Reinventing the Bicycle
Reinventing the Bicycle “Pray, dearest gentlefolk, allow us the privilege of introducing a most marvellous invention. A veritable two-wheeled wonder! A transportational trailblazer! A first-class ticket to freedom! We think it might just change the world! Future Follies presents: “Reinventing the Bicycle“. A joyful, freewheeling, street-theatre celebration of a mechanical marvel. Our trio of two-wheeled…
Pedal on Parliament 2023
Eleven years after the first Pedal on Parliament (the event which inspired the formation of the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling) the big ride is back! On Saturday 22 April 2023 – there will be a mass, family-friendly, cycle to the Scottish Parliament to send a loud message to politicians that there must be no backpedalling!…
Spokes Bike Breakfast 2023
Spokes Bike Breakfast 2023 A well-attended annual event organised by SPOKES and paid for by the Council to thank local cyclists. Free breakfasts are served to around 350 people who cycle in on their way to work. There will be a dozen stalls on cycle–related topics, including a Spokes stall selling the popular Edinburgh and…
Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) – Celebration
Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) – Celebration Come along for an evening of free events including: Launch of a new collection of screen-prints by Oliver Brookes reflecting the work of Bikes for Refugees. A talk about bikes as tools for liberation from activist and explorer Shannon Galpin, including Masomah Alizada’s incredible Olympic cycling story. A chance…
Bridgend Farmhouse: Basic Bike Maintenance
Basic bike maintenance class – Bridgend Farmhouse Do you want to feel more confident when out riding your bike? Do you want to learn how to change an inner tube and fix a puncture? We will go through the following basic bike maintenance in a class of up to 6 people: How to perform a…
Breeze Ride: South Queensferry and Seafronts
Breeze Ride: South Queensferry and Seafronts Starting near Craigleith, this route heads west to South Queensferry passing through Dalmeny village, then loops back through the estate before returning along the seafronts at Cramond and Silverknowes. Breeze is a program of free, volunteer-led bike rides for women that take place across the UK. Whether you’re new…
Pedal Power: Cycling and Activism in Edinburgh
Pedal Power: Cycling and Activism in Edinburgh An exhibition about the positive environmental impact cycling can have, and how it can help improve both individual and community wellbeing. You’ll find out about cycle activism both within Edinburgh and around the world, and learn about the rich history of cycling in Scotland’s capital city. This exhibition…
Bridgend Farmhouse: Community lead ride
Bridgend Farmhouse: Community lead ride Join us on a free guided bike ride leaving Bridgend Farmhouse. Bridgend Farmhouse is a community run organisation, and its events are always inclusive and welcoming to people of all ages and abilities. You are welcome to join our free weekly group ride, leaving Bridgend Farmhouse at 2pm and returning…
Building a Cycling Community with Queens of Pain CC
Building a Cycling Community with Queens of Pain CC It began with a simple exchange between two strangers on Instagram. Over the past three years, Adna and Ruby have been successfully growing one of Edinburgh’s most popular cycling communities. On a mission to increase diversity within cycling, Queens of Pain are a community that creates…
Good Morning Ride
Good Morning Ride The Edinburgh Road Club (ERC) invites you to try out one of their regular group cycle rides, open for anyone wishing to get involved in a cycling group and learn some new routes around Edinburgh. The group will convene at the Royal Commonwealth Pool for a 9:30am start, and the ride will…