@LaidBackBikes
@laidbackbikes.bsky.social
Specialist Retail Partnership with e-cargo and e-trike/bike shop in Edinburgh. Also in Strathardle, Scotland.
On Insta, FB and the other place people are flitting from!
www.laid-back-bikes.scot (updated / refresh)
Brands: Urban Arrow, ICE, Nihola +
On Insta, FB and the other place people are flitting from!
www.laid-back-bikes.scot (updated / refresh)
Brands: Urban Arrow, ICE, Nihola +
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@LaidBackBikes
@laidbackbikes.bsky.social
· Feb 22
Cargobikes + other bikes/trikes delivered to where you are, for free. (Or to nearest ferry port if you're in Orkney or Shetland or Outer Hebrides). Demo models in stock. New models arriving. @chdot.bsky.social @edi.bike
Made 1st all electric trip from door to door. (2nd one in two days after the Urban Arrow delivery yesterday with electric train and Lothian 10 bus back!)
Usual Ember to Dundee, change for Blairgowrie.
Co-incided with village community e-Citroën = 100%⚡
@transform.scot @futureeconscot.bsky.social
Usual Ember to Dundee, change for Blairgowrie.
Co-incided with village community e-Citroën = 100%⚡
@transform.scot @futureeconscot.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Made 1st all electric trip from door to door. (2nd one in two days after the Urban Arrow delivery yesterday with electric train and Lothian 10 bus back!)
Usual Ember to Dundee, change for Blairgowrie.
Co-incided with village community e-Citroën = 100%⚡
@transform.scot @futureeconscot.bsky.social
Usual Ember to Dundee, change for Blairgowrie.
Co-incided with village community e-Citroën = 100%⚡
@transform.scot @futureeconscot.bsky.social
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“Why not just tell your readers to move Voi bikes that are blocking cycle racks?”
🔒 Our campaign > https://edi.bike/projects/2025-11-voi-cycle-rack-parking/
🔒 Our campaign > https://edi.bike/projects/2025-11-voi-cycle-rack-parking/
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“Why not just tell your readers to move Voi bikes that are blocking cycle racks?”
🔒 Our campaign > https://edi.bike/projects/2025-11-voi-cycle-rack-parking/
🔒 Our campaign > https://edi.bike/projects/2025-11-voi-cycle-rack-parking/
We will go the extra mile to get more cargobikes into East Lothian! Free delivery all electric with ScotRail Club 50 providing £3.75 Off Peak single only valid Transpennine?!
Today was gusty, cold & wet. 66% of 800Wh. @portyenergy.bsky.social @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk
Today was gusty, cold & wet. 66% of 800Wh. @portyenergy.bsky.social @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We will go the extra mile to get more cargobikes into East Lothian! Free delivery all electric with ScotRail Club 50 providing £3.75 Off Peak single only valid Transpennine?!
Today was gusty, cold & wet. 66% of 800Wh. @portyenergy.bsky.social @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk
Today was gusty, cold & wet. 66% of 800Wh. @portyenergy.bsky.social @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk
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November 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Anas Sarwar wants to be Scotland's first minister and lift our country's ban on 'clean' nuclear. 😆 Needless to say nuclear pollution is not a story on any other media channels. We do have a free press though?
Writing tomorrow on how the victory at Hampden was a 'luminous moment' and the most important victory against Scandic forces since the Battle of Largs in 1263
November 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Anas Sarwar wants to be Scotland's first minister and lift our country's ban on 'clean' nuclear. 😆 Needless to say nuclear pollution is not a story on any other media channels. We do have a free press though?
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Edinburgh’s Broken Bridge bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/11/22/e...
Edinburgh’s Broken Bridge
The Question on South Bridge “Still kicking the buses?” It’s one of those lines that immediately calls for a short story. In what context could such a question even make sense? What struck me…
bellacaledonia.org.uk
November 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Edinburgh’s Broken Bridge bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/11/22/e...
If you cycle tour then you now have an alternative to ScotRail / Citylink / Flix for bike transport. Ember routes now go as far north as Wick & Thurso
Bikes are easy to prebook on Ember site. They don't insist on bike bag but not too muddy as bike may go in hold.
@spokes.org.uk @edi.bike @sw20.info
Bikes are easy to prebook on Ember site. They don't insist on bike bag but not too muddy as bike may go in hold.
@spokes.org.uk @edi.bike @sw20.info
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
If you cycle tour then you now have an alternative to ScotRail / Citylink / Flix for bike transport. Ember routes now go as far north as Wick & Thurso
Bikes are easy to prebook on Ember site. They don't insist on bike bag but not too muddy as bike may go in hold.
@spokes.org.uk @edi.bike @sw20.info
Bikes are easy to prebook on Ember site. They don't insist on bike bag but not too muddy as bike may go in hold.
@spokes.org.uk @edi.bike @sw20.info
"... 20 % trial households had bought e-cargo bikes."
= won't buy what they can't try = extended demos fm LB.
Other cargo promos via 🙏 @edfoc.bsky.social @sw20.info @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social @portyenergy.bsky.social @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike
Shame EST loan ✋ stopped 😔
= won't buy what they can't try = extended demos fm LB.
Other cargo promos via 🙏 @edfoc.bsky.social @sw20.info @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social @portyenergy.bsky.social @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike
Shame EST loan ✋ stopped 😔
E-cargo bikes as a personal transport mode in the UK: Insights from surveys and suburban trials www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
• Over half of the e-cargo bike mileage ridden during trials substituted for car use.
• By Autumn 2024, 20% trial households had bought e-cargo bikes
• Over half of the e-cargo bike mileage ridden during trials substituted for car use.
• By Autumn 2024, 20% trial households had bought e-cargo bikes
E-cargo bikes as a personal transport mode in the UK: Insights from surveys and suburban trials
This paper explores the potential of e-cargo bikes as a personal transport mode in the UK, reporting on a series of surveys and trials. Hypothesising …
www.sciencedirect.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
"... 20 % trial households had bought e-cargo bikes."
= won't buy what they can't try = extended demos fm LB.
Other cargo promos via 🙏 @edfoc.bsky.social @sw20.info @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social @portyenergy.bsky.social @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike
Shame EST loan ✋ stopped 😔
= won't buy what they can't try = extended demos fm LB.
Other cargo promos via 🙏 @edfoc.bsky.social @sw20.info @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social @portyenergy.bsky.social @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike
Shame EST loan ✋ stopped 😔
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What is motonormativity? I'm on my way to an air pollution event in a city centre and the organisers have put the driving directions ahead of the public transport directions in the email
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM
What is motonormativity? I'm on my way to an air pollution event in a city centre and the organisers have put the driving directions ahead of the public transport directions in the email
Bad news ... Local bus interchange only operating winter hours now. 😔 Post Brexit Highland economy = Bridge of Cally Hotel bar only open Fri & Sat.
Good news .... Ember e-bus to Dundee only 30 mins late due to snow - changed ticket to next bus for free. @sw20.info @transform.scot @edfoc.bsky.social
Good news .... Ember e-bus to Dundee only 30 mins late due to snow - changed ticket to next bus for free. @sw20.info @transform.scot @edfoc.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Bad news ... Local bus interchange only operating winter hours now. 😔 Post Brexit Highland economy = Bridge of Cally Hotel bar only open Fri & Sat.
Good news .... Ember e-bus to Dundee only 30 mins late due to snow - changed ticket to next bus for free. @sw20.info @transform.scot @edfoc.bsky.social
Good news .... Ember e-bus to Dundee only 30 mins late due to snow - changed ticket to next bus for free. @sw20.info @transform.scot @edfoc.bsky.social
Route detail from today & a week ago showing 'taxi' approach of Ember. If no-one is booked to or joining in Perth the e-bus avoids city centre. E9 used the M90 link to join the A9 and arrived early in Pitlochry at 13.05 (1hr 35m from Haymarket) Left for Inverness 13.15. @futureeconscot.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Route detail from today & a week ago showing 'taxi' approach of Ember. If no-one is booked to or joining in Perth the e-bus avoids city centre. E9 used the M90 link to join the A9 and arrived early in Pitlochry at 13.05 (1hr 35m from Haymarket) Left for Inverness 13.15. @futureeconscot.bsky.social
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The tram consultation closes tomorrow so if you have any views about the project and how space in the city is used, now is the time to be heard.
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
Trams from Granton to Edinburgh BioQuarter and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Beyond
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by City of Edinburgh Council
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk
November 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The tram consultation closes tomorrow so if you have any views about the project and how space in the city is used, now is the time to be heard.
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
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The reality is that new nuclear power in Scotland would mean massive costs, a poisoned legacy to future generation and yet more radioactive pollution of our air and seas, writes Dr Ian Fairlie ✍️
www.thenational.scot/politi...
www.thenational.scot/politi...
November 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The reality is that new nuclear power in Scotland would mean massive costs, a poisoned legacy to future generation and yet more radioactive pollution of our air and seas, writes Dr Ian Fairlie ✍️
www.thenational.scot/politi...
www.thenational.scot/politi...
Low level visit by powered recliner this morning. We sold that bike way back when we were in Marchmont. Now resprayed & Bafang equipped with battery & Radical bags in exactly the right place. 👍 Actually quite high up. Not too low/invisible etc. UAs in stock. Reclined models to order! 🛋 💺 @edi.bike
November 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Low level visit by powered recliner this morning. We sold that bike way back when we were in Marchmont. Now resprayed & Bafang equipped with battery & Radical bags in exactly the right place. 👍 Actually quite high up. Not too low/invisible etc. UAs in stock. Reclined models to order! 🛋 💺 @edi.bike
Let's face it. Cowgate is the capital's original 'traffic sewer'. 🐀 🐀 🐀 Most local residents are not car owners. Most visitors walk. Time to open it with space for safely walking through / close to through traffic. This in turn will reduce rush hour queues in Grassmarket using this East West route.
Ahead of the @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social Transport and Environment committee meeting on Thursday members of @edcriticalmass.bsky.social protested about lack of action on Cowgate
November 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Let's face it. Cowgate is the capital's original 'traffic sewer'. 🐀 🐀 🐀 Most local residents are not car owners. Most visitors walk. Time to open it with space for safely walking through / close to through traffic. This in turn will reduce rush hour queues in Grassmarket using this East West route.
Useful to know who is profiting from the natural assets that powers our e-bikes and much else. We've taken a screenshot of a frame as animation hard to see. Many feel the licenses were sold too cheaply.
November 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Useful to know who is profiting from the natural assets that powers our e-bikes and much else. We've taken a screenshot of a frame as animation hard to see. Many feel the licenses were sold too cheaply.
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Research-led teaching at @edinburghpir.bsky.social live in podcast form. Thanks @snellarthur.bsky.social for the chance to talk about several of my favourite topics!
It was my great pleasure to speak to @srd.bsky.social about competitive authoritarianism and what it means for our age. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
Are we living in an age of competitive authoritarianism
Podcast Episode · Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell · 11/11/2025 · 47m
podcasts.apple.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Research-led teaching at @edinburghpir.bsky.social live in podcast form. Thanks @snellarthur.bsky.social for the chance to talk about several of my favourite topics!
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#Fountainbridge / #DundeeStreet 🚲 lanes
Yes the drop-in is TODAY weds 12 Nov
--> consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
Apologies for the incorrect date in yesterday's post below
At least, it's not raining today, so a more pleasant trip!!
Yes the drop-in is TODAY weds 12 Nov
--> consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
Apologies for the incorrect date in yesterday's post below
At least, it's not raining today, so a more pleasant trip!!
November 12, 2025 at 9:27 AM
#Fountainbridge / #DundeeStreet 🚲 lanes
Yes the drop-in is TODAY weds 12 Nov
--> consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
Apologies for the incorrect date in yesterday's post below
At least, it's not raining today, so a more pleasant trip!!
Yes the drop-in is TODAY weds 12 Nov
--> consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
Apologies for the incorrect date in yesterday's post below
At least, it's not raining today, so a more pleasant trip!!
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PLEASE SHARE:
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
PLEASE SHARE:
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
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Centuries of overgrazing & muirburn for grouse moors mean Highland Scotland looks treeless & desolate. But it doesn't have to be this way. New film Scotland's Missing Forests went online y'day. Chuffed to see almost 10k views. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuTV... @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Centuries of overgrazing & muirburn for grouse moors mean Highland Scotland looks treeless & desolate. But it doesn't have to be this way. New film Scotland's Missing Forests went online y'day. Chuffed to see almost 10k views. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuTV... @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
She has previously claimed that she's into nature restoration. 👍 Let's hope she watches @lesleyriddoch.bsky.social excellent new film to see how restoring our natural forests can benefit us all. 🇩🇰 🏴
A Lego heiress has expanded on her huge Highland estate with a new £25 million land purchase
Lego heiress expands Highland estate with huge £25 million land purchase
www.thenational.scot
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
She has previously claimed that she's into nature restoration. 👍 Let's hope she watches @lesleyriddoch.bsky.social excellent new film to see how restoring our natural forests can benefit us all. 🇩🇰 🏴
Second Monday using Ember Inverness e-bus. Few more passengers - someone with a bike on in Perth at St Leonards stop between bus and rail stations. Roadworks = around 10 minutes late in Pitlochry. Summer slower on crowded A9? Good at quiet times! 😉 @transform.scot @spokes.org.uk @edfoc.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Second Monday using Ember Inverness e-bus. Few more passengers - someone with a bike on in Perth at St Leonards stop between bus and rail stations. Roadworks = around 10 minutes late in Pitlochry. Summer slower on crowded A9? Good at quiet times! 😉 @transform.scot @spokes.org.uk @edfoc.bsky.social
Worth a view later I think.
Centuries of overgrazing & muirburn for grouse moors mean Highland Scotland looks treeless & desolate. But it doesn't have to be this way. New film Scotland's Missing Forests went online y'day. Chuffed to see almost 10k views. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuTV... @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Worth a view later I think.
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Elm Row is just a car-centric mess now. Could have been one of the nicest bits of public realm in Edinburgh.
November 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Elm Row is just a car-centric mess now. Could have been one of the nicest bits of public realm in Edinburgh.
Putting cargobike price and functionality into context. Rural drivers tend to go for a Berlingo or similar to avoid panniers. So this highlights the divide between having stuff all in one box (Urban Arrow) versus requiring external bags (Land Rover and Veloe Multi) 😆
@edfoc.bsky.social @edi.bike
@edfoc.bsky.social @edi.bike
Those storage boxes cost upwards of £600 and hold 20 litres of stuff - the same as a small rucksack. maltings4x4store.co.uk/expedition-s... 🙄
Genuine Exterior Side Explorer Storage Box for New Defender - VPLEP0542
Genuine Exterior Side Explorer Storage Box for New Defender - VPLEP0542
maltings4x4store.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Putting cargobike price and functionality into context. Rural drivers tend to go for a Berlingo or similar to avoid panniers. So this highlights the divide between having stuff all in one box (Urban Arrow) versus requiring external bags (Land Rover and Veloe Multi) 😆
@edfoc.bsky.social @edi.bike
@edfoc.bsky.social @edi.bike