Chris Red 🇲🇾🏴🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🚲
@chrisredism.bsky.social
Code monkey by day, Cat butler by night, and in between always out riding powered by coffee & noodles. ☕️🍜🚲 Never without headphones, books or camera. 🎧📚📷
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We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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Anger as Waterstones snaps up prime site on doorstep of independent bookshop
UK's biggest bookselling chain under fire over plans for new store beside Edinburgh tram line.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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Here's the route for today's ride!
October 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Here's the route for today's ride!
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#Hit&Run Fri 26, 21.40
🙋 Do you know anything to help?
@edi.bike @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @edfoc.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @johnrobson87.bsky.social @bridgend-farmhouse.bsky.social @edtiss.bsky.social @mhbastian.bsky.social @2760.bsky.social @sw20.info
🙋 Do you know anything to help?
@edi.bike @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @edfoc.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @johnrobson87.bsky.social @bridgend-farmhouse.bsky.social @edtiss.bsky.social @mhbastian.bsky.social @2760.bsky.social @sw20.info
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…
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
Been a while since I’ve posted anything here. Went on a random #CyclingQuest today where I randomly picked a few spots on the map of the #BeelineVelo2 and used the #CompassMode to get from A to B. It was fun and totally solidified my internal memory of getting around #edinburgh #NoLycraCycling
September 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Been a while since I’ve posted anything here. Went on a random #CyclingQuest today where I randomly picked a few spots on the map of the #BeelineVelo2 and used the #CompassMode to get from A to B. It was fun and totally solidified my internal memory of getting around #edinburgh #NoLycraCycling
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🎉 The East Area ETRO has been agreed to make permanent! And, moments later, so have the North and West Area Travelling Safely schemes.
Many thanks to everyone who joined us and @spokes.org.uk in calling for scrutiny on this process and calling for sense to prevail at the TRO Sub-Committee.
Many thanks to everyone who joined us and @spokes.org.uk in calling for scrutiny on this process and calling for sense to prevail at the TRO Sub-Committee.
three people are riding bicycles down a road and the word swapfeet is on the bottom
ALT: three people are riding bicycles down a road and the word swapfeet is on the bottom
media.tenor.com
September 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
🎉 The East Area ETRO has been agreed to make permanent! And, moments later, so have the North and West Area Travelling Safely schemes.
Many thanks to everyone who joined us and @spokes.org.uk in calling for scrutiny on this process and calling for sense to prevail at the TRO Sub-Committee.
Many thanks to everyone who joined us and @spokes.org.uk in calling for scrutiny on this process and calling for sense to prevail at the TRO Sub-Committee.
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Edinburgh is back in the saddle! Today we launched our new trial cycle hire scheme, which will be delivered by Voi 🚲
Residents and visitors will be able to use the new e-bikes from 3 September.
Residents and visitors will be able to use the new e-bikes from 3 September.
August 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Edinburgh is back in the saddle! Today we launched our new trial cycle hire scheme, which will be delivered by Voi 🚲
Residents and visitors will be able to use the new e-bikes from 3 September.
Residents and visitors will be able to use the new e-bikes from 3 September.
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There’s been three crashes involving a driver hitting a cycling this August. They happened in the same week. This is unacceptable. We’re riding in protest of Edinburgh’s indifference toward cyclists this Friday 22nd August at 7pm. Meet at Middle Meadow Walk. Tell and bring everyone you know
August 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
There’s been three crashes involving a driver hitting a cycling this August. They happened in the same week. This is unacceptable. We’re riding in protest of Edinburgh’s indifference toward cyclists this Friday 22nd August at 7pm. Meet at Middle Meadow Walk. Tell and bring everyone you know
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Cyclist dismount sign at Silverknowes road north. Didn't initially see the bike lane dividers are on the pavement . @edi.bike @spokes.org.uk
August 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Cyclist dismount sign at Silverknowes road north. Didn't initially see the bike lane dividers are on the pavement . @edi.bike @spokes.org.uk
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#WaverleyBridge
🙄 #busgate 🚕🚘🚚 abuse grows
-> i.imgur.com/50Sohdw.mp4
🙄 #bikebox #AirportBus abuse/danger frequent
-> i.imgur.com/qHhEnu9.mp4
🙋 Attention pls @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social
@edi.bike @lothianbuses.bsky.social @finlaymcf.bsky.social @cllrcmiller.bsky.social @leftwing66.bsky.social
🙄 #busgate 🚕🚘🚚 abuse grows
-> i.imgur.com/50Sohdw.mp4
🙄 #bikebox #AirportBus abuse/danger frequent
-> i.imgur.com/qHhEnu9.mp4
🙋 Attention pls @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social
@edi.bike @lothianbuses.bsky.social @finlaymcf.bsky.social @cllrcmiller.bsky.social @leftwing66.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 10:25 AM
#WaverleyBridge
🙄 #busgate 🚕🚘🚚 abuse grows
-> i.imgur.com/50Sohdw.mp4
🙄 #bikebox #AirportBus abuse/danger frequent
-> i.imgur.com/qHhEnu9.mp4
🙋 Attention pls @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social
@edi.bike @lothianbuses.bsky.social @finlaymcf.bsky.social @cllrcmiller.bsky.social @leftwing66.bsky.social
🙄 #busgate 🚕🚘🚚 abuse grows
-> i.imgur.com/50Sohdw.mp4
🙄 #bikebox #AirportBus abuse/danger frequent
-> i.imgur.com/qHhEnu9.mp4
🙋 Attention pls @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social
@edi.bike @lothianbuses.bsky.social @finlaymcf.bsky.social @cllrcmiller.bsky.social @leftwing66.bsky.social
I’m sad to see the state of #KoMoot after the laying off 80% of their workforce. They made it the app that it is. I will no longer pay for the subscription and want to phase out into another app. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good alternative to Komoot/Strava?
June 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I’m sad to see the state of #KoMoot after the laying off 80% of their workforce. They made it the app that it is. I will no longer pay for the subscription and want to phase out into another app. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good alternative to Komoot/Strava?
Nice wee bike ride to the pier for a Sunday #FishSupper at sunset with some lovely humans. What’s not to love about that?
May 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Nice wee bike ride to the pier for a Sunday #FishSupper at sunset with some lovely humans. What’s not to love about that?
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To express how big this is: I just spoke to someone who has worked in migration services in Germany for several years, and their immediate reaction was to burst into tears of relief. Yes, this news has come late: but at least it is here. There is now no legal doubt about who and what the AfD are.
The German office for the protection of the Constitution has, after a long period of monitoring, declared the AfD a “confirmed far-right party” — a landmark decision, meaning they’ve been declared a party that acts against the German Constitution and democratic order: www.spiegel.de/politik/deut...
Verfassungsschutz stuft gesamte AfD als »gesichert rechtsextremistisch« ein
Monatelang arbeitete das Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz an einer Neubewertung der AfD. Nun steht fest: Die Behörde hält die gesamte Partei für rechtsextrem.
www.spiegel.de
May 2, 2025 at 10:42 AM
To express how big this is: I just spoke to someone who has worked in migration services in Germany for several years, and their immediate reaction was to burst into tears of relief. Yes, this news has come late: but at least it is here. There is now no legal doubt about who and what the AfD are.
#overheard at Glasgow QS station from US tourists.
“They’re not as sophisticated here than in London. . .”
Mate, ya need to speak up a bit more cause I don’t think the Glaswegians heard ya.
Also if it wasnae THAT ‘sophisticated’, why are you lot looking LOST AF like you’re in the Sahara?!
“They’re not as sophisticated here than in London. . .”
Mate, ya need to speak up a bit more cause I don’t think the Glaswegians heard ya.
Also if it wasnae THAT ‘sophisticated’, why are you lot looking LOST AF like you’re in the Sahara?!
May 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
#overheard at Glasgow QS station from US tourists.
“They’re not as sophisticated here than in London. . .”
Mate, ya need to speak up a bit more cause I don’t think the Glaswegians heard ya.
Also if it wasnae THAT ‘sophisticated’, why are you lot looking LOST AF like you’re in the Sahara?!
“They’re not as sophisticated here than in London. . .”
Mate, ya need to speak up a bit more cause I don’t think the Glaswegians heard ya.
Also if it wasnae THAT ‘sophisticated’, why are you lot looking LOST AF like you’re in the Sahara?!
Yesterday was such a nice sunny Saturday in #Scotland. Roads and paths were calling, couldn’t resist sneaking a short ride around the city after a visit to the chiropractor. #NoLycraCycling
April 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Yesterday was such a nice sunny Saturday in #Scotland. Roads and paths were calling, couldn’t resist sneaking a short ride around the city after a visit to the chiropractor. #NoLycraCycling
This shouldn’t be my reaction
but
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but
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April 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
This shouldn’t be my reaction
but
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Watching #NoOtherLand on channel 4oD so late was a mistake on my end. There is no way I’m gonna be sleeping with all this rage watching all the atrocities and injustice the Palestinians faced. How can western media turn a blind eye to this. #enraging
March 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Watching #NoOtherLand on channel 4oD so late was a mistake on my end. There is no way I’m gonna be sleeping with all this rage watching all the atrocities and injustice the Palestinians faced. How can western media turn a blind eye to this. #enraging
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We took over the giant screen at Farage’s big rally in Birmingham
March 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
We took over the giant screen at Farage’s big rally in Birmingham
Last week, went on a quick bike ride because of the spring weather. Thought it was lovely so stopped for a quick bike and attire check. No one should have to ever buy ‘dedicated’ and cycling specific clothes to ride a bike. #NoLycraCycling #JustRide
March 29, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Last week, went on a quick bike ride because of the spring weather. Thought it was lovely so stopped for a quick bike and attire check. No one should have to ever buy ‘dedicated’ and cycling specific clothes to ride a bike. #NoLycraCycling #JustRide
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Lessons from #codemonkeychronicles
It is easier to point fingers and blame for everything that’s gone wrong, than to use the very same fingers to work towards a solution.
‘Blame’ is a byproduct of inefficiency in work processes.
Quote me #Redism
It is easier to point fingers and blame
‘Blame’ is a byproduct of inefficiency in work processes.
Quote me #Redism
March 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Lessons from #codemonkeychronicles
It is easier to point fingers and blame for everything that’s gone wrong, than to use the very same fingers to work towards a solution.
‘Blame’ is a byproduct of inefficiency in work processes.
Quote me #Redism
It is easier to point fingers and blame
‘Blame’ is a byproduct of inefficiency in work processes.
Quote me #Redism
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This Saturday, 2pm, Middle Meadow Walk!
March 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This Saturday, 2pm, Middle Meadow Walk!
I really wanted to like #DragonAge #Veilguard but something about this game just dragged on and became very tedious. Storyline and characters had a lot of potential but unfortunately writing was mediocre. I was skipping scenes and dialogues by chapter 6. Wee shame.
March 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I really wanted to like #DragonAge #Veilguard but something about this game just dragged on and became very tedious. Storyline and characters had a lot of potential but unfortunately writing was mediocre. I was skipping scenes and dialogues by chapter 6. Wee shame.
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Dammit. Someone nicked our cute lil yellow Yoonit. A mini cargo bike.
Share around, and keep an eye out around Edinburgh. Shout at @cargobikemovement.bsky.social if you see it. Let's make this thing too hot to handle.
Bike theft is the worst. Bike theft from a CHARITY is something else 😤
Share around, and keep an eye out around Edinburgh. Shout at @cargobikemovement.bsky.social if you see it. Let's make this thing too hot to handle.
Bike theft is the worst. Bike theft from a CHARITY is something else 😤
March 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Dammit. Someone nicked our cute lil yellow Yoonit. A mini cargo bike.
Share around, and keep an eye out around Edinburgh. Shout at @cargobikemovement.bsky.social if you see it. Let's make this thing too hot to handle.
Bike theft is the worst. Bike theft from a CHARITY is something else 😤
Share around, and keep an eye out around Edinburgh. Shout at @cargobikemovement.bsky.social if you see it. Let's make this thing too hot to handle.
Bike theft is the worst. Bike theft from a CHARITY is something else 😤
March 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM