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Cycling Scotland
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We are Scotland’s national cycling charity. Working with others, we get more people cycling, more safely and easily in a better environment. Charity no SC029760

www.cycling.scot
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🏆 “I'm all for active learning. I love taking the kids out and just promoting that lifestyle. Nowadays it's even more important that we are promoting the health and wellbeing of children.”

Lindsay Cameron, winner of the #BikeabilityScotland Instructor of the Year 2025: cycling.scot/news/bikeabi...
Bikeability Scotland 'Instructor of the Year' for 2025, Lindsay Cameron, pictured with her bike at a local rail station.
November 13, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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🏆 “Cycling's on the up in Scotland and Midlothian and I'm happy to have played my part by helping all Midlothian primary schools undertake Bikeability training in the last year.”

Kieran Power, winner of the #BikeabilityScotland Keith Fergus Annual Achievement Award 2025
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Bikeability Scotland 'Annual Achievement Award' winner for 2025, cycling instructor Kieran Power, pictured with his bike on a city street.
November 13, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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🏆 “We've got amazing kids and a lot of them choose to do all the levels. We just say, these are the dates, and the kids go for it.”

Congratulations to #BikeabilityScotland School of the Year 2025, Williamston Primary School (@westlothiancouncil.bsky.social)

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Pupils from Bikeability Scotland 'School of the Year' for 2025, Williamston Primary in West Lothian, pictured with their bikes.
November 13, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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🏆 Congratulations to the 2025 #BikeabilityScotland Award winners!

In a year when more than 53,000 pupils took part in Bikeability Scotland cycle training, the annual awards celebrate the stories behind the statistics: cycling.scot/news/bikeabi...
Pupils from Bikeability Scotland 'School of the Year' for 2025, Williamston Primary in West Lothian, pictured with their bikes. Bikeability Scotland 'Instructor of the Year' for 2025, Lindsay Cameron, pictured with her bike at a local rail station. Bikeability Scotland 'Annual Achievement Award' winner for 2025, cycling instructor Kieran Power, pictured with his bike on a city street.
November 13, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Our 2024-25 annual report shares our impact in helping more people to cycle.

➡️Record no. councils delivering on-road #BikeabilityScotland training in all primary schools
➡️Tackling transport poverty with range of Access to Bike projects
➡️Monitoring cycling increases across Scotland
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A man and woman smile and talk as they cycle together on a protected cycle lane on a neighbourhood street. A bus stop and trees can be seen in the background. White overlaid text on the left of the image reads: "Annual report & accounts 2024-25", with the Cycling Scotland logo below.
November 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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🚲📈 Find out more about the continuing, substantial impact of new cycling infrastructure in Scotland - and how it's helping more people to cycle for everyday journeys - by exploring our latest all-mode traffic survey findings here: cycling.scot/news/may-202...
Photo of people cycling on Edinburgh's City Centre West to East Link (CCWEL) cycling route. People can be seen travelling by bike in a dedicated bidirectional lane, protected from passing vehicle traffic visible in the background. A line graph published by Cycling Scotland, showing hour by hour cycle counts at Clyde Street in Glasgow over a 48 hour survey period. Peaks of around 200 bikes an hour can be seen at morning and evening commuting times, indicating that people are using the new protected cycle lanes at this and similar locations to make everyday journeys, such as travelling to and from work. A map published by Cycling Scotland, showing locations of 48 hour traffic surveys, conducted in May 2025. Pink circles indicate the percentage of journeys which were made by bike at these locations over the survey period, with larger circles indicating a higher cycling modal share. Leith Walk - where dedicated cycle lanes connect Leith to Edinburgh city centre - saw the highest cycling modal share of locations in the city in May 2025, with 9% of all journeys here being made by bike.
November 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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"A lot of roads in the area are filled with large vehicles, lorries and traffic, so it makes a massive difference to be able to take the cycle route and feel a lot safer and protected. The route's also much quicker than any other way of getting to work." - Robin, travelling to work by bike. 🚲
Robin, a commuter cycling to work early one winter morning on Glasgow's Victoria Road. Robin is pictured with her bike on one of the street's new protected cycle lanes, part of the 'South City Way' cycling route which runs for 3km, connecting communities in the south of the city to the city centre. A person can be seen passing Robin on a bike, with tenements and shops visible in the background.
November 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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🚲 "One of the big reasons we do it is confidence. It’s life skills. It gets them to appreciate something a bit different. A lot of our kids have challenges with resilience. It’s brilliant for that."

- Blaine Robertson, PE Specialist at Ferryhill Primary, on #BikeabilityScotland cycle training
A small bubble image of a school pupil giving two thumbs up to a cycling instructor during a Bikeability Scotland cycle training session. Overlaid text reads: "Confidence unlocked. Bikeability Scotland is the national cycle training programme for school children."
November 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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🚲🩺 For the last two years, Kirsty - an NHS health visitor in Glasgow - has cycled to work and to appointments in the community.

"I've found cycling is much quicker than driving... it gives you the headspace you need and time to reflect and think about how best I can support the families."
Kirsty, an NHS health visitor in Glasgow, smiles as she stands with her bike outside the health centre where she works.
October 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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🚲 "Cycling makes me feel really good. It’s good for your body and it makes me feel happy."

We spoke to pupils at Tayside Primary in Dundee, to hear their excitement at being out on their bikes and gaining the skills and confidence to cycle on-road through #BikeabilityScotland cycle training.
October 20, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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"It was making sure you know what to and how to ride properly and safely. It was really fun." - Isla, P7

#BikeabilityScotland is helping children across Scotland discover the fun and freedom of cycling: building the skills to lead more active, healthy and happy lives now and into the future. 🚲✨
An image of two young girls smiling at each other as they take part in Bikeability Scotland cycle training, alongside text which reads: "Joy unlocked. Bikeability Scotland is the national cycle training programme for school children."
October 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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🌍🚲 With over half of journeys under five miles made by car, making it easier for more people to choose sustainable transport options like cycling has a key role to play in cutting Scotland's emissions: helping us look after our health and our environment at the same time. #ScotClimateWeek
A woman and young boy smile at each other as they push their bikes along the platform, next to rail tracks at Stirling railway station.
September 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Thanks to everyone who joined us in Dundee for this year's #CyclingScotlandConf! Our latest blog looks back at a great day, filled with energy and enthusiasm towards supporting more everyday cycling in Scotland: orlo.uk/qzSVG
Cycling Scotland Conference delegates take part in a led cycle tour of the regeneration of Dundee Waterfront. The V&A Dundee and RSS Discovery can be seen in the background. Delegates explore the exhibitor and networking space at the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee. Laura Young, award winning climate activist and environmental scientist, chairs the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference, welcoming delegates to Dundee. Delegates smile from the audience as they listen to keynote speakers at the Cycling Scotland Conference.
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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We’re appointing a new Head of Finance and Corporate Services, who will have responsibility for managing and overseeing all aspects of Cycling Scotland’s finances, helping us deliver our charitable mission.

Find out more and apply by 12 noon, Monday 13th October 2025: buff.ly/JgaLYOR
Photo of people cycling in a protected cycle lane on a busy urban street in Glasgow. Overlaid white text reads: "Join our team", with the Cycling Scotland logo.
September 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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E-bikes are having a hugely positive impact in getting more people cycling. However there's a lot of confusion between legal, safe e-bikes and illegally modified e-bikes.

Our latest blog explores the difference, the serious dangers of illegal e-bikes and what needs to change: buff.ly/2KhwVD6
A woman in a red jacket smiles as she rides an e-cargo bike on a city street.
September 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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📣🚲 "I think Bikeability is awesome!"

P6 pupils of Tayview Primary School in Dundee share what #BikeabilityScotland means to them: unlocking joy, cycling confidence, physical wellbeing, and skills they can take with them through the rest of their lives.
September 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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🚲 A milestone of 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟱𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 young people in Scotland have completed #BikeabilityScotland cycle training since it started in 2011.

14 local authorities now deliver on-road training in every primary school, setting up young people with lifelong skills and cycling confidence: buff.ly/QLgReEm
Two young girls ride their bikes on a residential street as part of Level 2 on-road Bikeability Scotland cycle training session, involving a class group of primary 7s.
September 11, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Chair Laura Young and Brian Deegan, Director of Inspections at Active Travel England bring the #CyclingScotlandConf to a close, with a Q&A focusing on the unique benefits that cycling can bring to transport planning and the success stories already being seen across Scotland.
Brian Deegan, Active Travel England Director of Inspections addresses the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee. Climate researcher and environmental campaigner Laura Young chairs the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.
September 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Glenn Lyons, Mott MacDonald Professor of Future Mobility at the University of West of England, addresses the #CyclingScotlandConf, arguing for investment that drives demand, citing immediate impact of street improvements and new safe cycling networks across the UK.
Glenn Lyons, Mott MacDonald Professor of Future Mobility at the University of West of England, addresses the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.
September 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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"Six times more people are killed on the roads in the UK each year than through knife crime. If this was any other area of our lives, we would never tolerate this level of harm."

Rebecca Morris’ impassioned speech calls for more immediate action for safer streets. #CyclingScotlandConf
Rebecca Morris, Vision Zero Communications Director and road safety campaigner, addresses the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.
September 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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"This is a call to arms to prevent ill health. Cycling is part of prevention: we need ambitious vision, and walking and cycling to be the norm". Jillian Evans of NHS Grampian, highlights the public health issues prevalent in Scotland and the essential role of active travel in tackling this.
Jillian Evans, Head of Health Intelligence & Learning Health Systems, NHS Grampian, addresses the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.
September 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Cab Sec for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, highlights how safe, connected infrastructure is leading to increases in cycling, and announces #BikeabilityScotland cycle training having reached half a million pupils since 2011, with 14 local authorities now delivering on-road training in 100% of schools.
Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, addresses the Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.
September 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Dundee City Council leader Cllr Mark Flynn welcomes delegates to the #CyclingScotlandConf: "The benefits of cycling are very clear and investing in everyday cycling can only bring positive outcomes for people. Healthier lives, supporting business and bringing a better standard of life for everyone".
Dundee City Council leader Cllr Mark Flynn welcomes delegates to the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.
September 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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🚲 The 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference has kicked off in Dundee!

We’ve an exciting day ahead of inspiring speakers and breakout sessions, exploring the theme of how investment in everyday cycling is delivering results.

Use the hashtag #CyclingScotlandConf to get involved through the day!
Image of two women cycling together on Dundee waterfront, with overlaid text reading "Cycling Scotland Conference".
September 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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🏆 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲 is former Active Travel Manager at City of Edinburgh Council. Over his career, Phil has influenced and led projects to create lasting improvements for cycling in Edinburgh, including school streets, 20mph speed limits and guidance on prioritising street space for cycling: orlo.uk/NtGY8
Cycling Champion of the Year, Phil Noble, pictured with his award in the Meadows in central Edinburgh.
September 8, 2025 at 9:55 AM