screenshot of Cllr Whyte speaking in budget debate
🙄 "Vanity projects ... 🚲 lanes which cause congestion ... that's why (our budget proposals) redirect money away from active travel .."
Cllr #IainWhyte, Conservative, in #Edinburgh budget debate
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Picture of Cllr Jenkinson speaking in council budget debate
👍 "..record #cycling levels, reflecting sustained investment in quality #infrastructure"
Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social in #Edinburgh budget debate
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@spokes.org.uk Favourite Bike Rides (edn 3) – here!! www.spokes.org.uk/2026/03/favo...
Spokes has published a new booklet of Favourite Rides. The rides are based on entries from their 2025 Favourite Rides competition.
Cannondale's 6 most iconic alloy road bikes of all time
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The alloy bikes that have defined Cannondale’s 55-year history
When cities treat cycling as essential transport rather than a seasonal option, people continue to cycle, even in the snow.
Winter cycling in Scandinavia is not because people are unusually hardy but because of consistent planning choices, reliable maintenance and a cultural commitment to cycling as an everyday activity.
Note that there are higher cycling rates in Scandinavian cities in winter than there are in Scottish cities in summer!
Weather is not an excuse for not providing better infrastructure to enable safe cycling for all year round.
Scandinavians cycle to work even on snowy days, here’s why that makes sense theconversation.com/scandinavian... Across Scandinavia many people commute to work or school on their bikes during winter, despite snow and freezing temperatures.
Edinburgh Walking and Cycling Index www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/the-walking-...
2025 saw more improvements and investment in active travel in Scotland's capital. The Index offers invaluable insights to build on these efforts to make Edinburgh more inclusive and accessible for everyone
A close-up of a blue road sign on a lamppost has been knocked to a jaunty angle, pointing down nearly to pavement level; the sign depicts an icon of a bicycle peeking out behind layers of stickers and a green box showing this is quiet route number ‘6’, with text reading ‘Kings Buildings’ and 2 (assumedly, miles). In the background of the image, which is focus blurred, we see people and vehicles moving around a square with greenery and bare trees in the center.
🚲 edi.bike | issue 135 | 9th Mar '26
Edinburgh’s Walking and Cycling Index Updated for 2025; Scottish Election Hustings 16th March; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:
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#bikeSky #edinburgh
Start of election hustings article... Spokes/CUK Election Hustings #Holyrood2026 Spokes and Cycling UK are holding a joint election hustings, on Monday 16 March, for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, to hear from Holyrood candidates on cycling and related policies. Rather than the usual hustings approach, which can be rather boring, our meeting will comprise several sections, with speakers undertaking Initiation, Interrogation, Combination, Clarification and Education, as in the agenda below.
Submit a question If you have a question for all candidates (“Combination” section above) please email it in advance to spokes@ spokes.org.uk with the subject line hustings question. Note that questions to individual candidates (“Interrogation”) can only be asked in person at the meeting, after their Initiation speech.
🙋 SOON...
#Hustings #Holyrood2026 #SpokesMtg 🚲🚲
March 16 -> spokes.org.uk/2026/02/spokes-cuk-election-hustings-holyrood2026
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![Frozen in England... [picture of happy travellers!]
Campaign for Better Transport logo
Like Campaign success: rail fares frozen! on Facebook
Two happy people on a train
Rail fares frozen
Dear Dave
The first week in March is when regulated rail fares usually increase. Long-suffering passengers tighten their belts again. Some reluctantly switch from train-window scenery to clogged motorway.
Around half of rail fares are regulated by the Government, including season tickets, off-peak return tickets between major cities, day singles and returns.
This time last year, the price of these tickets rose by 4.6 per cent.
A year before that, they rose by 4.9 per cent.
A year before that, by a massive 5.9 per cent.
Year after year, these fares increases have been harming passengers and putting people off train travel, with a knock-on effect on the environment.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ood4k4wojq5jku2zl3myqco/bafkreies2pfioezq2ql5mrwlync3vvmfknuj2obu4j4aqrepsmjwg6qzwe)
Frozen in England... [picture of happy travellers!] Campaign for Better Transport logo Like Campaign success: rail fares frozen! on Facebook Two happy people on a train Rail fares frozen Dear Dave The first week in March is when regulated rail fares usually increase. Long-suffering passengers tighten their belts again. Some reluctantly switch from train-window scenery to clogged motorway. Around half of rail fares are regulated by the Government, including season tickets, off-peak return tickets between major cities, day singles and returns. This time last year, the price of these tickets rose by 4.6 per cent. A year before that, they rose by 4.9 per cent. A year before that, by a massive 5.9 per cent. Year after year, these fares increases have been harming passengers and putting people off train travel, with a knock-on effect on the environment.
![Frozen in Scotland... [picture of people getting on a train]
ScotRail fares to be frozen for the next year
Passengers queue up to board a ScotRail trainImage source, Getty Images
Image caption,
The fares freeze will apply to all ScotRail tickets, including season tickets and Flexipass
Published
12 February 2026
310 Comments
ScotRail fares will be frozen for the next year, the first minister has announced.
John Swinney said the move was part of the government's "resolute focus on the cost of living".
It follows the scrapping of peak rail fares, which had seen passengers pay higher prices for travelling on busy weekday trains.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ood4k4wojq5jku2zl3myqco/bafkreidwp2arrc7fribqzdhrni36qgz32nzfmgpiun6izojw6irhg6zyvq)
Frozen in Scotland... [picture of people getting on a train] ScotRail fares to be frozen for the next year Passengers queue up to board a ScotRail trainImage source, Getty Images Image caption, The fares freeze will apply to all ScotRail tickets, including season tickets and Flexipass Published 12 February 2026 310 Comments ScotRail fares will be frozen for the next year, the first minister has announced. John Swinney said the move was part of the government's "resolute focus on the cost of living". It follows the scrapping of peak rail fares, which had seen passengers pay higher prices for travelling on busy weekday trains.
Frozen in Wales... Press release Freeze on TfW rail fares for the next year The cost of travelling on TfW trains will be frozen for the next year, from 1 March. First published: 27 February 2026 Last updated: 27 February 2026 As Wales’ celebrates St David’s Day, the First Minister for Wales, Eluned Morgan, has announced one of the most generous offers on rail fares since the start of devolution. This will keep more money in passengers’ pockets and encourage more people to take the train. All fares on TfW services will be frozen for a year, including advance single tickets, return tickets and TfW’s newest and most popular way of travelling, tap in, tap out pay as you go. TfW is the first operator outside London to introduce this system. It has already brought down the cost of travelling for many people in Southeast Wales and TfW is in the process of rolling it out to other parts of the network in the near future. First Minister for Wales, Eluned Morgan, said: I am delighted that all rail fares on TfW are going to stay at their current price for the next year. This gives certainty to passengers at a time when many are struggling with the cost of living. More people are choosing to travel by train in Wales, services are growing faster and they are more reliable. “This is as a result of us spending £1.1bn improving the Core Valleys Lines and developing the South Wales Metro. We have also spent £800m in new trains that can carry 80% more passengers.
👍 After years of annual #RailFare rises (alongside frozen #PetrolDuty!) it's great to see 🚆 fares now frozen #UK-wide
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An AI proof career? An in-depth chat on the bicycle frame building craft cyclingindustry.news/an-ai-proof-...
Congratulation to @thebikestation.bsky.social on winning the SSF Awards Transforming Lives Organisation of the Year!
Sponsored by the Commonwealth Sport Foundation:
For having used sport and physical activity innovatively and intentionally to change the lives of young people in the last year.
If only Edinburgh could find the will to do this, it would make the city so much better 😄
The time has come to sell, our spare Urban Arrow Cargo Bike edfoc.org.uk/2026/03/04/u... This is a beautiful and special cargo bike, which will make some lucky family very happy 😄
Restrap unveils Switch ecosystem with rack, cage and 10L pannier cyclingindustry.news/restrap-unve... Restrap has launched its new Switch ecosystem, consisting of the Switch Rack, the Switch Rack Cage and the new 10-litre Switch Pannier.
Ooh Edinburgh people: @edfoc.bsky.social 10th anniversary edition UA is FOR SALE:
- Barely used
- Rigorously serviced
- Top spec 🤌
- TONs of accessories
- RARE: 1 of 2 in Scotland, only 1000 worldwide
- Flippin HOT looking machine 🥵
A bargain. If you're in the market you can't do much better...
Beat the coming fuel crisis, buy a cargo bike! If you are in Edinburgh and looking for a second hand one, @edfoc.bsky.social has a very nice on for sale 😉
https://edfoc.org.uk/2026/03/04/urban-arrow-family-cargo-bike-for-sale/
The time has come to sell, our spare Urban Arrow Cargo Bike edfoc.org.uk/2026/03/04/u... This is a beautiful and special cargo bike, which will make some lucky family very happy 😄
Québec City: A Human Centred Approach to Advancing Cycling
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There are lessons for Edinburgh here 😉
Gazelle Ultimate Awarded International Design Award bikebiz.com/gazelle-ulti... Gazelle has announced that its new Ultimate has just won an iF Design Award. The e-bike was named winner in the ‘Electric Bicycles’ category by an international jury at this year’s award ceremony.
Gazelle Ultimate triumphs at iF Design Award 2026 cyclingindustry.news/gazelle-ulti...
Trying to figure out how to use this new molle bike rack #bike #bikecommute #adventure video.canadiancivil.com/videos/watch...
6 surprising MTB features that range from genius to utterly infuriating
www.bikeradar.com/features/tec...
Would mountain biking be better off without these innovations?
A foreground asphalt two-way cycleway set in a paved area gives way to a wide square with trees, flanked by high buildings with a clear view to the jagged and sculptural forms of the towering Scott Monument, against a pale blue sky.
🚲 edi.bike | issue 134 | 2nd Mar '26
Wellbeing, Health, and Road Safety in On-Demand Delivery Work; Princes Street & George Street - Spokes Write to Transport Convener; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:
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#bikeSky #edinburgh
email about the drop-ins --------- Forwarded message --------- From: Garvin, Sarah <Sarah.Garvin@jacobs.com> Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 at 14:54 Subject: Dalkeith Connections - Upcoming Engagement Events To: Garvin, Sarah <Sarah.Garvin@jacobs.com> Hello, Jacobs is supporting Midlothian Council to develop the Dalkeith Connections project, which aims to improve walking, wheeling, and cycling connections in and around Dalkeith. The project is currently at the concept design stage. The purpose of contacting you today is to make you aware of the project, and to inform you of the opportunities to view the draft proposals and provide feedback at the following public drop‑in events: Woodburn Community Hub – Monday 2nd March, 12:00-16:00 One Dalkeith – Thursday 5th March, 13:00-18:00 Dalkeith Library – Saturday 7th March, 10:15-13:00 We hope that members of your organisation will be able to attend and engage with the project. We would also be grateful for any support in promoting the event details above through your networks.
Midlothian facebook picture with cyclist advertising the drop-ins
#Dalkeith Connections 🚲🚶👩🦼
🙋 DROP-INS Mar 2, 5, 7
NB: We've not seen the plans
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10 tips to make cycling to work a breeze, from bike choice to how to avoid getting sweaty www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitne... Our top commuter tips for getting to work by bike
![Start of spokes submission, with top takeway issues...
Scotland’s Draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) 2026-2040 – consultation
Response from Spokes, the Lothian Cycle Campaign January 2026
Please note:
a. Our response concentrates on transport issues, primarily traffic reduction and active travel
b. The consultation’s three transport questions don’t adequately cover our concerns, hence this submission.
However, we do respond to the questions, in section 9 below, largely by reference to this main submission
c. Spokes is a member of SCCS coalition and we endorse their submission, particularly the transport section
0. Top Takeaways [references are to sections below]
[3] Demand management (notably road-user charging) is essential to car-km reduction. The
Scottish Government should act urgently on its own commissioned research recommendations
[2] The draft new ‘traffic reduction’ target is incredibly weak. It should be toughened and, if not,
the government should be honest that its new target is to limit traffic growth, not to reduce traffic
[4.1] The promise of multi-year funding for active travel projects should be implemented rapidly
[4.2] Disguising of active travel funding by combining it with bus infrastructure money should end
[4.3] 10% of the transport budget should be invested in active travel infrastructure and promotion
[6] The move to zero-emission vehicles should include strong support for cargo bikes, particularly
for last-mile urban deliveries and reducing motor van transport, but also for family transport.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ood4k4wojq5jku2zl3myqco/bafkreifdkqca32sfvl533mjt3azrvvqraiygcuaxctzme6lihmcx7zc6iq)
Start of spokes submission, with top takeway issues... Scotland’s Draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) 2026-2040 – consultation Response from Spokes, the Lothian Cycle Campaign January 2026 Please note: a. Our response concentrates on transport issues, primarily traffic reduction and active travel b. The consultation’s three transport questions don’t adequately cover our concerns, hence this submission. However, we do respond to the questions, in section 9 below, largely by reference to this main submission c. Spokes is a member of SCCS coalition and we endorse their submission, particularly the transport section 0. Top Takeaways [references are to sections below] [3] Demand management (notably road-user charging) is essential to car-km reduction. The Scottish Government should act urgently on its own commissioned research recommendations [2] The draft new ‘traffic reduction’ target is incredibly weak. It should be toughened and, if not, the government should be honest that its new target is to limit traffic growth, not to reduce traffic [4.1] The promise of multi-year funding for active travel projects should be implemented rapidly [4.2] Disguising of active travel funding by combining it with bus infrastructure money should end [4.3] 10% of the transport budget should be invested in active travel infrastructure and promotion [6] The move to zero-emission vehicles should include strong support for cargo bikes, particularly for last-mile urban deliveries and reducing motor van transport, but also for family transport.
cover pic of climate change plan, with photos of wind turbine, walking & cycling
graph showing mode share of transport emissions cars 38.9% Next biggest is LGV (vans) 13.8%, then HGV 12.0%
#ClimateChange Plan 🚘🚚🚲👩🦼🚶🚌🚆
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Scottish Cycling secures £1m to deliver Tour de France social impact programme cyclingindustry.news/scottish-cyc...
