Simon Christie
@thebonnieloon.bsky.social
Edinburgh, cyclist, cycling without age pilot, cook, gardener, music, trains, canals, climate justice. Can we just accept Tr*ump & M*usk are bawbags and post about nice stuff?
Pinch points that invited close passes have been removed from top of Mound 👍 Signs on pavement 👎 Signs could go on the very wide road but drivers can't be trusted not to hit them #beseen
October 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Pinch points that invited close passes have been removed from top of Mound 👍 Signs on pavement 👎 Signs could go on the very wide road but drivers can't be trusted not to hit them #beseen
Move the cyclist between the 2 cars in the background and you can see a fundamental flaw The Council ignored. It doesn't change the fundamental design of the street and you STILL risk being doored/or close passed. Only confident/experienced cyclists will use this @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Move the cyclist between the 2 cars in the background and you can see a fundamental flaw The Council ignored. It doesn't change the fundamental design of the street and you STILL risk being doored/or close passed. Only confident/experienced cyclists will use this @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social
Amongst the permanent design features on the Mound that have designed in close passes, this temporary one also does the job 🤯 @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @cllrcmiller.bsky.social @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Amongst the permanent design features on the Mound that have designed in close passes, this temporary one also does the job 🤯 @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @cllrcmiller.bsky.social @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
George square. Enormous skip with lots of other plastic grass being thrown out 🤯 How is this responsible?!
September 2, 2025 at 6:18 AM
George square. Enormous skip with lots of other plastic grass being thrown out 🤯 How is this responsible?!
It would be nice if the festival - Summer and Winter were cleared away as quickly in our parks as it is in our parking spaces
August 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
It would be nice if the festival - Summer and Winter were cleared away as quickly in our parks as it is in our parking spaces
Driver heads down the wrong way of Queensferry High Street towards a long line of vehicles heading on the other direction. The Council expect cyclists to share this space. Could be soooooooo much better if it was closed to vehicles.
June 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Driver heads down the wrong way of Queensferry High Street towards a long line of vehicles heading on the other direction. The Council expect cyclists to share this space. Could be soooooooo much better if it was closed to vehicles.
Why are Edinburgh Council putting up barriers at Haymarket that everyone else is taking out? Pedestrians walk here as the design prioritises motor cars right outside a busy station. Blame the design not the people! @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Why are Edinburgh Council putting up barriers at Haymarket that everyone else is taking out? Pedestrians walk here as the design prioritises motor cars right outside a busy station. Blame the design not the people! @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social
At that stage of my life where I’m more impressed by the bike parking outside than the art #hiddendoor
June 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
At that stage of my life where I’m more impressed by the bike parking outside than the art #hiddendoor
Roseburn Path now OPEN! @spokes.org.uk @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @sw20.info
June 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Roseburn Path now OPEN! @spokes.org.uk @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @sw20.info
A brave Edinburgh resident takes his top off and stands on a bin to share his views
May 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM
A brave Edinburgh resident takes his top off and stands on a bin to share his views
The wall to the car park of the Scottish Motor Trade Association has been damaged by a driver 😏
April 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The wall to the car park of the Scottish Motor Trade Association has been damaged by a driver 😏
When you go to Palermo and your supposed to be looking at the architecture but you just spend it spotting critical mass posters @edcriticalmass.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 7:39 AM
When you go to Palermo and your supposed to be looking at the architecture but you just spend it spotting critical mass posters @edcriticalmass.bsky.social
Works are into 3rd week but at least they’ve stuck one “do not overtake cyclists” sign up
April 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Works are into 3rd week but at least they’ve stuck one “do not overtake cyclists” sign up
A low sun as well as mixing it with speeding tailgating drivers this morning on Queensferry Road. Horrible Anyway, I liked hearing all the politicians go out about “cycling legacy” yesterday #edintravel
March 20, 2025 at 8:24 AM
A low sun as well as mixing it with speeding tailgating drivers this morning on Queensferry Road. Horrible Anyway, I liked hearing all the politicians go out about “cycling legacy” yesterday #edintravel
Anyone know if the protected cycle lane on Queensferry Closed is going to be closed for 80 working days?! It's been closed for last 2 days at least - apparently footway resurfacing is taking place. Don't fancy mixing with this traffic for 4 months here @spokes.org.uk @sw20ed.bsky.social @edi.bike
March 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Anyone know if the protected cycle lane on Queensferry Closed is going to be closed for 80 working days?! It's been closed for last 2 days at least - apparently footway resurfacing is taking place. Don't fancy mixing with this traffic for 4 months here @spokes.org.uk @sw20ed.bsky.social @edi.bike
More monumental incompetence from ScotRail this weekend on Fife line. Scotland and Hibs at home. Only 2/3 cartridge trains running before games with only 1 x 6 train carriage running too late to be in time for start of games. Trains rammed & people left on platforms AGAIN 🤬 @turvill.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
More monumental incompetence from ScotRail this weekend on Fife line. Scotland and Hibs at home. Only 2/3 cartridge trains running before games with only 1 x 6 train carriage running too late to be in time for start of games. Trains rammed & people left on platforms AGAIN 🤬 @turvill.bsky.social
We can now add portaloos to the list of things people think it’s ok to dump on cycle routes. Nat cycle route 1 at Silverknowes Terrace. Reported
January 30, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We can now add portaloos to the list of things people think it’s ok to dump on cycle routes. Nat cycle route 1 at Silverknowes Terrace. Reported
A couple of big trees down on Nat Cycle Route 1 and 76 at rear of Queensferry High. There is a quick diversion through adjacent car park
January 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A couple of big trees down on Nat Cycle Route 1 and 76 at rear of Queensferry High. There is a quick diversion through adjacent car park
Looking out clothes for tomorrow. This seems appropriate
January 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Looking out clothes for tomorrow. This seems appropriate
When you crash your car into a lamp post in a massive empty car park.
Tesco Ferrymuir car park 5/1/25
#beseen #sharedresponsibility
Tesco Ferrymuir car park 5/1/25
#beseen #sharedresponsibility
January 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
When you crash your car into a lamp post in a massive empty car park.
Tesco Ferrymuir car park 5/1/25
#beseen #sharedresponsibility
Tesco Ferrymuir car park 5/1/25
#beseen #sharedresponsibility
Merry Christmas from me and Sandra when it comes. May all your bike lanes in 2025 be safe, direct and interconnected
December 24, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Merry Christmas from me and Sandra when it comes. May all your bike lanes in 2025 be safe, direct and interconnected
One for the killer apologists and victim blamers
November 23, 2024 at 9:57 AM
One for the killer apologists and victim blamers