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Welcome Edinburgh prides itself on being the City of Festivals, so it is only fitting that the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling continues to be a real showcase for all aspects of cycle culture and the City. Now in its 4th year the festival continues to grow with great talks, films, rides and a host of other events. This year we’ve decided to say “YES!” to firsts! We’re joined by adventurer and yes-champion Dave Cornthwaite to hear about his record-breaking global challenges; Scotland’s very own voice of the pro cycling scene, The Velocast, stage their first ever live show and the festival of cycling team bring you our first Velo Market. We’ll hear about voyages of discovery; struggling to compete in male-dominated cycle sport; learn new skills; upcycle old steeds and possibly find love in the saddle at Cycle Speed Dating. Roll on the summer! Kim Harding, Festival Director. @edfoc edfoc
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The Edinburgh Festival of Cycling Ltd is a not-for-profit social enterprise which runs the festival as part of Edinburgh’s annual festival programme.
Thursday 9 June
Friday 10 June
07:00 SEStran Commuter Challenge 2016
10:30 Scottish Bike Touring: Three Forth Bridges tour
10:30 Scottish Bike Touring: Innocent Railway and Pentlands tour
13:00 Edinburgh AllAbility Cycling
11:00 Fold-fest 2016 heat
14:00 Cycling and the Law
Tuesday 14 June 10:30 Real Cycle Tours: Edinburgh Seaside Tour 10:30 Scottish Bike Touring: Three Forth Bridges tour 12:00 Edinburgh AllAbility Cycling 13:00 You’ve had a cycling accident – what next? 19:30 Very Beginners’ Bike Maintenance
Saturday 11 June 18:30 Scott Whitlock on The Way of St James, with his father, his love and a dodgy bike 20:00 “Mind is the Ride” with Jet McDonald of Boneshaker magazine
Wednesday 15 June 11:00 Fold-fest 2016 heat 18:00 Evening Coast and Park Ride 18:30 Bikey Tales of Adventure: Film and Chat with Jenny Tough 18:30 Fitness and Nutrition for Cycling Holidays 20:00 Say Yes More A Decade of Adventure with Dave Cornthwaite
07:45 Spokes Bike Breakfast 10:30 Real Cycle Tours: City Centre (Old Town) Tour 11:00 Fold-fest 2016 heat 18:15 Spokes City Centre Cycling Highlights
09:00 Spokes at the Edinburgh Farmers’ Market 10:30 Scottish Bike Touring: Innocent Railway and Pentlands tour 11:00 Electric bike test ride day
Thursday 16 June 10:30 Scottish Bike Touring: Innocent Railway and Pentlands tour 10:30 Real Cycle Tours: Edinburgh Seaside Tour 11:00 Fold-fest 2016 heat 19:30 Very Beginners’ Bike Maintenance 20:00 One pedal at a time - Gen Whitson’ journey to the top in the world of professional cycling
Sunday 12 June 11:00 Family Cycle Speedway Taster and Demonstration Day 19:00 Women’s Cycle Forum Scotland launch 19:30 - TBC An evening with the Velocast
Friday 17 June 10:30 Scottish Bike Touring: Three Forth Bridges tour 10:30 Real Cycle Tours: City Centre (Old Town) Tour 13:00 Edinburgh AllAbility Cycling 19:00 Pantani: the Accidental Death of a Cyclist 23:00 The Original Edinburgh Night Ride
10:00 Women’s Learn then Ride 10:30 Velo Market 10:00 Edinburgh AllAbility Cycling
Monday 13 June 10:30 Scottish Bike Touring: Three Forth Bridges tour 17:00 Essential Yoga for Cyclists (also Sunday 19th)
Saturday 18 June 10:00 Through the Weather Glass – Installation Tour 10:00 Velodrome taster session 10:30 Scottish Bike Touring: Innocent Railway and Pentlands tour 11:00 Electric bike test ride day 14:00 Fold-fest Finals 2016 14:00 World Naked Bike Ride Edinburgh 19:00 Ride to the Sun 19:30 Cycle Speed Dating
10:30 Real Cycle Tours: City Centre (Old Town) Tour 10:30 Scottish Bike Touring: Innocent Railway and Pentlands tour 18:45 Cycling and Health – Spokes Summer Meeting
Sunday 19 June 10:00 Ligfiets Zondag 2016 10:00 Bike Curious Family workshop 2016 10:00 Wheels of Fortune 10:30 Edinburgh Belles on Bikes & Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative ride 10:30 Scottish Bike Touring: Three Forth Bridges tour 11:00 Up-Cycle – creative reuse of old bike parts 14:00 Cycle Flâneur
What is RTPI?
An example of the initiative at Waverley Mall, Edinburgh.
RTPI (Real-Time Passenger Information) is a computer-based tracking system providing live bus times to public transport users for individual vehicles operating on bus service routes. Building upon Edinburgh’s successful Bustracker system, SEStran has introduced RTPI throughout South East Scotland, on over 400 vehicles operating on First and Stagecoach services, as part of our strategy of building a passenger-focused, sustainable transportation system for South East Scotland. BustrackerSEStran aims to make bus travel easier for everyone. The system takes account of traffic conditions, delays, unforeseen problems and breakdowns. You can find out exactly when your bus will arrive without spending time waiting at the bus stop. It saves time and puts you in control of your journey. Our Initiative In order to expand the availability of live bus times, SEStran has received funding from Transport Scotland’s Bus Investment Fundfor the implementation of digital signage (TV screens) in public premises throughout South East Scotland to display real-time bus information (trains and trams
can also be included) to encourage people to use public transport. The displays can also show other information and are flexible and adaptable to any organisation. Your organisation can choose the information to be displayed, such as: upcoming events; marketing information; sustainable travel initiatives; weather/news RSS feeds, videos and many other options. SEStran is also very interested in commercial/corporate locations to trial the system on existing television screens, as has been achieved at Waverley Mall.
For further information, please contact enquiries@sestran.gov.uk or call 0131 524 5150
Family 11. Family Cycle Speedway Taster and Demonstration Day 32. Bike Curious Family workshop 2016 34. Wheels of Fortune 36. Up-Cycle – creative reuse of old bike parts
Rides 07. Scottish Bike Touring: Innocent Railway and Pentlands tour 07. Scottish Bike Touring: Three Forth Bridges tour 15. Real Cycle Tours: City Centre (Old Town) Tour 15. Real Cycle Tours: Edinburgh Seaside Tour 16. Evening Coast and Park Ride 22. City Centre Cycling Highlights 26. The Original Edinburgh Night Ride 29. World Naked Bike Ride Edinburgh 30. Ride to the Sun 32. Ligfiets Zondag 34. Edinburgh Belles on Bikes & Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative ride
Workshops 13. Essential Yoga for Cyclists 17. Fitness and Nutrition for Cycling Holidays 18. Very Beginners’ Bike Maintenance
Other 08. Edinburgh All Ability Cycling 10. Spokes at the Edinburgh Farmers’ Market 11. Women’s Cycle Forum Scotland launch 14. Velo Market 22. Spokes Bike Breakfast 29. Cycle Speed Dating
Talks 08. Cycling and the Law 09. The Way of St James, with my father, his love and a dodgy bike? 12. An evening with the Velocast 15. Cycling and Health Spokes Summer Meeting 16. You’ve had a cycling accident what next? 17. Bikey Tales of Adventure: Film and Chat with Jenny Tough 18. Say Yes More A Decade of Adventure 24. One pedal at a time - one woman’s journey to the top in the world of professional cycling
Art, Culture & Films 25. Pantani: the Accidental Death of a Cyclist 28. Through the Weather Glass Installation Tour 36. Up-Cycle – creative reuse of old bike parts 37. Cycle Flâneur
Competition 06. SEStran Commuter Challenge 2016 07. Fold-fest 11. Family Cycle Speedway Taster and Demonstration Day 28. Fold-fest Finals
Come and try 10. Electric Bike test ride day 11. Family Cycle Speedway Taster and Demonstration Day 13. Women’s Learn then Ride 32. Ligfiets Zondag 32. Bike Curious Family workshop
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Papercut created for EdFoC 2015 by Christine Thomson which adorns the front of this year’s programme www.thepapercutartist.com Christine has created papercuts to celebrate events as diverse as the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, the Rugby World Cup, the 700th anniversary of Bannockburn and our very own Edinburgh Festival of Cycling. The papercut on the cover is full of references to EdFoC events in and around the city’s famous landmarks. How many can you spot? Fancy your own personalised papercut? Christine can add you, your family, your bike
4 – even the dog! Available through the website, tissue wrapped / unframed or framed – prices start from £55. 10% from all sales will be donated to support the festival.
Stop press and EdFoC competition
STOP PRESS Times and venues to be confirmed Please keep checking the online calendar at edfoc.org.uk as new events are being added all the time. The printed programme closed to new entries in late March.
The Circus is coming to town
Paint with your pedals in EdFoC’s GPS art competition Let’s get creative this year and paint the roads with our pedals in the EdFoC GPS art competition. CLOSING DATE 9 JUNE Send us your GPS art efforts between now and June 9 and we’ll post the best on Facebook and Twitter during the festival. A public vote will decide the overall winner. Edinburgh and its surroundings present a perfect canvas for creative commuters and painting puncheurs to wow us with their velo visuals.
Prizes up for grabs for the winner and runners-up. Rules are simple: • Upload your entry using the form on the edfoc.org.uk website
Mind is the Ride Boneshaker Magazine lead writer Jet McDonald will be talking about his new book “Mind is the Ride” on Friday 10th June, see website for more.
• You must send a valid GPX file of the ride with your screenshot • The EdFoC team will select those going through to public judging – the EdFoC team’s decision is final. • Selected entries will be posted during the festival and the winners will be announced shortly after the festival ends.
Velodrome taster Edinburgh Road Club (ERC) will be running their ever-popular Meadowbank Velodrome taster sessions on Saturday 18th June, see website for more.
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Thursday 9 June
SEStran Commuter Challenge 2016 Times 0 7:00 - 09:00 VENUE 6 Finish at St Andrew Square EH2 2AD
The aim of the SEStran Commuter Challenge is to show a range of ways to get to central Edinburgh and the relative times they take. Participants will set off from four departure points around the city by car, bus, train, tram, bicycle, or jogging/walking and head for St Andrew Square for 8:15am, to see which mode is the fastest and causes the least environmental impact. The departure points are: Ferrytoll, Ingliston, Straiton and Newcraighall (Park and Rides). Each will have a recognised start time and the earliest arrivals from each will receive a prize. Come to the finish line before work and see which mode triumphs on each route. The Cycle Service will be on hand to tune up bikes. Electric and hybrid cars and drivers kindly supplied by the City Car Club. FREE
www.citycyclingedinburgh.info/SCC
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Fold-fest 2016 heats
Scottish Bike Touring
Times 11:00 - 18:00 VENUE 17 Biketrax Cycle Shop,
Times 1 0:30 - 15:30 VENUE 7 Scottish Parliament
Do you want to test your folding skills against fellow Brompton bike owners? You don’t need to own a Brompton to take part!
Two separate tours are offered:
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How fast can YOU fold a Brompton bicycle and who can fold a Brompton bike in the quickest time? Prizes will be awarded to the top THREE fastest times, with a trophy going to the winner. Come along to Biketrax in Tollcross, Scotland’s only premier Brompton dealer, to test your folding skills! The fastest five contestants will be invited to go head-to-head in the final. Refreshments for participants and spectators at the final. FREE QUALIFYING ALSO ON: Tuesday 14 June Wednesday 15 June Thursday 16 June FINAL Saturday 18 June
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Innocent Railway and Pentlands: a ride from Holyrood Park along the Innocent Railway, up and over the Pentlands and back to Edinburgh on the Union Canal. 32 miles MTB. There will be a stop for lunch in Dalkeith (lunch not included). TOUR ALSO RUNS ON: Saturday 11 June Monday 13 June Thursday 16 June Saturday 18 June The Three Forth Bridges: A ride from the Scottish Parliament to the Forth along the south side to South Queensferry and across the Forth Road Bridge with views of all three bridges. On the Fife Coastal Path to Kirkcaldy, back to Edinburgh by train. Some carrying involved. 35 miles MTB/tourer or hybrid. There will be a stop for lunch in either South or North Queensferry (lunch not included). TOUR ALSO RUNS ON: Sunday 12 June Tuesday 14 June Friday 17 June Sunday 19 June TICKETS Adults (over 16): £20 For more information and bookings please visit the Scottish Bike Touring website www.scottishbiketouring.com or call/text +44(0)7921 665 627. 7
Friday 10 June
Edinburgh All-Ability Cycling Times 1 3:00 -16:00 VENUE 1 Bangholm Outdoor
Education Centre EH6 4RJ
The Edinburgh All-Ability Cycling Centre (ABC) provides a supportive environment for anyone who needs a little help to get cycling. Based at the Bangholm Outdoor Education Centre, the ABC has a range of adaptive bikes for people with additional needs, their friends and families. Come along to one of the open events and see if we can help you get cycling! FREE ALSO RUNS AT DIFFERENT TIMES ON: Sunday 12 June Tuesday 14 June Friday 17 June The Edinburgh ABC project is run by Cycling UK, with support from Blazing Saddles and City of Edinburgh Council and funded by Transport Scotland.
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Cycling and the Law Times VENUE
14:00 - 15:00 TBA
Brenda Mitchell and Jodi Gordon, specialist cycling Lawyers from Cycle Law Scotland, Scotland’s award-winning legal service dedicated to representing injured cyclists, will discuss real case studies, case law, common cycling accidents, and what to do in the event of a collision. There will be video footage and an explanation of the Road Share campaign on Presumed Liability, followed by a questions and answers session. FREE
The Way of St James, with my father, his love and a dodgy bike? Times VENUE
1 8:30 - 19:30 TBA
Scot Whitlock talks about why he chose to pedal the ‘Way of St James’ or Camino de Santiago to commemorate his love for his father. He spent nine arduous days sat atop a death-trap of a folding bike so he could fulfil his ultimate pilgrimage. He encountered inspirational people, awful weather and grim accommodation but in the end he found himself. He finally started to understand a small segment of his psyche and so began his own personal journey of discovery and inner contentment.
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Saturday 11 June
Spokes at the Edinburgh Farmers’ Market
Electric bike test ride day
Times 0 9:00 - 16:00 VENUE 11 Farmers’ Market,
Times 1 1:00 - 16:00 VENUE 18 Middle Meadow Walk
Castle Terrace EH52 6RH
The Spokes stall is a great source of free information for current and aspiring cyclists of all abilities and interests. Materials cover campaigning for safer cycling, cycle routes, bike security, cycling as a family, group rides and many other issues of importance to commuters, leisure and sports cyclists and shoppers. The renowned Spokes cycle maps are also on sale at a discounted price of £4. In addition, the new Spokes booklet “My Favourite Bike Ride” will be available free to anyone who arrives at the Farmers’ Market by bike. FREE
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Come along and have a go on an electric bike. Electron Wheels will be on Middle Meadow Walk all day with a full set of test ride bikes. If you have never tried a ride on an electric bike, this is a great chance to have a go and see what all the fuss is about. FREE ALSO RUNS ON: Saturday 18 June
Family Cycle Speedway Women’s Cycle Forum taster and demonstration Scotland launch day Times 1 9:00 - 21:00 Times 1 1:00 - 16:00 VENUE 2 Redbraes Park EH7 4LQ Cycle speedway racing takes place on an oval blaize track where four riders compete over four adrenalin-packed laps on bikes with no brakes! Children will be given coaching on riding cycle speedway bikes before taking part in some practice training races. There will be demonstration rides by members of the Edinburgh Falcons Cycle Speedway club. Bikes and helmets will be provided. Long sleeves, long trousers/leggings and gloves are strongly recommended. One family last year said: “Everyone was very welcoming and friendly - and it was so much fun! All three of us had a go (Mum, Dad & boy) and the lad only stopped going round when it was someone else’s turn on the bike. Thanks to all involved.”
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Building on the success of previous Women’s Cycle Forum events, the Women’s Cycle Forum Scotland will be launched during the festival by cycle style blogger Jools Walker, aka Lady Velo (@LadyVelo). Funded by the Women’s Fund for Scotland, the launch will be an inspirational celebration of the diversity of women in cycling. TICKETS Booking details for this event will be available on the EdFoC website soon!
FREE
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Saturday 11 June
An evening with the Velocast Times VENUE
19:30 - TBC TBA
The Velocast is one of the world’s leading podcasts on professional cycling. The range of shows provide their worldwide listening audience expert analysis on everything from the sport’s iconic Classics to the gruelling Grand Tours. Join hosts Scott O’Raw and John Galloway and their special guests for what will be an entertaining evening of fun pro cycling-fuelled discussion. Time, venue, ticket costs and mystery guests to be confirmed. Listen out on the Velocast for details and check the EdFoC site for updates
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Sunday 12 June
Women’s Learn then Ride
Essential Yoga for Cyclists
Times 10:00 - 12:00 VENUE 1 Bangholm Outdoor
Times 17:00 - 19:00 VENUE 5 Union Yoga Centre
Cycling UK are hosting another series of the successful Learn then Ride workshops for women in Edinburgh
Yoga is the perfect complement to cycling. This two-hour yoga workshop from Union Yoga is suitable for all cyclists, whether you are a commuter, tourer, racer or fair-weather rider. Although the workshop will primarily reference cycling, it will certainly be beneficial to participants of other sports.
Education Centre EH6 4RJ
If you want to get out and ride but lack confidence, or are not sure how to start, come and join us for a series of friendly and accessible cycling sessions. Designed for the female novice or the inexperienced ‘would-be’ cyclist, these relaxed workshops can be tailored to those attending, aiming to build confidence and develop skill levels. They will take you through some basic bike skills, building confidence in a group, before heading out on to Edinburgh’s extensive cycle path network and then on to the road. In addition, one of the sessions will be a mechanics session so you’ll be able to fix the basics for yourself.
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During this workshop students will be led through a specially designed sequence intended to build strength in areas that will improve performance and stretch areas prone to tightness. TICKETS
£25 per session/workshop
Book online at www.unionyoga.co.uk or phone 0131 558 3334
If you have a bike and are comfortable using it, do bring it along. If you don’t, bikes can be provided. With thanks to City of Edinburgh Council for funding through their Physical Activity and Sport fund! FREE
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Sunday 12 June
Velo Market Times 10:30 - 16:30 VENUE 13 Edinburgh Centre for Carbon
Innovation, High School Yards EH1 1LZ
Come along to the first-ever VELO MARKET hosted by the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling. Bringing you the best in cycling products for the whole family, the Velo Market is a brand new event for 2016 allowing you to come face-to-face with exhibitors in the very heart of Edinburgh. The Velo Market will be held at the award-winning Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation. With stalls, test rides, workshops and lots more there will be something for everyone so don’t miss out! FREE
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Monday 13 June
Real Cycle Tours Times 10:30 start VENUE 8 St Margaret’s Loch car park Guided tours around Edinburgh on electric folding bikes. City Centre (Old Town) Tour – In the space of a couple of hours you will visit Arthur’s Seat, the Meadows, Greyfriar’s Bobby Statue, Edinburgh Castle, the Grassmarket, the Scottish Parliament and last but not least the impressive Holyrood Palace. THIS TOUR ALSO RUNS ON: Wednesday 15 June Friday 17 June Edinburgh Seaside Tour – If you have three hours to spare then why not take our leisurely tour along quiet roads and cycle paths to Portobello – Edinburgh’s seaside. We will stop for refreshments at a café or pub (not included in cost) and admire the views of the beach and across the Firth of Forth to Fife.
Cycling and Health Spokes Summer Meeting Times 18:45 - 21:30 VENUE 12 Augustine United Church
EH1 1EL
Cycling is good for us – we all know that, but do you know just how good and what is being done to make more people aware? A series of short talks will be followed by discussion, with contributions from: Prof. Chris Oliver (The Cycling Surgeon) – the medical view; Emilia Hanna (Friends of the Earth) – the environmental campaigner’s view; Cllr Cammy Day (Health Committee) – the political view. There will be tea and biscuits, stalls and networking time beforehand. For further information, please see the EdFoC website. FREE
THIS TOUR RUNS ON: Tuesday 14 June Thursday 16 June
TICKETS City Centre (Old Town) Tour is over 14 years only. Tickets from £35 (bike hire included). To book and for more details see www.realcycletours.co.uk
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Tuesday 14 June
You’ve had a cycling accident: what next?
Evening Coast and Park Ride
Times 1 3:00 - 14:00 VENUE 10 Allan McDougall Solicitors,
Times 1 8:00 - 21:00 VENUE 22 Laid Back Bikes
3 Coates Crescent, EH3 7AL
19,000 cyclists are injured in reported road accidents in the UK annually. Many don’t claim compensation. What prevents them? Why is that bad for other cyclists? How would you go about making a claim? Legal expert Julie Harris will give you the lowdown in her short talk. FREE
28 Marchmont Crescent EH9 1HG
Meet after work at Laid Back Bikes in Marchmont to join a led ride on a quiet route to Roseburn and then on to the traffic-free promenade at Silverknowes with great views over the Forth to Fife. To finish, you’ll head back up through Holyrood Park where participants are welcome to park their bikes and have a refreshment and snack at the Argyle Bar (cost not included). Places are limited to 16 riders, all types of bikes are welcome. Please ensure your bike is in good shape. FREE Places are limited. Email laid-back@blueyonder or text 07981 430159 to book your place.
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Bikey Tales of Adventure: Film and Chat with Jenny Tough Times VENUE
8:30 - 19:30 1 TBA
Jenny Tough has pedalled through over 22 countries (and counting) on her trusty Rocky Mountain Sherpa, racking up a few good tales along the way. Join her for an evening of film, photos and chat, to inspire you to find your next adventure on your bicycle. This event will screen Jenny’s film from a recent circumnavigation of the Baltic Sea, which has been selected for this year’s Adventure Travel Film Fest. TICKETS
Fitness and Nutrition for Cycling Holidays Times 1 8:30 - 20:00 VENUE 3 Griffen Fitness
3 Balfour Street, EH6 5BY
Fresh back from a cycling holiday in Cuba, Personal Trainer Tracy Griffen will give you lots of exercise and nutrition tips for preparing and enjoying a cycling holiday. Whether your trip is already planned or is a daydream for the future, Tracy will help you get the most from your big adventure – from how to get fit in preparation, what food is best for fuelling and much more. It’s a small interactive workshop with a Q&A at the end, and free healthy nibbles… TICKETS £10 Book with Griffen Fitness email tracy@ griffenfitness.com or call 07743 741 088.
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Tuesday 14 June
Very Beginners’ Bike Maintenance 2016
Say Yes More! A Decade of Adventure
Times 19:30 - 21:00 VENUE 15 The Cycle Service,
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50 West Richmond Street, EH8 9DZ
Don’t know your pedals from your pump or your stem from your saddle? Then this class is for you. Starting with names of parts of the bike and learning from there, including how to safety check a bike and fix a puncture. Only 4 spaces per class, so get in touch to book with The Cycle Service. Please note: bookings will open on 1st June 2016, call 0131 662 9243 to book your place. ALSO ON Thursday 16 June FREE
20:00 - 21:00 TBA
Since quitting his job as a really bad graphic designer in 2005, Dave Cornthwaite has developed a successful career based around his passions for travel, adventure and saying YES! A record-breaking adventurer, Dave has written three books and his uniquely entertaining and motivational keynote presentations have been enjoyed on six continents. His passionate advocacy of the word “YES” has contributed to the sprouting of countless adventures worldwide, big and small. In between adventures Dave is committed to enabling others to reach their own potential through social journeys, workshops, group expeditions and mindset-shaping projects. If his enthusiasm for simple living, the power of adventure for good and the glorious pursuit of enjoying Mondays isn’t enough to get you ready for a new challenge, nothing will. TICKETS
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Wednesday 15 June
Spokes Bike Breakfast Times 0 7:45 - 09:30 VENUE 9 Edinburgh City Chambers,
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Between 350 and 400 hot breakfasts are served to all cyclists who arrive between 7:45 and 9:30 am. As well as a free breakfast, there will be around a dozen stalls on cycle-related matters, including police bike security coding, basic bike fixing and chain cleaning, maps, advice on cycling, EdFoC and more. Keynote speakers will address cyclists briefly around 8:30. This year there is a promise of healthy and vegetarian options, teas, coffees and juice. This is a well-attended annual event that has been organised by Spokes and hosted by the City of Edinburgh Council for over 35 years and it gets better every year! FREE
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City Centre Cycling Highlights Times 1 8:15 - 20:30 VENUE14 Haymarket Station,
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Short tour and discussion of some of the highlights of Edinburgh’s cycling facilities - past, present and to yet-to-come, guided by Spokes Cycling Campaign. Numbers limited to manageable size. It is hoped to get more free evening rides organised, either by Spokes or other cycling groups. Check the EdFoC online calendar for details. FREE
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Thursday 16 June
One pedal at a time – one woman’s journey to the top in the world of professional cycling Times VENUE
20:00 - 21:00 T BA
Genevieve Whitson is an elite road cyclist currently competing in Europe under contract to a Belgian road team. Gen has raced at the highest level on road, mountain bike and cyclocross, competing against the crème de la crème of women’s cycling. This talk will highlight Gen’s 15-year journey to keep her dreams alive in a male dominated sport, battling for support, funding and equality. Learn about her unique methods to raise funds and awareness for women’s cycling, in aid of her dream to go for gold and see women’s cycling reach the same level of support and recognition as the men’s professional peloton. TICKETS
TBC Image: David Swan
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Friday 17 June
Pantani: the Accidental Death of a Cyclist Times 19:00 - 21:00 VENUE 23 Balerno Village Screen,
St Joseph’s Centre, Balerno, EH14 7DZ
This year Balerno Village Screen brings the documentary of Italian cycling hero Marco Pantani – “Pantani: the Accidental Death of a Cyclist” (cert15) to the festival. This film tells the story of Marco Pantani, who was an early sensation in the mountains before injuries, race expulsions, humiliation, absence from the sport and eventually his lonely death in an out-of-season beach resort. It’s a well-told tale featuring archive footage alongside interviews and narration from his family, journalists and peers.
Direct cycle routes to the venue from the city centre exist along the Water of Leith, and bikes can be stored securely. As well as the event being free, you will be offered a free drink, popcorn and a warm welcome from the Balerno team. Balerno Village Screen is a community cinema - screenings are free to attend but are funded by donation. Please reserve tickets in advance on the Balerno Village Screen website www.balernovillagescreen.com TICKETS
but donations welcome.
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Friday 17 June
The Original Edinburgh Night Ride Times 23:00 - 08:00 VENUE 4 Outside Leith Cycle Co,
276 Leith Walk, EH6 5BX
If you’ve never cycled through the night, on quiet roads, here is your chance to give it a try: the ride (approx. 60 miles/100 km) takes place around the summer solstice, with groups accompanied by experienced ride leaders. We’ll be making our way along a new mystery route through scenic East Lothian at an easy pace (~12mph rolling speed), with a rest stop and refreshments around half-way, before heading back into town to finish with breakfast. Leith Cycle Co will again open from 22:00 for any last-minute supplies and provide mechanical support during the ride. You can also book your bike in for a discounted tune-up during the week before the ride (proof of registration required). The ride has been described as a “magical experience.” For more information and booking (over 16 years old only), see www. edfoc.org.uk. TICKETS meals).
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“Found the attitude of the ride leaders and their assistants great. Very supportive and friendly. Was greatly impressed by the whole organisation of the ride. THANKS.”
Images: Markus Stitz
“I was a little nervous in advance (thinking it would be full of racing snakes wanting to go flat out), but it was absolutely fantastic - very enjoyable and at a perfect pace.�
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Saturday 18 June
Through the Weather Glass – Installation Tour Times VENUE
10:00 - 17:00 TBC
What if we can’t solve climate change? What if, instead of staring at our reflections, we travelled through climate change and participated in the world beyond? Through the Weather Glass tells a fantastic version of author Lucy Burnett’s struggles to understand environmental change through the persona of Icarus during a 2500 mile cycle to the Greek island where Icarus fell. This interactive installation invites participants to pedal their own way through the weather glass and to craft some poetry wings! FREE
Fold-fest Final 2016 Times 1 4:00 - 15:00 VENUE 17 Biketrax Cycle Shop,
Lochrin Place, EH3 9QX
Do you want to test your folding skills against fellow Brompton bike owners? You don’t need to own a Brompton to take part! How fast can YOU fold a Brompton bicycle and who can fold a Brompton bike in the quickest time? Prizes will be awarded to the top THREE fastest times, with a trophy going to the winner. Come along to Biketrax in Tollcross, Scotland’s only premier Brompton dealer, to test your folding skills! The fastest five contestants will be invited to go head-to-head in the final. Refreshments for participants and spectators at the final. FREE www.biketrax.co.uk/ See page 7 for qualifying dates.
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World Naked Bike Ride, Edinburgh Times
14:00 - 16:00
VENUE 18 Middle Meadow Walk A protest against car culture, oil dependency, and a way to demonstrate cyclist vulnerability on the roads. Also a celebration of body freedom and a lot of fun! The ride takes a 5 mile route through the city centre, starting and finishing in the Meadows. Dress code is “as bare as you dare”. Most people wear shoes and Scots law mean minimal genital coverage is required. FREE
Cycle Speed Dating Times 1 9:00 - 21:00 VENUE 20 The Argyle Bar - Cellar
Monkey, EH9 1JJ
Join Cycle Speed Dating at The Cellar Monkey! They’ve been bringing likeminded people together since 2013. They give you the opportunity to meet 12+ cyclists during three-minute dates. You might meet the love of your life, make new friends, find people to cycle with or simply enjoy a good night out! At the end of the night you tell them who you’d like to see again and Cycle Speed Dating will get back to you with your matches! Tickets can only be purchased in advance and include a welcome drink! TICKETS For more information and tickets: www.billetto.co.uk/cyclespeed-dating-edfoc Facebook:/CycleSpeedDating Twitter: @cycle_dating
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Saturday 18 June
Ride to the Sun Times 1 9:00 - 04:30 VENUE 24 Starts Bitts Park in Carlisle Make Ride to the Sun your next cycling challenge. 100 miles through the night on lovely quiet roads from England across the border to Scotland.
This is the second Ride to the Sun; in the first year it was huge success, far exceeding expectations, and had phenomenal feedback.
Follow in the footsteps of the Roman legions who trudged the long road from Luguvalium (Carlisle) to the old garrison camp of Caer Amon (Cramond). Sol Invictus was the Roman God of the unconquered sun and was the Roman legionnaires’ guide through war and battle, and it is with that spirit that we ride through the night to arrive for sunrise on Cramond beach, tired but unconquered!
It’s not like your average sportive - there are no goodie bags and no support. It’s just like-minded folk getting together to do something different and for a bit of adventure.
Ride to the Sun is an unsupported overnight ride from Carlisle to Cramond beach, via Moffat (with chip shop stop!) and the Tweed Valley. It is free to enter.
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The ride start from Bitts Park in Carlisle, with the aim to get to Cramond beach for sunrise at 04:26. Riders can leave at any time they want, most will leave between 20:00 – 22:00, but the organisers will be there from 19:00 onwards. FREE
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Sunday 19 June
Bike Curious Family workshop Times 1 0:00 - 12:00 VENUE 1 Bangholm Outdoor
Education Centre, EH6 4RJ
Do you know your trailer from your tag-along and your bike seat from your bakfiets? Would you like to transport your family by bike but just don’t know where to start? Are you looking to graduate from a bike seat to a trailer or a tandem? Worried a new addition to the family might put a crimp in your pedalling style? Our Bike Curious Family Workshop at Bangholm Outdoor Education centre (Trinity) will help you get pedalling with children on board! Meet experienced cycling families, try out various solutions and get the lowdown on cycling with kids. This workshop is funded by the Big Lottery’s Awards for All. FREE
Ligfiets Zondag Times 1 0:00 - 16:00 VENUE 22 Laid Back Bikes,
28 Marchmont Crescent EH9 1HG
Ligfiets Zondag is a friendly short ride to the coast with a chance to see and try out a variety of recumbent bikes, trikes, tandems and loadbikes/bakfiets on the Silverknowes promenade. Meet 10:00 for 10:30 departure at Laid Back Bikes; they’ll be set up at the new Boardwalk Beach Club café from 12:00 where you can buy a snack between test rides. Mechanical support provided. This is a great chance to try out a range of bikes and trikes you may have never seen before. They will have free City of Edinburgh Council On Foot/ By Bike maps for everyone. You are welcome to bring your own bike and accompany the ride (free), or email us to rent a bike for the day (£17 per bike / numbers limited / credit card or ID to be left). FREE
Images: John Travers
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Sunday 19 June
Wheels of Fortune Times 1 0:00 - 14:00 VENUE 19 Crags Sports Centre/SKELF,
10 Bowmont Place, EH8 9RY
Edinburgh Belles on Bikes & Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative ride Times 1 0:30 - 13:30 VENUE 21 Outside the front of The
Wheels of Fortune is a family-friendly event at the SKELF bike park. It’s open to the general public with a variety of activities on offer, including guided tours based on local themes such as geology, horticulture and cycling. In addition there will be a treasure trail with fun races and prizes courtesy of the Edinburgh Bike Co-op.
Join the Edinburgh Belles on Bikes for a 10-15 mile led ride around some of the fantastic off-road cycle paths and backroads Edinburgh has to offer - returning to the start for lunch and/or cake.
Dr Bike and Cycle Service will be in the area to fix any ailing steeds, while our pedal-powered sound system provides the grooviest mix of music throughout the proceedings. All this will be washed down with fine refreshments served up from our BBQ, fit for a summer’s day. You’d be mad to miss it!
Belles on Bikes is a developing network of women’s cycling groups across Scotland. The Edinburgh Belles (www.meetup.com/ EdinburghBelles/) have been providing informal, friendly and relaxed rides for the last two years, with a membership of 400+ and growing. Find us on twitter @EdinburghBelles and Facebook.
FREE
Royal Commonwealth Pool, EH16 5BB
Bring: roadworthy bike, spare inner tube (that fits your bike), water, snacks and money for the all-important lunch/cake stop. Registration via EdFoC website. Free Dr Bike by the Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative before the start. FREE
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Sunday 19 June
Up-Cycle – creative reuse of old bike parts Times 1 1:00 - 16:00 VENUE 16 The Forge,
Canalside Initiative Fountainbridge, EH11 1AB
A fun family day of upcycling, celebrating the creative reuse of old bicycle parts – a collaboration between Upcycled World, The Forge, local upcyclers and volunteers. There will be workshops and demonstrations throughout the day for you to get involved. Imaginatively upcycled pieces such as jewellery, accessories and giant dream catchers to name just a few will be on display and you can learn about upcycling. Look out for the face painting fairy! The Forge is an outdoor venue by the canal side and includes a wood and metal workshop. There will be tented areas too. Visit: www.upcycledworld.com/up-cycle FREE
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Cycle Flâneur Times 1 4:00 - 15:00 VENUE 18 Middle Meadow Walk Get your red dress on, jump on your bike and come along to this Sunday afternoon cycle event. We are a landscape architecture and art practice and will be taking this tour through Edinburgh, using the streets as our stage: to see as well as to be seen. Cycle Flâneur explores where we belong within urban public spaces, how we participate within them as well as highlighting the female presence. It is to be enjoyed and to bring a smile to people’s faces. Wearing of red dress / red smart casual clothing required.
Booking: www.cycleflaneur.eventbrite.co.uk TICKETS
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Weekend September 24/25
Capital Trail 2016 edition Date
24/25 September
The Capital Trail is the brainchild of Markus Stitz who is currently cycling single speed around the world. We couldn’t possibly run the Trail without Markus being here so this year’s edition will take place in September when Markus is back in Scotland. We are provisionally planning to run the Capital Trail on the weekend of September 24th-25th - why not make a long weekend of it and come early for films and talks from Thursday the 22nd Keep an eye on the EdFoC website for more details TICKETS
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