🚲 commuting survey We've had a request from (US) cycling author #SamTracy to publicise this survey for a planned book (not just USA, we think) SURVEY --> s.surveyplanet.com/f451kkqy @edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @carltonreid.com @lauralaker.bsky.social

International Twist Your Seatpost Day www.guyjeanbikes.com/2026/01/02/i... Simple advice which could save you a lot of grief one day... 😉

@edfoc.bsky.social Interestingly, the only European certified employer in Scotland seems to be Lloyds Bank

Cycle-Friendly Employer Consortium www.ecf.com/en/community... The Cycle-Friendly Employer (CFE) Certification Framework establishes a European standard for bicycle-friendliness in the European workplace.

European rail operators introduce common definition for a bicycle on international train services www.ecf.com/en/news/euro... European rail operators will remove any size and weight restrictions for regular bicycles on international train services

Kids who got new bikes for Christmas, "super excited" to walk them around the city that's too dangerous to ride in. www.creativebyrovelo.com/therovelorec...

Is bicycle lighting too bright? www.ecf.com/en/news/is-b...

European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) 2025: Shaping the road ahead www.ecf.com/en/news/2025...

The Path of Least Resistance www.sidetracked.com/the-path-of-... A Balkans Odyssey

#BraidsEstate 👍 Council quite right to put this scheme on pause pending case against Cllrs Marie-Clair Munro (Con) & Neil Ross (LD) It should then be scrapped, and traffic filters retained, to keep the quiet area for N-S *and* E-W 🚶👩‍🦼🚲 movement with no need for the controversial 🚲 lane @edi.bike

🇲🇦 Morocco… Beyond What You Hear | A Bicycle Journey Through the Draa Valley www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAPE...

We took a ride along Rose St to/from Tisos, during the busy festive shopping period 🧵 First up, we rode legally westward # of 🚘 interactions: 3 # of 🚶‍♀️interactions: 0 total time: 1m38 Note, rat-running SUV, & 2x bona fida parcel delivery

🚲 edi.bike | issue 123 | 15th Dec '25 Voi hire bikes expand southwards; BANZAI launch new cargo bike library hub; TRO Sub-committee meeting agenda and Rose Street contraflow objections; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more: buttondown.com/edi.bike/arc... #bikeSky #edinburgh

😍 Amazing scrap #bicycle #wheels in a #Durham street! 🙋 Available via #Leith artist @hannahayre.bsky.social Wheels via @thebikestation.bsky.social & local shops @edi.bike @sw20.info @edfoc.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @katrinafaccenda.bsky.social @threadinburgh.scot

The moment you've all been waiting for... The Bike Station Wrapped 2025! A thread... #SpotifyWrapped #2025Impact

#cargobikes 👍 "...helping us teach the children about nature, their local environment and time outdoors" 😍 We helped #DunbarNursery get an #UrbanArrow ☝️ Above - See our #cargobike grants to local microbusinesses @edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social @laidbackbikes.bsky.social

In November 2021, Edinburgh] Council agreed to a 30 per cent car kilometre reduction target by 2030 [https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s79518/8.2%20-%20Powers%20to%20reduce%20car%20use.pdf Odd then that the number of residential parking permit have increased by nearly 10K since 2020 […]

'Absolutely history-making' – How nine pro cyclists managed to tow a plane to take-off www.cyclingweekly.com/news/absolut... Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe riders lay down a staggering 6,500 watts in new stunt

Fake Specialized products worth $1.1m seized in counterfeit goods bust www.bikeradar.com/news/aliexpr... Bootleg Tarmac frames and components, plus Pinarello, Cervélo, Cannondale and Trek products found totalling $1.6m

New BBB Signal Radar rear light works without a head unit www.bikeradar.com/news/bbb-sig... In-built speaker alerts you to approaching vehicles. Is this something you would find useful? Or just annoying?

👍 #Pennywell rbt to #GypsyBrae 🚲path officially opens soon @edi.bike @thecockburn.bsky.social @kevin-lang.bsky.social @sannedd.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @tracygilbertmp.bsky.social @benmacpherson.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @greenspacetrust.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social

Picking up a Christmas tree? The free-to-hire SW20 community eCargobike has you covered. #Christmas #Edinburgh #bikelife #quaxing

Volunteers and cargo trikes from @portyenergy.bsky.social's bike library out delivering some @bethanychristiantrust.com Caring Christmas Trees in Porty yesterday #treebybike

🚲 edi.bike | issue 122 | 8th Dec '25 Hire bikes in cycle parking update: Our conversation with Voi; Trans Solidarity Rides; Spokes’ December Action Update; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more: https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/edibike-issue-122-8th-dec-25 #bikeSky #edinburgh

Don't let winter ruin your mountain biking – read this guide for what to wear, how to prep and where to ride www.bikeradar.com/features/win...

Darkest North www.sidetracked.com/darkest-north/ Bikepacking 1,400km through the Arctic Night

Jenny Graham: Cycling Solo Across the World meanderapparel.com/blogs/magazi...

Here's the @spokes.org.uk Action-Update for December www.spokes.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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

Who would be interested in setting up a crowd-funder to buy some of these? Or if they don't want to export, looking into how we could manufacture something similar for the European market? 😉

Yup, we definitely need a fleet of these in Edinburgh... 😉

For those who want to know, the sweeper trailer is made in North America https://bikelanesweeper.com/ No price given on their website or information about export outwith North America

We need this in Edinburgh!

Petition to Remove value added tax from the sale of new bicycles www.change.org/p/remove-val...

The more you build, the more that come. 1.5mn journeys a day not using cars or leaving space for vital public transport, deliveries, taxis etc. Not everyone can cycle, but if more of those who can cycle actually do then it means other journeys are often more efficient.

In 2015, London introduced Quietways and had started its Cycle Super Highway network. Criticism said London was too cold, had an old streetscape, wasn’t Dutch, the economy would be damaged, it was too hilly and that not everyone could cycle. Sounds like #Edinburgh now. Built it. they come.

#EverydayHeroes - Help us get more people on bikes www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/everyday-h...

Where would you go? This Summer, one of our former loan recipients took herself on her first solo trike adventure on a trip up to Edinburgh with her Van Raam Easy Rider Compact.

🚲 edi.bike | issue 121 | 1st Dec '25 Last Critical Mass of 2025; Electric motorcycle seizures; Public realm works at Kings Theatre; more Voi Cycle Parking Campaign Photos, plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more: buttondown.com/edi.bike/arc... #bikeSky #edinburgh

LITELOK has extended its range of angle grinder-resistant armoured U-locks to include LITELOK X1 PLUS bikebiz.com/litelok-expa... for those needing a longer reach shackle.

Jorvik Tricycles is celebrating the success of its bespoke home demonstration service as the business marks 5,000 miles travelled across the country to take trikes directly to its customers, in what the brand says truly champions inclusivity and accessibility bikebiz.com/jorvik-tricy...

Exposure Lights has launched the latest significant update to its road and commuter range cyclingindustry.news/exposure-lig... Fast and convenient USB-C charging, the Sirius 11 can provide up to 1,300 lumens light, but can also flash for up to 130 hrs, ideal for those who wish to see and be seen.

Bombtrack to launch Beyond+ Midtail cargo bike cyclingindustry.news/bombtrack-to... the new cargo bike designed for bikepacking, heavy hauling and long-range adventure.

Edinburgh based Intradrive secures £530,000 to accelerate production of GD8 gearbox powertrain cyclingindustry.news/intradrive-s...

The E-Bike Positive campaign will be jointly adopted by the Bicycle Association (BA) and the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) cyclingindustry.news/ba-and-act-t... The scheme encourages the public to purchase safe eBikes from reputable retailers across the UK.

It is back to Friday again, so we have a special offer on cargo bike hire, 10% off the prices on our website until the 19th December edfoc.org.uk/cargo-bike-h...

@thebikestation.bsky.social is looking for a new Board Member apply here www.thebikestation.org.uk/boardmember

Emily's top tips for first time winter bikepackers www.comriecroftbikes.co.uk/blogs/crofte...

Sat 29 Nov, 3-4pm #TheCausey Free ☕ + check your 🚲 by @weespokehub.bsky.social Also @edcriticalmass.bsky.social ride ends there (meet 2pm Middle Meadow Walk) @edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @steveamburgess.bsky.social @simitakumar.bsky.social @edoldtowncoco.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social

Why cyclists fear dangers of new Edinburgh tram route www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2564... Lots of good points here, the main problem is that there is no plan for reducing motor traffic which takes up a disproportionate amount of space within the city.