“ Across Europe, cities are proving that lowering speed limits makes neighborhoods safer and more livable while reducing dependence on cars. “ https://reasonstobecheerful.world/cars-slowing-down-european-cities ..read more

TransAlba 2024 starting this Sunday from the Scottish Parliament at 6am -- not on the first week of July as in all previous editions and the weather forecast looks more clement as well! Lots of local riders this year! Link to follow the dots ..read more

“ One-page, plain-English summaries on aspects of transport planning from robust peer reviewed studies, released fortnightly by Prof Adrian Davis of Edinburgh Napier University’s Transport Research Institute. “ https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/tri/essential-evidence-scotland ..read more

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Something kicked off on Twitter yesterday (no surprise) by a CCEer (no surprise) with others joining in (no surprise). “ Hard to believe that the council rebuilt the Polwarth roundabout without putting people ahead of traffic. It's almost an exact replica of what was there before with new railings. We could have had space outside Florentin & Margiotta? “ https://x.com/laidbackbikes/status/1799789044764991718 In short, CEC fixed a bad road layout and public space by doing things that have resulted in little change. No surprise there. BUT This is after a lot of work by local people (through ..read more

Come along to an interesting debate THIS AFTERNOON on what counts as a bike legally, what we should accept, and what the future of bike-based mobility holds for us all. Varied platform of speakers; several unusual bikes on display. Please share with friends & social media. Beer Bike Bust: Outlaw bigger bikes, or embrace them? 4pm, Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge. Free, by donation. https://edfoc.org.uk/events/beer-bike-bust-outlaw-bigger-bikes-or-embrace-them ..read more

Just to remind people that their fundraising auction is taking place this week. Everything from a Circe Helios tandem or Bamboo bike down to art prints and other gifts. https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/bikesforrefugeesbigcharityauction#buzz_expend_265495 ..read more

“ A grocery delivery van driver pushed me off the bus lane in Battersea and made me start reporting". This is how I became a so-called headcam cyclist. More and more people equip themselves with recording devices for their commute bike rides. After a few years of being active in the "community" of cyclists reporting dangerous driving to the police, I decided to take a different approach - learn and tell the story about how it all began. What's in the publication Interviews with people who started and shaped the third-party reporting: David Brennan, Traffic Droid, Dave Sherry, Mike van Erp Int ..read more

Looking for a decent bike for my 8 year old grandaughter ..read more

What will the city be like in August without the clamouring crowds? Will we still be under lockdown or will we residents be able to reclaim our city in some fashion (while perhaps observing social distancing/wearing masks ..read more