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@LaidBackBikes
@laidbackbikes.bsky.social
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Specialist Retail Partnership with e-cargo and e-trike/bike shop in Edinburgh. Also in Strathardle, Scotland.
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Brands: Urban Arrow, ICE, Nihola +
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Well done. 👍
November 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Leonardos think they can do what they like? Not surprisingly when you consider their free pass on making parts for the IDF's air force. No - I'm not saying that their employees approve.
November 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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spokes.org.uk
🙄 #FerryRoad path

Saga continues, with dangerous new constriction

🙄 We've had to write again

@edi.bike @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @wingpig.bsky.social @sannedd.bsky.social @helenrambler.bsky.social @maggieholland.bsky.social @thedreadedlurgy.bsky.social @crgn.bsky.social @duneslack.bsky.social
video by ‪@wingpig.bsky.social‬ in hours of darkness, showing severely narrowed path between temporary fence & metal lamp-post [measured by spokes as 77cm] The precision with which the widest part of the obstruction had been aligned with a lamp-post is striking; it's almost like they want everyone to slip over on the grass. New spokes email to council & councillors asking for public safety to be restored... Subject: Ferry Road Path Obstructions - Leonardo Fence Construction To: Roadoccupation <roadoccupation@edinburgh.gov.uk> Cc: Spokes PG <spokes-lothian-planning@googlegroups.com>, Cammy Day <Cammy.Day@edinburgh.gov.uk>, Cllr.Stuart Dobbin <Cllr.Stuart.Dobbin@edinburgh.gov.uk>, Cllr.kayleigh.kinross O'neill <cllr.kayleigh.kinross-o'neill@edinburgh.gov.uk>, Cllr.Sanne.Dijkstra Downie <Cllr.Sanne.Dijkstra-Downie@edinburgh.gov.uk> I'm writing to raise a safety issue with the fence construction works ongoing by Leonardo on the Ferry Road Path. Spokes have received complaints that the path has been narrowed, noting that it is not safe to pass by bicycle or wheelchair. I've attached some photos and a diagram of the site. Restrictions in width to just 77cm are present in 2 locations, whilst other locations require wheeling on muddy grass. Site welfare facilities have been placed occupying almost the full path width. A nearby lighting column means a pinch point is present, with site fencing seen to be damaged possibly from a collision. Site security towers remain in place, despite the path having been re-opened. These should be placed within the site boundary or removed, as their motion detection is redundant with the path now open. The issues were discussed with the site manager, who took on board the need to maintain a 1500mm gap for cycles but was unable to commit to addressing these obstructions. They stated that the security towers are necessary for CCTV and couldn't be relocated. They raised concern with grass damage if site welfare facilities were relocated. Please can you ensure the contractor occupying this path is providing suitable public safety during the works for people wheeling and cycling. photo of the constriction in daylight photo of second constriction, at CCTV camera
November 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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As regular users always amused (embarrassed) by the crowded bus stop and tram platform. Only instance where modes share space closely. Queues for Citylink/Flix/Ember intercity buses. Plus airport buses Lothian & Bright. Often arriving v. close together. Blairgowrie actually has better shelters. 🌧 😆
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
laidbackbikes.bsky.social
Good initiative. 👍 On music side we're lucky to have Winter Festival coming up from @soundhouse.org.uk
Records from many small shops now too.
November 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Here's a plug for 'Rose Nicolson' by Andrew Greig. Initially set in Edinburgh but becomes a story academic life in St Andrews in the late 1500s. Post reformation Scotland. My read of the year!
November 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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A4: A donation to Rock Trust will help young people in Scotland find warmth and safety #EdinburghHour
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This winter, help us make us make a difference to the lives of young people facing loneliness, fear and financial hardship.

Your donation this Christmas, will help young people in Scotland find warmth and safety.

To find out more about the campaign head over to https://ow.ly/H9Kt50XvJb5
November 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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A4: Help Edinburgh's Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust raise the money to replace their old diesel canal boat with an electric barge! #EdinburghHour
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November 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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A good overview - an Ember e-bus has a 422kWh battery in comparison.
Today's cargobike delivery was done to East Linton with an 800Wh battery. Bike is 50kg but had 33% left.
November 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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www.ember.to

Use China made e-buses. Obviously electric trains are way more environmentally friendly but with constant surplus of renewables in Scotland you could classify them as mobile storage units.
Electric bus between Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Kinross, Edinburgh Airport and more
Travel by electric bus between Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Stirling, Kinross, Fort William, Inverness, Edinburgh Airport and more. Brand-new buses, affordable fares and real-time tracking.
www.ember.to
November 22, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Driver knows to expect you & bike. So you feel welcome. There will be a bike limit though per bus. Only ever seen two on at once. They do have inside space for bike / wheelchair. ScotRail offer 6 spaces on Highland. Ember's E1 route to Dundee has bus every 30 minutes. Inverness route to increase 🚌
November 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM