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Edinburgh Critical Mass
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A friendly protest for safer cycling. Every last Saturday of the month, meeting at Middle Meadow Walk, 2pm.
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One year after a horrific road death in the Cowgate, what have Edinburgh council done?

Excellent protest from Critical Mass, on a dreich day!

Great to see @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social & @chasbooth.bsky.social speak to protesters

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Sodden protesters outside the City Chambers. There is a banner saying “delays cost lives. Support active travel now”. The protesters are holding up a street sign “Cowgate” and some clock faces Sodden protesters outside the City Chambers speak to the Transport Convenor, Councillor Stephen Jenkinson Sodden protesters outside the City Chambers. There is a banner saying “delays cost lives. Support active travel now”. The protesters are holding up a street sign “Cowgate” and some clock faces
November 13, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Ahead of the @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social Transport and Environment committee meeting on Thursday members of @edcriticalmass.bsky.social protested about lack of action on Cowgate
November 13, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Great write-up from @edinreporter.bsky.social

Critical Mass, the cycling campaign group, demand action on safety measures in the Old Town Street remembering a fatal incident there last year

theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/11/road...
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Road safety in the Cowgate must be a priority say campaigners
Road safety needs immediate action from the council to improve Cowgate in the Old Town for everyone from pedestrians to motorists
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November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Preparation for tomorrow at 8.30AM outside City Chambers to ask what they've done in a year.
A partially painted Cowgate sign
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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🚲 edi.bike | issue 118 | 10th Nov '25

Calling on Voi & CEC to unblock cycle parking, Police Scotland accepting video evidence online, Transport Committee Agenda; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:

https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/edibike-issue-118-10th-nov-25/

#bikeSky

A wet cycle segregated cycle lane lined with black and white reflective posts passes a bank of ‘floating’ parking spaces. The ground is thick with leaf mulch and there are green wheelie bins out on the green-hedged footway.
November 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Tick, tock! Cowgate. One year on. What have you done?

We'll be outside City Chambers from 8.30am this Thursday 13 November to ask the council just that.
Clock face showing 3:40
November 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Cowgate 1 year on - what have you done?

Join us in front of the City Chambers at 8.30am on Thursday 13 November to tell the council that it's time to take action on dangerous roads.
Narrow street with tall buildings on either side and lots of cars on it
November 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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🙋 #SafeRoads Family Day 🚶👩‍🦼🚲🚌
Sat 8 Nov, 11-2 @ #Craigentinny Comm Centre

--> www.livingrent.org/safe_roads_c...

🤩 #SpokesStall .. #SpokesMaps special £5 stall price

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Poster for the event... Lochend Needs Safe Roads Community Day! Lochend desperately needs safe roads. On Saturday November 8th 11am we are hosting a family friendly community day to launch our campaign. The main event is poster competition for under 16s where the winning posters will become our campaign posters! We will be gathering signatures & your experiences of road safety locally. Whilst presenting local councillors with our solutions. We will also be Face Painting Arts and Crafts Local Fire Fighters and a Fire Engine! St Andrews delivering First Aid Dr. Bike Repair Service Tartan Table for catering and C's Bakes for Cakes Raffle and Tombola Local market perfect for Christmas shopping.
October 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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ETRO/21/30C #SilverknowesRoad segregated 🚲 lanes

.. email to Spokes from worried local resident

🙋 If you use & support this scheme please respond!

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Dear Spokes, I am writing about the new bike lanes along Silverknowes road that has been recently implemented. This in my opinion is a wonderful change that joins up the Blackhall bike path with the promenade along the beach. Unfortunately, this change has also caused criticism by some residents claiming that the bike lanes are useless and dangerous. They are not useless because it is used by many cyclists and certainly they are not dangerous. It is great to have our own lane without worrying too much about cars and it is great to have double yellow lines so that no one can park their car on the bike lane. Before the bike lanes were implemented it was risky and dangerous to always zig-zag between parked cars. On Friday 24th there was an impromptu rally of anti-road change with SMP Sue Webber. I feel concerned that if the people who are pro bike lane do not come forward, the road will be reversed again. The main objections at the rally are about the limitations on on-street parking due to double yellow lines but without double line, people would continue parking on the bike lane which would defeat the purpose of separate lane for bikes. I am seeking assistance from your organization since I strongly believe that bike lanes will improve public safety and contribute to a healthier environment. Thank you https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/roads-pavements/view-comment-traffic-orders-new/5 How to comment... ETRO/21/30C Silverknowes Road Area Introduce as an experiment at any time waiting restrictions and a prohibition of motor vehicles 10 February 2026 View ETRO/21/30C Orders on this page have been recently advertised and comments or objections are being invited as part of the legal process. If you wish to comment or make a formal objection, please respond before the end date shown in each Order. It may not be possible to consider the content of any correspondence received after those dates. Comment on or object to an order Contact us using the details below. To object to one of the above orders please provide: the order number your email address your full name and postal address. Address to comment by email... For comments or objections to advertised orders Address: Traffic Orders 3.3 Waverley Court 4 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8BG Email: TRO.Consultations@edinburgh.gov.uk
October 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Some photos from the actual ride on Saturday. A cold day but dry and clear.

Some spooky tunes since this is as close as well ride to Halloween.
The mass ride stopped at a light controlled junction
October 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Look what happens when you build protected bike lanes!

Instead of spending billions on new roads, the govt should build more protected bike lanes!
October 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Listening to the presentation from Living Rent at Lochend Park during the break on the October ride
A group of cyclists standing in an autumnal park listening to a presentation
October 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Andy takes THE best photos on our rides! He's pretty cool at fending off wee neds as well 😀
andycatlin.com Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 22d
How Friday Ends: another brilliant @infrasisters.bsky.social #MyRideOurRight ride through #Edinburgh in partnership with @cyclinguk.bsky.social Glow Rides 👍 (including support from an unexpected glowing juggler 😀)
A cyclist riding at night with a large banner attached to their bike which reads "Glow Ride" A group of cyclists at night looking at a juggler who is performing with illuminated clubs A group of cyclists passing Edinburgh Castle at night A large group of cyclists riding in a group at night
October 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Bright breezy afternoon for @edcriticalmass.bsky.social ride to Lochend. Loved the Halloween themed soundtrack, riding along North Bridge to Sweet Transvestite a particular highlight!
October 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Here's the route for today's ride!
Map showing a route from the Meadows down through Abbeyhill and Restalrig and then back up to Holyrood
October 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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We ride for safer streets for everyone. This month we are riding to Lochend to draw attention to the Living Rent campaign for safer streets.

www.livingrent.org/give_lochend...
A poster advertising the "Lochend Loop" Critical Mass ride on the 25th October
October 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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InfraSisters in Edinburgh campaign for safer cycling, especially for women riding after dark. This Friday night they will hold a mass glowride in Edinburgh. Ladies in the lead, but everyone is welcome to light up the night.

www.cyclinguk.org/event/glow-r...

#OurStreetsOurNight #MyRideOurRight
Glow ride - Edinburgh - InfraSisters ~OurStreetsOurNights
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October 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Activism can look like a lot of things and the Museum of Edinburgh, as well as having some wonderful artefacts from the history of Edinburgh, has an exhibition of Craftivism until January.

cultureedinburgh.com/events/makin...

#MuseumofEdinburgh
Making a Statement: Craft & Activism in Edinburgh
A new exhibition explores the recent explosion of ‘Craftivism’ in Edinburgh. Explore this colourful exhibition on display at the Museum of Edinburgh!
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October 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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More media from this month's critical mass ride
A selfie of a critical mass rider with more cyclists riding past in the background
September 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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More media from this month's critical mass ride
September 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Save the Roseburn Path! A very special ride this month, reminding us of what we are fighting to protect.
A large group of cyclists waiting on a road behind a large pedestrianised area with a cycle lane. The road has lots of trees on either side.
September 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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#Hit&Run Fri 26, 21.40

🙋 Do you know anything to help?

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edinreporter.bsky.social The Edinburgh Reporter @edinreporter.bsky.social · Sep 27
Investigation underway following hit and run crash on Prestonfield Avenue

An investigation is underway after a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a van being driven on Prestonfield Avenue. The van driver failed to stop, and police have issued an appeal to trace the driver and vehicle. The…
Investigation underway following hit and run crash on Prestonfield Avenue
An investigation is underway after a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a van being driven on Prestonfield Avenue. The van driver failed to stop, and police have issued an appeal to trace the driver and vehicle. The man was taken to hospital where his current condition is unknown. The road was closed to facilitate the investigation. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9.40pm on Friday, 26 September, 2025, we were called to a report of a 29-year-old man struck by a van on Prestonfield Avenue, Edinburgh which failed to stop. "Emergency services attended and he was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. "Enquiries are ongoing to trace the driver and the vehicle involved."
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
September 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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dashed-lines.bsky.social Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · Sep 27
Photos of good turnout for @edcriticalmass.bsky.social Roseburn ride today…
Critical Mass ride in Edinburgh city centre Edinburgh Critical Mass ride going round a roundabout Critical Mass ride stopped after riding Roseburn path Critical Mass riding around Bristo Square
September 28, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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September 28, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Here's the planned ride route for tomorrow
A map of the expected critical mass route tomorrow
September 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM