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Sasha Taylor

@sashataylor.bsky.social

Adventurer. Activist. Bikes. Edinburgh. #MoreKidsOnBikes #VisionZero CEO @thebikestation.bsky.social Campaigns @sw20ed.bsky.social @best-edinburgh.bsky.social @infrasisters.bsky.social Trustee @cargobikemovement.bsky.social @circularcomscot

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Admiring Portland's hustle here πŸ™Œ

12.10.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why your next car should be an electric cargo bike Rewiring cities for more human-centric transportation

Why your next car should be an electric cargo bike www.theverge.com/transportati... Cargo bikes are rewiring cities to adapt their infrastructure for more human-centric transportation. And they’re also really fun to ride.

03.10.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Even with my bad local infrastructure, I am happier when I go by bike

22.03.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Be the change.

19.03.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Bike Station | Refurbished Bikes | Cycling Skills | Scotland The Bike Station is a charity bike shop selling refurbished changing lives, connecting communities and creating a healthier more sustainable Scotland. We seel refurbished bikes, offer training and…

πŸš²πŸ’¨ Why sit in traffic when you can glide through the streets? Cycling = freedom, fun & fitness in one!

Ready to ride? πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/RvF84Mc

#BikeLife #RideOn

20.03.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Word

20.03.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tern GSD? Stores on its end....

20.03.2025 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

In

19.03.2025 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Okay folks - big cycling twitter meet up already being planned. Summerhall (if it’s still open). Time, date tba

19.03.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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@cargobikemovement.bsky.social being their awesome selves πŸ₯°

#cargobikesarethrfuture

19.03.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Savor the beauty of the moment.
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18.03.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 22592    πŸ” 2879    πŸ’¬ 463    πŸ“Œ 175
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Delivery Riders: who wins? Podcast Episode Β· Streets Ahead Β· 30/01/2025 Β· 1h 2m

This is worth a listen - fascinating and worrying in equal measure about how folk are treated.

@lauralaker.bsky.social did the interviewing.

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

18.03.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@sashataylor.bsky.social @morningsider.bsky.social just to chuck a book recommendation into the mix, which I picked up recently: https://housmans.com/product/riding-for-deliveroo/

18.03.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

THIS πŸ‘†

18.03.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

20 minute neighbourhoods need…

18.03.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
A child cycling around cones in a school playground. Kids in the background are also cycling round cones

A child cycling around cones in a school playground. Kids in the background are also cycling round cones

"This is the most fun I've had in my life!" - a child that took part in our Kids Bike Life project, where we work with schools, young people and their adults to encourage cycling.

Find out about our community work and impact by taking a look at our blog:
buff.ly/aazMykM

#StoriesThatInspire

05.03.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Everything Starts with a Bike: The Role of Cargo Bikes in Sustainable Cities At The Bike Station, we believe that everything starts with a bike. Our vision is simple yet powerful: communities where cycling for pleasure and for transport is the norm.Β But for this vision to…

Cargo bikes aren’t a trend or cycling nicheβ€”they’re a key part of the shift towards cleaner, healthier cities. Less congestion, lower emissions, and a real alternative to car dependency.

Read our latest blog πŸ‘‡
buff.ly/z9K3waF

#CargoBikes #SustainableTravel #ModalShift #CyclingForAll

18.03.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

haha you know us too well :)

16.03.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good vibes πŸ”₯🀍

15.03.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

1000%

15.03.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last day at CWS

15.03.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
Black and white mural of a giant riding a bicycle over an endless sea of cars.

Black and white mural of a giant riding a bicycle over an endless sea of cars.

Car Crusher
Lambrate Rail Station, Milan, Italy
Artist: Blu

(1/2)

14.03.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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This artwork depicting enslaved individuals mercilessly sardined in the bowels of β€œslave” ships at the bottom of the image with a high-rise above their bodies. Artist Terry Boddie is commenting on how high-rises are connected to the restraint & warehousing of Black bodies.

14.03.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Yellow graphic with repeating text in alternating black and red colours which reads 'Save the date'. Text also reads 28th february, 1st March, 8th march and 15th of march.

Yellow graphic with repeating text in alternating black and red colours which reads 'Save the date'. Text also reads 28th february, 1st March, 8th march and 15th of march.

MOVING SALE ALERT! We're making movesβ€”literally! As we prepare to move
into our new space, we’re clearing out loads of cycling gear, including second-hand parts, clothing, accessories, and more! πŸ› οΈπŸ‘•

πŸ“… 28th February & 1st March, 8th March, 15th March
πŸ“ The Bike Station, 250 Causewayside, Edinburgh

19.02.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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Stories That Matter At The Bike Station, we believe that cycling is more than just a mode of transportβ€”it’s a tool for empowerment, connection, and joy. Every day, we hear incredible stories of how bikes are making a…

This is what happens when cycling is accessible.

Read more: https://buff.ly/4b6nKM9

#Community #StoriesThatMatter #SustainableTransport

20.02.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today I speak at the Bicycle Association conference. I will present a case for better communication with the public.

What do you want to see from the e-bike industry in design, at retail, in how we present & demo goods? Why does the bike world struggle to engage the masses? What turns people off?

12.03.2025 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 0

THIS

12.03.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Very interesting new report by @polisnetwork.eu with recommendations to EU member states on how to fight transport poverty with the Social Climate Fund that it's about to be distributed. frdo-cfdd.be/wp-content/u...

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A smiling white woman wearing jeans and a black jacket rides a bright pink bicycle on a city street.

A smiling white woman wearing jeans and a black jacket rides a bright pink bicycle on a city street.

New episode ! We talked with the delightful British journalist and author Laura Laker about her odyssey on the UK's National Cycle Network, what makes good cycling infrastructure, and her work in setting standards for how reporters & cops talk about traffic crashes. thewaroncars.org/2025/03/11/e...

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Here’s what we wrote about it ⬇️

08.03.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0