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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026

Ready an other Critical Mass ride? Join us this Friday 2nd of October, 7.30pm, Middle meadow walk for an evening ride going through the city centre and finishing on Bristo Square! These Friday night rides will be slightly different from the Saturday ones, the […] [Original post on mastodon.scot]

Critical Mass ride, Friday 2nd of October night, 7.30pm. Middle meadow walk

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

And here are a handful more photos from yesterday's ride! Also, contrary to what was mentioned earlier, our next ride will be this Friday evening 7.30pm starting from Middle Meadow Walk. After the experiment phase over the summer, Friday evening rides are here to stay!

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

Saturday's Critical Mass ride was outstanding. Lots of folk really savouring a beautiful day as the year turns to autumn. Looking forward to seeing you all next ride on October 31st at 2pm

A large group of cyclists riding through Bruntsfield Place in Edinburgh

A crowd of cyclists riding up Bruntsfield Place in Edinburgh on a sunny day

A group of cyclists riding along a tree lined path in the Meadows in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026

New Critical Mass this very Saturday, 2pm from middle meadow walk. This time we will ride towards Cluny Gardens and King's Building. A route used by many students daily but that could be made a lot safer for cycling. If you've never taken part in a Critical […] [Original post on mastodon.scot]

Critical Mass route, going to Kings Building and back. 2pm middle meadow walk saturday 26th of September

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026

Porty Community Energy teamed up with cargo bike libraries across Edinburgh and the Lothians to organise a FREE Cargo Bike Carnival in the Meadows on Sunday 11 October. bike-carnival.eventbrite.co.uk If you own a cargo bike, please bring it along - […] [Original post on mastodon.scot]

A poster describing a cargo bike carnival in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 30/08/2026

Thank you so much everyone for joining our August rides! It was super nice to see good turn around on both Friday and Saturday and enjoy the late summer shine. Here are a few photos from Saturday. See you next Month or maybe before that for an other impromptu Friday ride?

People on bikes during the August Critical Mass ride.

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 28/08/2026

As well as tonight, we have the regular Saturday Critical Mass ride, this time to Portobello. Getting out of the city while the Festival is on and getting some ice cream at the beach!

a poster advertising the monthly Critical Mass ride on Saturday 29th August

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 28/08/2026

Remember there's a ride tonight if you can't make tomorrow afternoon.

A poster advertising the bonus Friday night Critical Mass ride

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 28/08/2026

Beside the impromptu ride this evening (see last post). We will have our Monthly ride tomorrow, 2pm, from Middle meadow walk! The 9.3miles (15km) ride will have a wee break on Porty beach to enjoy the view, maybe get an ice cream? Looking forwards to seeing many of you tomorrow!

monthly critical mass, saturday 29th of august 2pm. middle meadow walk start

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026

You enjoyed our Friday night ride last month? Well, we are organising a new one again this very Friday! 7.30pm Middle Meadow walk If you can't make it, no worries Saturday 2pm (also Middle meadow Walk) we will have our traditional Monthly ride.

Extra critical mass, friday 28 august 7.30pm, middle meadow walk

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 02/08/2026

A little look behind the scenes for how the amazing night ride image was made. Wax crayons and inverted luminescence. There might be another Friday night ride soon.

the artwork for a previous critical mass ride before digital effects were applied

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 29/07/2026

Bonus Critical Mass this Friday evening (7.30pm)! Still starting from Middle Meadow Walk. We hope to see many of you on Friday, and give us songs you want to be played on our big speaker during the ride! 🎶🚴🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Critical Mass route for Friday 31st of July ride. 7.30pm, middle meadow walk

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 27/07/2026

🚲 New impromptu ride, this very Friday, 7.30pm. Starting on Middle Meadow Walk by the compass. We will publish the route later this week, but before we do that we need you! Reply to this post with songs you want to be played at the ride and we will put them on the big speaker 🎶

Edinburgh Crirical Mass, Night ride, Friday 31st of July, 7.30pm

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 26/07/2026

Thank you everyone for joining yesterday! We rode through the modal filters on Cluny Drive that will unfortunately be removed soon. But this won't stop us from continuing campaigning for better and safer cycling infrastructures! Also, save the date, we are […] [Original post on mastodon.scot]

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 25/07/2026

"Sure bikes are alright, but what if I need to haul some rubble to the recycling centre?" A bike trailer is a cheap and flexible way to increase your bike carrying capacity without needing to invest in a cargo bike. Want to try before you buy? You can pull the speaker trailer at the next ride!

A bike with an attached trailer full of rubble parked at a skip

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 24/07/2026

Critical Mass tomorrow 2pm Middle Meadow Walk! Join us for our monthly friendly protest ride. We will go towards Braid Hills, through two modal filters that will unfortunately be removed soon.

Critical Mass poster, 2pm middle meadow walk tomorrow (25th)

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 21/07/2026

July Critical Mass is coming up! Join us this Saturday (25th) at 2pm, Middle Meadow walk. And here is the route, about 4.8miles (7.7km) with likely a short break midway.

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 24/06/2026

June Critical Mass coming up this Saturday! Besides supporting the Powderhall Line campaign the ride will finish at the Edinburgh Climate Festival. Amongst various activities you could win a Bike repair by cycling to power the stage! See the full program here: www.edinburghclimatefestival.com

Edinburgh Critical Mass! Powderhall power, 2pm Saturday 17th June Middle Meadow Walk

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 21/06/2026

Here is the planned route for the June ride coming up on Saturday 27th. Meet at 2pm by the Compass on Middle Meadow Walk. #Edinburgh #cycling #EdCriticalMass

Map of the June critical mass ride route, starting at Middle Meadow Walk

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 31/05/2026

What a lovely Critical Mass we've had yesterday! Thanks everyone for coming along. See you next month, same place, same time :)

Group of people on bikes cycling down Queen's drive for the Critical Mass ride

Group of people on bikes cycling in Edimburgh for the Critical Mass ride

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 28/05/2026

Join us on Saturday for a post Pedal on Parliament Critical Mass! either at 2pm from Middle Meadow Walk as usual, or from the Parliament at around 2.30pm. Wee bonus if you are waiting at the Parliament after PoP we will be having a bake sale to support our actions throughout the year!

Critical Mass poster: Post PoP Pedal! 2m Saturday 30th of May, Middle Meadow Walk

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 27/05/2026

Here is the planned route for the May ride coming up on Saturday the 30th! Meet at 2pm by the compass on Middle Meadow Walk. And if you joined the Pedal on Parliament ride happening earlier in the day you can join the Critical Mass from the Parliament onwards! (likely around 2.30pm)

Map of the May critical mass ride, starting at Middle meadow walk, going through Queen's Drive and ending on Bristo Square

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 12/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who's told us you have written to councillors! You are amazing! Reminder: Supporters Rally, City Chambers, 12:30-2pm. Look for the banner

a banner supporting the Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Route

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 24/04/2026

Here is the planned route for the April ride. Meet at 2pm on Saturday the 25th at the compass in Middle Meadow Walk for a 2.10pm start. We are expecting Dr Bike to be along if you have any questions about your bike and want a professional opinion or a bolt […] [Original post on mastodon.scot]

a map showing the April Edinburgh Critical Mass ride route

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 13/04/2026

Calling all riders to the next ROOM meeting Wednesday 15th of April 2.00pm-4.00pm Chrystal MacMillan Building (Seminar room 1), 15a George Square, EH8 9LD ☕ refreshments 🔋 Charge e-Bike batteries

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 29/03/2026

Some excellent photos from this month's Critical Mass ride

A flag mounted on a bicycle reading "Safer Streets" in front of a globe

A group of people on bicycles waiting for the lights at the bottom of the Mound in Edinburgh

people on bicycles riding past with the Crags in Edinburgh in the background

A group of people on bicycles riding away along Regent Road in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 25/03/2026

Here is the planned route for March's ride. Meet at 2pm on Saturday 28th at the compass in Middle Meadow Walk for a 2.10pm start #Edinburgh #Cycling #EdCriticalMass

A map showing the planned route for the March Edinburgh Critical Mass ride

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 23/02/2026

Here is the planned route for February's ride. Meed at 2pm at the compass in Middle Meadow Walk for a 2.10pm start. #Edinburgh #Cycling #CriticalMass

A map with the route for the February Critical Mass ride marked on it

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 16/02/2026

We ride for safe streets. "Ok, why?" pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10… 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.

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.

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 31/01/2026

Some photos from today's #edcriticalmass ride through Edinburgh. An astonishing turnout for a dreich day. #cycling #Edinburgh

A line of riders cycling down a sweeping curved hill

A crowd of cyclists riding around a city square in Edinburgh

A side view of a crowd of cyclists riding through a roundabout

A flag reading "Saving lives is NOT controversial"

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 28/01/2026

A shorter ride through the New Town this month. Beat the January blues and ride with us for safer streets!

Edinburgh Critical Mass
New Town Trail
2pm Saturday 31st January
Middle Meadow Walk

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 01/12/2025

One of the riders in this month's mass had ridden up from London, joined the mass and rode back home! Dedication! #CriticalMass #Edinburgh #cycling

Bicycle riders riding along Middle Meadow Walk in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 29/11/2025

Another fine ride to round out the year. No ride in December. Stay warm and we'll see you again on the 31st of January.

A group of cyclists riding along a street in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 27/11/2025

Remember this is the last ride of the year. No ride in December so you have to bring two months worth of happy vibes!

A poster advertising a Critical Mass ride for 29th November

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 12/11/2025

Preparation for tomorrow at 8.30AM outside City Chambers to ask what they've done in a year.

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 10/11/2025

Tick, tock! Cowgate. One year on. What have you done? We'll be outside City Chambers from 8.30am this Thursday 13 November to ask the council just that.

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 06/11/2025

Cowgate 1 year on - what have you done? Join us in front of the City Chambers at 8.30am on Thursday 13 November to tell the council that it's time to take action on dangerous roads.

Narrow street with tall buildings on either side and lots of cars on it

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 28/10/2025

Some photos from the actual ride on Saturday. A cold day but dry and clear. Some spooky tunes since this is as close as well ride to Halloween.

Cyclists riding towards the Crags in Edinburgh before the road turns left

The mass ride stopped at a light controlled junction

The mass ride stretched out and disappearing over the crest of a hill

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 27/10/2025

Listening to the presentation from Living Rent at Lochend Park during the break on the October ride

A group of cyclists standing in an autumnal park listening to a presentation

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 22/10/2025

We ride for safer streets for everyone. This month we are riding to Lochend to draw attention to the Living Rent campaign for safer streets. www.livingrent.org/give_lochend_saf…

A poster advertising the "Lochend Loop" Critical Mass ride on the 25th October

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2025

Save the Roseburn Path! A very special ride this month, reminding us of what we are fighting to protect.

A large group of cyclists waiting on a road behind a large pedestrianised area with a cycle lane. The road has lots of trees on either side.

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