Cyclist Track Day
Cyclist Track Day Cyclist magazine are bringing their Track Day to Scotland for the first time. Track Days give you the opportunity to ride a selection of the finest road bikes on a purpose-built circuit, enjoy a delicious hot lunch, coffee and receive a Cyclist goody bag to take away. You will enter the event…
Bike Curious Family Workshop
Bike Curious Family Workshop Is your family bike curious? Would you like to get cycling with your children but don’t know where to start? Or do you want to move from baby seat to trailer or tagalong? Or try out a cargo bike? Our workshop will help you get pedalling with children on board! We’ll…
Family Cycle and Picnic
Family Cycle and Picnic Join Spokes for a leisurely Sunday family cycle along the Innocent railway path. Bring along a packed lunch for a picnic – weather permitting. We’ll meet in the middle of Middle Meadow Walk. We won’t be going far and there will be plenty of play park stops. All children must be…
Cycling collisions, compensation and Civil Law
Cycling collisions, compensation and Civil Law Jodi Gordon, Partner at Cycle Law Scotland will cover the following:- Criminal v Civil Law Common cycling incidents Primary causes of cycling collisions What to do in the event of a collision The claims process and why it is important Dealing with Insurers The role of Police Scotland The…
Fitness for Cycling
Fitness for Cycling You look after your bike, but do you look after its engine? Keeping fit in between bikes rides can help you become a better cyclist. Join Personal Trainer Tracy Griffen in her fitness studio for this informal and interactive workshop on simple things you can do in your everyday routine to keep…
Spokes Bike Breakfast 2019
Spokes Bike Breakfast 2019 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…
Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre open afternoon
Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre open afternoon Come along and see our base at Bangholm Outdoor Centre. Have a go on some of the all-ability adaptive cycles and meet our staff, volunteers and riders. Free tea, coffee, biscuits and possibly even cake for all! Free event
Overlander – Bikepacking coast to coast across the heart of the highlands
Overlander – Bikepacking coast to coast across the heart of the highlands Local author and cycling campaigner Alan Brown set himself a personal challenge: an epic coast-to-coast trip through the lonely interior of the Highlands. He’ll be telling stories about his journey, offering advice on how to take your own bikepacking trip, and asking questions…
Intrepid Photographers Bike Tour
Intrepid Photographers Bike Tour Slow down the pace on this large-format photographic bike tour. Led by Stills Centre for photography you will be guided along a scenic cycle route, taking time to stop and make exposures with our Intrepid 5 x 4” cameras. Stills’ expert tutor will talk you through setting up the cameras and…
Tapestry on Two Wheels
Tapestry on Two Wheels You might not be surprised to find a tapestry in a castle or country house, but how about in a theatre or a hospital? Dovecot Studios is located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town is the only operating tapestry studio in Scotland, and the tapestries produced by Dovecot weavers are…