Thousands of people are expected to try out cycling on traffic-free roads in Edinburgh this Saturday 7 September… Continue reading Edinburgh SkyRide 7 Sept 2013
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The Scottish and UK governments are investing at far too low a level to provide widespread feel-safe cycling conditions anytime soon, and many people have to cycle on busy roads if they wish to get quickly from some A’s to some B’s. So how should cycling be portrayed and promoted whilst this situation remains? … Continue reading Thank You for Using a Bike Today* Don’t leave it to the last minute if you want a 1st class rail ticket for two – or free cinema tickets – or great food prizes – or bike shop stuff – or more – even a hair cut! Click here for what to do. Update Dec 2013: Solway to Forth inital outline map [pdf 2MB] This year’s annual Spokes summer competition is Cycling with a Purpose. If you’ve got a camera and a thoughtful or quirky mind, you could win a great prize and some modest fame… Continue reading Spokes competition 2013 Could this be the worst week ever for cycling and for sustainable transport policy in general? Continue reading Worst week : What now ? Please support our proposal for a national project to kick-start everyday cycling in every council area within Scotland. You can help!! This year’s June 19 Spokes Bike Breakfast was the best so far, with record numbers [sadly, breakfasts ran out before all were fed!] … Continue reading Brilliant Bike Breakfast  photo: Chris Hill Will traffic-free cycling be provided for in Princes Street? The cycling ban in the proposed traffic-free north (shops) side of Princes Street is a critical question for city centre accessibility. It also threatens Edinburgh’s growing international reputation as Scotland’s top cycling city – see below. Thanks to everyone who has contacted and lobbied councillors, the proposed ban is to be re-assessed, with a decision postponed until August. The result, however, remains very uncertain and it is vital to keep lobbying councillors. Continue reading Princes Street : fight continues Out now! … Edinburgh to Forth Bridge – major path upgrade; Parking in bike lanes – hope for Edinburgh? ; Spokes big summer competition; Strict Liability supplement; and loads more… Continue reading Spokes Bulletin 116 |
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