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View from ski centre. Taken from Insta.

1000 feet higher up the snow was lying on road.

Non moving e-bus.

Cosy fire at Cally Hotel.

Local bus 'shelter'. View from bus stop for Ember E11 and Stagecoach 71.

Epic commute to city. Booked to change to Ember for Dundee from Bridge of Cally. Snow at Glenshee meant bus got stuck. Plan B next local bus from hotel one hour later after a couple of refreshments by the fire. Next Ember in Dundee delayed. Now on ScotRail express with only one stop to Haymarket.👍

Cycle commuters in 2026 could use an e-bike answering all the too hard / too sweaty / too oily critics. Or register with a Voi type bike hire scheme.
So much choice now and many cities have a few safe routes built.

This demonstrates that the vote to rip out the modal filters and other active travel measures in the Braid estate was not only unjustifiable, but also arrived at by a tainted process which must now surely be revisited.

cover page of new Spokes Favourite Bike Rides booklet, with photos of some of the rides inside

A taster page from the booklet - favourite ride from Balerno to Fountainbridge, with photos of the entrant, the colinton tunnel, and a map 3 A Beeline to the City 11 km, 7 miles 40–60 minutes E This is a straightforward route, suitable for cyclists of all abilities. The surfaces are good, navigation is simple, there is no traffic to worry about and the going is almost completely level. It’s worth lingering in the Colinton Tunnel to view the impressive murals. Start: Balerno End: Fountainbridge From Bridge Road, take the signposted Water of Leith path (NCN 75), which starts near Balerno High School. Follow the path for about 7 km as it meanders alongside the river. You will pass Spylaw Park (on your right), then go under the City Bypass and through the Colinton Tunnel. The path eventually leaves the Water of Leith, crossing the Lanark Road by a footbridge before dropping down to the Union Canal towpath. With the canal on your right, take the towpath (still NCN 75) for a further 4 km to its terminus at Fountainbridge. (Care is needed when crossing the Slateford Aqueduct. Cyclists are very strongly advised to dismount on this narrow section of path; those with a poor head for heights may prefer to avoid it completely.) Gregor Steele Gregor came back to cycling after he retired. He enjoys leisurely rides in the country, which he says fit in with his other hobbies: photography and local history. He is also a writer and poet, and does a lot of his composing while riding. Why this is my favourite ride: This is a journey to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace. There is beauty to be found all along the route, but for me the highlight is the Colinton Tunnel, with its famous murals. I have passed through it many times, but always find something new.

How to get your copy... Getting your copy All Spokes members will be sent a free copy, as a thank-you for being a member. This will be sent out in mid or late April with our annual paper-based mailing. If you’re not a member, join Spokes by the end of March and you will be included! The Edinburgh Bike Coop and the Water of Leith Visitor Centre sell edition 2 and are being approached about edition 3. Order direct from Spokes, post free. Email office@spokes.org.uk. We will send you details to make a BACS payment. Prices.. Edition 2 (12 pages) – £2 Edition 3 (16 pages) – £3 Edition 2 and Edition 3 – £4 If you also order one Spokes map, ask for either booklet free If you also order two or more maps, ask for both booklets free Important – if you are a Spokes member, you will still receive a free copy of edition 3 in April even if you buy one now. With around 1000 members it would be too complex for us to do otherwise … your second copy could be a lovely present for a friend, relation or colleague!

🚲🚲 #FavouriteBikeRides #Edinburgh/ #Lothians - out now!

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The thread about the coming of the Union Canal, what became of its “Ports” and why its bridges moved around Prior to the coming of the Union Canal into neighbourhood of Fountainbridge in the 1820s, it was little changed from medieval times, a quiet suburb on the outskirts of the city in a pastoral settin…

Was actually the 1920's when the bridge was moved. This is history from the excellent @threadinburgh.scot with images and maps of the Fountainbridge area.

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On way back from LB shop we were treated to the Leamington Lift Bridge in action. Locals will know that it was 'recycled' from the Fountainbridge crossing after the canal was shortened in 1930s(?)

Urban Arrow Flatbed TopLoader with Bosch Performance Line.

Nice smooth infra on way from Russell Road to Dundee St (excepting last 300 metres!)

90% traffic free route towards Balgreen. Short sections of shared roads very quiet.

Big load out to west of city this morning. Used the new cycleway to Roseburn and then followed Water of Leith path. All smooth which is a help when your Urban Arrow tops 100kg. On way pack we had a look at the Dalry infra. Only let down by the 'non link' to canal.

FIRST MINISTER PRESSED FOR HYPERSCALE DATA CENTRE MORATORIUM - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland Stop Climate Chaos Scotland (SCCS), Scotland’s climate coalition, is urging the First Minister to introduce a moratorium on the hyperscale data centres currently being proposed across Scotland pending...

SCCS has written to Scotland's First Minister and party leaders calling for a moratorium on power-hungry hyperscale data centres until the full scale of their environmental impacts can be assessed.

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A huge fire is currently blazing in Glasgow city centre

Emergency services have been tackling the blaze on Union Street since around 4pm on Sunday

📸Garry F McHarg / FOCAL Scotland

Thanks Niall. Nice catching up and checking the battery options on your Nihola!

Azub Origami

Azub Origami

Azub Origami

It's an Azub Origami of course! ((😆))
A Czech folding version of the twin BMX wheeled recliner 'popularised' by Dutch models such as the Hurricane & Mistral. It's dead easy to ride and neat enough to add to your N+1 collection. Neat underseat bag and mini rack - this is a great spec for any folder!

View from Calton Hilll across the Old Town. Snow on Pentland Hills in the background.

EDINBURGH SPRING:—Reasons not to move to Monte Carlo.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news

Is it finally going south then? Been a 'fixture' for a while!

Azub bike in build.

Which model is this going to be? Anyone hazard a guess? It's neat with 20" wheels and SON Hub and lighting! Components all chosen from Azub online configurator. 8 week build.

Azub Max 700

Azub Max 700

Azub Max 700

Carry Freedom trailer with Azub box.

😆 Best not visit shop today@ Big boxes in build and pack for dispatch. Incoming from 🇨🇿 Czechia - Azub made in Europe to order. Max 700 features SRAM wireless & SON/ B&M lights. Pearl Grey. Other one to be revealed.

Prominent buildings in the city made from cake including the Balmoral Hotel (!) Back in 2015 with 16k visitors.

Did a lot of signage work for RBGE before then.

New snow at Glenshee overnight. Shots from Jo our neighbour out on her board and from Glenshee Insta ❄

Webcam on Braemar side - A93 gates opening at 8.45 - 🌞

Snowgate at Spittal just opening this morning Friday 6. Buses might be slightly late. Slight snow overnight on hill.

Doubt they would take something that large. Left the Urban Arrow parked at Dalrulzion. Bus stop is four miles from village.

Urban Arrow Bosch assisted cargo bike carrying skis and boots.

Ember E11 bus to Aberdeen at Glenshee Ski Centre.

Ski school with local primary children at Tom Dearg poma tow.

Glenshee Ski run loop from Strava on 4th March 2026. Chairlift up then circuits around Meal Odhar which had cafe open. Good snow cover on runs.

Skiing again yesterday by bike & bus. Chairlift and then runs around Caenlochan. Coire Fionn lift had a mechanical. Traverse narrow but actual runs fine. Plenty of snow to patch in but misty wet weather eating away at it. Good fun if you enjoy going round obstacles - used to it as a cyclist. 😆 🎿 🏂 ⛷

A foreground asphalt two-way cycleway set in a paved area gives way to a wide square with trees, flanked by high buildings with a clear view to the jagged and sculptural forms of the towering Scott Monument, against a pale blue sky.

🚲 edi.bike | issue 134 | 2nd Mar '26

Wellbeing, Health, and Road Safety in On-Demand Delivery Work; Princes Street & George Street - Spokes Write to Transport Convener; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:

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Edinburgh Airport stop = slower journeys 😞

Live track of Ember e-bus at airport. Most Ember buses stop now picking up passengers going north.

On Ember e-bus to Dundee and Aberdeen north. Arrived Edinbirgh Airport Terminal and picked up a lot of passengers! Connected transport works - even though we shouldn't make flying easier. ScotRail did have plans to have station here but looks like the bus and M90 + A90 will take the strain (or not)

Current mix from www.carbonintensity.org.uk
North of Scotland totally on wind power (includes cities of Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness. Regular occurrence these days.

Urban Arrow Breeze at St Kentigern's LAR housing trust car free development.

We should have our first customer feedback in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 of Urban Arrow's new Breeze. Normally rides a Veloe so will make interesting comparison. Like keeping our customers on the road as much as we can! @edi.bike @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social @portyenergy.bsky.social @spokes.org.uk @cargobikefest.bsky.social

Funny how politicians who are most keen on whining about immigration and refugees and asylum seekers are also very keen on starting the wars that create refugees and asylum seekers.

Map showing CCWEL route, with counter points marked. Michael Owen, an 89-year-old Edinburgh resident who uses his bike most days to stay fit, said: "I'm very supportive of improvements for cycling in the city. I'm approaching 90, and I use my bike to get local shopping most days. If it's a decent day I might add a mile or two onto my journey."

Cycling Scotland data report... In Edinburgh, a growing network of cycle lanes is also seeing more people choosing to travel by bike. Over the 48-hour survey period, traffic surveys recorded 4,744 bikes on Leith Walk. This was out of a total of 48,832 travel methods recorded, meaning that 9.7% of people cycled their journey – the highest cycling modal share yet seen on the route. On the western-most portion of the new City Centre West East Link (CCWEL), at West Coates in Roseburn, 2,798 bikes were recorded over the same 48-hour survey period. This was out of a total of 30,175 travel methods recorded on the street, equating to 9.3% of journeys being made by bike – a new record cycling modal share for this section of route. At York Place, where the new CCWEL protected cycle route connects to Leith Walk via Picardy Place, 1,921 cycle journeys were recorded over the two-day period. This is the largest number of bikes yet recorded at this location by a Cycling Scotland traffic survey and evidence of the growth in cycling being supported as routes join together.

👍 Nearly 10% of trips here already by 🚲

🙋 What would it be with the missing #GeorgeStreet link?

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Swat = seat!

Urban Arrow Breeze.

Courtesy UA Breeze going out on loan to customer with motor fault on their Veloe. Own swat and crate. Interested to know what they'll think of it.