Event by Spokes, the Lothian Cycle Campaign, supported by Cycling UK in Scotland

Like many other councils across Scotland and the UK, Edinburgh City Council has introduced a wide range of Spaces for People schemes, using government funding dedicated to that purpose.

Senedd Cymru Election: Our vision of a cycling nation

Breaking cultural barriers to find female liberation at just 9 years old

Susan B Anthony said of the bicycle and women's liberation: "I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world." If you find yourself questioned by those who argue that women's cycling no longer needs its own spotlight, point them towards this award winning film. 

Mountain Bike Women Bonanza

We will be screening two short films showcasing mountain biking, wilderness and some of the glorious women who are expanding the frontiers of the sport. 

Ever wondered what cycling at high altitudes it like? Look no further, Mont Thabor follows World Champion, Manon Carpenter as she joins mountain bike guide Emily Horridge on Mont Thabor in France as they take on the peaks in a four-day challenge. 

The greatest of all time

Commonly cited as one of cycling's greatest of all time, multiple national champion, seven times world champion, and record holder against both men and women, Beryl Burton set a standard that hasn't been touched since.

In Beryl Burton, Summer Calendar of Sport (1986) we look back at a life spent racing through the 1960s, 1970s and beyond, offering a candid interview with Beryl herself and a looking at a typical race day at her local TT. 

Join us at our basecamp at a comfortable campsite in the New Forest, with a vast array of gravel tracks close by, were sure to enjoy some great gravel biking. With no fixed ride planned , we can spend the weekend , looking at route planning , equipment choices ,rigging tarp tents. Everyone will get the chance to fit and ride loaded bikes with full bikepacking kit …. if you want.

Its a great opportunity see what bike packing is all about. We’ll be cooking , eating outside. Think campfires , wood fired pizzas!

We understand that cycling is part of the solution to many social and environmental challenges - including climate change - but we often do not necessarily appreciate either the scale of the potential benefits, or how to realise them. This webinar will explore how cycling infrastructure, combined with measures to significantly reduce emissions, can provide an effective transport solution in our towns and cities. 

What we’ve learned from the global pandemic is where there’s political will and a sense of urgency, great things can be done quickly. We’re at a crossroads where more and more people want to cycle for leisure, health and everyday travel, and our panel of experts will discuss what practical measures we can take in our localities to ensure a cycling culture is sustained.