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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 11h
Ridgeback recalls hybrid bikes fitted with Vee Zilent tyres and sold since 2020 www.bikeradar.com/news/ridgeba... Possible tyre defect may make affected bikes unsafe to ride
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Ridgeback recalls hybrid bikes fitted with Vee Zilent tyres and sold since 2020 | BikeRadar
Possible tyre defect may make affected bikes unsafe to ride
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 21h
Fears grow that high diesel prices could lead to more cyclists newsthump.com/2026/10/05/f... Bring it on!!!
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Fears grow that high diesel prices could lead to more cyclists
People in the UK are terrified today after considering the possibility that high diesel prices could lead to an increase in cyclists.
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Spokes Action-Update 01.10.26 www.spokes.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 04/10/2026
#GeorgeStreet #PrincesStreet 🙋 Spokes #TrafficCount ! 🚲 are 1 in 3 of all traffic ! #VoiBikes success ! #CCWEL #MissingLink vital --> www.spokes.org.uk/2026/10/city... @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @edtiss.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @sw20.info
City Centre: bikes now 1 in 3 in rush hour

A Spokes traffic count in George Street and Princes Street on 24 September found bikes forming over 30% of all vehicles in the morning peak period, and over 20% at lunchtime. Other findings suggest a major boost to bike travel thanks to the Council’s Voi bike hire scheme.

Our count was conducted to add concrete evidence to current uncertainties over the future of both streets, with Princes Street likely to remain 4 lanes of tarmac for the some years to come and no funding available for the ambitious but extremely costly George Street proposals for a semi-pedestrianised ‘cycle street’ (albeit with significant motor traffic at times!). The money which had been intended for George Street will now go to repaving Princes Street footways with high-cost materials in what Cllr Lang termed a “glorified resurfacing project.”

Thus, whichever east-west route best suits a cyclist’s journey, Princes Street or George Street, cycling conditions in both look set to remain dire, with a major central gap remaining in CCWEL, the Council’s City Centre West-East Link, unless the Council thinks again.map showing CCWEL missing link along George Streettable of main results
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Uncle Geoff @internet-inspired.com · 03/10/2026
Bikes are truly freedom machines.
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The Power of Cycling | Official Launch Trailer www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kd6... Cycling towards healthier, more connected and more liveable places contentwithpurpose.co.uk/ecf/thepower...
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The Power of Cycling | Official Launch Trailer
YouTube video by European Cyclists' Federation
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Podkarpackie: Recreational spaces as a tool to encourage cycling www.ecf.com/en/news/cycl... There are lessons here for Edinburgh 😉
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Podkarpackie: Recreational spaces as a tool to encourage cycling
Podkarpackie: Recreational spaces as a tool to encourage cycling
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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 02/10/2026
🙋 Spokes Action-Update members' email -> www.spokes.org.uk/wp-content/u... 🙋 includes #PrincesStreet #tram #AstleyAinslie #CongestionCharging @edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @helenrambler.bsky.social @edtiss.bsky.social @andrewducker.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @bjpaddy.bsky.social @sw20.info
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@LaidBackBikes @laidbackbikes.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Van-free UA delivery is convenient with a Brompton folding bike. Goes in through rain tent side window with room for extras. @edfoc.bsky.social
Black Urban Arrow cargo bike with pink/orange Brompton folding bike inside passenger box.Strava map and info for delivery of cargo bike. 10.91 miles in 52 minutes. Elevation gain 270 feet.
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Trash Free Trails Celebrates a new Standard of ‘responsible mountain biking’ bikebiz.com/trash-free-t...
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Trash Free Trails Celebrates a new Standard of ‘responsible mountain biking' - BikeBiz
Thanks to ongoing support from Bosch eBike Systems, Trash Free Trails is conducting further research into trail pollution. - BikeBiz
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Europe needs 105,000 more bike mechanics by 2032 bikebiz.com/europe-needs... A new analysis shows that Europe’s bicycle industry will need to recruit around 105,000 additional mechanics by 2032, a requirement equivalent to 60% of the entire workforce it employs today.
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Europe needs 105,000 more bike mechanics by 2032 - BikeBiz
New analysis published by the NextGen Mechanics initiative and ECI shows that the industry needs 105,000 additional bike mechanics by 2032.
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
European Cycling Industries (ECI) launches manifesto targeting non-compliant eBikes across EU cyclingindustry.news/eci-launches...
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Cycle Diaries : Latin America in the Tracks of Che Guevara with Julian Sayarer lighthousebookshop.pro/events/the-c... Wednesday, 21 October 2026 : 19:00 - 20:00, Lighthouse Bookshop, 43-45 West Nicolson Street,EH8 9DB
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Lighthouse | The Cycle Diaries : Latin America in the Tracks of Che Guevara with Julian Sayarer
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Cycle Touring & Bikepacking Festival 2026 (virtual event) 16 – 18 October 2026 cycletouringfestival.co.uk/whatson/
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What’s On – Cycle Touring and Bikepacking Festival
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Edinburgh Bicycle Coop close second store in a year theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/10/edin... Edinburgh Bicycle Coop on Rodney Street in Canonmills has closed – the second branch to close in a year.
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Edinburgh Bicycle Coop close second store in a year
Edinburgh Bicycle Coop on Rodney Street in Canonmills has closed - the second branch to close in a year.
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
There's a flight-free travellers meet up in Edinburgh this Friday (tomorrow). It's at the Haymarket pub opposite Haymarket station from 19:00 onwards, if anyone wants to join in, an informal chance to meet other people interested in flight-free travel and swap stories. Do come if you can!
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Blackford Safe Routes @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk · 01/10/2026
What happens when you create a high-traffic neighbourhood by removing the modal filters on the Braid Estate… SUVs end up on their side Junction of Braid Rd and Hermitage Dr. Around school pick up time, Thursday 1st Oct
A black SUV on its side with the underside visible. A police car in the  foreground and an ambulance in the background. A police officer stands in hi viz beside the SUV. The pole of a zebra crossing can be seen in the foreground The same as the first picture, but zoomed in on the overturned SUV
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Cargo Bike Carnival, a fun day celebrating cargo bikes: games, stalls, best-dressed bike competition, and a world record attempt (maybe) This will be a day out for all the family to showcase how fantastic cargo bikes are for getting around the city, whatever you might need to carry
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Cargo Bike Carnival, a fun day celebrating cargo bikes: games, stalls, best-dressed bike competition, and a world record attempt. This will be a day out for all the family to showcase how fantastic cargo bikes are for getting around the city, whatever you might need to carry.
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Keep Us Rolling www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/keep-us-ro... Extreme weather makes @thebikestation.bsky.social's mission even more important- support us to get more people using sustainable and joyful transport.
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Keep Us Rolling
Extreme weather makes The Bike Station’s mission even more important- support us to get more people using sustainable and joyful transport.
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Cycle Diaries : Latin America in the Tracks of Che Guevara with Julian Sayarer Wednesday, 21 October 2026 : 19:00 - 20:00, Lighthouse Bookshop, 43-45 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DB
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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 19/09/2026
They changed their mind at recent Planning Cttee Instead of #GeorgeStreet, much of that money now goes to #PrincesStreet .. for a "glorified resurfacing project" (Cllr @kevin-lang.bsky.social) -> bsky.app/profile/spok... @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @edinburghviews.bsky.social

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😍 #JanGehl 90th birthday

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#PrincesStreet

🙄 Instead: 4 lanes #tarmac

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90th birthday celebration picture for Jan Gehl Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social Follow One thing we can never do enough is celebrate our heroes while they’re still with us. Today’s the 90th birthday of the great urbanist Jan Gehl, who started as a hero to me and became a mentor & friend. I’m proud to have been asked to contribute to his celebration messages today. Happy birthday, Jan. 1/2
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Start of Spokes deputation to the Council on Princes St/ George St, referencing Jan Gehl 2011 report Princes Street and Waverley Valley CEC Planning Cttee 9.9.26, agenda item 71 Spokes submission on transport aspects Spokes fundamentally rejects the recommendations in this report. The proposals represent only minor change from those rejected by councillors2 on 12 November 2025, under Cllr Lang’s motion as amended. Their very description as ‘pragmatism’ does not reflect councillors’ request for an “ambitious and exciting strategy.” As regards Princes Street itself, the approach mainly consists of repaving the north footway, and a 1.5m improvement to footway width on the south side, whilst leaving the bulk of the width of Princes Street as a 4-lane transport corridor which, whilst busy at times, is for much of the day mainly an expanse of tarmac. It is not the ‘place’ proposal which has been recommended by experts in urban design, from the Council’s 2011 Jan Gehl report [para 1102 here3] and subsequently, for what is Edinburgh’s premier street, and, indeed, Scotland’s. Gehl recommended4 a place with high pedestrian provision, safe cycling as well as quality public transport. This…
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
E-Bike Positive Launches Second Phase of Audits bikebiz.com/e-bike-posit... The E-Bike Positive campaign has now opened the next phase of audits for brands seeking E-Bike Positive status.
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E-Bike Positive Launches Second Phase of Audits
The E-Bike Positive campaign has now opened the next phase of audits for brands seeking E-Bike Positive status.
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Please spread the word widely 😉
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Brompton’s Preliminary Injunction Motion Against Dahon Dismissed bikebiz.com/bromptons-pr...
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Brompton's Preliminary Injunction Motion Against Dahon Dismissed
During the Eurobike trade show in 2025, Brompton filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against DAHON, which has now been dismissed.
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Bikeability Trust Launches CycleIn, a New E-Learning Course for Adults bikebiz.com/bikeability-...
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Bikeability Trust Launches CycleIn, a New E-Learning Course for Adults
The Bikeability Trust has launched CycleIn, a new e-learning programme for adults, designed to help people ride more confidently.
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Power of Cycling: new European film series shows how cycling is transforming lives, cities and economies contentwithpurpose.co.uk/ecf/thepower...
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Home - ECF - The Power of Cycling
Explore “The Power of Cycling”, a digital series from the European Cyclists’ Federation and Content With Purpose showing how cycling supports sustainable mobility, health, climate action, tourism and ...
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Cargo Bike Carnival www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cargo-bike...
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Cargo Bike Carnival
Join us in the Meadows for a fun day celebrating cargo bikes: games, stalls, best-dressed bike competition, and a world record attempt.
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Cargo Bike Carnival, a fun day celebrating cargo bikes: games, stalls, best-dressed bike competition, and a world record attempt. This will be a day out for all the family to showcase how fantastic cargo bikes are for getting around the city, whatever you might need to carry.
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Cycle Diaries : Latin America in the Tracks of Che Guevara with Julian Sayarer Wednesday, 21 October 2026 : 19:00 - 20:00, Lighthouse Bookshop, 43-45 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DB
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@LaidBackBikes @laidbackbikes.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The Kettwiesel just got bigger and more sociable. LB have been Edinburgh dealers for this innovative German marque since 2010. Currently have their other Pino tandem on order. 🇩🇪
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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 14/09/2026
#CyclingChampionAwards 2026 ? Can you imagine anyone more deserving than Ben of @edi.bike+@pedalonparliament.org 🤩 We can't! - Congratulations Ben!! @keithirving.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @chdot.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.com @sw20.info
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Hase Bikes launches the Kettwiesel TWO bikebiz.com/hase-bikes-l...
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Hase Bikes launches the Kettwiesel TWO - BikeBiz
With the Kettwiesel TWO, Hase Bikes is launching a new full-suspension electric parallel tandem. Two people sit side by side and enjoy the journey together –
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Veloe launches limited Espresso edition multi and multi lungo e-cargobikes bikebiz.com/veloe-launch...
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Veloe launches limited Espresso edition multi and multi lungo e-cargobikes - BikeBiz
Italian e-cargo bike brand Veloe has launched a limited-edition Espresso colourway for its multi and multi lungo longtail e-bikes. - BikeBiz
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Can a “digital twin” make your city better for cycling? www.ecf.com/en/news/citw... Imagine a virtual copy of your city – one where planners can test a new cycle track, redesign a dangerous intersection, or reroute a bus line, and see what happens before a single £ gets spent or a kerb gets moved
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Can a “digital twin” make your city better for cycling?
Can a “digital twin” make your city better for cycling?
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
A point all too often forgotten when talking about cycle infrastructure, more people can cycle in some form than can drive. Cycling is inclusive, not exclusive
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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 28/08/2026
Bike infrastructure isn’t about catering to existing cyclists. It’s about opening up access, independence, and opportunity for those who can't drive. Cities that invest in cycling are actively choosing to give more people the freedom to move through their communities. LISTEN: bccycling.ca/podcast
A collage of people cycling in the Netherlands including a family, an elderly couple, a man in a mobility scooter, a woman on a tricycle, and a group of young boys.
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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · 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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Dave McCraw @davemccraw.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Your statutory reminder that while Police Scotland don’t allow online reporting, the National Dash-cam Safety Portal is provided to UK police forces free of charge, we simply choose not to use it to avoid an embarrassing increase in recorded crimes
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
"I don’t believe these forms of transport will enhance safety, health and wellbeing or assist our aims and objectives", said Suffolk County Council's cabinet member for transport and highways, Christopher Hudson (Reform UK)...
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“County lines on wheels?” Ipswich abandons hire e-bikes after ‘safety’ concerns, Bafang launches powerful new motor, 16m micromobility trips in west of England plus more | electric bike reviews, buyin...
TFIWIEB! Every Friday, we gather the meatiest stories from the world of e-bikes and put them through the ebiketips grinder to produce delicious electric newsburgers. This week, Suffolk County Council ...
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The fall of Accell: Lapierre reorganises and calls for investors, but what’s next for Raleigh? cyclingindustry.news/the-fall-of-...
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Just going to share this here
Image of an Instagram post from the Bike Station, the message reads "We are delighted to be re-opening the Bike Station at Tollcross on Friday 26 August!"
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
British cycling leaders calls for £30m investment in community facilities cyclingindustry.news/british-cycl... A group of cycling leaders and local authority representatives has written an open letter to the Prime Minister, calling for the government to invest £30 m in community cycling facilities
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British cycling leaders calls for £30m investment in community facilities - Cycling Industry News
The proposed £30 million investment would support the development of safe and accessible cycling facilities, with the aim of helping people improve their health and access an affordable form of transport.
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Cycling and civic leaders call on Prime Minister to secure lasting Tour de France 2027 legacy bikebiz.com/cycling-and-...
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Cycling and civic leaders call on Prime Minister to secure lasting Tour de France 2027 legacy
Cycling and civic leaders call on Prime Minister to secure lasting Tour de France 2027 legacy through £30 million investment.
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Record live viewing figures for Lloyds Tour of Britain Women as YouTube figures increase five times on last year bikebiz.com/record-live-...
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Record live viewing figures for Lloyds Tour of Britain Women as YouTube figures increase five times on last year - BikeBiz
Nearly a quarter of a million people watched the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women on the official YouTube channel across the five-stage event, which was five
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
How 50 Cyclists Bikepacked the Alps to Support the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift bikebiz.com/how-50-cycli... Fifty women. Seven self-supported days. 800 kilometres and 10,000 metres of climbing across the Alps.
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How 50 Cyclists Bikepacked the Alps to Support the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
How an 800km alpine journey sparked a community-led fan movement to get more women on bikes and build momentum for women’s pro cycling.
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johnrobson87.bsky.social @johnrobson87.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
All gone…
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johnrobson87.bsky.social @johnrobson87.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
@spokes.org.uk @edi.bike @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk modal filter removal now underway on the Meadows to Greenbank ‘Quiet’ Route… 19.08.2026 #EdTravCyc
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Blackford Safe Routes @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk · 23/08/2026
This looks like a European holiday destination It’s actually the Cowgate without cars Edinburgh needs more vision in its planning @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social
The inside of a sunlit high stone arch that forms a bridge over a historic street. The street is backlit with sunshine and  100s of people walk along it, as there are no cars. A family pushes a buggy with child looking and pointing at the world in wonder
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