Cycling in Edinburgh

The City of Edinburgh Council is working towards ensuring that cycling is an attractive, safe and secure option for all short and medium distance journeys. Find out more on our Active Travel Action Plan page.

Coming soon! The Edinburgh Festival of Cycling (15-23 June 2013)

Get Cycling

Cycling around Edinburgh - information, maps and a journey planner to help you find the best cycle routes.

Cycle hire is available from BikeTrax, Leith Cycles and Cycle Scotland.

Cycling to Work - a guide on how to start.

Cycling lessons to get you started or improve your skills is available from the Bike Station or Brian Salvona. Or you can search for a trainer on Cycling Scotland's trainer webpage.

Bike Polite - considerate riding helps promote cycling.

Bike Security - how to secure your bike and reduce the risk of theft.

Maintenance

To report defects and hazards on roads and paths (including lighting) please email Clarence or call them on 0800 232323. Quote the nearest lamp-post reference number to help them to locate the fault.

Please contact our Waste Services department on 0131 529 3030 (Option 4) to request the removal of abandoned bikes.

Cycling and Trams

Information on how the tram project affects cyclists including how to cross the tram rails safely.

Rides and Events

Bike rides and events in the Edinburgh area for beginners, leisure riders and sports cycling.

Sports Cycling

Information on track racing and BMX.