Pedal on Parliament (PoP) is a movement to persuade politicians to make the roads safer in Scotland for cyclists.

Their strapline is “We’re pedalling to make Scotland a cycle-friendly country!”

In this election year they are planning a protest ride on 30 May 2026 at 11.30am to bring their demands to the attention of the newly elected politicians at Holyrood.

The organisation says it is continuing “its mission until Scotland is truly a cycle-friendly country”. PoP, which began in 2012, is a volunteer-led campaign pushing for better, safer and more inclusive cycling conditions for everyone of all ages and abilities in Scotland.

PoP has a manifesto which asks for 10% of the Scottish Government’s transport budget, advises that road design must take into account cyclists of all ages, and asks the government to implement and enforce safer speeds “where people live, work and play”.

Read the 2021 manifesto here.

Pedal on Parliament from Chambers Street to Holyrood The campaign began in 2012 PHOTO ©2023 The Edinburgh Reporter