People are getting together to campaign for safer streets for all, in Edinburgh this weekend 👇 New connected, safe cycle lanes are having a big impact, helping more people to travel actively where they live. It's important to build on this momentum, so the benefits can be felt by more people.

🎉👏 Great to join others to celebrate the opening of 'Arbroath A Place for Everyone' - delivered by @anguscouncil.bsky.social @wwctrustscot.bsky.social and funded by Transport Scotland. New active travel infrastructure that will enable more people to cycle safely and confidently for years to come 🚲

🚲☀️ A brilliant month for #BikeabilityScotland delivery in the Western Isles! All schools on all islands in Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar have now delivered Level 2 on-road cycle training this school year - giving children in the region the essential skills and confidence to cycle safely on roads.

📣 Registration is now open for this year's #CyclingScotlandConf! Join us in Perth for a day celebrating progress towards more people travelling by bike for everyday journeys. 📅 Wed 16 Sept 2026 📍 Perth 🎟️ Early bird tickets (until 19 June): cycling.scot/about/confer...

🚲😊 "The new storage makes cycling to work feel like a realistic option." We hear how new, secure, convenient bike storage is having a huge impact for Key (a not-for-profit housing and social care provider) by opening up cycling for its staff and the people it supports: buff.ly/9VSpkt9

Exciting findings from @spokes.org.uk, showing year-on-year increases in cycling on streets in Edinburgh. This follows on from our September 2025 traffic surveys, showing the dramatic impact of new, protected cycle lanes in helping more people to travel by bike in Edinburgh, Glasgow and elsewhere. 🚲

Come along to our drop in event at North Edinburgh Arts, Thursday 28 May, 1pm to 7pm and share your views on the plans for walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure changes in north Edinburgh or share your views at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/northedinburghsurvey

📣🚲️ Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their efforts to improve the landscape for cycling in Scotland this year? #CyclingChampionAwards It takes just a few minutes to help celebrate their impact, by nominating them as your 2026 Cycling Champion (closing date 22 June): buff.ly/FMKl81K

🚲 We’re recruiting two new voluntary trustees to join our Board from summer 2026. If your experience - in transport planning, law, HR or other fields - could provide strategic leadership and support us to pursue our mission and charitable objectives, find out more & apply by 21 May: buff.ly/sArX5vp

Two Cycling Scotland partnership projects increasing access to bikes and cycle storage have been shortlisted for the upcoming 2026 Scottish Transport Awards in June, including new secure cycle storage for social housing residents and a bike reuse pilot scheme in Glasgow: buff.ly/jQND5a3

🚲 We’re recruiting two new voluntary trustees to join our Board from summer 2026. If your experience - in transport planning, law, HR or other fields - could provide strategic leadership and support us to pursue our mission and charitable objectives, find out more & apply by 21 May: buff.ly/sArX5vp

🚲️🏆️ Nominations for the 2026 Cycling Champion of the Year are open! #CyclingChampionAwards Get your nomination in and celebrate someone whose vision and contribution has had a significant impact on cycling in Scotland this past year 👉 buff.ly/FxkkE53

🚲 "It really helped prepare me for delivering Bikeability to my class. I can see how the activities are fun and purposeful for the children." A bit of drizzle, Caramel Logs and lots of positivity 😊 We take a look behind the scenes of #BikeabilityScotland Instructor training: buff.ly/sKBHz72

Are you an experienced engineer, looking for the next challenge? Social enterprise consultancy Transport Planning & Engineering is recruiting for a Principal Engineer, to help them deliver a wide range of active travel projects across Scotland. Find out more below 👇 (Deadline 19 May)

We're delighted that award-winning journalist and former Editorial Director of the Big Issue, Paul McNamee, will join us as a keynote speaker at this year's national #CyclingScotlandConf. 📍 Perth 📅 16 Sept 2026 👉 Find out more: buff.ly/ZJP91DX

📣 We're delighted that BBC correspondent @annaholligan.bsky.social will join us at this year's #CyclingScotlandConf in Perth, to share her experience of living and reporting in the Netherlands and pioneering mobile journalism from the cycle path. 📍 Perth 📅 16 Sept 2026 👉 Info: buff.ly/ZJP91DX

We’re recruiting for two new voluntary trustees to join our Board from summer 2026, to provide strategic leadership and work with the staff team to pursue our mission and charitable objectives. Find out more info, and apply by 21 May: buff.ly/sArX5vp

🚲 "Now my sons can bike together. This summer we can commute on bike more. Thank you." - Isla, mother of two sons who received refurbished bikes. Your donation can have twice the impact in supporting projects that are making cycling accessible to more people 👇 #EarthRaise @biggive.bsky.social

"Life changing" - the words Anna from Dundee uses to describe the on-street cycle hangars outside her work. Having previously cycled a couple of times a week, the new storage means she's able to make the commute by bike every single day. @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social

From 22-29 April, we’re fundraising through @biggive.bsky.social's #EarthRaise match fund to support projects providing increased access to bikes and opportunities to cycle in communities across Scotland. Find out how you can support, with every donation having twice the impact: buff.ly/OF8z5Kj

Protected cycle lanes enable this! ❤️

Making it safer and easier for people to travel by bike helps to address transport poverty. Cycle lanes, like this one in Glasgow, connecting communities to the city centre, reflect the everyday journeys that people make, helping them to get from home to work, school, shops and vital services.

🚲 "This is the beginning of your cycling adventure." Hear from cycling instructor Kelly Fry, on the joy of nursery age children getting their first taste of cycling through Play on Pedals and how #BikeabilityScotland is passing on skills for life: buff.ly/QKn0GtJ

📣 #CyclingScotlandConf keynote speaker news! Faith leader Zara Mohammed joins us to share her work supporting civil society organisations with inclusive practice, including as a cycle leader on projects helping diverse communities access nature. 📍 Perth 📅 16 Sept 2026 👉 Info: buff.ly/QRHU32n

"We live in a rural area and see cycling as a great way for our pupils to travel independently." Teachers and pupils at Springholm Primary in Dumfries and Galloway share the impact of #BikeabilityScotland cycle training: buff.ly/RXyrR80

Working mum and teaching assistant Hannah, has seen her mornings transformed by having access to a bike - saving time and money along the way. “My son loves the journeys to work: when he sees his helmet he goes ‘bike!’. He loves looking at his surroundings on the way, ringing the bell as we go.”

Drivers from Houston's Coaches took part in road safety training last week, designed to give drivers of large vehicles the chance to step into the shoes of more vulnerable road users, including people on bikes.

"It makes us feel good about ourselves." 🚲 #BikeabilityScotland is giving young people across the country the skills and confidence to cycle safely on the road - supporting happier, healthier and more active lives.

👏🚲 "I save loads, and although I don’t cycle every day, it’s still saving me £40-£50 a month on fuel. I’ve discovered that cycling is so much cheaper than driving. When I’ve cycled to work it makes me want to be more active during the day." - social worker Laura, on the benefits of cycling to work

The latest phase of Leith Connections was officially opened today! 🚶🧑‍🦽🚲 The new active travel route runs from the Foot of the Walk to Dock Street @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @cyclingscotland.bsky.social

Our latest #WalkingCyclingIndex for Edinburgh shows people are feeling safer walking, wheeling and cycling in the city 🚶‍♀️👨‍🦽🚴‍♀️ Almost half of residents say they want to cycle more - and there is undeniable support for continued investment in active and sustainable travel 👇

When you're driving, slow down around people on bikes. Don't take any risks. Leave space for a life. #GiveCycleSpace

On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate all the women who enjoy the freedom, joy and independence that cycling can bring. It's vital that we continue tackling barriers to cycling, and make it possible for more girls and women to get on their bikes.

We recently stopped by St Cadoc's Nursery in East Renfrewshire, to gather photos of children starting their cycling journey through Play on Pedals. Even the chilly weather wasn't enough to put these kids off! 🚲

When you're driving, slow down around people on bikes. Don't take any risks. Leave space for a life. #GiveCycleSpace

#Hustings #Holyrood2026 #SpokesMtg ✔️🚲🚲 March 16 --> www.spokes.org.uk/2026/02/spok... @edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @kate-c.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @ianmurraymp.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @sw20.info @keithirving.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @jennycooper.bsky.social

🚲📈 Explore the data and see how new, safe, dedicated cycling infrastructure is helping more people to travel by bike in Scotland 👉 buff.ly/rIm5wDM

📰🧵 NEWS: Latest traffic survey data and cycle counter analysis shows thousands of people cycling at locations across Scotland, where new protected routes are being provided. Explore the data, showing how safe infrastructure is helping more people to travel by bike: buff.ly/rIm5wDM

Close passes are dangerous, have consequences and aren't worth the risk. Our #GiveCycleSpace campaign runs on radio, buses and digital in Tayside and Central Scotland for the next four weeks, funded by Tactran: reminding people of the need for at least 1.5m space when overtaking someone on a bike.

"You can do everything on a bike. It’s good to just get out and have fresh air and you are getting some exercise too. It's just like… freedom." - Jessica, P6 pupil in Barrhead Hear more from children across Scotland on the impact of #BikeabilityScotland cycle training 🚲✨ buff.ly/KOrPZNa

🚲 Great to see Highland school pupils benefit from Level 2 #BikeabilityScotland training, introducing them to cycling on road. Across Scotland, this training is giving more and more young people the all-important skills and confidence get around by bike, and to live happier, healthier lives.

Save the date for the 2026 #CyclingScotlandConf! ⏰ 16 Sept 2026 📍 Perth 🚴‍♀️ Join us and others from across Scotland supporting more people to cycle for everyday journeys Find out more and sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know when registration opens: cycling.scot/about/confer...

We’re one of more than 60 organisations supporting the Joint Active Travel Manifesto for 2026. It calls on all political parties to support key commitments, on long-term investment, infrastructure, linking active and public transport, and creating safer streets: drive.google.com/drive/folder...

A new pilot project is giving hundreds of old bikes a new lease of life, by redirecting unwanted, damaged bikes from @glasgowcc.bsky.social recycling centres to be repaired and redistributed to local communities. 🚲 Find out more: cycling.scot/news/pilot-p...

Great to hear the impact of early-years Play on Pedals sessions in East Renfrewshire! In 2024-25, more than 10,000 nursery-age children took part in these sessions across Scotland, built around fun play on balance and pedal bikes. Starting, for many, the beginning of their cycling journey. 🚲🙂

The 2026/27 budget and spending review shows a 4-year commitment to investing in active travel infrastructure, creating thriving places, healthier communities & saving lives. The pledge to Bikeability is also welcome, helping children build the skills and confidence to cycle on our roads.

Our office has re-opened for the New Year, and we're looking forward to continuing our work with others across Scotland to get more people cycling, more safely and easily in 2026.

🎄 Our office is now closed for the year and will re-open on 5th January. Everyone at Cycling Scotland wishes you a Merry Christmas and happy festive period, and we look forward to riding into a new year together.

E-bikes help more people travel in a healthy and sustainable way. However, illegally modified e-bikes and unlicensed e-motorbikes pose serious safety risks due to the dangerous speed they can travel at, and risk of fire from unregulated batteries. 1/2

🎄 Tis the season! Have you collected your #TreeByBike this year? Share a photo if you've been making the most of the benefits of pedal powered pick-ups at this time of year. 🚲 fresh air, exercise & skipping congestion 🌍 no pollution ✨ guaranteed joy