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My ride. Our right www.cyclinguk.org/my-ride-our-... Women deserve the freedom to move

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Cycling UK: Seven years of progress in cycling have led to fewer barriers for men, but leaving women behind bikebiz.com/cycling-uk-s... Full report here www.cyclinguk.org/my-ride-our-...

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Will the new Policing Bill be a turning point for trackers and fighting bike crime? cyclingindustry.news/will-new-pol...

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Josh Hon interview: Are Cargo Bikes Ready to Replace Cars? cyclingindustry.news/josh-hon-int... Tern Founder Joshua Hon talks about why eBikes deserve to be considered serious transport solutions ...

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“This is bigger than pro cycling”: Fan petitions government to save free-to-air Tour de France coverage in UK, condemning paywall as “massive missed opportunity” to boost cycling numbers and combat congestion road.cc/content/news...

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As the weather is improving, we would just like to mention that we have an Urban Arrow cargo bike for hire if you are in need of one 😉 edfoc.org.uk/cargo-bike-h...

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What is a tubeless tyre? Everything you need to know www.bikeradar.com/advice/tubel... An introduction to tubeless tyre and rim technology for bikes

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As the weather is improving, we would just like to mention that we have an Urban Arrow cargo bike for hire if you are in need of one 😉 edfoc.org.uk/cargo-bike-h...

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🙋‍♀️ 2025 #SpokesBulletin --> www.spokes.org.uk/wp-content/u... Includes.. 🚲 2025 infrastructure prospects 🚲 Bikes up substantially at new infra 🚲 Favourite Bike Ride, competition preview 🚲 Recommended cafes 🚲 Tramline crash avoidance 🙋‍♀️ If you can do some 🚲 leafletting, email [email protected]

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Best thing I did was moved to internal hub gears from derailleurs.

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Women put off cycling by safety fears and intimidating drivers – study www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ma... Research by Cycling UK finds female cyclists report more threatening incidents, as well as a lack of infrastructure How many more studies do we need before we do something about it? 🤬

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Overcoming ‘motonormativity’ and car dependency in Edinburgh’s historic city centre tps.org.uk/public/downl... How local access management of private cars can unlock streetspace and improve outcomes for safety, public health and accessibility

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🚲 edi.bike | issue 86 | 31st Mar '25 In your weekly edinburgh cycling digest: North-South Tram Consultation delayed; Overcoming ‘Motonormativity’ Report; Transport Committee Agenda, community events, route closures and more: https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/edibike-issue-86-31st-mar-25/

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Buyer’s guide to internal gear hubs | The compelling alternative to derailleurs www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyer... What is an internal gear hub, how do they work, and who makes them?

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Swap stress for spokes! 🚲💙 Cycling isn’t just transport—it’s therapy on two wheels. Ride your way to happiness and be part of creating a healthier and more sustainable Scotland Find your nearest branch and opening times: buff.ly/9FNXVZA #PedalPower #Cycling #CargoBikes

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News just in @thebikestation.bsky.social's move to 141 Lauriston Place www.instagram.com/p/DH2zI17ig5... Official opening expected early summer, Causewayside is closed.

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Clearing the Way for Bicyclists, for a Healthier Population and Planet www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/h... Jill Warren heads the European Cyclists’ Federation, a Brussels-based nongovernmental organization that advocates cycling to help lower carbon emissions

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#ThistleFoundation #AdaptiveBikes inspiring video by @transportscotland.bsky.social #SEStran -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHlr... with #SpokesMap 👍 @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @furtherfrom.bsky.social @clondoner92.bsky.social @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk @edfoc.bsky.social

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Campaigners who claim to "support cycle path" actually want major bike lane plan scrapped... to make way for dual carriageway road.cc/content/news... Another Astroturf campaign 🙄

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The Cycle to Work scheme should be rebranded “Cycle for Health” and opened up to low-income employees, freelance workers, and pensioners, as part of a series of reforms urgently required to tackle inequality and lack of access to active travel... road.cc/content/news...

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Consultations - Making it easier to walk, wheel and cycle on the A7 corridor www.midlothian.gov.uk/A7Active Improved cycling routes in Midlothian will mean fewer cars coming into Edinburgh, so we need this improvement.

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Tour de France route hopes high in the Borders www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... The leader of Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has said he hopes the Tour de France can come through the region when the race comes to Scotland in 2027.

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🚲 edi.bike | issue 85 | 24th Mar '25 In your weekly edinburgh cycling digest: Edinburgh to Host TdF ‘Grand Départ’; Dalton on Dawn Patrol; Critical Mass This Saturday; Air Pollution Awareness Event at City Chambers, community events, route closures & more: buttondown.com/edi.bike/arc... #bikeSky

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Telegraph claims “rich, Lycra-clad cyclists tearing through red lights” are riding “hugely expensive” bikes paid for by taxpayer in “nasty” tirade against Cycle to Work scheme road.cc/content/news...

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Special Cycling Without Age film shown in Musselburgh www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/2500950...

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Komoot acquired by tech firm, with expected mass layoffs leaving future of 150 staff in doubt www.bikeradar.com/news/komoot-... Bending Spoons buys Europe's biggest route-planning app for an undisclosed sum

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Linnlithgow Festival Of Movement 2025 – Programme https://trust-linlithgow.org.uk/festival-of-movement-2025-programme-plain-text/ PDF here https://trust-linlithgow.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Festival-Of-Movement-Programme-2025.pdf

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If government fails you, there is always the opportunity to act. Bike lane painting skills 💯 by Xavier Treviño

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'Bigger than you can even imagine' - Mark Cavendish has say on Tour de France coming to Edinburgh www.scotsman.com/sport/other-...

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Tour de France to start in Edinburgh in 2027 in 'tremendous honour' www.scotsman.com/sport/other-...

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Now official: Edinburgh to host Tour de France Grand Départ in 2027 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/250221... Yes, it really is coming here!!! 😀

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Why you need an endurance bike [because the ideal number of bikes is i=n+1 😂] – plus 6 of our favourites for 2025 www.bikeradar.com/features/tec... If you want to ride big road miles in comfort, these are the bikes for you

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Local Bike Shop Day 2025: Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3rd bikebiz.com/local-bike-s... Please support your local bike shop (or better still shops 😉).

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Everything Starts with a Bike: The Role of Cargo Bikes in Sustainable Cities www.linkedin.com/pulse/everyt...

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UK bike market decline slows, the Bicycle Association (BA) predicts cycling industry growth in 2025 cyclingindustry.news/uk-bike-mark... Maybe we can find some sponsors then...

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Scotland reportedly wins race to host Grand Depart of 2027 Tour de France! cyclinguptodate.com/cycling/scot...

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These versatile machines can borrowed when needed from orgs such as: @sw20ed.bsky.social @thebikestation.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @portyenergy.bsky.social

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Today will be the end of an era, the last public day of @thebikestation.bsky.social Causewayside shop (www.thebikestation.org.uk). Although there will be a new shop opening in central Edinburgh soon ;-)

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The Great British Grand Départ: What we know so far about the 2027 Tour de France openers www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/bri... Odd that they claim that this will be "The most northerly Tour de France stage in history", Edinburgh is on the same latitude as Copenhagen. Will it go into Fife?

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#RoseberyCrescent #CCWEL 👍 And here it is, the temporary 🚲 lane we argued for during the #roadworks Special thanks @robbieainsworth.bsky.social @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @finlaymcf.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @thebonnieloon.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social

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Forget 28mm tyres: The rise of wider road bike tyres is here, and if you ride your gravel or all-road bike on the road, pay attention www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/tyre... As bikes get more capable, there is a compelling case that road riding is better with wider rubber

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'This is about more than sport' - British Cycling launches four-year strategy to transform the country through bikes www.cyclingweekly.com/news/this-is... UK governing body aims to "support and grow" cycling, to "lead on the world stage", and to "drive social impact"

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"This is the most fun I've had in my life!" - a child that took part in our Kids Bike Life project, where we work with schools, young people and their adults to encourage cycling. Find out about our community work and impact by taking a look at our blog: buff.ly/aazMykM #StoriesThatInspire

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MOVING SALE ALERT! We're making moves—literally! As we prepare to move into our new space, we’re clearing out loads of cycling gear, including second-hand parts, clothing, accessories, and more! 🛠️👕 📅 28th February & 1st March, 8th March, 15th March 📍 The Bike Station, 250 Causewayside, Edinburgh

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@spokes.org.uk have published their latest review of ScotGov's transport budget www.spokes.org.uk/2025/02/scot... Always worth a read to understand what is happening in Scotland and where the proposed spending on active travel is at...

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