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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 1d

"It was making sure you know what to and how to ride properly and safely. It was really fun." - Isla, P7

#BikeabilityScotland is helping children across Scotland discover the fun and freedom of cycling: building the skills to lead more active, healthy and happy lives now and into the future. 🚲✨

An image of two young girls smiling at each other as they take part in Bikeability Scotland cycle training, alongside text which reads: "Joy unlocked. Bikeability Scotland is the national cycle training programme for school children."

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 21d

We’re appointing a new Head of Finance and Corporate Services, who will have responsibility for managing and overseeing all aspects of Cycling Scotland’s finances, helping us deliver our charitable mission.

Find out more and apply by 12 noon, Monday 13th October 2025: buff.ly/JgaLYOR

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 8d

Latest all-mode traffic surveys show the continued impact of new infrastructure to support everyday cycling:
➡️ More bikes than cars during rush hour on Glasgow's #SouthCityWay
➡️ 90% annual growth in cycling on Edinburgh's #CCWEL
➡️ New Stirling routes helping more people to travel by bike

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Continued, substantial growth in people travelling by bike in Scotland

More bikes than cars in morning rush hour on Glasgow's South City Way, with Edinburgh cycle route nearly doubling its use after one year.

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 9d

🌍🚲 With over half of journeys under five miles made by car, making it easier for more people to choose sustainable transport options like cycling has a key role to play in cutting Scotland's emissions: helping us look after our health and our environment at the same time. #ScotClimateWeek

A woman and young boy smile at each other as they push their bikes along the platform, next to rail tracks at Stirling railway station.

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks to @lesswastelaura.bsky.social @metalprofessor.bsky.social @bricycle.bsky.social @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social @cyclehuborg.bsky.social, and all delegates, exhibitors and speakers who took part in the day.

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks to everyone who joined us in Dundee for this year's #CyclingScotlandConf! Our latest blog looks back at a great day, filled with energy and enthusiasm towards supporting more everyday cycling in Scotland: orlo.uk/qzSVG

Cycling Scotland Conference delegates take part in a led cycle tour of the regeneration of Dundee Waterfront. The V&A Dundee and RSS Discovery can be seen in the background.

Delegates explore the exhibitor and networking space at the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.

Laura Young, award winning climate activist and environmental scientist, chairs the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference, welcoming delegates to Dundee.

Delegates smile from the audience as they listen to keynote speakers at the Cycling Scotland Conference.

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 21d

We’re appointing a new Head of Finance and Corporate Services, who will have responsibility for managing and overseeing all aspects of Cycling Scotland’s finances, helping us deliver our charitable mission.

Find out more and apply by 12 noon, Monday 13th October 2025: buff.ly/JgaLYOR

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 22d

E-bikes are having a hugely positive impact in getting more people cycling. However there's a lot of confusion between legal, safe e-bikes and illegally modified e-bikes.

Our latest blog explores the difference, the serious dangers of illegal e-bikes and what needs to change: buff.ly/2KhwVD6

A woman in a red jacket smiles as she rides an e-cargo bike on a city street.

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 26d

More than 500,000 schoolchildren in Scotland have completed #BikeabilityScotland cycle training since it launched in 2011, with more schools now delivering it than ever before. Giving more young people the skills and confidence to travel safely by bike and live happier, healthier lives.

Half a million young people all set to travel by bike after Bikeability Scotland cycle training

More than 500,000 young people in Scotland have completed Bikeability Scotland training, with more schools delivering the national standard cycle training than ever before.

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 26d

📣🚲 "I think Bikeability is awesome!"

P6 pupils of Tayview Primary School in Dundee share what #BikeabilityScotland means to them: unlocking joy, cycling confidence, physical wellbeing, and skills they can take with them through the rest of their lives.

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 27d

🚲 A milestone of 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟱𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 young people in Scotland have completed #BikeabilityScotland cycle training since it started in 2011.

14 local authorities now deliver on-road training in every primary school, setting up young people with lifelong skills and cycling confidence: buff.ly/QLgReEm

Two young girls ride their bikes on a residential street as part of Level 2 on-road Bikeability Scotland cycle training session, involving a class group of primary 7s.

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Glenn Lyons @metalprofessor.bsky.social · 28d

What a great conference to be part of - change makers making change 💚💙🤘

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 28d

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 28d

Chair Laura Young and Brian Deegan, Director of Inspections at Active Travel England bring the #CyclingScotlandConf to a close, with a Q&A focusing on the unique benefits that cycling can bring to transport planning and the success stories already being seen across Scotland.

Brian Deegan, Active Travel England Director of Inspections addresses the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.

Climate researcher and environmental campaigner Laura Young chairs the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 28d

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 28d

Glenn Lyons, Mott MacDonald Professor of Future Mobility at the University of West of England, addresses the #CyclingScotlandConf, arguing for investment that drives demand, citing immediate impact of street improvements and new safe cycling networks across the UK.

Glenn Lyons, Mott MacDonald Professor of Future Mobility at the University of West of England, addresses the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.

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Catherine Wykes @cathybabes.bsky.social · 28d

All set up and ready for #CyclingScotlandConf 2025 in a slightly soggy Dundee @dundeecycling.co.uk #DundeeDragons

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Helen Todd @helenrambler.bsky.social · 28d

A grand day out for me today in Dundee at the Cycling Scotland conference, on behalf of @spokes.org.uk.
Good to meet new folk as well as ‘old’ colleagues.
Please come and say hello!
#cyclingscotlandconf 🚲

Woman standing behind a conference stall, with leaflets and maps on the table

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 28d

"Six times more people are killed on the roads in the UK each year than through knife crime. If this was any other area of our lives, we would never tolerate this level of harm."

Rebecca Morris’ impassioned speech calls for more immediate action for safer streets. #CyclingScotlandConf

Rebecca Morris, Vision Zero Communications Director and road safety campaigner, addresses the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 28d

"This is a call to arms to prevent ill health. Cycling is part of prevention: we need ambitious vision, and walking and cycling to be the norm". Jillian Evans of NHS Grampian, highlights the public health issues prevalent in Scotland and the essential role of active travel in tackling this.

Jillian Evans, Head of Health Intelligence & Learning Health Systems, NHS Grampian, addresses the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 28d

Cab Sec for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, highlights how safe, connected infrastructure is leading to increases in cycling, and announces #BikeabilityScotland cycle training having reached half a million pupils since 2011, with 14 local authorities now delivering on-road training in 100% of schools.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, addresses the Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 28d

Dundee City Council leader Cllr Mark Flynn welcomes delegates to the #CyclingScotlandConf: "The benefits of cycling are very clear and investing in everyday cycling can only bring positive outcomes for people. Healthier lives, supporting business and bringing a better standard of life for everyone".

Dundee City Council leader Cllr Mark Flynn welcomes delegates to the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.

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Cllr Stephen Jenkinson @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social · 29d

This is great news and a well deserved award for recently retired Phil Noble. Thanks Phil for all you have done to promote safe active travel in Edinburgh 👍 🚴‍♂️

Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · Sep 8

🏆 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲 is former Active Travel Manager at City of Edinburgh Council. Over his career, Phil has influenced and led projects to create lasting improvements for cycling in Edinburgh, including school streets, 20mph speed limits and guidance on prioritising street space for cycling: orlo.uk/NtGY8

Cycling Champion of the Year, Phil Noble, pictured with his award in the Meadows in central Edinburgh.

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 28d

🚲 The 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference has kicked off in Dundee!

We’ve an exciting day ahead of inspiring speakers and breakout sessions, exploring the theme of how investment in everyday cycling is delivering results.

Use the hashtag #CyclingScotlandConf to get involved through the day!

Image of two women cycling together on Dundee waterfront, with overlaid text reading "Cycling Scotland Conference".

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Adam Tranter @adamtranter.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Embankment cycleway (CS3) in London was purposefully built to be wider than was usual in order to future proof it.

Some said it would hardly be used.

Now there’s a decent case for widening it further.

Induced demand is real.

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