Edinburgh Festival of Cycling 2018 Programme by David Gardiner

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Welcome 2018 sees our biggest Edinburgh Festival of Cycling yet - not only extended to 18 days to spread the rides and events out more, EdFoC also goes on tour, taking events to Glasgow and Dundee. The simple act of cycling can change lives and transform places, and urbanism and health are among our themes this year. Highlights include Peter Walker’s How Cycling can save the World, Morten Kabell on how to Copenhagenize Scotland and Dutch documentary Why we cycle. Be inspired by tales of physical and mental recovery through cycling as well as adventures, from the Adventure Syndicate’s Divided the film (back by popular demand) to Kate Rawles’s amazing biodiversity ride along the spine of South America on a bamboo bike she built herself. There are lots of opportunities to get on a bike, with guided rides, the ever-popular Original Edinburgh Night Ride and the chance to ride on closed roads in the city centre. Or take a spin in support of Bikes for Refugees, our charity of the year! Kim Harding, Festival Director.

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Monday 11 June

Until 24 June Riding and Writing 2018

09:30 - 14:30 Coast and Bridges Guided Cycle Tour

10:00 - 16:00 until 24 June Exhibition of Eliza Southwood Prints and other auction items

14:00 - 15:00 Cycling and the Law

10:00 - 13:00 until 24 June Waterways of Edinburgh Tour

18:30 - 19:30 The 3 Things You Need to Successfully Cycle across a Continent

14:00 - 17:30 until 24 June Outlander Edinburgh Locations Tour

20:00 - 21:10 Divided – the film

Thursday 7 June 20:00 - 21:00 Bike Nation: How Cycling Can Save the World Friday 8 June 18:30 - 19:30 Cycling Europe on a Bike Called Reggie 19:00 - 20:30 Cycling for Depression Saturday 9 June 10:00 - 13:00 and on 11, 16, 18, 23 June City and Portobello Guided Cycle Tour 10:30 - 11:30 Pilates for Cyclists

Tuesday 12 June 18:15 - 20:00 Spokes Cycling Velorution Tour 20:00 - 21:20 Why we cycle Wednesday 13 June 07:45 - 09:30 Spokes Bike Breakfast 13:00 - 16:00 Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre Open Afternoon 19:30 - 21:30 Transforming Our City Centres Thursday 14 June

11:30 - 13:00 Leith Festival Pageant

18:30 - 19:30 Restart the Clock

14:00 - 15:30 Mountain Bike Skills Session

19:30 - 21:30 Police Bike Marking and Free Tune Up at Cycle Republic

Sunday 10 June 10:00 - 14:00 Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre Open Day and Ride to Cramond Harbour 15:00 - 16:00 The History of the World in 100 Dérailleurs

Friday 15 June 14:00 - 15:00 Fjords, ferries and fancy footwork – Introducing the Maserati Haute Route Norway! 18:45 - 20:45 Women’s Cycle Forum Scotland Pecha Caka 19:00 - 21:45 Balerno Screen - Breaking Away

19:00 - 20:30 How to Ride a Sportive 23:00 overnight with breakfast Sat 16 June The Original Edinburgh Night Ride Saturday 16 June

Tuesday 19 June 18:30 - 21:00 Ride, Recline, Refresh - Laid Back shop tour 19:00 -22:00 Roller Racing Wednesday 20 June

09:30 - 10:30 Pilates & Yoga Fusion for Cyclists Introduction

13:00 -16:30 Edinburgh’s 20th Century Buildings

10:00 - 17:00 and on 17 June The Power of Food Festival led rides

18:00 -20:30 Cycling UK Scotland Members and Friends

10:00 - 15:00 Bike Jumble Sale

18:30 -21:00 Conquer Kaimes

10:00 - 12:30 Bike Curious Family Workshop

19:30 -21:30 Free Bike Maintainance Evening at Cycle Republic

10:00 - 16:00 From A to A – cycling and surfing the Atlantic coast of Europe 11:00 - 14:00 Parking Space Takeover 19:00 - 20:00 Stand-up Comedy - The Freedom Machine Sunday 17 June 08:00 - 20:00 Beat The Seat 10:00 - 13:00 Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre 3rd Birthday Party! 10:00 - 17:00 The Power of Food Festival led rides 10:30 - ca. 13:30 Belles on Bikes Ride 18:30 - 20:00 The Life Cycle - Biodiversity Bike Ride Monday 18 June 19:00 - 21:00 From zero to 200 miles of cycle route: 40 years of cycle campaigning

Thursday 21 June 18:30 -19:30 Fitness for Cycling Workshop 20:00 -21:00 Copenhagenize Scotland Friday 22 June 12:00 -16:00 Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre Open Afternoon Saturday 23 June All day and on 24 June Bikes for Refugees Jamboree 19:00 overnight Ride to the Sun 2018 Sunday 24 June All day Bikes for Refugees Jamboree 11:00 - 15:00 HSBC UK - Let’s Ride Edinburgh

The artwork for this year’s EdFoC programme was produced by Mark Fairhurst. To find out more about his work see zeitgeistimages.co.uk

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Family 12. Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre Open Day and Ride to Cramond Harbour 29. Bike Curious Family Workshop 32. Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre 3rd Birthday Party! 42. HSBC UK - Let’s Ride Edinburgh

Rides 05. Waterways of Edinburgh Tour 05. Outlander Edinburgh Locations Tour 09. City and Portobello Guided Cycle Tour 13. Coast and Bridges Guided Cycle Tour 16. Spokes Cycling Velorution Tour 26. The Original Edinburgh Night Ride 27. The Power of Food Festival led rides 32. Belles on Bikes Ride 35. Ride, Recline, Refresh - Laid Back shop tour 41. Ride to the Sun 2018

Workshops 08. Cycling for Depression 09. Pilates for Cyclists 22. Police Bike Marking and Free Tune Up at Cycle Republic 24. Women’s Cycle Forum Scotland Pecha Caka 25. How to Ride a Sportive 27. Pilates & Yoga Fusion for Cyclists Introduction 37. Free Bike Maintainance Evening at Cycle Republic 38. Fitness for Cycling Workshop

Other 10. Leith Festival Pageant 18. Spokes Bike Breakfast 28. Parking Space Takeover 29. Bike Jumble Sale 40. Bikes for Refugees Jamboree

Talks 06. Bike Nation: How Cycling Can Save the World 07. Cycling Europe on a Bike Called Reggie 12. The History of the World in 100 Dérailleurs 13. Cycling and the Law 14. The 3 Things You Need to Successfully Cycle across a Continent 19. Transforming Our City Centres 22. Restart the Clock 24. Fjords, ferries and fancy footwork – Introducing the Maserati Haute Route Norway! 33. The Life Cycle - Biodiversity Bike Ride 34. From zero to 200 miles of cycle route: 40 years of cycle campaigning 38. Copenhagenize Scotland

Art, Culture & Films 04. Exhibition of Eliza Southwood Prints 15. Divided - the film 16. Why we cycle 25. Balerno Screen - Breaking Away 28. From A to A – cycling and surfing the Atlantic coast of Europe 30. The Freedom Machine 36. Edinburgh’s 20th Century Buildings

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Riding and Writing Competition 2018 Beat The Seat Roller Racing Conquer Kaimes

Come and try 10. Mountain Bike Skills Session 36. Cycling UK Scotland Members and Friends 39. Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre Open Afternoon

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Riding and Writing Competition 2018 Times D aily - 7 to 24 June VENUE • N/A Following the success of last year’s writing competition, we are again calling on all writing cyclists and cycling writers to send us your short fiction and poetry about cycling and the bicycle for a chance to win! We are looking for original and well-crafted pieces that will help to communicate enthusiasm for cycling in all its forms, in any age.

Exhibition of Eliza Southwood Prints and other auction items Times Daily - 10:00 -16:00 VENUE 3 LifesCycle, EH6 5QB

View an exhibition of Eliza Southwood prints, other cycling/non-cycling artworks, bikes, Brooks saddles etc., all to go under the hammer for auction at LifesCycle during opening hours. You can bid for the items at Bikes for The best entries will be published as an Refugees online (May/June) and in person e-book (at some time in the future), and at the charity auction and raffle on Sun 24 prizes to be won (details to be confirmed). Jun, 16:00. For details on how to enter and the judging Part of the Bikes for Refugees Jamboree process, please see the EdFoC website. 23/24 June. Free For more information, see the EdFoC website and Bikes for Refugees on Facebook and Twitter. Free

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This year, the following festival events will go on tour to Glasgow and Dundee Bike Curious Family Workshop (G, D) Why we cycle – Dutch Cycling, with panel discussion (G, D) Copenhagenize Scotland with Morten Kabell, (Dundee only)

Dates and further details to be confirmed at the time of going to print, please check edfoc.org.uk

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Waterways of Edinburgh Tour

Outlander Edinburgh Locations Tour

Times D aily - 10:00 -13:00 VENUE 18 Haymarket Station,

Times D aily - 14:00 -17:30 VENUE 12 Edinburgh City Chambers

This guided ride takes you along the Union Canal and the Water of Leith, from the heart of Edinburgh to Leith, via Edinburgh’s best-kept secret, its waterways. A stop at the Water of Leith Visitor Centre is included.

This guided cycle tour takes you around the Edinburgh locations of the hit TV series Outlander. Entry to Craigmillar Castle included with the tour.

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The ride is approximately 10 miles (16 km) long, will last for 2-3 hours and is suitable for hybrid or mountain bikes. There is no technical terrain and cycling on roads is kept to a minimum.

The ride is approximately 10 miles (16km) long and will take 2.5 to 3.5 hours. It is suitable for hybrids or mountain bikes. There is some riding on roads involved, but where possible we shall be using off-road cycle paths.

See EdFoC website for details.

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Thursday 7 June

Bike Nation: How Cycling Can Save the World Times 2 0:00 -21:00 VENUE 16 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ Peter Walker writes for the Guardian, and for the past six years has co-run its awardwinning Bike Blog. His book – Bike Nation: How Cycling Can Save the World – sets out how mass cycling makes cities and communities happier, healthier and more equal by building around the needs of human beings, not speeding metal boxes. Peter will give a (fairly brief) talk about the book and its background, and will follow this with a discussion session for questions and comments. £11 (£9 concession)

Event sponsored by Sustrans

Friday 8 June

Cycling Europe on a Bike Called Reggie Times 1 8:30 -19:30 VENUE 16 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ Meet Andrew: teacher, writer and longdistance cyclist.

NOW, MEET REGGIE, HIS BIKE.

With two European cycling adventures already under his belt, Andrew was ready for a new challenge. Exchanging his job as a teacher in Oxfordshire for an expedition on Reggie the bike, he set off on his most daring trip yet: a journey from Tarifa in Spain to Nordkapp in Norway – from Europe’s geographical south to its northernmost point. Join the duo as they take on an epic journey across nearly 8000 km of Europe, through mountains, valleys, forests and the open road, proving that no matter where you’re headed, life on two wheels is full of surprises.

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With these two European cycling adventures under their belts, their 2015 challenge took them from Tarifa/Spain to the Nordkapp/Norway – from Europe’s geographical south to its northernmost point.

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MEET ANDREW: FRENCH TEACHER, WRITER AND LONG-DISTANCE CYCLIST.

Three years later, Andrew and Reggie tackled EuroVelo 8 from Greece to Portugal, through a hot and sticky mix of Mediterranean landscapes, life and culture.

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In 2010, accompanied by his faithful two-wheeled companion Reggie and only a rudimentary plan, Andrew Sykes set off on a trans-continental adventure that would take him along the route of the Via Francigena and the EuroVelo 5, from southern England to Brindisi in southern Italy.

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Friday 8 June

Cycling for Depression Times 1 9:00 -20:30 VENUE 7 Ronde Bicycle Outfitters,

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Richard Lord, an Edinburgh-based cycling coach, has battled depression for two decades. Around 1 in 10 of us will suffer from depression at some point in our lives. Exercise helps on a number of levels, however itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not straightforward. Richard will share his battle and how cycling has helped get his life back on track. He will share his tips and actions to either help yourself or those around you manage their condition. There will be time at the end to ask questions. Free

Saturday 9 June

City and Portobello Guided Cycle Tour

Pilates for Cyclists

Times 10:30 -11:30 VENUE 8 B ea Alexander Central 0:00 -13:00 1 Studio, 14A Broughton Also Mon 11 & 18, Street Lane, EH1 3LY Sat 16 & 23 June (same time) VENUE 2 12B Timberbush, EH6 6QH Times

This guided tour takes about 3 hours (distance 18 km/11 miles). You will sample the rich diversity which Edinburgh has to offer and which is best experienced on a bike. Travel along picturesque cycle paths, passing a few of the iconic sites in the heart of the city along the way, with a royal palace, the verdant Holyrood Park and the coastal promenade of Portobello among the highlights. There’s simply no better way to see the dramatic and contrasting cityscape of Edinburgh, capital of Scotland.

Pilates and Yoga are now used by many professional cyclists as an integral part of their training. This is because both Pilates and Yoga work ALL of the body’s muscles, both core and superficial. These specially designed classes will stretch the areas that get very tight from cycling, such as the quads, hip flexors and hamstrings, as well as increasing core strength and focusing on the upper-body areas that cyclists often neglect. £12 via Bea Alexander Pilates website

£30 Concession £35 Adult

Saturday 9 June

Leith Festival Pageant Times 1 1:30 -13:00 VENUE 4 Pilrig Park For the first time, Leith Festival, in association with EdFoC, is inviting cyclists to take part in its annual pageant. Focussing on the EH6 and EH7 postcodes, this pageant has been running for over 100 years – dressed up bikes, cargo bikes, kids on bikes and historic bikes are especially welcome. The event is free, just turn up at Pilrig Park at 11.30am. The pageant will proceed at walking pace along Balfour Street and down Leith Walk to the Leith Festival Gala Day. Free

Mountain Bike Skills Session Times 1 4:00 -15:30 VENUE 24 Liberton High School,

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British Cycling qualified coaches from Edinburgh Road Club will be running mountain bike skills sessions aimed at all levels, split by ability. You may be a nervous beginner who wants to understand the basics of riding over technical ground. Alternatively, you may want to hone your technique to be able to enter competitions. Our coaches will enable you to safely handle a variety of terrain. The coaches will teach core mountain biking techniques (ready position, weight shift, track stand, front and rear wheel lifts) before moving on to apply these basics in a number of different situations, on the mountain bike trails at Liberton High School. The trails provide a variety of terrain for practicing. £5 8-16 years £7 Adult

EDINBURGH SUNDAY 24TH JUNE

A FUN, FREE CYCLING PARTY

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Sunday 10 June

Edinburgh All-ability Bike The History of the World Centre - Open Day and in 100 Dérailleurs Ride to Cramond Harbour Times 15:00 -16:00 Times 10:00 -14:00 VENUE 1 Bangholm Outdoor Centre

23 Craighall Gardens, EH6 4RJ

Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre (ABC) will be open for anyone interested in what we do and how we do it. There will also be a group ride using adaptive bikes alongside standard 2-wheeled bikes to Cramond harbour for ice-cream before returning to the ABC. Free

VENUE 16 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ

After nearly 40 years working in bicycle shops, Mike Sweatman has a collection of 1,400 rear dérailleurs. Some are worn and rusty, some are pristine and brand-spanking-new. Some are over 100 years old, some were manufactured yesterday. Some are famous classics, some are obscure models from unexpected places like the Ukraine or Argentina. Some really are rather dull, but many have a surprisingly interesting story to tell. You can see a random selection on Mike’s pleasantly nerdy, cult, Dérailleurs website (link via edfoc.org.uk). Mike will bring along a selection of 100 dérailleurs, and will talk about the dérailleur and its place in the history of the bicycle. There will also be reflections on the politics and social changes through which we have cycled. You will make the (virtual) acquaintance of Tullio Campagnolo and Shozaburo Shimano, Fausto Coppi and Eddy Merckx, and, of course, Gary Fisher and his pals on the Repack Road. Strangely, Eric Clapton, Benito Mussolini and Pope John Paul II will also play walk-on roles.

£11 (£9 concession)

Monday 11 June

Coast and Bridges Guided Cycle Tour

Cycling and the Law

Times 14:00 -15:00 VENUE 14 G eorge Washington Browne 9:30 -14:30 0 Room, Central Library Also Mon 18 June (same time) EH1 1EG VENUE 2 12B Timberbush, EH6 6QH Times

The specialist solicitors at Cycle Law Scotland deal with personal injury claims for cyclists across We are heading on a beautiful route out Scotland every of town along the shoreline of the Firth of day. Forth towards the iconic Forth Road and At this event, we Railway bridges and the new Queensferry Crossing at the picturesque town of South will share the following with you: • Criminal v Civil Law Queensferry. • Common cycling incidents In addition to the bridges, we pass by Lauriston Castle, the seaside promenade of • Primary causes of cycling collisions • What to do in the event of a collision Cramond and right past Dalmeny House. • The claims process and why it is important We may cross the bridge (time/weather • Dealing with Insurers permitting) hundreds of feet above the • The role of Police Scotland Firth of Forth in traffic-free safety. Enjoy a superb view of the other bridges and • The role of Specialists one of the best views of Edinburgh as you • Witnesses look back along the waterline. We’ll stop • Case Law and how we apply it at South Queensferry for a snack (not • Preparing a case included) then head back to town. • The use of CCTV and Video footage • Valuing injury, damage and loss £45 per adult, bike included • Rehabilitation and why it is important • Damaged bike assessments • Case study examples and video footage • Presumed liability and Road Share update There will be an opportunity to ask questions and general debate and discussion. Free - limited tickets, please book via EdFoC website The 5 hour tour (42 km/26 miles) starts in the heart of Edinburgh’s port, the vibrant and buzzing Leith. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants for a pre or post ride snack.

Monday 11 June

The 3 Things You Need to Successfully Cycle across a Continent

Double bill

with Divided – the film £18 for both events (£15 concession

Times 18:30 -19:30 VENUE 16 Pleasance Theatre, EH8 9TJ After Michelle Brideau recovered from Crohn’s surgery in 2014, she knew she’d been taking her health for granted and needed to find a way to fit exercise into her busy life. She decided to start cycling the 8 mile commute to work in London, gaining confidence, and discovering the joy of riding. While training for a London to Oxford ride, she found her love of longdistance cycling and bought a road bike. When Michelle innocently googled “How long does it take to cycle across Canada” she discovered the world of bike touring. After a decade in London, she was captivated by the idea of spending the summer on a bike exploring her home country of Canada and started planning. A year later, with her partner and a new touring bike, she started off on her first

bike tour, 4100 miles from Vancouver to Halifax over 75 days. She has since discovered a love of climbing and has cycled some of the cols of the Tour de France and completed various bike tours in the UK. For 2018 Michelle is challenging herself by participating in the Vatternrundan ride, a 300km ride around a lake in Sweden with 27 000 other cyclists. She shares her cycling adventures along with advice and gear reviews on her YouTube channel Ride On cycling (link via edfoc.org.uk). Come find out the three things Michelle learned that you need to successfully cycle across a continent. £11 (£9 concession)

Divided - the film Times 2 0:00 -21:10 VENUE 16 Pleasance Theatre, EH8 9TJ First shown in March and back by popular demand, the Adventure Syndicate’s film Divided tells the story of an expedition that didn’t quite go to plan, but was all the richer for it. The Tour Divide route follows the spine of the Rockies from Canada to Mexico, with just under 20 Everests’ worth of climbing. The rules are simple: eat and sleep when you like, but the clock never stops. Follow the exact route. Remain completely selfsupported. And dodge bears, lightning storms, snow and snakes. Lee Craigie and Rickie Cotter self-filmed the whole way.

The Adventure Syndicate is a collective of female endurance cyclists who aim to increase self-belief and confidence in others (especially in women and girls) by telling inspiring stories, creating an encouraging community, and delivering enabling workshops and training. After the film, there will be a Question & Answer session with Lee and Rickie. £11 (£9 concession)

Double bill

with The Three Things You Need… £18 for both events (£15 concession

Tuesday 12 June

Spokes Cycling Velorution Tour

Why we cycle

Times 1 8:15 -20:00 VENUE 20 T op of Middle Meadow Walk

Times 20:00 -21:20 VENUE 16 Pleasance Theatre, EH8 9TJ

This guided tour of the evolution of Edinburgh’s cycling infrastructure invites you to look at the possible shape of things to come. Guided by Spokes – the Lothian Cycle Campaign. Meet at the top of Middle Meadow Walk by the public conveniences. We’ll be staying fairly central, won’t be riding far and there will be plenty of stops. Please ensure that you and your bike are roadworthy. Check the EdFoC website for latest details and possibly other free rides from Spokes. Booking required due to limited numbers - please see edfoc.org.uk Free

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To the Dutch, cycling is as normal as breathing. They don’t think about it, they just do it. Perhaps the fact that they don’t think about it is the key to the bicycle’s success in the Netherlands. However, because they do not give cycling a second thought, they don’t really know what the deeper needs of cyclists are. In this documentary film ‘Why we cycle’, the Dutch filmmakers take a ride with ordinary cyclists and specialists from a variety of disciplines. These conversations uncover some obvious and some more hidden effects of cycling on people, on society, and on the organization of cities and communities. The film will be followed by a panel discussion on what Scotland can learn from the Netherlands. £11 (£9 concession)

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This year, the following festival events will go on tour to Glasgow and Dundee

Bike Curious Family Workshop (G, D) Why we cycle – Dutch Cycling, with panel discussion (G, D) Copenhagenize Scotland with Morten Kabell, (Dundee only) Dates and further details to be confirmed at the time of going to print, please check edfoc.org.uk

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Wednesday 13 June

Spokes Bike Breakfast 2018

Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre Open Afternoon

Times 0 7:45 -09:00 VENUE 12 Edinburgh City Chambers,

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The SPOKES Bike Breakfast is a wellattended annual event organised by SPOKES and paid for by the Council to thank local cyclists. Free breakfasts are served to around 350 people who cycle in. There will be a dozen stalls on cycle – related topics, including a SPOKES stall with maps at discounted prices, a full bike check and chain lube service, police security marking, and the launch of SPOKES’ annual Summer Competition. The event draws to an end with a few encouraging words from key politicians around 8.30 and there is usually a prize draw for a £50 - Edinburgh Bike Co-Op voucher. Free Image © Edinburgh Reporter

13:00 -16:00 and on 22 June from 12:00 VENUE 1 Bangholm Outdoor Centre, EH6 4RJ

Open Doors afternoon at the Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre (ABC). Come and visit us to try the adaptive bikes, talk to us about volunteering and meet some of our regular riders. Teas, coffees and biscuits available for all!. Free

Transforming Our City Centres Times 1 9:30 -21:30 VENUE 15 Augustine United Church,

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Edinburgh Council is developing proposals for a major ‘Transformation’ of the city centre within the timescale of the current Council – to improve the public realm, reduce motor traffic and improve conditions for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport. Speakers at this year’s SPOKES summer event: - Daisy Narayanan, Deputy Director of Sustrans Scotland, seconded to lead the project. - Prof David Begg, leader of Glasgow City Council’s Connectivity Commission. There will be our usual one-hour audience Q&A and panel discussion featuring the speakers and other exciting panel members. Refreshments from 6.45pm Free

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Venues & Ride starting points 1 Bangholm Outdoor Education Centre 2 Timberbush, Leith 3 LifesCycle Spinning Studio, Newhaven Rd. 4 Pilrig Park 5 Griffen Fitness, Balfour Street 6 Leith Cycle Co., Leith Walk 7 Ronde Bicycle Outfitters, Stockbridge 8 Bea Alexander, Broughton St. Lane

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Thursday 14 June

Restart the Clock Times 18:30 -19:30 VENUE 16 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ

Police Bike Marking and Free Tune Up at Cycle Republic Times 19:30 -21:30 VENUE 19 Cycle Republic, EH3 8BU

This story starts in July 2014: ‘‘You’ve broken your pelvis … in half … back and front …. and your spine …. In two places …’ One day you’re at the top of your game, later that afternoon you’re paralyzed. Restart the clock is a positive and inspiring account of resetting goals, adjusting to change, and fighting all the odds. Come and hear more about the amazing story of Lorena Jones’ recovery. Lorena will also show an exclusive screening of The Way – a short video that follows her virtual and actual ups and downs of Ride the Trafalgar Way, from Falmouth to London in <24hrs. Last July she became the only female to complete the full ‘Colossus’ route. £11 (£9 concession)

Bring along your bike for an evening of bike marking by the local police and a free check-up in the workshop of Cycle Republic.

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Friday 15 June

Fjords, ferries and fancy Women’s Cycle Forum footwork – Introducing Scotland: Pecha Caka the Maserati Haute Route Times 18:45 -20:45 Norway! VENUE 9 The Ukrainian Club, EH7 5AB Times 14:00 -15:00 VENUE 14 Boardroom, Central Library,

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Come and find out more about the 2018 Maserati Haute Route Norway, a threeday cyclo-sportive through the wonders of the Stavanger region as a series of timed and ranked stages – and where, just like during previous Haute Route events, amateur riders of a range of abilities are treated like pros. Lorena Jones rode the test event, with ferries to and from the start line, atmospheric climbs, and fun with friends old and new! She will ride the event in August, alongside the Black Widows Cycling Club, a quirky, pink, fun-loving bunch and would like to extend the invite to join them. Free - limited tickets, please book via EdFoC website

Want to practise your presenting skills in a safe space full of cake? Women’s Cycle Forum Scotland are running their successful Pecha Caka event again! It enables women to exchange ideas and experiences, deliver presentations to a supportive crowd and enjoy some home baking! Using the ‘pecha kucha’ presentation style, the evening will be a series of short talks on cycling topics, plus an opportunity to meet other women that cycle in Edinburgh and beyond. Come prepared with your 20 slides, or unprepared but wanting to share, or just to imagine what it would be like taking the stage. We’ll be at the venue at 5.30 so you can practise or get some help in putting together your 6 minutes of fame. Free - please book in advance if you can (details via EdFoC Website), or turn up on the evening

Balerno Screen: Breaking away Times 19:00 -21:45 VENUE 25 Balerno Screen, EH14 7DZ For the 6th year running, Balerno Village Screen is partnering with EdFoC to bring you a night of cycling related films. This year’s main feature is Breaking Away, a coming of age film set in Bloomington, Indiana, in 1979. Winner of Best Screenplay at the 1980 Oscars – with excellent scenes of road cycling, both training and racing including the Little Indy 500 Outdoor Track Race. Breaking Away is a wonderfully sunny, funny, goofy, intelligent movie that makes you feel good.

How to Ride a Sportive Times 19:00 -20:30 VENUE 7 Ronde Bicycle Outfitters,

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New to sportives or a seasoned rider? This workshop with Edinburgh-based cycling coach Richard Lord will teach you how to achieve your goals. Topics discussed include goal setting, training, nutrition and event planning. There will be time at the end to ask questions. Places are limited for the talk – Please contact Ronde Free, donations

Two further short films (tbc) may be screened before the main feature. Screenings are free to attend but are funded by donation. Please reserve tickets in advance on the Balerno Village Screen website balernovillagescreen.com Free, donations

Friday 15 June

The Original Edinburgh Night Ride Times

3:00 - (finishing with 2 breakfast Sat 16 June) VENUE 6 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. Our mechanical support partner Leith Cycle Co will again open from 22:00 for any last-minute needs and accompany the ride. You can also book your bike in for discounted tune-up during the week before the ride (proof of registration required). In its first year, The Edinburgh Night Ride was described as a ‘magical experience’ despite the downpours, the following years were dry and we were told it kept getting even better - so we are doing it again. For more information and booking (over 16 years old only), see edfoc.org.uk. £30

Images © Markus Stitz

“Lived in Edinburgh all my 40+ years and never ventured out in the dark on the bike. Thank you for the experience.” “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.” “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” “For me, it was definitely long enough to be challenging, but with the right speed to make it a thoroughly joyful experience. Absolutely loved it, many thanks to all leaders and organizers!”

Saturday 16 June

Pilates & Yoga Fusion for Cyclists - Introduction

The Power of Food Festival led rides

Times 09:30 -10:30 VENUE 8 Bea Alexander Central

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Pilates and Yoga are now used by many professional cyclists as an integral part of their training. This is because both Pilates and Yoga work ALL of the body’s muscles, both core and superficial.

The 4th Power of Food Festival invites you to two guided rides of Edinburgh’s community food gardens. These will be expertly led by partners Sustrans in a friendly and inclusive group.

These specially designed classes will stretch the areas that get very tight from cycling, such as the quads, hip flexors and hamstrings, as well as increasing core strength and focusing on the upper-body areas that cyclists often neglect.

The free weekend event when community food gardens in and around Edinburgh invite the general public to come and explore, hear their stories, be inspired and entertained. https://poweroffoodfestival. wordpress.com/

£12 via Bea Alexander Pilates website

The family-friendly route is mostly offroad, on the Edinburgh cycle path network and designated Quiet Routes. Under 16s must be accompanied by a parent/ carer.

Studio, 14A Broughton Street Lane, EH1 3LY

10:00 -17:00 Also Sun 17th (same time) VENUE * TBC - at the time of going to print

Participants must bring a roadworthy bike & suitable clothes for the weather. Limited spaces. Please check & book via The Power of Food Festival website. Free

Saturday 16 June

From A to A – cycling and surfing the Atlantic coast of Europe

Parking Space Takeover with Friends of the Earth Scotland

Times 1 0:00 -16:00 VENUE 11 Basic Mountain, 1a Hill

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Street, EH2 3JP

Graham and Nina met while studying Landscape Architecture at Edinburgh College of Art- Graham surfs, Nina doesn’t, but together they cycle. In May 2017 they gave up our jobs and flat, distributed house plants and put possessions in storage to cycle the length of the Atlantic coast of mainland Europe. The plan: to keep the sea on the right and head south. No GPS, no sponsors, no deadline. With a borrowed trailer turned into surfboard rack, they set off, with the first 13 miles to the ferry terminal as their test ride. Six months, three countries, some incredible strangers and 3,333 miles later they are back in Edinburgh to share their story and inspire you to set off on your own two-wheeled adventure. Free

11:00 -14:00 TBC/Create your own!

Members of the public are invited to reclaim parking spaces to celebrate our urban space and paint a vision for a future beyond the private car. Creative uses of the spaces with props and activities welcome – how about: Deck chairs, tea sets, bookcases, carpets, hammocks, bikes, fake grass, planters, bunting, face painting, table tennis tournaments, picnics, yoga sessions, storytelling, fortune telling, bike workshops? Urban air pollution is estimated to cause over 200 early deaths annually in Edinburgh each year and traffic has a lot to do with the problem. Join Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Air Pollution Campaign to showcase how a redesign of the urban realm and more creative and inclusive use of space is improves both air quality and our collective community spirit! To find out how to organise a parking space takeover in your area, visit www.foe.scot/ carpark2018.

Free

Bike Jumble Sale Times 10:00 -15:00 VENUE 16 Quaker Hall, Pleasance,

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Come and rummage through bike-related treasures from Edinburgh’s sheds and attics! Free to attend, everyone welcome! Spare cycling gear clogging up your shed or house & need to tidy up/make some cash? Why not bring it along to the EdFoc Bike Jumble Sale? The Pleasance Café Bar will be open all day. Free entry for everyone £10 charge per seller’s table or pitch

Bike Curious Family Workshop Times 10:00 -12:30 VENUE 16 Pleasance Courtyard,

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Is your family bike curious? Would you like to get cycling with your children but don’t know where to start? Or do you want to move from baby seat to trailer or tagalong? Or try out a cargo bike? Our workshop will help you get pedalling with children on board! We’ll have experienced ‘cycling families’ on hand to give advice and show you what you’ll need to get your child(ren) attached to your bike safely. You’ll be able to try out a range of equipment, from baby seats to trailers and tag-alongs, and even a cargo bike or two! There will also be caffeine and cake, plus some activities to keep little ones occupied! Free Images © Andy Catlin

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Saturday 16 June

Stand-up Comedy - The Freedom Machine Times 19:00 -20:00 VENUE 16 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ Using a mix of stand-up comedy and audio-visual inserts, Elaine Gallagher’s show will explore the parallels between cycling and feminism. The history of cycling mirrors the history of feminism Towards the end of the 1800’s, the bicycle became a source of unprecedented liberty for so many women, and was seen a threat to the established social order. The notion of women travelling around unchaperoned was at best challenging, and for many unacceptable and dangerous. Elaine’s show will chart the origins of the bicycle and its role in granting freedoms to women, including its significant role in female suffrage. As we mark 100 years of female suffrage in the UK and Ireland, it seems timely to discuss the subject of women, independence and hard-fought freedoms. £11 (£9 concession)

Sunday 17 June

Beat The Seat Times 08:00 -20:00 VENUE 13 Holyrood Park - Start & finish

on playing fields beside Dynamic Earth

St Columba’s Hospice is delighted to introduce an exciting 12-hour closed-road circuit - a challenge around Edinburgh’s iconic Arthur’s Seat. The event is open to soloists, pairs and teams of 4 (quads). This brand new fundraising event is the only one of its kind in the capital and will challenge cyclists to complete as many laps of the 3.3 mile/5.3 km course as possible in 12 hours. With testing climbs and exhilarating descents, it’s not for the fainthearted. Entrants will put their endurance to the test with a 338ft/103m ascent while taking in spectacular panoramic views of the city and beyond. The Event Hub will provide loos, catering, music, bike mechanics, spares shop, live timing and lap counts, bag drop and more… Supporters are welcome to cheer participants around the Hub and course. Limited entries available in each category! Fee includes entry, a special event cycling cap, finisher’s medal, bike mechanic and support throughout the challenge. Beat the Seat to raise money for your local hospice charity! Registration £60 per person Fundraising commitment of £100 per person

Sunday 17 June

Edinburgh All-ability Bike Belles on Bikes Ride Centre 3rd Birthday Party! Times 10:30 - circa 13:30 Times 10:00 -13:00 VENUE 1 Bangholm Outdoor Education

VENUE 21 Biketrax, 11 - 13 Lochrin

Place, EH3 9QX

Centre, EH6 4R

Join the Edinburgh Belles on Bikes for Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre (ABD) is 3 a 10-15 miles led ride around some of the fantastic off-road cycle paths and years old” Come and help us celebrate! backroads Edinburgh has to offer. We’ll There will be rides, bikes, chat, videos, return to the start for lunch and/or cake. pictures, talks and cake! What more could Belles on Bikes is a well established you want? network of women’s cycling groups across Refreshments (did we mention cake?) will Scotland. The Edinburgh Belles (http:// be provided to help celebrate the work we www.meetup.com/EdinburghBelles/) have done over the last 3 years and looking have been providing informal, friendly forward to the next big adventures for the and relaxed rides for the last 3+ years, Edinburgh ABC. with a membership of 400+ and growing. Free Find us on twitter @EdinburghBelles and Facebook. Bring: roadworthy bike, spare inner tube (that fits your bike), water, snacks and money for the all-important lunch/cake stop. Free Dr Bike by Bike Trax before the start. Limited spaces, please register via the EdFoC website (opening May 2018) Free

The Life Cycle Biodiversity Bike Ride Times 18:30 -20:00 VENUE 16 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ In 2017/18 Kate, aka @CarbonCycleKate, rode the length of South America on ‘Woody’, a bicycle she built herself at the Bamboo Bicycle Club from bamboo grown at Cornwall’s Eden Project. From Colombia to Cape Horn, (or as close as you can get to it on a bike). Kate and Woody travelled for 8,288 miles/13,338 km, following the spine of the Andes through an astonishing variety of landscapes and ecosystems. The aim was to explore biodiversity loss and use the adventure story to help raise awareness and inspire action on this hugely important but relatively neglected global challenge. En route, Kate, who rode most of the journey solo, met some truly inspiring people. Kate will share pictures and stories of her adventure, the highs and lows, the challenges, the people and places and of course, the bamboo bike. Kate gave a talk about her previous ‘Adventure Plus’ journey, The Carbon Cycle, at the 1st Edinburgh Festival of Cycling in 2013 - a ride from Texas to Alaska exploring climate change. Writing of The Life Cycle book is underway! £11 (£9 concession)

Monday 18 June

From zero to 200 miles of cycle route: 40 years of cycle campaigning Times 1 9:00 -21:00 VENUE 15 Augustine United Church,

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“Many councillors have never before considered the needs of cyclists, and do not believe that there is a large demand for better cycling facilities,” Spokes 1978. “Spokes led that charge, which was a lonely position when Spokes began … but they were right,” Cllr Adam McVey, Leader of Edinburgh City Council, 2017. Hear how cycling went from being an outdated eccentricity, forbidden in parks and with no funding, to an accepted part of transport, making up 8% of commuter trips and 10% of the Edinburgh Council transport budget. In Spokes’s first 15 or so years public support was weak, cycling was seen as abnormal, and so councillors concentrated on politically easy opportunities – mainly the extensive disused rail paths. Even a Middle Meadow Walk cycleway was hugely controversial and took 7 years to achieve. But these measures began to increase cycle use. In the second 15 years, with numbers of cyclists rising, the public began to see cycling as more ‘normal’, and councillors found the courage to install widespread on-road coloured cycle 34 facilities, despite motorist opposition. The widespread facilities greatly

increased public awareness of cycling as an accepted transport mode, and numbers continued rising. But now more people experienced ‘car in cycle lane’ problems, health awareness grew, and so did knowledge of cycling infrastructure in Europe. Now councillors found the courage to move to the current stage – on-road segregated provision. When Spokes began its first campaign, one Edinburgh Councillor said: “Spokes can get lost and take its Commie friends with it.” Now, at Spokes’s 40th anniversary, Lothians MSP Alison Johnstone said, “Cycling in this city would not have come on … we would not have had 10% of Edinburgh’s transport budget spent on cycling if it wasn’t for Spokes.” After the talk, there will be plenty of time for discussion. Exhibition from 19:00. Talk from 19:30. Q&A from 20:30. Stall with maps and leaflets. £5 Adult £3 Concession

Tuesday 19 June

Ride, Recline, Refresh Laid Back shop tour Times 18:30 -21:00 VENUE 23 Laid Back Bikes,

St Peter’s Place, EH3 9PH

A chance to look behind the smoked glass window of the capital’s most obscure bike shop. Pre-book a trike or bring your own recliner, cargo bike or tandem. We’ll be doing an early evening loop round the city centre using the best (and most obscure!) routes we can find. Numbers limited. Please pre-book by e-mailing laid-back@ blueyonder.co.uk, as we only have limited hire machines and we will adjust to your size. Park up bikes afterwards at Akva for a drink and bike chat. Free (Does not include refreshments)

Roller Racing Times 19:00 -22:00 VENUE 10 Six Degrees North, EH3 6TG Edinburgh Road Club is organising this fun social event at “the Belgian brewers of Scotland”, Six Degrees North. Sit on a stationary bicycle bolted securely to a roller system. Pedal furiously to virtually cover 500m in 30secs. Heats, semis and final. Categories for Seniors, Old yins, Young yins, Men and Women. Be there & challenge your mates! Or come along, have a drink and view the hard work of others. Bikes (~50 & 56cm) and helmets will be provided. Licensing allows 12-17 year olds until 10 pm, if accompanied by an adult. Under 16-year-old racing during 19.00 – 20.00. Advance entry preferred (see EdFoC website for details), limited entry on the evening. £1 Under 16 £2 Adult

Wednesday 20 June

Edinburgh’s 20th Century Buildings

Cycling UK Scotland Members and Friends

Times 13:00 -16:30 VENUE 22 Middle Meadow Walk

Times 18:00 -20:30 VENUE 9 The Ukrainian Club, EH7 5AB

Edinburgh’s medieval and Georgian streetscapes are rightly renowned the world over, but what about the living city that has continued to develop after the laying down of New Town terraces and Victorian villas?

This is an opportunity for Cycling UK members in Scotland to get together, for a series of short talks on a range of cycling topics and to share our cycling adventures and any campaigns or opportunities.

Join us on a bike tour of some of Edinburgh’s 20th century architecture, built in an era that is often maligned and excluded (rightly or wrongly, depending on your opinion) from the tourist’s popular image of Edinburgh. Please bring a bike in roadworthy condition. Free - limited spaces, please check EdFoC website for details

We’ll be using the ‘pecha kucha’ presentation style, a format that restricts speakers to using 20 images for 20 seconds each (ca. 5 min). Come prepared with your 20 slides or unprepared but wanting to share something! We’ll be at the venue from 5.30 if you would like some help with preparation or the opportunity for a practice. We look forward to welcoming members, their friends and family and anyone who would like to know more about what we do. Free - please book in advance if you can (details via EdFoC Website), or turn up on the evening

Conquer Kaimes Times 18:30 -21:00 VENUE 17 Corstorphine Scout Hall,

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Free Bike Maintainance Evening at Cycle Republic Times 19:30 -21:30 VENUE 19 Cycle Republic, EH3 8BU

Take on Edinburgh’s toughest brae to be crowned King or Queen of Kaimes Road in Corstorphine. Whether competing or spectating, there’s a barbecue for all (with a ticket!) at the Race HQ after the action has taken place– designed to be fun for spectators and racers. Prizes for King, Queen, Prince and Princess (Juniors). Also prize-draw for all competitors For entry and to book BBQ tickets, email graeme@harts-cyclery.co.uk Tickets: £5 BBQ, free race entry

Learn the basic skills to properly maintain and repair your noble steed at Cycle Republic Edinburgh’s workshop open night. The free class will include puncture repair, brake adjustments and gear tuning. Tea and Coffee provided, feel free to cycle in on the night! Limited spaces - please see EdFoC website for details. Free

Thursday 21 June

Fitness for Cycling Workshop Times 18:30 -19:30 VENUE 5 Griffen Fitness, EH6 5BY You look after your bike, but do you look after its engine? Keeping fit in between bikes rides can help you become a better cyclist. Join Personal Trainer Tracy Griffen in her fitness studio for this informal and interactive workshop on simple things you can do every day to keep you in tip-top shape for cycling. Now in its 6th year, Tracy’s popular workshops have been a fixture on the EdFoC programme since the festival began. Covering core strength, endurance and also turbo training… Free healthy nibbles and hot drinks provided. Book early as it does sell out! Please see EdFoC website for details. £10 (£8 concession)

Copenhagenize Scotland Times 20:00 -21:00 VENUE 16 Pleasance Theatre, EH8 9TJ Copenhagenize have been pioneering the Danish way on how the bicycle should be and can be a major part of urban mobility in the future. Morten Kabell will speak on transport in modern cities and focus on how the bicycle can provide a focus on the human scale and help shape a life-sized city, with space for people to meet and enjoy a green, liveable space. Copenhagen today has a higher number of bicycles than cars crossing the city centre, and more than 60% of Copenhageners commute by bicycle on a daily basis; only 9% drive a car. Morten will show that Copenhagen is not special and any city can do what Copenhagen has done - it is cheaper for the city as well

Friday 22 June

Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre Open Afternoon as making for a healthier and happier population. In January 2018, Morten started working as Chief Operating Officer for the Copenhagenize Design Co. He was Mayor of Technical and Environmental Affairs in the City of Copenhagen 2014-2017 and has been a member of Copenhagen City Council since 1998, focusing on urban planning, transport, urban design and finances. He has been a strong advocate for modern mobility and bicycles throughout his political career.

Times 12:00 -16:00 VENUE 1 B angholm Outdoor Centre,

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Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre (ABC) will be open to anyone who wants to come along and find out more about the project. Visit us and have a go on the adaptive bikes, talk to us about volunteering, meet some of our regular riders. Teas, coffees, biscuits and cake (!) available on site throughout the afternoon. Free

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Saturday 23 June

Bikes for Refugees Jamboree Times A ll day Sat 23 + Sun 24 VENUE 3 LifesCycle, EH6 5QB A weekend of fundraising and awareness raising events for Edinburgh-based Bikes for Refugees (Scotland), supporting the refurbishment and distribution of donated bikes for refugees & asylum seekers.

View items at LifesCycle Spinning Studio throughout May & June and put in your bids online from May until 24th June when bids can be made in person live at LifesCycle Spinning Studio.

The weekend will be run in partnership with LifesCycle Spinning Studio who will kick off with an uplifting and energising Spinning experience with soundscape and visuals inspired by the refugee crisis. Other highlights include:

• Special screenings of the film ‘Syrian Voices’ – thanks to the Welcoming Project and Edinburgh’s Syrian Families.

• Special guest Mark Beaumont, long distance Scottish cyclist, will discuss his record-breaking Artemis Around the World in 80 Days Cycle Challenge, and share his plans for his next record breaking challenge – on a Penny Farthing!! Tickets £12 • Big Charity Fundraising Auction with (signed) donations from Mark Beaumont; original artworks from acclaimed international cycle artists and illustrators - Eliza Southwood, Mark Fairhurst (signed by Ian Stannard and Lizzie Armistead), US cycle artist Michael Valenti and many more. Also cycles, Brooks saddles; upcycled items made from bike inner tubes. A signed and original framed painting by Scottish landscape artist David Hay; Champagne Lunch for 2 at Wishart’s Michelin Star Restaurant; 7-Course Taster Menu for 2 at award-winning Leith 40 restaurant Norn, and many more unique and original items for auction.

• End of weekend & end of the Festival party. Share Syrian Food & music with our New Scots friends. Also part of Refugee Festival Scotland 15-24 June. Please check the EdFoC website for all event booking details and timings.

Ride to the Sun 2018 Times

9:00 (overnight into 1 Sunday) VENUE 26 Britts Park, Carlisle, CA3 8UZ Finish: Cramond Beach

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. 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 at 04:26 on Cramond beach, tired but unconquered! This is the 3rd year of the event which has been a huge success, far exceeding expectations, and had phenomenal feedback. It’s not 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. And there is the Moffat chip shop stop! For further details, please see online. Free

Sunday 24 June

HSBC UK - Let’s Ride Edinburgh

Bikes for Refugees Jamboree

Times 11:00 -15:00 VENUE 22 Middle Meadow Walk

Times A ll day VENUE 3 LifesCycle, EH6 5QB

We’re closing the roads for HSBC UK Let’s Ride Edinburgh on Sunday 24 June and throwing a traffic-free street party for anyone on a bike.

A weekend of fundraising and awareness raising events for Edinburgh-based Bikes for Refugees (Scotland), supporting the refurbishment and distribution of donated bikes for refugees & asylum seekers.

Music, food and drink, fun and games, demos, giveaways, activities, challenges, face painting – it’s all happening. It’s totally free to take part, you get to see Edinburgh in a different way and it’s a fun, active family-friendly day out! Everyone’s invited – Register for your free places at www.letsride.co.uk Free

For more details see entry on Saturday 23.

The EdFoC team The Edinburgh Festival of Cycling brought to you by Edinburgh Festival of Cycling Ltd. - board members: Kim Harding, Caroline Brown and Ulli Harding. With the assistance of Gregor Angus, Laurel Thomson, Emily Docherty and Conny Moarcas. Programme design & layout by Vantage Creative Solutions. Printed in Scotland by www.jtcp.co.uk on 120gsm Edixion Challenger Offset.

General Information Booking information and contact details are provided for each event in the programme and on www.edfoc.org.uk. For rides, please contact the relevant organiser with any specific ride-related questions you may have. All rides’ end times are approximate and will of course depend on the speed of the group. Events are listed in date order, from the start of the festival, Thursday 7 June, right through to the end on Sunday 24 June. Please note the printed programme may be subject to change. Edinburgh Festival of Cycling Ltd. cannot be

held liable for such changes to the programme, please check online at www.edfoc.org.uk to ensure you have the latest information. Also, extra events (too late for the printers) will be added to the online programme. If you have any questions about accessibility to venues, please email us at info@edfoc.org.uk and we will check individual venues for you. If there is an event you’d like to see in 2019, why not get in touch and be part of the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling?

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