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The official account for the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling, find out more at https://edfoc.org.uk/
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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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November 12, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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The bottleneck:
Infographic showing a multilane congested road entering a city. Widening the road doesn’t help. But converting the same road to sustainable transportation solves the problem
November 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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A really excellent deputation from Spokes on the A701/2 “relief” roads

Particularly the section on “induced demand” 👏👏👏

@spokes.org.uk
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November 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Lezyne recalls early models of tubeless reservoir pumps – how to check if you're affected
www.bikeradar.com/news/lezyne-...
Recall affects Lezyne’s reservoir pumps manufactured between 2016 and 2021
Lezyne recalls early models of tubeless reservoir pumps – how to check if you're affected | BikeRadar
Recall affects Lezyne’s reservoir pumps manufactured between 2016 and 2021
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November 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Keeping Edinburgh's cycle parking free of hire bikes edi.bike/projects/202...
🚲 edi.bike | 🔒 Keeping Edinburgh's cycle parking free of hire bikes
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November 10, 2025 at 6:39 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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Putting cargobike price and functionality into context. Rural drivers tend to go for a Berlingo or similar to avoid panniers. So this highlights the divide between having stuff all in one box (Urban Arrow) versus requiring external bags (Land Rover and Veloe Multi) 😆
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November 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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🤔 The risks we all encounter on any road...

Drug-driving
Uninsured driving
Defective vehicles

All found here #Linlithgow

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edinreporter.bsky.social The Edinburgh Reporter @edinreporter.bsky.social · 6d
Police conduct road checks aimed at promoting safer driving and ensuring vehicles compliance

Police officers and DVSA conducted a road stop and speed check at Blackness Road, Linlithgow yesterday, Friday 7th November 2025, The operation was aimed at promoting safer driving and ensuring vehicles…
Police conduct road checks aimed at promoting safer driving and ensuring vehicles compliance
Police officers and DVSA conducted a road stop and speed check at Blackness Road, Linlithgow yesterday, Friday 7th November 2025, The operation was aimed at promoting safer driving and ensuring vehicles compliance. A number of vehicles were stopped, with four motorists issued Prohibition Notices by DVSA and eight driver warnings for various offences including vehicle defects and documentation. Two vehicles searched for drugs and 1 driver arrested for driving under the influence of drugs, no licence and no insurance.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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What Is the Tour de France Average Speed?
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We examine the average speed and other metrics of the world’s best cyclists. How would you stack up?
Just How Fast Do Pro Cyclists Ride in the Tour de France? The Stats Will Amaze You
How would you stack up?
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November 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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From niche to necessity – ICBF 2025 round up bikebiz.com/from-niche-t... Despite industry headwinds, organisers of the International Cargo Bike Festival (ICBF) are reflecting on a highly productive 2025 edition, which saw the cargo bike and cycle logistics industry gather in Utrecht.
From niche to necessity – ICBF 2025 round up - BikeBiz
Despite industry headwinds, organisers of the International Cargo Bike Festival (ICBF) are reflectin
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November 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Cycle to Work delivers £573m yearly boost to UK economy cyclingindustry.news/cycle-to-wor... Aside from Halfords and other cycle businesses boosting the Treasury’s coffers through increased sales, there’s more good news about how much cycling is contributing to the UK economy.
Cycle to Work delivers £573m yearly boost to UK economy
Aside from Halfords and other cycle businesses boosting the Treasury’s coffers through increased sales, there’s more good news about how much cycling is con
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November 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Electric bikes guzzle half of UK’s food delivery share cyclingindustry.news/electric-bik... As the nation increasingly turns to the home instead of the restaurant for satisfy its food urges, stats have revealed the part that key role eBikes have been playing.
Electric bikes guzzle half of UK’s food delivery share
As the nation increasingly turns to the home instead of the restaurant for satisfy its food urges, stats have revealed the part that key role eBikes have been p
cyclingindustry.news
November 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Evans Cycles returns to Edinburgh with location beside NCR75 and Union Canal bikebiz.com/evans-cycles...
Evans Cycles returns to Edinburgh with location beside NCR75 and Union Canal - BikeBiz
Evans Cycles has announced the opening of its new Edinburgh store,
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November 4, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Edinburgh e-bike share scheme, Voi bikes, scale up edi.bike/articles/202...
🚲 edi.bike | Voi bikes scale up
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November 3, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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🚲 edi.bike | issue 117 | 3rd Nov '25

Voi slowly scales up e-bike fleet; ‘Full Council’ meeting round-up; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:

buttondown.com/edi.bike/arc...

#bikeSky
A blue and white sign is fixed to both sides of a lamppost, against a mostly clear, bright blue sky with some grey and white cloud; the sign reads ‘Share with care’ and depicts icons of a bicycle and a pedestrian, encouraging responsible sharing of the path.
November 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Edinburgh Bike Shops map has been updated edfoc.org.uk/2020/04/02/e...
Let us know if there are any errors
Edinburgh Bike Shops - Edinburgh Festival of Cycling
Edinburgh Bike Shops This map was first published as a response Covid-19 crisis, when people were looking to the bicycle as a means of transport and for exercise. So we thought it would be useful to h...
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November 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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One for the Dot Watchers, FURTHER - Elements - Scotland
13th to the 16th of November 2025 frthr.co/elements-sco...
⎥ELEMENTS-SCOTLAND — Further | Event
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November 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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👍 "It's made so many aspects of my work easier or even possible. I really appreciate it!"

😍 We helped #AceCouriers get an #Omnium #cargobike

☝️ See our #cargobike grants to local microbusinesses

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Picture of the omnium cargobike loaded up, and with Spokes sticker Another picture of the omnium cargobike loaded up, and with Spokes sticker Picture of ACE couriers cargobikes collecting boxes of mushrooms for delivery in Edinburgh Info on spokes grants... Spokes Cargobike support grants for organisations Thanks to generous donations from our members we are pleased to offer grants to local community organisations (and very small businesses) based in Edinburgh/Lothian to assist with the cost of buying a cargo bike. We also received support for this initiative from the Galashan Trust for a limited period of time, which enabled us to increase grant levels – support from other sources would be welcome!
November 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Friday started with coffee at Canopy @ Futures Institute. 20" wheeled Brompton spotted. Then a box run for assorted extras. Then postal run. Then a bench, rack and light fit on a new UA FamilyNext for @edfoc.bsky.social Pictured alongside a 2016 CX model at 29,000km. @edi.bike #JoesBikeGarage
Neat new Brompton folding bike with 20" wheels. Boxes piled in a Urban Arrow cargobike. New Urban Arrow with rack. Old Urban Arrow in for a service at Joe's Bike Garage.
October 31, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Maybe because it is Halloween, but there seem to be a lot of abusive trolls out tonight, which is rather sad.
October 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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🙄 #CarParking out of control...

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edinburghlive.co.uk Edinburgh Live @edinburghlive.co.uk · 18d
The incident took place around 11.30am on Sunday, October 26 on Bavelaw Road in Balerno.
Moment Edinburgh bus gets 'stuck between parked cars' as traffic diverted
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October 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Edinburgh e-bike component manufacturer, Intradrive, are hiring. They are looking for a junior to mid-level engineer with a hands-on approach and a passion for bikes and electronics.

Find out more about Intradrive on their website www.intradrive.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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And the Quality Business Awards winner of Best Bicycle Shop in Edinburgh is 🥁🥁🥁

@thebikestation.bsky.social
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The Best Bicycle Shop in Edinburgh, UK 2025 | Quality Business Awards UK
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October 28, 2025 at 2:56 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