Edinburgh born cycling historian and writer, Andrew Ritchie, is planning to self-publish his next book.
And he’s looking for 100 people to pledge to buy it (money will only be asked for when he has 100 “subscribers”). More extensive blurb here
A Sales/Wanted/Exchange page Now you can find all those elusive second-hand parts you have been needing, or find a buyer for some of the cycles cluttering up your shed, stair, passage, living-room.
Cycle Forth is not being delivered to all members in paper format. You can find out how we plan to use email and the web to keep in touch with you here.
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Peter Hawkins is appealing for help in signing Livingston cycle paths more>> Who is liable for bike v car smashes?
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The UK is just one of four Western European countries that don’t have some form of 'no fault liability' rules, whereby injured pedestrians and cyclists are assumed to be entitled to compensation from drivers who hit them. See video from at ipayroadtax.com. more>> Cycling to school makes you fitter
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The findings are based a study of 6,000 children, ages 10 to 16, from the eastern region of England. The children’s cardiorespiratory fitness and travel habits were assessed during 2007 and 2008. more>> Country driving under spotlight
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Country driving under spotlight in new campaign: Herald Article
more>> Dangerous not careless
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A motorist who hit and killed a cyclist on the A1 has been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving. As part of CTC’s campaign Stop SMIDSY, the Campaigns team is looking closely at whether motorists involved in crashes with cyclists are charged with careless or dangerous driving. more>> Record numbers report potholes
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Following the fcold winter, record numbers of potholes are appearing on roads. You can report damage at CTC’s www.fillthathole.org.uk and the relevant council will be notified.
more>> All children should have the right to cycle to sch
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It is frustrating when children whose parents are supportive of cycling are unable to cycle because their schools forbid them from bringing their bikes onto school grounds … or just forbid them outright. CTC’s Right to Ride to School campaign supports parents, pupils and teachers wanting to cycle to school. more>> Road tax for cyclists ?
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The Scottish Government asked the question: "Should all road users pay road tax? If so, how much should it be for cyclists and how could it be enforced?". Seven out of ten people who responded were opposed to the idea of a road tax for cyclists, and just 2 per cent were in favour. To find out more, read a response by CTC Scotland’s Peter Hayman in the Scotsman. more>> East Lothian Cycle Strategy - response
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British Waterways are facing funding cuts which threaten the future of the towpaths, and those parts of the National Cycle Network that run along them. Twice this year British Waterways’ property has come under threat from Treasury to be sold off. If this were to happen the network of towpaths would rapidly fall back into disrepair.
more>> Cyclists are not to blame
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Cyclists are not to blame for the majority of crashes. A study, carried out by TrL for the Department for Transport, found that only a tiny proportion of crashes (2%) is caused by riders jumping red lights or stop signs, or failing to use lights. For more information, read CTC’s comments in the Guardian. more>> East Lothian Cycle Forum
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East Lothian Cycle Forum – Note of Meeting, 3rd December 2009 more>> East Lothian Cycling Strategy
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East Lothian Council – Proposed Cycling Strategy (DRAFT) more>> Cycle Helmets
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Government report identifies flaws in pro-helmet evidence but reaches equally flawed conclusions more>> Exchage 2 Development
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Scottish Power have put in a planning application notice for Edinburgh Exchange 2 Redevelopment Peter Hawkins comments on this in support of the Spokes response more>> Cycle safety benefits of 20mph zones
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The British Medical Journal article confirming that 20mph zones in London have delivered a 17% reduction in cyclist injuries, and a 38% reduction in serious or fatal cyclist injuries. more>> Rack and Roll
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Mark James (ELCF) -email to Barry Turner of East Lothian Council suggesting bike racks mounted on buses more>> Scottish Budget Update
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SCOTTISH BUDGET PROGRESS - BUT EMAILS NEEDED *URGENTLY*
more>> The Bike Station Makes Climate Change a Local Chal
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Bike Station subject of congratulatory motion from SMP Ian McKee (Lothians) (SNP)
more>> Marionville Park one-way traffic order
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We object to this proposal on the grounds that a cycle contraflow isnot included. Marionville Park is part of a longer-distance quiet-roadroute from Portobello to the city. more>> "Carlisle Approach" track, Arniston blocked
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Through access "Carlisle Approach" track on Arniston Estate is blocked at the A7
more>> Everyone now has a right to cycle responsibly in
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There's an interesting article in the latest edition of Edinburgh 'Outlook' (p.9) on cycling in parks. Peter Hawkins comments. more>> Calls for more funding for cycling in Scotland
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Among others,Peter Hawkins of CTC and Dave Du Feu of Spokes, gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament, and made a strong case for a substantial increase in funding for cycling. You can watch this video of Peter in action (scroll to 1.34) or read the transcript.
more>> Is car culture the problem?
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In a recent post to his 'The Cycling Lawyer' blog, English Barrister Martin Porter argues that the justice system is biased against cyclists. more>> Scientific report proves cycling improves health
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A report published in The Lancet this week shows walking and cycling to reduce greenhouse gas emissions also has major health benefits more>> The Flying Wheel
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A labour of love more>> A7 shared use footway
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The footway on west side of A7, from the edge of Selkirk (Raeburn Place) north to Lindean, has been designated shared-use - total distance of 2170m.
more>> Gogar Roundabout underpass
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A new underpass of the A8, at a critical location, will only allow bikes to be pushed – unless you object now!! See Spokes details more>> Van Driver Who Killed Cyclist Walks Free
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Van Driver Who Killed Cyclist Walks Free (from Evening Times) more>> Sherrifhall Dalkeith shared footpath
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The footway from Sheriffhall roundabout south-eastwards to where Lugton Brae rejoins the main road, close to the bridge, will be officially shared by cyclists and pedestrians. more>> Sample Budget letter
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Peter Hawkin's Budget letter. What will you write? more>> West Edinburgh Transport Appraisal (WETA)
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A response to the appraisal of transport options for West Edinburgh. more>> Spokes Bulletin
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Spokes November Bulletin (105) and Spokesworker. Now is the time to lobby your MSP to enhance and preserve funding for cycling in the BUDGET 2010-11
more>> No.10 highlights role of cycling
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A major review of urban transport published by the Prime Minister’s (that's Gordon Brown) Strategy Unit calls for much more work to promote cycling. more>> Cycle to Work Guarantee
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On Wednesday 28th Oct the Government launched the Cycle to Work Guarantee. It’s a plan to encourage more people to commute by bike and so far over 70 major public and private sector employers have pledged to implement the new plan. more>> SpokesWorker
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See Spokesworker for October and admire the new website www.spokes.org.uk/wordpress more>> Edinburgh Cycle Forum
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Edinburgh Cycle Forum Committee Minutes of 5 August 2009 more>> Edinburgh Public Realm Strategy
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A response to the draft of Edinburgh's Public Realm Strategy from Peter Hawkins more>> Cycle Path Upgrade
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Email to Lafarge Cement Company on the state of the Cycle path. more>> Featherhall Avenue One way system
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Proposed Oneway System makes no provision for cyclists
more>> Stop SMIDSY
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'Sorry Mate I Didn't See You' is often the excuse drivers use after a collision with a cyclist. CTC has launched a new campaign called Stop SMIDSY - because sometimes sorry just isn't enough. more>> Cycling Action Plan for Scotland
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Cycling Action Plan for Scotland Response on behalf of CTC Right-to-Ride Scotland
Meet: 10.30, in front of Malmaison, in The Shore in Leith (corner of Tower Street). Cost and booking: Free. No need to book; just turn up. Further details...
Glentress Duathlon Long Race Glentress 2010-02-28
Glentress Duathlon organise a series of three races during the winter at Glentress. The races are getting more popular as the years go by, with entry restricted to 150 places
CTC Off Road Innerleithen 2010-02-28
A proposed ride from Innerleithen over Minch Moor, contact vtt@ctclothians.org.uk for further details
Glentress Duathlon organise a series of three races during the winter at Glentress. The races are getting more popular as the years go by, with entry restricted to 150 places
Meet: 10.30, in front of Malmaison, in The Shore in Leith (corner of Tower Street). Cost and booking: Free. No need to book; just turn up. Further details...
Women's Mountain Bike Tuition Weekend Kirroughtree 2010-03-27
A fun family easter treasure hunt - with a twist! The quest must be taken using a bike to reach the locations on the treasure map (but don't worry as they will all be easy to get to on the green/easy grade family trail).More details here
Meet at the Usher Hall, Lothian Road at 10:00am. Details
Edinburgh 20 milers Edinburgh 2010-04-10
Leave at 10.30am from the top (North) end of Middle Meadow Walk,and are usually back in town by 3.30pm.Further details...
West Lothian CTC Livingston West Lothian 2010-04-11
Livingston & West Lothian CTC are proud to introduce West Lothian newest cycling club. Our group is a social group, offering easy to moderate bike rides around West Lothian, taking advantage of long social lunches in pubs in Winter, picnic lunches in Summer.
click to get details (PDF) Rusty Rims Cycling Weekend 2010 Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway 2010-04-16Rusty Rims Cycling Weekend, near Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway. click to get details (PDF) CTC Sunday Short Run Edinburgh 2010-04-18
Meet: 10.30, in front of Malmaison, in The Shore in Leith (corner of Tower Street). Cost and booking: Free. No need to book; just turn up. Further details...
Mega Cycle , Penicuik to Prestongrange Lothians 2010-05-02
SESTRAN SPONSORED RIDE 2010 - entry fee; bookable transport back to start. Penicuik to Prestongrange (with May Gala festivities), 20 miles following old miners sites across Mid and East Lothian. Mainly paths, half way stop at Dalkeith Park. Suitable for age 8+ (under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult). contact lisa.black[at]sestran.gov.uk,
Spokes Ride Edfinburgh 2010-05-02
Meet at the Usher Hall, Lothian Road at 10:00am. Details
Edinburgh 20 milers Edinburgh 2010-05-08
Leave at 10.30am from the top (North) end of Middle Meadow Walk,and are usually back in town by 3.30pm.Further details...
CTC Cycling Holiday - Land's to John o'G U.K. 2010-05-15
CTC Grampian are holding their Fifth Rally. Friday 28th May - Wednesday 2nd June 2010. Details at www.ctcgrampian.org.uk
Skye Sportive Skye 2010-05-29
A wee spin round the north of Skye! Around the wild and beautiful Trotternish Peninsula. Details
Greener Leith Ride Leith - Edinburgh 2010-05-29
Meet: 10.30, in front of Malmaison, in The Shore in Leith (corner of Tower Street). Cost and booking: Free. No need to book; just turn up. Further details...
The 2010 Mountain Bike World Cup at Fort William with another gravity weekend of Downhill and 4-Cross action. See website for further details
JOHN TAYLOR Memorial Ride 100 miles Dumfries and Galloway 2010-06-19
John was a tireless and dedicated worker for cycling, and every summer he completed a 100 mile ride as a personal challenge.The route was a particular favourite, starting from Castle Douglas, and includes Keir, Drumlanrig and the Dalveen Pass to Abington.
CTC’s annual cycling festival, will feature - a trade show and exhibition; CTC rally; organised rides ranging from 20 to 100 miles; arena events such as grass track racing; a cycle stunt show; a cyclists’ service at York Minster; cycle club displays; a grand parade through the city; children’s entertainment; music; extensive catering and licensed bar, and more.
Two capitals cycle ride South East Scotland. 2010-06-20
The SEStran Two Capitals Cycle Ride is a non-competitive, all-age, all-abilities event that aims to promote cycling for all. Now in its third year, the ride is rapidly becoming the biggest event of its kind in South East Scotland.
The European Cyclists’ Federation, the City of Frederiksberg and the City of Copenhagen are excited to invite you to the first ever VELO-CITY GLOBAL 2010, a conference that brings together cycling experts, city planners, decision makers, NGOs and researchers from all over the world to discuss the potential and challenges of cycling.
Greener Leith Ride Leith - Edinburgh 2010-06-26
Meet: 10.30, in front of Malmaison, in The Shore in Leith (corner of Tower Street). Cost and booking: Free. No need to book; just turn up. Further details...
Kidney Research UK's London to Paris Cyc London 2010-06-30
Kidney Research UK's London to Paris Cycle Ride - 30th June - 4th July 2010. See details
