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EdinburghBikeMates - a Covid-19 idea for key worker support

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  • Started 4 years ago by abeardwalks
  • Latest reply from LaidBack

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  1. abeardwalks
    Member

    Hi folks, @abeardwalks aka Andy White here.

    I've just finished listening to the latest episode of the podcast The War On Cars. In it, a rep from the Dublin Cycle Campaign said they have started an initiative to support people turning to cycling as a way to commute and remain socially distant.

    They match up experienced riders with new ones for a commute or two to help build confidence.

    Do you think we should start doing the same in Edinburgh to support key workers who need to get to work?

    I'm on full WFH mode, so could do with the exercise and feel this is a good way to use my experience to do 'my bit'.

    I was thinking of calling it #EdinburghBikeMates.

    What are your thoughts?

    Caveat: I'd only do this so long as the government says it's okay to cycle so long as we're practicing social distancing.

    Thanks,
    Andy

    Posted 4 years ago #

  2. abeardwalks
    Member

    Apologies for putting this in infrastructure, if it can be moved to the commute section that would be great!

    Posted 4 years ago #

  3. gembo
    Member

    Sounds good

    Posted 4 years ago #

  4. Edinburgh Cycle Training
    Member

    I'm based in East Edinburgh, will be WFH as of THURSDAY. Happy to help if need be.

    Posted 4 years ago #

  5. LaidBack
    Member

    I'm happy to help with anyone wanting to do a route.
    May also be good to lead out routes for those just wanting to get out of house - leading from safe distance of course!

    Posted 4 years ago #

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