@edcriticalmass.bsky.social
A friendly protest for safer cycling. Every last Saturday of the month, meeting at Middle Meadow Walk, 2pm.
A map with the route for the February Critical Mass ride marked on it
Here is the planned route for February's ride. Meed at 2pm on Saturday 28th at the compass in Middle Meadow Walk for a 2.10pm start.
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It is a space where everyone feels comfortable making mistakes and learning, whatever their level of experience, identity or background, so the most important thing is an inclusive and supporting attitude.
Interested? Get in touch via the volunteer application form!
forms.gle/N2xQ8Wv8KJaJ...
Edinburgh Tool Library are looking for volunteers to help people learn to repair their bicycles during regular Cycle Kitchen workshops. No technical expertise is required - training and support by existing volunteers will be provided.
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Map showing CCWEL route, with counter points marked. Michael Owen, an 89-year-old Edinburgh resident who uses his bike most days to stay fit, said: "I'm very supportive of improvements for cycling in the city. I'm approaching 90, and I use my bike to get local shopping most days. If it's a decent day I might add a mile or two onto my journey."
Cycling Scotland data report... In Edinburgh, a growing network of cycle lanes is also seeing more people choosing to travel by bike. Over the 48-hour survey period, traffic surveys recorded 4,744 bikes on Leith Walk. This was out of a total of 48,832 travel methods recorded, meaning that 9.7% of people cycled their journey β the highest cycling modal share yet seen on the route. On the western-most portion of the new City Centre West East Link (CCWEL), at West Coates in Roseburn, 2,798 bikes were recorded over the same 48-hour survey period. This was out of a total of 30,175 travel methods recorded on the street, equating to 9.3% of journeys being made by bike β a new record cycling modal share for this section of route. At York Place, where the new CCWEL protected cycle route connects to Leith Walk via Picardy Place, 1,921 cycle journeys were recorded over the two-day period. This is the largest number of bikes yet recorded at this location by a Cycling Scotland traffic survey and evidence of the growth in cycling being supported as routes join together.
π Nearly 10% of trips here already by π²
π What would it be with the missing #GeorgeStreet link?
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A chart showing the relation between percentage reduction in mortality risk versus minutes per week of cycling. The chart shows a 17% reduction at 100 minutes with diminishing returns as the time increases up to a 30% reduction at 600 minutes per week.
We ride for safe streets.
"Ok, why?"
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... Figure 1
The most important part of the chart is where the line is steepest.
We don't want safe streets so confident cyclists can ride further or faster.
We want them so non-cyclists can ride at all.
The consultation about protected bike lanes on Silverknowes Road connecting the Blackhall Path to Marine Drive closes tomorrow.
If you use this route, now is the time to be heard.
ETRO/21/30C
consultation.appyway.com/edinburgh-city
This is a fascinating project. The red-on-red and green-on-green status flags are a bit difficult to read when it's using the light background, though.
06.02.2026 12:38 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0This is the kind of internet I want. @harryjwilliams.bsky.social takes complex @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social planning and project docs and makes them feel simple, transparent and legible.
@sw20.info @thebikestation.bsky.social @edinburghminute.com @edfoc.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social
By the end of February some 80% of people who joined a gym in January will have quit.
Maybe it's time to ask if those goals could be met with 'cycle to work'. Readers probably already do, but maybe a t-shirt will help start the conversation with your colleagues.
edinburgh-critical-mass.teemill.com
A map showing the expansion of the Voi bikes hire zone in Edinburgh to include Stockbridge, Inverleith, Craigleith and Ravelston
The Voi shared e-bike scheme is expanding northwest; Stockbridge, down to Crewe Toll, and along the Hawthornvale Path towards Newhaven, along with an increase to 700 bikes and new parking locations.
Voi have had over 500 suggested parking locations from the public across the city since launching.
How did you find the Voi bike for the ride? Comfy? Good speed? I'm pretty sure you're the first person to try and I'm so pleased someone did!
31.01.2026 20:15 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Not a bad turnout for the Critical Mass ride in #Edinburgh today, despite the dull weather... #edcriticalmass
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People on bicycles riding down The Mound on a sweeping road
People on bicycles riding around Charlotte Square
People on bicycles riding through a roundabout on George Street
A flag reading "Saving lives is NOT controversial"
Some photos from today's #edcriticalmass ride through Edinburgh. An astonishing turnout for a dreich day.
#cycling #Edinburgh
Critical Mass ride on George St, Edinburgh
Critical Mass stopped at lights near the Scott monument
Critical Mass ride at Royal Mile
End of Critical Mass ride around Teviot Place, Edinburgh
Just made it to Critical Mass - on #Voi hire bike this time. Shorter ride in city centre - busy but stayed dry. Played Scottish playlist since it was near Burns night. Liked blasting Teenage Fanclub at St Andrews Square! @edcriticalmass.bsky.social
31.01.2026 18:27 β π 18 π 3 π¬ 1 π 0We normally post the route but missed it this time. Sorry.
We got a lot of feedback that it's very helpful so it will definitely be up for February.
We also use Critical Maps to track the ride (usually!)
One of our favourite things is seeing different designs of bikes.
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Edinburgh Critical Mass New Town Trail 2pm Saturday 31st January Middle Meadow Walk
A shorter ride through the New Town this month. Beat the January blues and ride with us for safer streets!
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Our My ride. Our right campaign is gaining momentum π² A Westminster Hall debate on womenβs safety is happening on 27 January.
We need as many MPs there as possible. Ask your MP to attend & help push for safer cycling for women π
https://action.cyclinguk.org/page/182014/action/1?ea.tracking.id=BS
A large group of people, including children, on bikes of all sizes cycle through a green space. The text reads: Pedal on Parliament - Save the date: 30th May 2026, 11.30am - #PoP26 - Meadows to Holyrood on closed roads, for a cycle-friendly Scotland
Weβre back - Save the Date! In 2026 we Pedal on Parliament for a cycle-friendly Scotland, on Sat 30th May at 11.30am - Middle Meadow Walk to Holyrood, Edinburgh on closed roads.
#ThisMachineFightsClimateChange #pop26
Someone got in touch about a bike they found dumped in a bush and it reminds us that the Internet can be very helpful in getting your bike back. Register the frame number here free.
www.bikeregister.com
It's the first result if people are searching about lost bikes.
#cycling #Edinburgh
The local OpenStreetMap editors are meeting up tomorrow night for folks who were interested by the previous post about mapping cycling infrastructure.
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The city is a shared space and everyone should be playing nice.
But bikes are much more agile than cars so we can help fix things by stopping to report problems at www.fixmystreet.com in a way cars can't.
Report what it is and where it is and they'll get the message to the right people.
We've spotted that the Voi bikes have discounts for various groups.
Check it out and see if you are eligible.
www.voi.com/equitable-ac...
#edinburgh #cycling
Edinburgh council are proposing walking & cycling improvements to Dundee St & surrounds
Transformative in enabling families, older, & less-confident people to walk & cycle, as well as reducing car dominance
Be sure to have your say!
Our thoughts:
blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk/jgps-travel-...
Edinburgh Council has an active transit consultation open for Dundee St and Fountainbridge.
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
It closes next Monday so get your thoughts in sooner rather than later.
#Edinburgh #ActiveTransit #cycling
Protest takes a lot of forms, but it's undeniable how photography has effected messaging.
There is an exhibit at Modern Two until Sunday.
www.nationalgalleries.org/exhibition/r...
As a cyclist, I was interested in bikes as a force multiplier in the pictures.
And the Annie Kenney arrest photo!
Oooh! How do we find that? What are we searching for?
01.01.2026 11:32 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Wishing everyone a safe and happy new year.
See you for the next ride on the 31st of January!
When people are asked why they don't cycle, top of the list is safety. Openstreetmap is essentially Wikipedia for maps and has a cycling overlay to show cycling infrastructure.
Start checking if your nearest bit is on the map, and eventually you can map disaster areas too!
