Welcome. On this page, you'll find details of all organised bike rides in or near the Scottish capital. These rides are run by local cycling clubs, groups and individuals, and are mostly free and open to all. If you like the idea of cycling in congenial company with a knowledgeable leader, you're sure to find a run here that's right for your experience and level of fitness.
COVID-19 UPDATE
With restrictions on outdoor activities still in force, there is still no prospect of local cycling groups resuming their usual programmes of rides. This looks like being the case for some time to come.
According to the current regulations, informal outdoor exercise, including cycling, is permitted, but only in groups of up to two people (plus children under 12) from no more than two households, and only within or close to your local authority area. Clearly this makes it impossible to organise any sort of group rides.
When the situation eventually improves and local groups feel that they can safely resume their activities, I will publish full details of their rides on this page. In the meantime, you can still access the various cycling-related articles on this site.
Despite the lack of organised rides, I hope you manage to enjoy some cycling in the weeks ahead, safely and in compliance with the rules.
February 2021
A midsummer evening on Calton Hill
Photo: ML
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“The secret to mountain biking is pretty simple. The slower you go the more likely it is you'll crash.”
Julie Furtado
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Bike Station
A community project that accepts donated bikes from members of the public and recycles them for use by priority groups such as the long term unemployed and the homeless.
CTC Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders
The local branch of Cycling UK. They organise several rides each week and support cycle campaigning activities.
Spokes
A non-party political campaigning group, pressing for better conditions for cyclists, especially in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
NCN 76 near Bo'ness
Photo: ML
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