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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · 6d

Activism can look like a lot of things and the Museum of Edinburgh, as well as having some wonderful artefacts from the history of Edinburgh, has an exhibition of Craftivism until January.

cultureedinburgh.com/events/makin...

#MuseumofEdinburgh

Making a Statement: Craft & Activism in Edinburgh

A new exhibition explores the recent explosion of ‘Craftivism’ in Edinburgh. Explore this colourful exhibition on display at the Museum of Edinburgh!

cultureedinburgh.com

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · 10d

More media from this month's critical mass ride

A selfie of a critical mass rider with more cyclists riding past in the background

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · 10d

More media from this month's critical mass ride

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · 10d

Trams should be displacing cars, not bikes

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · 11d

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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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 11d

#Hit&Run Fri 26, 21.40

🙋 Do you know anything to help?

@edi.bike @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @edfoc.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @johnrobson87.bsky.social @bridgend-farmhouse.bsky.social @edtiss.bsky.social @mhbastian.bsky.social @2760.bsky.social @sw20.info

The Edinburgh Reporter @edinreporter.bsky.social · 11d

Investigation underway following hit and run crash on Prestonfield Avenue

An investigation is underway after a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a van being driven on Prestonfield Avenue. The van driver failed to stop, and police have issued an appeal to trace the driver and vehicle. The…

Investigation underway following hit and run crash on Prestonfield Avenue

An investigation is underway after a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a van being driven on Prestonfield Avenue. The van driver failed to stop, and police have issued an appeal to trace the driver and vehicle. The man was taken to hospital where his current condition is unknown. The road was closed to facilitate the investigation. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9.40pm on Friday, 26 September, 2025, we were called to a report of a 29-year-old man struck by a van on Prestonfield Avenue, Edinburgh which failed to stop. "Emergency services attended and he was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. "Enquiries are ongoing to trace the driver and the vehicle involved."

theedinburghreporter.co.uk

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · 11d

Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 11d

Photos of good turnout for @edcriticalmass.bsky.social Roseburn ride today…

Critical Mass ride in Edinburgh city centre

Edinburgh Critical Mass ride going round a roundabout

Critical Mass ride stopped after riding Roseburn path

Critical Mass riding around Bristo Square

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · 11d

Dr Mark Hartl @drmhartl.bsky.social · 11d

Great turnout for the @edcriticalmass.bsky.social ride along the #Roseburn Path in #Edinburgh today (3x speed). #CriticalMass #SaveTheRoseburnPath #CyclingInEdinburgh #CyclingToWork #TreesNotTrams Here's a link to the trams consultation. consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/.../subpage....

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · 12d

Here's the planned ride route for tomorrow

A map of the expected critical mass route tomorrow

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · 16d

With the Tram Consultation open, it's time to take a look around the routes at risk.

Looking forward to seeing all kinds of bikes again!

a poster declaring the next mass ride is around Roseburn

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danabrahamsmusic.bsky.social @danabrahamsmusic.bsky.social · 21d

THIS Friday (19th September) we need lots of cyclists for the final scene of 'Amsterdam'. Everybody is welcome, whatever kind of bike you ride. Just wear bright clothes without logos or text.

5pm at Lidl car park in Dalry. Please be on time, or early - we won’t be able to wait if people are late!

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InfraSisters @infrasisters.bsky.social · Sep 4

24th October 2025. Do you have any plans?
#OurStreetsOurNights
#MyRideOurRight

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Edward Tissiman @edtiss.bsky.social · 23d

There are now 4,400 people waiting for a spot in a secure cycle hangar in Edinburgh - that figure has grown by nearly 1,000 in just the last year. My map of hangars and demand can be found here: rpubs.com/edtiss/hangars

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🚲 edi.bike | weekly news digest @edi.bike · Sep 8

🚲 edi.bike | issue 109 | 8th Sep '25
in your weekly edinburgh cycling digest:

A big win for Edinburgh’s bike lanes; ‘Meadows to George St’ pause for public hearing; Voi bikes launch; TEC Agenda, events, community updates, route closures & more:

buttondown.com/edi.bike/arc...

#bikeSky

A wide, grey asphalt path stretches to the horizon under a bright blue sky; on the right, flanked by yellowed grass and mature trees, and on the left by a hedge giving way to the red stone chips of a rail bed with overhead wires. It is a dry day with a smattering of clouds in the sky.

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George Williamson @gfzw.bsky.social · Sep 9

Fliers with dates for the year's rides - hit me up if you want some to give out!

Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · Sep 8

We have printed some new fliers with details of Critical Mass and scheduled rides.

Feel free to pick some up if you want to share them with friends, colleagues or the incoming student population!

A colourful poster detailing the planned critical mass ride dates

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · Sep 8

We have printed some new fliers with details of Critical Mass and scheduled rides.

Feel free to pick some up if you want to share them with friends, colleagues or the incoming student population!

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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · Sep 5

#BikeHire #Voi

🙋 Now you can report where you'd like 🚲 parks
-> voi.com/blog/edinbur...

@edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @chdot.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @johnrobson87.bsky.social @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @jarlathflynn.bsky.social

Tell us where you’d like to ride

We’d love to hear from you! Where should we add more parking? Which areas do you want to cycle to and from? You can recommend parking spaces via our Suggest a Parking Spot form, or contact us at support@voi.com. Share your ideas and experiences, and we’ll do our best to make them happen.

Picture of a voi bike

Edinburgh, meet your new e-bikes

Sep 3, 2025
A red e-bike is parked in a bike rack outside the Edinburgh Library

We’re delighted to share that Voi is bringing e-bikes to Edinburgh for the very first time! After a long pause in bike hire services, we’re excited to give residents, commuters, and visitors a fresh, sustainable way to get around this beautiful city.

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · Sep 4

Incredibly pleased to see that the council has officially made the East Area segregated cycle lanes permanent! 🎉

Thank you to @edi.bike, @spokes.org.uk and everybody who spoke up and pushed hard when this crucial infrastructure was under threat.

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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · Sep 4

🤩 #TravellingSafely West North East all now to be permanent

Incredible #TROSub mtg, decided in minutes after inordinate delays/deferrals at previous meetings

One intervention by #CllrLang, quickly disabused by officers

No one else spoke!

The @edi.bike/Spokes campaign has blindsided councillors!

BIKE NETWORK THREATENED
Under the Council’s Mobility Plan, the city’s future ‘Primary
Cycle Network’ will mainly comprise segregated bike lanes on
main roads. It was widely expected that the ‘Travelling Safely’
(covid) bike lanes would form the initial embryonic network, as
we highlighted in the 2025 Bulletin (extract here).
However, the TRO Subcommittee must first make permanent
the existing Experimental Traffic Orders (ETROs) which enable
the bike lanes through parking and loading restrictions.
The first ETRO, for East Edinburgh, expires soon. Officers
recommended approval, but to our surprise and shock, due to
an intervention by Cllr Kevin Lang, the May 12 TRO Sub put off
a decision. Exactly the same happened at a specially-called
meeting on 7 August! The final hope to save the East lanes
(which include School Safe Routes) is at their 4 September
meeting. The West and North ETROs are also on the agenda!
Led by Edi.Bike and Spokes, 18 Edinburgh active travel groups
have written to urge councillors to approve the ETROs.
Without approval, the East order will fall – the routes, used
by commuters, school pupils and leisure cyclists, will go - and
the same will likely happen to west, north and south.
Please contact your councillors to ensure the ETROs are approve

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · Aug 31

Photos from yesterday’s ride. @edcriticalmass.bsky.social #edcriticalmass #edinburgh #criticalmass

Wheelie on Edinburgh Critical Mass ride, 30 August 2025

Past Duddingston on way to Portobello, Edinburgh Critical Mass ride, 30 August 2025

Waved into Holyrood Park, Edinburgh Critical Mass ride, 30 August 2025

Taking the Roseburn Path message past parliament on way back from Edinburgh Critical Mass ride, 30 August 2025

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George Williamson @gfzw.bsky.social · Aug 31

A great ride with @edcriticalmass.bsky.social down to Porty today - weather held out for the most part!

A middle aged bearded Caucasian man wearing a green bike helmet and a red jacket. There's a flag behind him with the word Mass visible. His t-shirt is cool - white with a picture of a cyclist on it.

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · Aug 31

The rain didn't dampen our spirits on this month's ride to Porty - and we stopped for ice cream too! Thanks again to everyone who came out to ride for safer streets.

View from behind of tens of cyclists filling a road.

Person standing by the Meadows compass sculpture holding a bike. The bike has a flag on the back that saus "Critical Mass!" alongside a figure of a cyclist. Around him are other cyclists.

People with bikes stood around a street stall. The sign on the stall says it sells gelato and fish and chips.

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Jason Rose @mrjasonrose.bsky.social · Aug 30

Fab afternoon joining @edcriticalmass.bsky.social. So important to show the need for safe cycling space. And have fun while doing so! ❤️🚲

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · Aug 30

I will be packing some cash for buskers. It was a really good time last year.

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · Aug 29

Here's the route for tomorrow's ride down to Portobello!

Route map from the Meadows around through Craigmillar to Portobello, and back around to Holyrood Park.

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