wingpig
@wingpig.bsky.social
Bipedal ape with gingery beard, frown, grey hair. Cycles, walks, takes photos. Likes cold, dislikes social situations and long trousers. he/him
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We've been made aware of malicious QR codes being put on some of our parking ticket machines around the city.
Please do not scan these. If you see any please report them to us.
Please do not scan these. If you see any please report them to us.
January 19, 2026 at 10:08 AM
We've been made aware of malicious QR codes being put on some of our parking ticket machines around the city.
Please do not scan these. If you see any please report them to us.
Please do not scan these. If you see any please report them to us.
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January 11, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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January 11, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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CRATER WARNING on Seafield Road eastbound between the level crossing and Seafield Street. Recently significantly worsened in the cold weather and by heavy traffic turning left out of Marine Esplanade. Reported to @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social under 102000111365. #EdTravCyc
January 10, 2026 at 4:59 PM
CRATER WARNING on Seafield Road eastbound between the level crossing and Seafield Street. Recently significantly worsened in the cold weather and by heavy traffic turning left out of Marine Esplanade. Reported to @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social under 102000111365. #EdTravCyc
Reminder than the Dundee Street/Fountainbridge active travel improvement consultation closes on Monday 12th January 2026.
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
It only took me a couple of hours, working off notes made beforehand, but there were still a couple of bits I only noticed today.
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
It only took me a couple of hours, working off notes made beforehand, but there were still a couple of bits I only noticed today.
January 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Reminder than the Dundee Street/Fountainbridge active travel improvement consultation closes on Monday 12th January 2026.
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
It only took me a couple of hours, working off notes made beforehand, but there were still a couple of bits I only noticed today.
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
It only took me a couple of hours, working off notes made beforehand, but there were still a couple of bits I only noticed today.
#EdTravCyc Five Ways and most of the Chancelot Path completely iced, but there was a gritter heading east at Ainslie Park. Most of the WoL path between the Chancelot and Sandport clear apart from the Stedfastgate slope, the Sandport bridge and a patch at the bottom of the new W. Bowling Green slope
January 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM
#EdTravCyc Five Ways and most of the Chancelot Path completely iced, but there was a gritter heading east at Ainslie Park. Most of the WoL path between the Chancelot and Sandport clear apart from the Stedfastgate slope, the Sandport bridge and a patch at the bottom of the new W. Bowling Green slope
#EdTravCyc icy puddles along Leith Links paths and at the bottom of the slope to the Restalrig Railway Path. Puddles across the width of the bridges over the crematorium entrance. Findlay slope frosty but walkable.
January 8, 2026 at 10:32 AM
#EdTravCyc icy puddles along Leith Links paths and at the bottom of the slope to the Restalrig Railway Path. Puddles across the width of the bridges over the crematorium entrance. Findlay slope frosty but walkable.
Acquired? Nabbed? Purloined? Yoinked? Came into possession of? Filched? Twocked?
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January 5, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Acquired? Nabbed? Purloined? Yoinked? Came into possession of? Filched? Twocked?
I haven't checked recently but I recall a few gritbins at various points along the NEPN, though mostly recall them with the context of having reported them as either having been set aflame or just pushed over. There aren't any on the Restalrig Path, but there was one on the Fleming Place roundabout.
January 4, 2026 at 6:47 PM
I haven't checked recently but I recall a few gritbins at various points along the NEPN, though mostly recall them with the context of having reported them as either having been set aflame or just pushed over. There aren't any on the Restalrig Path, but there was one on the Fleming Place roundabout.
#EdTravCyc SNOW in Leith EH6. Light covering sticking to the footways and roads.
January 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
#EdTravCyc SNOW in Leith EH6. Light covering sticking to the footways and roads.
#EdTravCyc FROST WARNING on the Leith Links paths.
January 4, 2026 at 9:35 AM
#EdTravCyc FROST WARNING on the Leith Links paths.
#EdTravCyc GRITTER IN DITCH WARNING at Five Ways. Currently being hauled out. Two council vans providing additional blockage of Chancelot and Trinity paths
January 3, 2026 at 2:55 PM
#EdTravCyc GRITTER IN DITCH WARNING at Five Ways. Currently being hauled out. Two council vans providing additional blockage of Chancelot and Trinity paths
This seems reasonable for a calendar year's worth. Could have been 900 without the last week off due to visiting family and catching the snots, and/or the holiday-gap in July, and/or the break in May when I caught plantar fasciitis after switching trainers, but it doesn't _need_ to be anything...
December 31, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This seems reasonable for a calendar year's worth. Could have been 900 without the last week off due to visiting family and catching the snots, and/or the holiday-gap in July, and/or the break in May when I caught plantar fasciitis after switching trainers, but it doesn't _need_ to be anything...
If you haven't done the Dundee St/Fountainbridge consultation yet (consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s..., closes 2026-01-12), don't leave it too late as there are twenty-odd plan segments to consider and lots of narrow/right-angled/toy-town cycling structures to request de-Picardifying
Dundee Street Fountainbridge Active Travel Project
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by City of Edinburgh Council
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk
December 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
If you haven't done the Dundee St/Fountainbridge consultation yet (consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s..., closes 2026-01-12), don't leave it too late as there are twenty-odd plan segments to consider and lots of narrow/right-angled/toy-town cycling structures to request de-Picardifying
Also, give your chain and gears a defensive oiling with a proper viscous 'wet' lube prior to heading out onto salty/gritted roads, then a cleansing skoosh as soon as you remember to when getting back in - even just rinsing the worst of the salt off the chain with what's left in your water bottle.
Not sure your tyres are right for winter riding?
From wider tyres & lower pressures to winter compounds & studded options for snow & ice, this guide explains what to consider as conditions change
🔗 If you’re riding through winter, it’s worth a read: cyclinguk.org/winter-tyres
From wider tyres & lower pressures to winter compounds & studded options for snow & ice, this guide explains what to consider as conditions change
🔗 If you’re riding through winter, it’s worth a read: cyclinguk.org/winter-tyres
December 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Also, give your chain and gears a defensive oiling with a proper viscous 'wet' lube prior to heading out onto salty/gritted roads, then a cleansing skoosh as soon as you remember to when getting back in - even just rinsing the worst of the salt off the chain with what's left in your water bottle.
Fallen trees and lost branches would take weeks to clear away after storms, with the chopped bits left at the sides of the road for dimwit miscreants to put back in the way.
Each road may be gritted up to a maximum of once every calendar year; likewise verge trimming.
Unswept wet leaves for all.
Each road may be gritted up to a maximum of once every calendar year; likewise verge trimming.
Unswept wet leaves for all.
December 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Fallen trees and lost branches would take weeks to clear away after storms, with the chopped bits left at the sides of the road for dimwit miscreants to put back in the way.
Each road may be gritted up to a maximum of once every calendar year; likewise verge trimming.
Unswept wet leaves for all.
Each road may be gritted up to a maximum of once every calendar year; likewise verge trimming.
Unswept wet leaves for all.
WARNING Do not attempt to hire VOI bike N9BN, currently parked at Salamander Place/Ropemaker St. It has been reported as dangerous to ride due to dodgy steering THRICE but has not yet been made unavailable #VOI #VOITechnology #BikeHire #Edinburgh
December 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
WARNING Do not attempt to hire VOI bike N9BN, currently parked at Salamander Place/Ropemaker St. It has been reported as dangerous to ride due to dodgy steering THRICE but has not yet been made unavailable #VOI #VOITechnology #BikeHire #Edinburgh
#EdTravCyc GLASS WARNING on Porty prom maps.app.goo.gl/KoGHRARM6wvW... opposite the Marlborough Street park
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December 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
#EdTravCyc GLASS WARNING on Porty prom maps.app.goo.gl/KoGHRARM6wvW... opposite the Marlborough Street park
#EdTravCyc PUNCTURE WARNING - two reports on citycyclingdinburgh.info of glass-fragment punctures between Craigleith and Drylaw. If you frequently use the bike paths, a flat wallpaper paste brush can fit in almost any bag. bsky.app/profile/wing...
Looking for a last-minute stocking-filler for people who cycle? A cheap wallpaper paste brush is small and flat enough to tuck into a bag or pannier but is ideal for brushing the worst bits of patches of smashed glass bottles to the edges of cycle paths, hopefully preventing the occasional puncture.
December 19, 2025 at 7:27 AM
#EdTravCyc PUNCTURE WARNING - two reports on citycyclingdinburgh.info of glass-fragment punctures between Craigleith and Drylaw. If you frequently use the bike paths, a flat wallpaper paste brush can fit in almost any bag. bsky.app/profile/wing...
#EdTravCyc Possibly be slightly careful at the Seafield Lidl cycle parking shelter - it's sort of taped off a bit, yet still usable, though it's not clear if there is danger from the shelter, or the fence behind, or the gravel at the foot of the fence...
December 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
#EdTravCyc Possibly be slightly careful at the Seafield Lidl cycle parking shelter - it's sort of taped off a bit, yet still usable, though it's not clear if there is danger from the shelter, or the fence behind, or the gravel at the foot of the fence...
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We took a ride along Rose St to/from Tisos, during the busy festive shopping period 🧵
First up, we rode legally westward
# of 🚘 interactions: 3
# of 🚶♀️interactions: 0
total time: 1m38
Note, rat-running SUV, & 2x bona fida parcel delivery
First up, we rode legally westward
# of 🚘 interactions: 3
# of 🚶♀️interactions: 0
total time: 1m38
Note, rat-running SUV, & 2x bona fida parcel delivery
December 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We took a ride along Rose St to/from Tisos, during the busy festive shopping period 🧵
First up, we rode legally westward
# of 🚘 interactions: 3
# of 🚶♀️interactions: 0
total time: 1m38
Note, rat-running SUV, & 2x bona fida parcel delivery
First up, we rode legally westward
# of 🚘 interactions: 3
# of 🚶♀️interactions: 0
total time: 1m38
Note, rat-running SUV, & 2x bona fida parcel delivery
#EdTravCyc watch out if you're leaving the bike parking at Cameron Toll (WHSmith end) as the exit I would usually naturally take is blocked off by cones and tape.
December 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
#EdTravCyc watch out if you're leaving the bike parking at Cameron Toll (WHSmith end) as the exit I would usually naturally take is blocked off by cones and tape.
Only one more load of ironing required this year...
December 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Only one more load of ironing required this year...
EGGWATCH: Nothing yet in Duke St Tesco or Restalrig Road McColl's/Mini-Morrison, but single eggs are available in Salamander Place Day Today Express, equalling the record set by McColl's in 2012.
December 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
EGGWATCH: Nothing yet in Duke St Tesco or Restalrig Road McColl's/Mini-Morrison, but single eggs are available in Salamander Place Day Today Express, equalling the record set by McColl's in 2012.
#EdTravCyc CONE WARNING at the Sandport end of the Water or Leith path where they've replaced some tarmac immediately in line with the dropped kerb.
December 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
#EdTravCyc CONE WARNING at the Sandport end of the Water or Leith path where they've replaced some tarmac immediately in line with the dropped kerb.