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British title for popular Lothians bike shop
Jonathan ‘Jonny’ McBain has guided his shop into the top ten of British independent bike dealer on several occasions, but he has never won the Bike Biz national title, until now.
His entire staff who...
Quigley aiming high after horror smash
Former Guinness world record holder, Josh Quigley, is lucky to be alive after a horror crash in Texas when his medical bills totalled over $500,000, but he is determined to make his mark at the...
International cyclo-cross star face-to-face with fans
Linlithgow-born international cyclo-cross star Cameron Mason headlines a special event hosted by Ned Boulting and the date is Friday, February 23 (18.00) at Pedal Power in West Calder.
Shop owner Jonny McBride said Mason will...
Using wrong products is wheely bad for your bike
Experienced cyclist Jonny McBain continues this mini-series by providing advice on how to cure squeaky brakes on bikes, a curse for the rider and also a pain for those walking nearby.
Squeaky disc brakes (pictured) are caused by dampness...
The right clothing can make a difference in winter
Winter cycling and the wind chill can be a problem. Your head, hands and feet will suffer most, and that is where the specialist clothing comes in according to former mountain bike champion Jonny McBain.
Depending on what...
Taking care of your bike can save you cash
Out driving in the Lothians today, in town and country, and one could not miss lots of cyclists, young and old, encouraged by the sight of the watery, winter sun. Yes, it was cold, air 7C...
Naked bike ride set to return to city centre this summer
The "clothing optional" cycle has been given the go-ahead by the council.
The event will take place in July and seeks to highlight the vulnerability of cyclists in traffic and protest against “car culture”.Councillors approved...
Decathlon stage wheely good class for bike beginners
Shoppers pushing their trolleys looked quizzically as cyclists clad in helmets and hi-vis jackets pushed their bikes past them heading for the customer lift in the Gyle Shopping Centre, and those sitting having a cup of tea...
Street transformation projects win funding
Edinburgh council projects aimed at transforming streets across the capital to make walking and cycling easier have been given a major cash boost.
More than £3 million is set to be given to schemes including...
Tandem riders stoking up interest
VIE Velo tandem riders are stoking up interest in Edinburgh in their bright pink club kit.
The organisation is a cycling club for blind and partially sighted people, with a sighted person riding in the...
Still time to sign up for PoppyScotland’s Sportive this weekend
There is still time for any cyclists to sign up for the Sportive this weekend. Already Lothian tandem riders are gearing up for Poppyscotland’s popular event, proving visual impairment is no barrier to cycling.
Edinburgh-based...
Council Elections 2022 – Spokes Hustings Monday 28 March #SpokesMtg
Spokes Council Election Hustings will be held online on Monday 28 March from 7.30-9.30pm.
The focus of the hustings will be on transport policies with particular reference to cycling as you might expect.
Local Council elections take place...
Cycle with the InfraSisters on 11 March – second night ride highlighting women’s...
The next cycle ride to highlight the need for a safe cycling environment for women will be held on 11 March.
The InfraSisters will lead the next night ride which is being held in the...
What’s on – Light Up the Night Cycle Ride
by Kirsty Lewin of Spokes Porty
On 10 December at 7.30pm, people from across the city will gather at Middle Meadow Walk to cycle around Edinburgh’s city centre.
The date is significant. The Light...
Linlithgow cyclist conquers ‘Everest’
A young Linlithgow Bridge cyclist set out on Sunday (17th Oct) to make an attempt on the Scottish record for cycling the height of Everest in support of a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy charity.
Alex Ball,...
Join in the 2021 Fancy Women Bike Ride
The Fancy Women Bike Ride takes place on 19 September 2021 when all women are invited to take to their bikes in their Sunday best clothes, reclaiming the streets of the capital and...
Tour of Britain announces details of Scottish stages
Rescheduled to 2021 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 17th edition of the UK’s most prestigious stage race (Sunday 5-12 September) will cover more than 1,300km (807miles) in a route that once again includes...
Days out from the city – cycle through time
A round trip from Edinburgh city centre to the 15th century Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian gives a wonderful day out on the bicycle and will cost you nothing, except 24 miles of not very...
Podcast – cycling around Portobello
I went for a cycle around Portobello this week with Kirsty Lewin who is an active travel expert, and who now volunteers with Spokes Porty.
We began on the Prom and cycled up Duddingston...
Opinion – Why not choose to cycle?
Diana Farrell has her own blog. Recently she wrote a really interesting article recognising that there are good reasons why people do not choose to cycle simply as a way of getting around.
She...
Silent vigil held for James Harrison
The cycling community in Edinburgh came out in force today to remember a cyclist killed on the city's roads last week.
James Harrison was cycling last Thursday when he was hit by a van...
Council to decide on temporary active travel measures
This week the council will discuss proposals for setting up temporary cycling and walking infrastructure to allow the city to open up after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.
As well as this there will be...
Spending for emergency cycling and walking measures announced
For years now, campaigners have called for more spending on cycling and active travel. Today, suddenly, all their dreams came true at once.
As a result of Covid-19, walking and cycling in the towns...
Grandfather cycles into the record books
An Edinburgh grandad has smashed the world record for the longest journey on a rickshaw after cycling from Scotland's Capital to Istanbul in aid of Cancer Research.
Len Collingwood left Edinburgh on 1 June 2018...
‘Women’s Tour of Scotland’ Hopes to Inspire More Women to Cycle
Next month's Women's Tour of Scotland cycling event has the backing of ultra-endurance athlete Mark Beaumont and he says it could spark a major uptake in female cycling across the country.
The three-day, inaugural Tour...
SPOKES meeting – Cycling for All – Diversity Rules!!
SPOKES the Lothians cycling campaign group are holding a meeting on 15 November 2018 at Augustine United Church 41 George IV Bridge EH1 1EL.
The subject will be Cycling for All - Diversity Rules!
The event...
At Out of the Blue Drill Hall – Edinburgh Cycle Fair
Edinburgh Cycle Fair
Sunday 21st October 2018 12pm - 5pm, £2 entry (£1 concession)
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street, Leith EH6 8RG
After a hugely successful launch back in April, Velow Bikeworks and...
Letter from Scotland
Here in Edinburgh we are only just getting used to seeing racks of bikes for hire. Just Eat Cycles have only appeared in the last month and, so far, only 19 bike stations have...
Expanding delivery firm recruiting in Edinburgh
Deliveroo are recruiting riders to deliver meals across Edinburgh as their business expends in the Capital.
The form recently launched Marketplace+ which has seen an influx of traditional takeaways joining the British food-delivery company.
The move...
Mark Beaumont’s coach gets on her bike for charity
The Edinburgh Napier Sport Science academic who helped prepare adventurer Mark Beaumont for his cycle around the world is getting ready to undertake her own mammoth cycling challenge.
In the lead up to the challenge...
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