Cycling in Edinburgh

Cycling is a cheap, quick and healthy way to get around the city. 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.

North Edinburgh Cyclepath clean-up (28th March 2010) - volunteers wanted!

Tram works on Shandwick Place - westbound cyclist diversion routes (PDF - 1.2mb)

Cycling and Trams leaflet - including tips on how to cross the tram rails

Cycling around Edinburgh - information/maps on cycle routes in the city

Cycling to Work (PDF - 4.3mb) - a guide on how to start

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

Bike Polite - considerate riding helps promote cycling

Road/cycle route maintenance - email Clarence or call 0800 232323

Cycle training - available from the Bike Station and ChangingPace

Other Cycling related Council pages:

Safe Routes to School
Sports/Recreational Cycling Development

Useful Sites:

The Bike Station – an Edinburgh-based bike recycling and maintenance project
ChangingPace - an Edinburgh-based organisation promoting cycling, walking and public transport use
Spokes - the Lothian cycle campaign [old site]
TryCycling in Edinburgh - a campaign to help people get started cycling in Edinburgh
Cycling Edinburgh - details of organised rides in the Edinburgh area
First Scotrail - information about bikes on trains in Scotland
Sustrans – the UK’s leading sustainable transport charity
CTC - the UK's national cyclist organisation
20 milers - free monthly led rides for occasional and less-experienced cyclists
Hervelo - women's cycling club for on-road, off-road and beginner-level rides