How easy is it to use a bicycle for everyday journeys in Edinburgh?

This blog records my thoughts and experiences of using a bicycle to get around Edinburgh. ​

Spylaw Bank Road in Colinton, Edinburgh

The challenges of enabling active and sustainable travel in Edinburgh

I discuss the problems with urban design that encourages car dependency. I take a look at Spylaw Bank Road and the surrounding streets to illustrate the issue. 

Goats at Gorgie Farm

Cycling to LOVE Gorgie farm

One of Edinburgh's top family visitor attractions should be easy to get to by bike. It's not and my blog highlights the issues with the lack of cycling infrastructure to Gorgie farm.

The Union Canal

Why the Union Canal is not suitable for everyday cycling journeys

This blog discusses the problems with the Union Canal that make it unsuitable for everyday cycling journeys. For example, the volume of people using the very narrow path, the blind spots and poor access onto the path.

The challenge of passing parked vehicles

I discuss why parked vehicles can pose a risk to people cycling.

Using a bicycle for supermarket shopping

My experience of using a bicycle for supermarket shopping. 

Lockdown positives, quieter main roads

Lockdowns meant quieter roads. This gave me the confidence to cycle on roads that I usually avoided. That confidence continued even after the roads got busier again.