Edinburgh Festival of Cycling 2019 Programme

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Welcome Welcome to the seventh Edinburgh Festival of Cycling. Our aim is to celebrate all aspects of cycling and this year is no different.

This year is about pushing boundaries – physical, mental and cultural. Hear from record breakers Jenny Graham, the fastest woman around the world, and Karen Darke, human-powered speed record holder and Paralympic champion, on her quest to hand-cycle the 7 continents.

We welcome back human rights activist and film producer, Shannon Galpin as she asks What would you be willing to risk in order to ride a bike? along with the Scottish premiere of her film Afghan Cycles.

Jenny Tough invites you to think about pushing your own boundaries, and Monika Sattler broke what was widely perceived impossible, a woman to cycle the 3-week Vuelta at the same time as the men’s race.

Or join a family picnic ride, intrepid photo expedition or discover the hidden tapestries of Edinburgh by bike. Be inspired by Rob Ainsley who takes you on a journey through Britain’s oddest bike rides, and Christopher Boyce telling us why Happiness is a road at least 10,000-miles long. We also offer you the chance to ride pro-cyclists’ dream machines on a closed road circuit, in collaboration with Cyclist magazine.

Whether you are a hare or a tortoise, there is something for you in this year’s programme…

Kim Harding, Festival Director.

P.S. If you like our cover image, it is also available on limited edition t-shirts and prints, see EdFoC website for details.

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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.

10:00 - 12:00 Bike Curious Family Workshop 11:00 - 13:00 Spokes Family Cycle and Picnic Monday 10 June © Andy Catlin

Thursday 6 June 19:00 - 21:30 HSBC Breeze ride for women: Russell Road zig zags to Stockbridge 19:00 - 20:00 The world at 15 mph(ish!)

20:30 - 21:30 Jenny Tough – pushing boundaries Friday 7 June 09:15 - 11:30 HSBC Breeze ride for women: Corstorphine to the Water of Leith Visitor Centre 12:00 - 16:00 Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre open afternoon at Saughton Park 19:30 - 21:45 A Sunday in Hell Saturday 8 June 11:00 - 14:30 Edinburgh Belles on Bikes ride 11:30 - 13:00 Leith Festival Pageant 2019

17:30 - 18:30 Cycling collisions, compensation and Civil Law 18:30 - 20:00 Fitness for Cycling Tuesday 11 June 07:45 - 09:30 Spokes Bike Breakfast 2019 12:00 - 16:00 Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre open afternoon 18:30 - 20:00 Overlander – Bikepacking coast to coast across the heart of the highlands Wednesday 12 June 10:30 - 16:00 Intrepid Photographers Bike Tour 14:00 - 17:00 Tapestry on Two Wheels 18:15 - 21:00 King and Queen of Kaimes 2019 18:45 - 21:45 Women’s Cycle Forum Scotland Pecha Caka

14:00 - 16:00 Edinburgh World Naked Bike Ride 2019

19:00 - 20:00 Happiness is a road at least 10,000 miles long

20:30 - 21:30 Karen Darke: Quest 79

20:30 - 21:30 Come on Britain’s oddest bike rides…

Sunday 9 June 10:00 - 16:00 Cyclist Track Day 10:00 - 14:00 Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre – ride to Cramond for Ice Cream

Thursday 13 June 19:00 - 20:00 RAD Monika: The first woman to ride the Vuelta a España route 20:30 - 21:30 Around the World with Jenny Graham

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Stop Press: Thursday 6 June

12:00 - 18:00 Edinburgh ABC: Handcycling and tandem riding tasters and presentations 19:00 - 22:00 HSBC Breeze ride for women: Russell Road to Portobello and Leith 19:30 - 21:30 Spokes Public Meeting – Edinburgh: Connecting Our City, Transforming our Places Saturday 15 June 10:00 - 12:00 Play Together on Pedals Drop-In Session 11:00 - 14:00 Watermans Free Bike Check 11:00 - 14:00 Watermans Free Pop Up Physio Clinic 19:00 - 20:00 What would you be willing to risk in order to ride a bike?

Sunday 16 June 10:00 - 14:00 Leith Links to Portobello Family Ride

The world at 15mph(ish!)

Times 1 9:00-20:00 VENUE 15 Greyfriars Charteris Centre,

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Please check online for details.

Ticketing: Adult £11, Concession £9 Double bill with Jenny Tough Stop Press: Wednesday 12 June

Happiness is a road at least 10,000-miles long Times 19:00 -20:00 VENUE 15 Greyfriars Charteris Centre,

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Please check online for details.

Ticketing: Adult £11, Concession £9 Double bill with Britain’s oddest

bike rides

19:00 - 21:00 Afghan Cycles

Thanks to printmaker Emma Jones from Wee Blue Press for this year’s cover design.

Friday 21 June 23:00 - (breakfast Sat 22 June) The 7th Original Edinburgh Night Ride

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Family 04. Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre open afternoon at Saughton Park 06. Leith Festival Pageant 2019 08. Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre – ride to Cramond for Ice Cream 09. Bike Curious Family Workshop 09. Spokes Family Cycle and Picnic 14. Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre open afternoon 22. Play Together on Pedals Drop-In Session 24. Leith Links to Portobello Family Ride

Rides 03. HSBC Breeze ride for women: Russell Road zig zags to Stockbridge 04. HSBC Breeze ride for women: Corstorphine to the Water of Leith Visitor Centre 04. Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre open afternoon at Saughton Park 05. Edinburgh Belles on Bikes ride 06. Leith Festival Pageant 2019 06. Edinburgh World Naked Bike Ride 2019 08. Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre – ride to Cramond for Ice Cream 09. Spokes Family Cycle and Picnic 14. Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre open afternoon 16. Intrepid Photographers Bike Tour 16. Tapestry on Two Wheels 17. King and Queen of Kaimes 2019 20. Edinburgh ABC: Handcycling and tandem riding tasters and presentations 20. HSBC Breeze ride for women: Russell Road to Portobello and Leith 24. Leith Links to Portobello Family Ride 25. The 7th Original Edinburgh Night Ride

Workshops 09.

Bike Curious Family Workshop 10.

Fitness for Cycling 16. Intrepid Photographers Bike Tour 18. Women’s Cycle Forum Scotland Pecha Caka

Competition 17. King and Queen of Kaimes 2019

Other 06. Leith Festival Pageant 14. Spokes Bike Breakfast 22. Watermans Free Bike Check 23. Watermans Free Pop Up Physio Clinic

Talks 01. The world at 15mph(ish!)

01. Happiness is a road at least 10,000-miles long 03. Jenny Tough - pushing boundaries 07. Karen Darke: Quest 79 10. Cycling collisions, compensation and Civil Law 15. Overlander – Bikepacking coast to coast across the heart of the highlands 18. Women’s Cycle Forum Scotland Pecha Caka 18. Come on Britain’s oddest bike rides…

19. RAD Monika: The first woman to ride the Vuelta a España route 19. Around the World with Jenny Graham 21. Spokes Public Meeting – Connecting Our City, Transforming our Places 23. What would you be willing to risk in order to ride a bike?

Art, Culture & Films 05. A Sunday in Hell 16. Intrepid Photographers Bike Tour 16. Tapestry on Two Wheels 24. Afghan Cycles

Come and try 04. Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre open afternoon at Saughton Park 08. Cyclist Track Day 08. Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre – ride to Cramond for Ice Cream 09. Bike Curious Family Workshop 14. Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre open afternoon 20. Edinburgh ABC: Handcycling and tandem riding tasters and presentations

Thursday 6 June

HSBC Breeze ride for women: Russell Road zig zags to Stockbridge Times 1 9:00 - 21:30 VENUE 18 R ussell Road ramp,

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HSBC Breeze is a programme of free, volunteer-led bike rides for women which runs across the UK. We aim to encourage and support more women to get on their bikes and ride, or to ride more. Breeze rides are relaxed, friendly and sociable and nobody is ever left behind.

This ride heads to Stockbridge, mostly on cycle paths with a couple of onroad sections, where we will stop for a refreshing drink in Stockbridge before returning to the start. This is a lovely, fairly flat route, suitable for all bikes.

Bring money for our refreshment stop, and if you do have a spare inner tube for your bike, please bring that, too. Firsttimers welcome!

Full details and booking information via the EdFoC website Ticketing: Free, booking required Free Event

Jenny Tough - pushing boundaries Times 20:30 - 21:30 VENUE 15 Greyfriars Charteris Centre,

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Jenny came into unsupported bike racing from solo touring. She dipped her toes into racing in the inaugural 2017 TransScotland race, cross-country from Inverness to Glasgow, nonstop, coming second overall as the only woman to take part. Later that year, she took on the Transcontintental Race, but was unsuccessful - a failure that still haunts her. She bounced back in 2018 to finish 2nd woman in the Transatlantic Way (TAW) race along the Atlantic coast of Ireland, riding >2000 km in just over 7 days, battling navigational challenges, relentless headwinds, swarms of midges, and finally Storm Hector.

After only a few weeks of recovery, Jenny attempted the Silk Road Mountain Race, an epic off-road adventure across remote mountains and steppes of Kyrgyzstan, among a list of who-is-who in ultra-racing. She surprised herself – and the ultra bikepacking community - when she came home as the first woman. On the way, she encountered snow storms, warm local hospitality, river crossings, and friendship with her fellow racers. Come and hear Jenny’s tales of her racing, about pushing boundaries, learning from mistakes, and what makes her come back for more.

Ticketing: Adult £11, Concession £9 3 Stop Press: double bill with The

world at 15 mph(ish!), 19:00 - 20:00

Friday 7 June

HSBC Breeze ride for women: Corstorphine to the Water of Leith Visitor Centre Times 9 :15 – 11:30 VENUE 16 St Margarets Park,

Corstorphine, EH12 7SZ

HSBC Breeze is a programme of free, volunteer-led bike rides for women which runs across the UK. We aim to encourage and support more women to get on their bikes and ride, or to ride more.

Breeze rides are relaxed, friendly and sociable and nobody is ever left behind.

Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre open afternoon at Saughton Park Times 12:00 – 16:00 VENUE 21 Saughton Park, EH11 3HT A chance for anyone to come along to Saughton Park and find out more about the Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre, our cycles, our volunteers and how we support cycling for people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities.

Ticketing: Free Free Event

This is a gentle cycle on quiet roads and cycle paths, suitable for novice cyclists and those who do not feel overly confident. Confident cyclists are also more than welcome! Starting & finishing opposite Corstorphine Primary School, this ride is ideal for those with children to drop off and pick up at local schools or nurseries!

This is a lovely scenic route, with a good stretch of the beautiful Water of Leith path and through Saughton Park, suitable for all bikes, but there are some gravelling sections and maybe some mud. Please bring along money for the cafe, and bring your own bike. Booking essential.

Full details and information via EdFoC website Ticketing: Free, booking required Free Event

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Saturday 8 June

A Sunday in Hell Times 1 9:30 -21:45 Venue 22 Balerno Village Screen,

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For the 7th year running, Balerno Village Screen is bringing you a night of cycling related films.

A Sunday in Hell is a Danish documentary film by Jørgen Leth about the 1976 Paris Roubaix road race over the cobbles of Northern France, the most famous and usually the most dramatic of the spring classics. Described as “arguably, the best film about professional cycling”, it shows the race from the perspective of participants, organizers and spectators.

The narrow, cobbled tracks choke with dust on dry days and become slick and muddy in rain, a challenge for the riders to keep going without puncturing or crashing. Warning: there will be mud, and maybe some beer.

Please reserve tickets in advance on https://balernovillagescreen.com/edfoc/ Ticketing: Free (donation), booking required

Edinburgh Belles on Bikes ride Times

meet from 11:00 for 11:30-14:30 Venue 20 Outside the Commonwealth Pool, at the benches next to the front steps, EH16 5BB Join the Edinburgh Belles on Bikes for a 10-15 miles led ride around some of the fantastic off-road cycle paths and backroads Edinburgh has to offer. We’ll return to the start for lunch and/or cake, finishing time is approximate - we’ll go at the speed of the group, nobody will be left behind.

Belles on Bikes is a developing network of women’s cycling groups across Scotland. The Edinburgh Belles (http:// 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.

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 (opening May 2018) Ticketing: Free, booking required Free Event

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Saturday 8 June

Leith Festival Pageant 2019

Edinburgh World Naked Bike Ride 2019

Times 1 1:30-13:00 VENUE 5 P ilrig Park, EH6 5BA

Times 1 4:00 -16:00 VENUE 19 Middle Meadow Walk

For the second year Leith Festival, in association with EdFoC, invites cyclists to take part in its annual pageant, because everyone had such a great time in 2018.

Focussing on the EH6 and EH7 postcodes, this pageant has been running for over a century – dressed up bikes, cargo bikes, kiddies on bikes and historic bikes especially welcome. Just turn up at Pilrig Park for 11:30. The pageant will proceed at walking pace along Balfour Street, down Leith Walk to the Leith Festival Gala Day. For more information, see http:// leithfestival.com/ Ticketing: Free Free Event

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The event is intended to highlight the vulnerability of cyclists in traffic. Hence, the option of minimal clothing or nudity and why the event is held on public roads. A cyclist might as well be naked in traffic. It would be therefore pointless to hold it anywhere other than on the public highway.

The World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) is intended as a protest against oil dependency, in favour of alternative means of transport. There is also a subtext of body positivism. For more details, see http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ Adults only (over 16). Free event Ticketing: Free Free Event

Karen Darke: Quest 79 Times 20:30 -21:30 VENUE 11 G rassmarket Centre, EH1 2QA Karen is somewhat of an expert in overcoming challenges- she was a keen runner and mountaineer before becoming paralysed in a rock-climbing accident and has since pursued alternative ways to access the outdoors – most passionately, by hand-cycle.

Currently a full-time athlete with the British Paracycling Team, Karen became Paralympic Champion in the Rio 2016 Games, among many other achievements, and gained two Land Speed World Records for arm power in the Nevada desert in 2018.

Karen’ current project, Quest 79, is to ride the 7 continents and fundraising for the Spinal Injuries Association, taking her through the wilderness of Patagonia,

along the Pacific Coast from Canada to Mexico, down Australia’s Murray River from source to sea, the River Ganges from high in the Himalayas, and through the mountains of Ethiopia.

Her three books “If You Fall”, “Boundless”and “Quest 79: Find Your Inner Gold” are available at karendarke. com ‘Karen’s captivating story shines a bright light on the meaning of challenge, and on the limitless capabilities of the human spirit.’ Sir Ranulph Fiennes, polar explorer.

Ticketing: Adult £11, Concession £9

“I am an addict, but there are far worse addictions! The combination of physical, social and mental benefits that cycling brings are what keep me turning the pedals… my love is to be outside, in beautiful places, with special friends, the wind in my hair, and the sense of freedom and inspiration that brings…”

“What is life if it isn’t an adventure?

I’m constantly amazed by what can be achieved if we set our heart and mind to it.”

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Sunday 9 June

Cyclist Track Day Times 10:00 -16:00 VENUE 1 Fife Cycle Park, KY5 8AA Cyclist magazine are bringing their Track Day to Scotland for the first time. Cyclist Track Days give you the opportunity to ride a selection of the finest road bikes (Colnago, Bianchi, 3T, Scott, BMC, Pinarello, Cannondale, Orro, etc.) on a purpose-built circuit, enjoy a delicious hot lunch, coffee and receive a Cyclist goody bag to take away.

ASSOS of Switzerland will also be offering attendees the chance to try out their latest summer kit, including high-end cycling jerseys, bib shorts, bib tights, jackets, base layers and accessories. Don’t miss the ASSOS ticket bundle (£115, a saving of £45)!

For further details and booking see EdFoC website.

Ticketing: All Day Ticket £35 with code ‘EFC35’ (instead of £45).Spectator Ticket £20.00, Child Spectator (5 – 16 years) £10, Children under 5 free

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Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre – ride to Cramond for Ice Cream Times 10:00 -14:00 VENUE 2 Bangholm Outdoor

Education Centre, EH6 4RJ

Join the Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre (ABC) for a relaxed ride along to Cramond Harbour for ice-cream in the sun (hopefully).

All welcome to come along and see the routes the Edinburgh ABC uses around our base at Bangholm Outdoor Centre.

Ticketing: Free Event

Bike Curious Family Workshop

Spokes Family Cycle and Picnic

Times 10:00 -12:00 VENUE 2 Bangholm Outdoor Education

Times 1 1:00 -13:00 VENUE 19 Middle Meadow Walk

Centre, EH6 4RJ

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 you advice and to help you get your child(ren) attached to your bike safely. You’ll be able to try out a range of equipment, including front and back mounted baby seats, trailers, tag-alongs and even a cargo bike or two.

There will also be caffeine and cake, and some activities to keep little ones occupied!

Ticketing: Free Free Event

Join Spokes for a leisurely Sunday family cycle along the Innocent railway path.

Bring along a packed lunch for a picnic – weather permitting.

We’ll meet in the middle of Middle Meadow Walk. We won’t be going far and there will be plenty of play park stops.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure that your bike and your children’s bikes are roadworthy.

For the latest details, and possibly other free rides from Spokes, see the EdFoC website.

Booking by e-mail: michaela@ooky.co.uk (limited places).

Ticketing: Free, booking required

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Monday 10 June

Cycling collisions, Fitness for Cycling compensation and Civil Law Times 18:30-20:00 Times 17:30 -18:30 VENUE 12 Augustine United Church,

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Jodi Gordon, Partner at Cycle Law Scotland will cover the following:• Criminal v Civil Law • Common cycling incidents • Primary causes of cycling collisions • What to do in the event of a collision • The claims process and why it is important • Dealing with Insurers • The role of Police Scotland • The role of Specialists • Witnesses • Law and how we apply it • Preparing a case • The use of CCTV and Video footage • Valuing injury, damage and loss • Rehabilitation and why it is important • bike assessments • Case study examples • Video footage • Presumed liability & Road Share update You will have an opportunity to ask questions and there will be time for general debate and discussion. There will also be promotional items to take away and someone will win a Cycle Law Scotland cycling jersey.

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VENUE 6 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 in your everyday routine to keep you in tip top shape for cycling.

Now in their 7th year, Tracy’s popular workshops have been a fixture on the EdFoC programme since the festival began. Covering core strength, endurance and turbo training…

Free healthy nibbles and hot drinks provided. Book early as it does sell out!

Ticketing: Adult £10 Concession £8, Book via: tracy@griffenfitness.com or 44(0)7743 741 088

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Venues & Ride starting points 1 Fife Cycle Park 2 Bangholm Outdoor Education Centre 3 Watermans, Dock Place, Leith 4 Leith Community Crops in Pots 5 Pilrig Park 6 Griffen Fitness, Balfour Street 7 Leith Cycle Co, Leith Walk 8 The Ukrainian Club, Royal Terrace 9 Stills Centre for Photography, Cockburn Street

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10 Edinburgh City Chambers, High Street 11 Grassmarket Centre, Candlemaker Row 12 Augustine United Church 13 Blackwell’s Bookshop, South Bridge 14 Dovecot Studios, Infrimary Street 15 Greyfriars Charteris Centre 16 St Margarets Park, Corstophine

17 Corstorphine Scout Hall 18 Russell Road ramp 19 Middle Meadow Walk 20 Royal Commonwealth Pool 21 Saughton Park 22 Balerno Village Screen, St Joseph’s Centre Accommodation partner A Haymarket Hub Hotel B Holyrood ApartHotel

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Tuesday 11 June

Spokes Bike Breakfast 2019

Edinburgh All-ability Bike Centre open afternoon

Times 0 7:45 -09:30 VENUE 10 E dinburgh City Chambers,

Times 12:00 -16:00 VENUE 2 Bangholm Outdoor

A well-attended annual event organised

by SPOKES and paid for by the Council to thank local cyclists. Free breakfasts are served to around 350 people every year.

There will be a dozen stalls on cycle– related topics, including a Spokes stall selling discounted popular Edinburgh and Lothians maps, bike checking and chain lube service. Police will offer security marking, and SPOKES launches its annual Summer Competition. The event will finish with a few encouraging words from Councillors around 8.30 and there is usually a £50 voucher prize draw from the Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Op. Catch up with your cycling friends and find out what is going on in the cycling world over a coffee and bacon bun - vegetarian & healthy options also available (come early to get the full range).

Ticketing: Free Free Event

Come along and see our base at Bangholm Outdoor Centre.

Have a go on some of the all-ability adaptive cycles and meet our staff, volunteers and riders.

Free tea, coffee, biscuits and possibly even cake for all!

Ticketing: Free Free Event

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Overlander – Bikepacking coast to coast across the heart of the highlands Times 18:30 -20:00 VENUE 13 Blackwell’s Bookshop,

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Local author and cycling campaigner Alan Brown set himself a personal challenge: an epic coast-tocoast trip through the lonely interior of the Highlands.

He’ll be telling stories about his journey, offering advice on how to take your own bikepacking trip, and asking questions about who owns and manages the wild country..

‘Let’s get out there. Life is short and the active part of it can be shorter still.’ Alan says, ‘”Cyclists dismount?’” No – cyclists mount. Turn the cranks over.’

Alan’s new book, Overlander (‘sensitive, personal and culturally informed’ – Andy Wightman, MSP; ‘returns cross country cycling to what it should be’ – Lesley Riddoch) is published by Saraband.

Tickets: Free but booking required Free Event

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Wednesday 12 June

Intrepid Photographers Bike Tour Times 10:30 -16:00 VENUE 9 Stills Centre for

Photography, EH1 1BP

Slow down the pace on this large-format photographic bike tour, led by Stills Centre for Photography along a scenic cycle route, taking time to stop and make exposures with our Intrepid 5 x 4” cameras. Stills’ expert tutor will talk you through setting up the cameras before you head back to their darkrooms to process your photographs.

Approximate times: • 10.30 – 12.30 Cycle tour and photo shoot. Easy pace and suitable for all levels of cyclists.

• 12.30 – 13.30 Lunch break (indoors/ outdoors, weather dependent). Bring a packed lunch.

• 13.30 – 16:00 Processing and printing, each participant will make prints to take home on the day.

No experience necessary. All equipment and materials will be provided.

If you have mobility issues, we can arrange an adapted bike to suit your needs.

Ticketing: £60 Booking by phone 0131 622 6200 or via EdFoC website (6 spaces only)

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Tapestry on Two Wheels Times 1 4:00 -17:00 VENUE 14 Dovecot Studios, Infirmary

Street, EH1 1LT

You might not be surprised to find a tapestry in a castle or country house, but how about in a theatre or hospital?

Dovecot Studios, located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, is the only operating tapestry studio in Scotland, and their tapestries are peppered throughout public and private buildings in Edinburgh.

Join Dovecot curator and keen cyclist Kate Grenyer for a rare chance to see these incredible works of art on a bicycle tour of tapestries around the city, hear about the history of the studio, and understand how tapestry is woven into the fabric and history of Edinburgh. This is an opportunity to view some beautiful tapestries that are not usually publicly accessible!

Bring your own bicycle, route includes some road cycling, with cycle paths used wherever possible. Please bring water and appropriate clothing.

Ticketing: Free, Booking required Exhibition, Free Event

King and Queen of Kaimes 2019 Times 18:15 -21:00 VENUE 17 Corstorphine Scout Hall,

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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!) after the action has taken place at the Race HQ (see pin in map) – designed to be fun for spectators and racers.

Prizes for King, Queen, Prince and Princess (Juniors). Also, prize-draw for all competitors Ticketing: £5 BBQ tickets, free race entry.

Booking: For entry and to book BBQ tickets, email: graeme@harts-cyclery.co.uk

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Wednesday 12 June

Women’s Cycle Forum Scotland Pecha Caka

Come on Britain’s oddest bike rides…

Times 18:45 -21:45 VENUE 8 The Ukrainian Club,

Times 20:30 -21:30 VENUE 15 Greyfriars Charteris Centre,

Want to practise your presenting skills in a safe space full of cake?

Rob Ainsley – author of 50 Quirky Bike Rides and Bluff Your Way in Cycling – reveals Britain’s highest, steepest, scariest, quirkiest, bendiest, wettest and plain oddest UK bike rides, illustrated with pictures from his regular route research for Cycling Plus magazine.

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Women’s Cycle Forum Scotland are running their successful Pecha Caka event again, enabling 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, and an opportunity to meet other women that cycle in Edinburgh and beyond. Come prepared with your 20 slides, unprepared but wanting to share, or just to listen.

We’ll be at the venue from 17.30 if you want to practice or need help in putting together your 6 minutes of fame. If you bake, please bring some cake to share!

Ticketing: Free Event – but booking required to ensure we have cake for all!

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Join him to beat the tide at Holy Island’s causeway, get your feet wet crossing Britain’s longest cyclable fords, some over a mile long.

Or stay dry on the country’s most curious little ferries or the bizarre Transporter Bridges.

Discover Britain’s steepest cyclable routes, find the secret tarmac road 850m up that’s open to bikes but not cars. Dare to cycle through a ghostly 2.8 km canal tunnel, or get stuck in Britain’s narrowest alley, just 39cm wide. Have fun freewheeling down the UK’s bendiest hill on Bute, consisting entirely of hairpins, or indeed, freewheel uphill, in the remarkable optical illusion at Electric Brae.

All this and more, including a road sign that says ‘Ham Sandwich’.

Ticketing: Adult £11, Concession £9 Stop Press: double bill with Happiness is a road at least 10,000 miles long available, 19:00 - 20:00

Thursday 13 June

RAD Monika: The first woman to ride the Vuelta a España route Times 19:00 -20:00 VENUE 15 Greyfriars Charteris Centre,

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Monika Sattler, aka RAD Monika, is the first female in history to complete one of the toughest cycling challenges in the world, the 3,300 km Vuelta a España. Because she rode every stage on the same day as the professional men’s race – just hours ahead – she was under daily pressure to reach the finish line before the pros.

The project seemed impossible, not only because of the distance and relentless time limits every day, but also because of the logistics, with the disbelief of others especially apparent in trying to get funding.

Hear Monika’s story about a cycling challenge which gained her extensive support and worldwide media coverage.

Her recent book “Unleashing the Devil in You” is available via radmonika.com Ticketing: Adult £11, Concession £9; available as double bill with Around the World with Jenny Graham Adult £18, Concession £16

Around the World with Jenny Graham Times 20:30 -21:30 VENUE 15 Greyfriars Charteris Centre,

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Adventure Syndicate member Jenny Graham rode her way into the Guinness World Records last year, becoming the Fastest Woman to circumnavigate the world by bike.

Completing her ride solo and unsupported, she covered 18,427 miles (ca. 29,655 km) in 124 days, knocking almost three weeks off the previous (supported) record of 144 days

by Italy’s Paola Gianotti.

Starting in Berlin on 16 June 2018, Jenny cycled 15 hours a day, often riding through the night when the roads were quieter. She managed an average of 156 miles (251 km) a day, keeping an average speed of 14 mph (23 km/h).

The route took her across four continents and through 16 countries. Battling through tornados, bear country and Russian traffic, Jenny tells her story with a humorous take on the highs and lows.

Ticketing: Adult £11, Concession £9; available as double bill with RAD Monika Adult £18, Concession £16

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Friday 14 June

Edinburgh ABC: Handcycling and tandem riding tasters and presentations Times 12:00 -18:00 VENUE 2 Bangholm Outdoor

Education Centre, EH6 4RJ

An afternoon for anyone to come along and try out a fleet of handcycles and tandems, in association with the Handcycling Edinburgh Club and VIE Velo, a tandem cycling club supporting people with visual impairments in Edinburgh to get cycling.

There will also be talks and presentations, including by Edinburgh resident Ken Talbot, about gaining the world record as fastest man in the world on a handcycle last year.

Full program for the day will be announced online via EdFoC and the Edinburgh ABC Facebook and Twitter pages.

Ticketing: Free Exhibition, Free Event

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HSBC Breeze ride for women: Russell Road to Portobello and Leith Times 19:00 -22:00 VENUE 18 Russell Road ramp, EH12 5HY HSBC Breeze is a programme of free, volunteer-led bike rides for women which runs across the UK. We aim to encourage and support more women to get on their bikes and ride, or to ride more. Breeze rides are relaxed, friendly and sociable and nobody is ever left behind.

The route is mainly on cycle paths and roads (including a busier stretch), taking you through the Meadows and the Innocent Tunnel to Portobello, where we will stop for coffee and refreshments.

We will then head across Leith Links before returning to the start on cycle paths. This ride has some cobblestone sections and is suitable for hybrid bikes, and if you are confident, a road bike is also suitable. This is a steady paced ride, but you may find it challenging if you haven’t tackled this distance (16 miles) before.

Full details and information via EdFoC website Ticketing: Free, booking required Free Event

Spokes Public Meeting – Edinburgh: Connecting Our City, Transforming our Places Times 19:30 -21:30 VENUE 12 Augustine United Church,

EH1 1EL

Daisy Narayanan (Project Director) will be presenting detailed proposals for the Edinburgh City Centre Transformation, City Mobility Plans and Low Emission Zones. These are scheduled for approval by the City of Edinburgh Council in May, followed by a period of further public consultation.

Daisy presented ambitious aspirations during last year’s Festival (see Spokes meeting report from 2018).

The Emerging Vision

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Teas and Coffees from 18:45, Meeting starts at 19:30.

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Saturday 15 June

Play Together on Pedals Drop-In Session

Watermans Free Bike Check

Times 1 0:00-12:00 VENUE 21 Saughton Park, EH11 3HT

Times 11:00-14:00 VENUE 3 Dock Place, EH6 6LU

During our drop-in sessions, your child will be supported to have fun learning to ride a bike, beginning by learning to “scoot” on a balance bike.

Then if they’re ready, they can progress onto a pedal bike. The sessions are delivered by fully trained and experienced Play Together on Pedals instructors. Once you’ve tried it as part of EdFoC, you can drop into more at our regular venues around the city! You don’t have to attend the full session and can “drop-in” at any time.

Watermans Solicitors is delighted to bring you a free bike check drop-in session in partnership with Singletrack Bikes and EdFoC. At our new office premises in Leith, the mechanics will check your bike over and do their best to fix minor problems on the spot. If there is something they can’t fix, they’ll let you know exactly what needs to be repaired and give you a rough estimate of the cost.

Sessions are aimed at children age 5 and under, and bikes and helmets are provided. Our instructors will happily help older children, too, but please bring along a working bike (two working brakes essential!), as the our bikes are sized for pre-school children.

The emphasis is on fun and the sessions are delivered at a pace to suit your child.

Ticketing: Free Free Event

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At Watermans, we believe in giving back to the people and communities where we live and work, by supporting causes that reflect the values of our people. We are one of the fastest growing personal injury firms in Scotland, committed to doing everything they can to get our clients back in the saddle following a cycling accident. As well as fighting each case to secure the maximum compensation, we provide access to additional services, such as physiotherapy and psychological treatment.

Ticketing: Free Free Event

Watermans Free Pop Up Physio Clinic Times 11:00-14:00 VENUE 3 Dock Place, EH6 6LU Watermans Solicitors together with ESP PHYSIO are proud to bring you a free ‘pop up physio’ session to help keep you active and injury free. Elite Sporting Performance physiotherapists, established in 2012, will be in our new office premises in Leith. The physios will discuss all things health & fitness related to you and performs quick assessments into any existing injuries you may have. They will advise on a treatment plan, with an indication of the cost of any treatment required.

At Watermans, we believe in giving back to the people and communities where we live and work. We are one of the fastest growing personal injury firms in Scotland, committed to doing everything they can to get our clients back in the saddle following a cycling accident. As well as fighting each case to secure the maximum compensation, we provide access to additional services, such as physiotherapy and psychological treatment.

Ticketing: Free Free Event

What would you be willing to risk in order to ride a bike?

Times 1 9:00 -20:00 VENUE 15 G reyfriars Charteris Centre,

EH8 9RR

What would you be willing to risk in order to ride a bike? What does it take to create a women’s right to ride movement in a conflict zone?

National Geographic Adventurer and human rights activist, Shannon Galpin, worked in Afghanistan for a decade. She travelled across the country to create projects in support of women’s rights, and for years she hoped but failed to find girls allowed to ride a bike.

She worked with groups of girls bravely challenging the gender barriers that exist in Afghanistan, trained and coached the Afghan National Cycling Team, and provided bikes and leadership to clubs springing up around the country as girls realized they have the right to ride. Time and time again, she was forced to ask: Why is the bicycle the last taboo?

To answer that question, she and a group of female filmmakers created the documentary, Afghan Cycles, helping to nurture the story about breaking barriers on two wheels and the spirit of freedom in a conflict zone.

Ticketing: Adult £11, Concession £9

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Sunday 16 June

Leith Links to Portobello Family Ride Times 1 0:00 -14:00 VENUE 4 Leith Community Crops in

Pots (on Leith Links), EH6 7EY

Fun Family Cycles and EFR (Edinburgh Family Rides) Partnership are organising a bike ride from Leith to Portobello for a picnic and games on the beach, to give our kids of all ages an opportunity to cycle together in a fun and safe way.

The 5 miles round trip will take ca. 1.5 hours, depending on the level and number of riders, leaving around 1.5 hours to enjoy the beach. We hope to be joined by volunteers from Cycling UK Scotland and Bike Curious with a range of familyspecific cycling equipment, from child bike trailers, to cargo bikes and e-bikes.

Rules: Have fun, go at your own pace, watch your kids, encourage everyone!

You bring: A picnic, water, snacks, bikes, and bike locks.

We’ll bring: Volunteers, puncture repair kits, bike curious equipment, beach games and lots of smiles!

Fun Family Cycles and Edinburgh Family Rides aim to encourage families to get out and enjoy cycling in our city, for more details see the EdFoC website.

Ticketing: Free, booking required (via EdFoC website) Free Event

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Afghan Cycles Times VENUE

19:00 -21:00

TBC (at time of printing)

Afghan Cycles is a feature documentary about Afghan women who are pedalling their own revolution, challenging gender and cultural barriers by using the bicycle as a vehicle for freedom, empowerment and social change.

Following a new generation of young Afghan women cyclists, Afghan Cycles uses the bicycle to tell a story of women’s rights – human rights – and the struggles faced by Afghan women on a daily basis, from discrimination to abuse, to silencing of their voices in all aspects of contemporary society. These women ride despite cultural barriers, despite infrastructure, embracing the power and freedom that comes with the sport. Intertwined, their stories lead us on a journey into a country of beauty and contradictions, through decades of upheaval and repression, to today; their innocent act of revolution a harbinger of a brighter future for women in traditionally male-dominated societies around the globe.

Following the screening, there will be a Question and Answer session with the film’s producer Shannon Galpin Ticketing: Adult £11, With support from Bikes for Refugees Concession £9

Friday 21 June

The 7th Original Edinburgh Night Ride Times

23:00 - (finishing with breakfast Sat 22 June) VENUE 7 Leith Cycle Co, EH6 5BX

In its first year, the 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.

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).

“ 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!”

“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” “ 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.”

For more information and booking (over 16 years old only), see edfoc.org.uk.

Tickets: £30 Images © Viv Gray

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