, the drums of the Palestine march and you could hear the squeal of my disc brakes over it all. Maybe 4 years for a pair of rotors is taking the 'Dura' in 'Dura Ace' a bit too far?</p> <p>Got home, installed a new set of pads and rotors and the good news is that I can now stop on a dime in complete silence, the bad news is that my front brake is now rubbing slightly and my usual 'trick' of loosen off the bolts while applying the brakes to realign them hasn't quite done the job. Might be a job for the bike shop when I get back from holiday... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-374718 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 18:10:12 +0000 jdanielp 374718@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Sounds big (for a CM at least, not so much for a PoP)! Would've been there, but I'm away just now. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-374717 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 17:36:57 +0000 gembo 374717@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Spotted @Arobcomp heading into town. He was heading out the way, heavily ladened. Then @Kim, @Mcariney and @neddie (on tunes but claiming not to know the Crusher)<br /> At CM?</p> <p>Maybe 500 at CM which was standin in for PoP this year?.</p> <p>Nice vibe, had some words with a moped driver,trying to ram me. But nothing untoward.</p> <p>On way home bumped into @iwrats and @Greenroofer very kindly waiting for me on The Aqueduct. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-374698 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:37:14 +0000 chdot 374698@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Tomorrow </p> <p><a href="https://edinburghcriticalmass.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">https://edinburghcriticalmass.wordpress.com</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-374229 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 17:50:44 +0000 chdot 374229@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJQnrg9WgAAfK3n?format=jpg&amp;name=large">“</p> <p>This month we'll ride close to the Braid, where councillors recently voted to remove modal filters, just days after the tragic death of a young boy cycling to School in Cramond. </p> <p>Everyone is welcome on our big, fun, community ride, Saturday March 30th, 2pm at Middle Meadow Walk.</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/edcriticalmass/status/1771085400829771901" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/edcriticalmass/status/1771085400829771901</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-371271 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 22:27:56 +0000 chdot 371271@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>There's currently a consultation about removing motor vehicle through-traffic in Holyrood Park. </p> <p>We want the park to be truly inclusive with access for all, including those who can’t afford a car. So this months ride will go to Holyrood to show our support for @carfreeholyrood ! </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/edcriticalmass/status/1717231277923831859" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/edcriticalmass/status/1717231277923831859</a></p> <p>“</p> <p>Because riding without bike lanes is very scary...join #CriticalMass #Edinburgh this Saturday 28th October! Meet at Middle Meadow Walk at 2pm. #SaferCycleLanes #LetsRideTogether #Halloween</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/edcriticalmass/status/1716779069407199603" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/edcriticalmass/status/1716779069407199603</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-370815 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:59:24 +0000 chdot 370815@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F7HSbaYWwAAOGLe?format=jpg&amp;name=medium"></p> <p>“</p> <p>This is the route tomorrow - see you 2pm at Middle Meadow Walk! </p> <p>Superhero costumes encouraged but totally optional! </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/edcriticalmass/status/1707664256223859064" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/edcriticalmass/status/1707664256223859064</a></p> <p>(Coincidentally</p> <p>“</p> <p>People are holding coordinated protests across UK towns and cities this weekend against what they call a “climate of fear” on the roads, and an “epidemic” of careless and dangerous driving that is curbing children’s freedoms and putting lives at risk.</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/29/uk-protests-planned-amid-epidemic-of-dangerous-driving" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/29/uk-protests-planned-amid-epidemic-of-dangerous-driving</a> ) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-369897 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:45:42 +0000 chdot 369897@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53137188003_c116d7234d.jpg"></p> <p>Excited for the ride down to Portobello this weekend! Join us for a fun ride down to the seaside to demand better cycling infrastructure! </p> <p>Start at Middle Meadow Walk at 2pm. Pause for a break at the Porty prom, then back to the centre!</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/edcriticalmass/status/1694254333552906704" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/edcriticalmass/status/1694254333552906704</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-368636 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 21:22:51 +0000 chdot 368636@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Video </p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/edcriticalmass/status/1668165445210316800" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/edcriticalmass/status/1668165445210316800</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-363007 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:36:33 +0000 Rosie 363007@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The Evening News article did include the video. And of course a grudging paragraph:- </p> <p>"Previous mass rides have caused controversy as the group has blocked off main roads in the city with hundreds of bicycles, and other people-powered machines in a bid to ‘reclaim’ spaces for cyclists and fight for safer conditions on the roads."</p> <p><a href="https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/environment/campaigners-claim-cycling-in-the-capital-is-a-joke-as-video-released-showing-state-of-roads-3819089?fbclid=IwAR3_t9nWN23fFByA3REgDRQ2dPCcdNFphv7Mzphu21zKSlGrLBX41qqWMJc" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/environment/campaigners-claim-cycling-in-the-capital-is-a-joke-as-video-released-showing-state-of-roads-3819089?fbclid=IwAR3_t9nWN23fFByA3REgDRQ2dPCcdNFphv7Mzphu21zKSlGrLBX41qqWMJc</a></p> <p>A more positive and very good song and video by Dan Abrahams of Critical Mass. The Reporter is on the side of the angels with its cycling coverage.</p> <p><a href="https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2022/08/our-streets-song-and-video-to-promote-safer-cycling/" rel="nofollow">https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2022/08/our-streets-song-and-video-to-promote-safer-cycling/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-362976 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:01:34 +0000 chdot 362976@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>With video -</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/edcriticalmass/status/1562442873773387776" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/edcriticalmass/status/1562442873773387776</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21079#post-362974 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:45:36 +0000 neddie 362974@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"controversy" &lt;false narrative&gt;</p> <p>"helmets" &lt;false narrative&gt;</p> <p>And the video is (presumably delibrately) not included in the article, because, you know, we don't want to give tooooo much publicity to it... </p>