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Mark McIntyre @markjmcintyre.bsky.social · 2d

Let this be the inspiration for cities everywhere.

Photo of a school street in Paris (Rue de l'Arbelete), Christophe Belin / Ville de Paris. A woman can be seen pushing a child's scooter along a street outside a school building in central Paris, newly lined with trees, greenery and abundant street space for children to play and move safely, which has been reclaimed from vehicles.

Photo of children walking down a school street in central Paris. The entire street has been transformed into a fully pedestrianised space, with new planting, bushes, and space for children to walk safely and easily to school. Christophe Belin / Ville de Paris.

A woman cycles down a new school street in Paris, as children gather outside the school's doors. Abundant new planting can be seen in the centre of the new pedestrianised street. Christophe Belin / Ville de Paris.

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Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Scotland @wwctrustscot.bsky.social · 1d

Did someone say highland coo?

Last Friday we were in stunning Glen Coe to officially open the new Glencoe Greenway 🎉

The 5km traffic-free path finally makes it possible to safely walk, wheel and cycle into the heart of the iconic glen 💚

Find out more: walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/glencoegreenway

Local MSP Kate Forbes and representatives from project partners National Trust for Scotland, VisitScotland and Walk Wheel Cycle Trust post for a photograph on the new Glencoe Greenway, with the hills of Glencoe in the background.

A National Trust for Scotland employee petting one of the Highland cows that lives on site in the Glencoe national nature reserve.

A couple walking in the distance on the new Glencoe Greenway path, with trees in the foreground and the hills of Glencoe in the background in beautiful morning light.

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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · 1d

Today's update from @thecccuk.bsky.social:
-Strengthening UK’s adaptation essential & urgent
-Prepare the UK for the weather extremes if global warming levels reach 2°C above preindustrial levels 🔥❄️🌦
-Reaching 4°C above preindustrial levels cannot yet be ruled out 🔥🔥🔥
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Government told to prepare for 2C warming by 2050

The Climate Change Committee said the UK should make climate change adaptions beyond the Paris Agreement.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · 2d

Definitely agree with the harbour boat trip recommendations. Leiden is half an hour by train for canal boat trip (if there's not too many boat trips already...)

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 5d

In 2024, our mechanics repaired 800+ bikes — keeping more wheels spinning and less waste in landfill. 🌍
Repairing isn’t just fixing bikes. It’s looking after ourplanet.
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#CircularEconomy #RepairCulture #Sustainability

Repairs & Servicing | The Bike Station | Scotland

We offer a huge variety of repair services for your bike. If you need your bike repaired, please complete the Edinburgh contact form below if you intend to bring your bike to our Edinburgh branch, or…

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Gavin Corbett @gavincorbett.bsky.social · 8d

Outdoor recreation won’t change the world or solve all society’s ills. But a wee bit of investment will be highly visible, will bring joy and better health to a lot of people and will boost the rural economy. What’s not to love?

Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 8d

🌳Scotland needs Paths Into Nature!🚶

We’ve launched an ambitious joint manifesto ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election, backed by 7 partner orgs in Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance.

Our goal? ✅ Make Scotland’s world-class access rights an everyday reality for all!

ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto

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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · 10d

'With power comes responsibility' - the ⚽️ player who cycles 🚲 to work

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

'With power comes responsibility' - Hector Bellerin wins BBC Green Sports Award

Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin talks about his attempts to live a more sustainable life as he wins the BBC Green Sports Award.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Greg Fell @felly500.bsky.social · 18d

Position Statement: Active Travel and
Health

www.adph.org.uk/networks/lon...

@londonadph.bsky.social

www.adph.org.uk

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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · 19d

To St Andrews for a rugby match by train & bike this morning. Easy journey by Fife coastal path / North Sea cycle route- and plenty of replacement calories available at Leuchars station...

Path next to road to St Andrews, disappearing into distance

Bike on train. Murrayfield stadium visible out train window

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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · 19d

Yes. 1 fatal collision. Also 1 fatal collision between 2 people riding bikes.

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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · 19d

Would be interesting to see though perhaps difficult to fit on 1 page??

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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · 20d

New factsheet on e-scooters also published:
- 6 people killed in collisions involving e-scooters
- An estimated 444 people seriously injured, 366 e-scooter users, 59 pedestrians, 17 riding a bike and 2 riding a motorbike
www.gov.uk/government/s...

Reported road casualties Great Britain: e-Scooter factsheet 2024

www.gov.uk

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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · 20d

Road Casualties data for 2024 in Great Britain published this week: www.gov.uk/government/s...

Thanks to @pactsuk.bsky.social, there is an important new chart on the vehicles involved in fatal crashes:

Chart showing road fatalities by road user involved in collision. Data for Great Britain in 2024

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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · 29d

#charityjobs

Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 29d

We’re appointing a new Head of Finance and Corporate Services, who will have responsibility for managing and overseeing all aspects of Cycling Scotland’s finances, helping us deliver our charitable mission.

Find out more and apply by 12 noon, Monday 13th October 2025: buff.ly/JgaLYOR

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · Sep 16

E-bikes are having a hugely positive impact in getting more people cycling. However there's a lot of confusion between legal, safe e-bikes and illegally modified e-bikes.

Our latest blog explores the difference, the serious dangers of illegal e-bikes and what needs to change: buff.ly/2KhwVD6

A woman in a red jacket smiles as she rides an e-cargo bike on a city street.

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · Sep 12

📣🚲 "I think Bikeability is awesome!"

P6 pupils of Tayview Primary School in Dundee share what #BikeabilityScotland means to them: unlocking joy, cycling confidence, physical wellbeing, and skills they can take with them through the rest of their lives.

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · Sep 10

Chair Laura Young and Brian Deegan, Director of Inspections at Active Travel England bring the #CyclingScotlandConf to a close, with a Q&A focusing on the unique benefits that cycling can bring to transport planning and the success stories already being seen across Scotland.

Brian Deegan, Active Travel England Director of Inspections addresses the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.

Climate researcher and environmental campaigner Laura Young chairs the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · Sep 10

Cab Sec for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, highlights how safe, connected infrastructure is leading to increases in cycling, and announces #BikeabilityScotland cycle training having reached half a million pupils since 2011, with 14 local authorities now delivering on-road training in 100% of schools.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, addresses the Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · Sep 10

Dundee City Council leader Cllr Mark Flynn welcomes delegates to the #CyclingScotlandConf: "The benefits of cycling are very clear and investing in everyday cycling can only bring positive outcomes for people. Healthier lives, supporting business and bringing a better standard of life for everyone".

Dundee City Council leader Cllr Mark Flynn welcomes delegates to the 2025 Cycling Scotland Conference in Dundee.

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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · Sep 10

En route to #CyclingScotlandConf in Dundee. The train trip never disappoints (and neither does the conference..!)

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Cllr Stephen Jenkinson @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social · Sep 9

This is great news and a well deserved award for recently retired Phil Noble. Thanks Phil for all you have done to promote safe active travel in Edinburgh 👍 🚴‍♂️

Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · Sep 8

🏆 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲 is former Active Travel Manager at City of Edinburgh Council. Over his career, Phil has influenced and led projects to create lasting improvements for cycling in Edinburgh, including school streets, 20mph speed limits and guidance on prioritising street space for cycling: orlo.uk/NtGY8

Cycling Champion of the Year, Phil Noble, pictured with his award in the Meadows in central Edinburgh.

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · Sep 8

🏆 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲 is former Active Travel Manager at City of Edinburgh Council. Over his career, Phil has influenced and led projects to create lasting improvements for cycling in Edinburgh, including school streets, 20mph speed limits and guidance on prioritising street space for cycling: orlo.uk/NtGY8

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚲🏆 Katherine Cory and Phil Noble have been announced as Scotland's 2025 Cycling Champions of the Year, in recognition of their impact in helping more people of all ages to cycle. Congratulations Katherine and Phil! 🎉

cycling.scot/news/2025-cy...

2025 Cycling Champions are announced

Winners of the 2025 Cycling Champion of the Year Awards have been announced, with Katherine Cory and Phil Noble celebrated for their impact in helping to enable more people, of all ages, to cycle in S...

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