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
Although the lockdown is now gradually being eased, it is still not possible for local cycling groups to organise their usual programme of rides.
According to the latest regulations, we are now limited to meeting no more than six people from just two households out of doors. Clearly this makes it impossible to organise any sort of group rides.
We all hope that the situation will improve in the coming weeks. As soon as local cycling groups feel that they can safely resume their rides, I will publish full details 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, either on your own or in small groups that comply with the rules.
September 2020
Salisbury Crags
Photo: ML
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“We cannot continue to deceive ourselves in thinking that to paint a little line on a road is a bikeway. A bicycle way that is not safe for an 8-year old is not a bicycle way.”
Enrique Peñalosa
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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.
Portobello Promenade
Photo: ML
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