Edinburgh Festival of Cycling 2014 Programme

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Events for all tastes, ages and abilities.

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Welcome

Welcome to the second Edinburgh Festival of Cycling, supported by Sustrans, the Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative, City of Edinburgh Council, Spokes, SEStran and others.

The Edinburgh Festival of Cycling Ltd is a not-forprofit social enterprise which runs the festival as part of Edinburgh’s annual festival programme.

Now, get on your bikes and let it roll...

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 12 June, right through to the end on Sunday 22 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) may be added to the on-line 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 2015, why not get in touch and be part of the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling?

A wealth of inspiring cycling events...

Thursday 12th 9.00 Edinburgh’s Hills Ride with Storybikes

Friday 13th 13.00 Cycle to The North Pole

Saturday 14th 08.45 Edinburgh to St Andrew’s Cycle Ride 10.00 Bike Station Dr Bike safety check

18.30 Fit to Ride

19.00 So you want to cycle across America?

Every Day (self-guided) Explore Edinburgh’s Loops and Links - discover Edinburgh with free maps from Sustrans.

Tuesday 17th 12.00 You’ve had a cycling accident - what next?

18.15 An Evening at the Proms 19.30 Very Beginner’s Bike Maintenance

Wednesday 18th

11.00 Tam Dean Burn on the Julia Donaldson Cycling Marathon 16.00 Raleigh Barbeque 18.00 Women’s Cycle forum

Thursday 19th

Friday 20th

07.45 Spokes’ Bike Breakfast

12.00 10.00 You’ve had a cycling The SKELF Bike Skills accident – what next? Park / Open Day / BBQ

15.00 Bike Station Dr Bike safety check

18.00 King Of Kaimes Hill Climb

19.00 Marco Pantani -The Pirate

12.00 Crags All Ability Bikes

19.00 •• NOW 16th •• 19.00 The Mind of An evening with A Helmet Fraser Cartmell Camera Cyclist 23.00 The Original Edinburgh Night Ride 19:30 Very Beginner’s Bike Maintenance

Sunday 15th

Monday 16th 18.00 Monday Mechanics

09.00 Edinburgh Schools Mountain Bike Competition

18.30 Film: Half the Road

10.00 Ligfiets Zondag - Laid Back Bike tour to Cramond 11.00 & 15.00 Le Tour – Edinburgh: The Edinburgh Lochs and Castles Tour

Every Day Le-Tour Edinburgh have bookable guided tours. www.letour-edinburgh.com - See Page 5.

Saturday 21st

Sunday 22nd

10.00 Spokes thanks you for shopping by bike

09.00 SCMA Arthur’s Seat Hill Climb Challenge

10:00 / 13:00 Bicycle Ballet present Strictly Cycling

09.00 Corstorphine Hill Mini-Enduro

10.00 Meadowbank Velodrome taster sessions 11.00 Cycle Speedway ‘Come and Try’ Day 11.00 How fast can you FOLD a Brompton?

15.00 Bike Station Dr Bike safety check 17.00 Yoga for cyclists

10.00 Trial the Trails: Gypsy Brae 11.00 / 15.00 Le Tour – Edinburgh: The Edinburgh Lochs and Castles Tour

Family Ride 3. Explore Edinburgh’s Loops and Links 7. Cycle to The North Pole 13. Raleigh Barbeque 16. Laid Back Sunday Tour / Ligfiets Zondag 31. Crags All Ability Bikes

Rides 4. Edinburgh’s Hills Ride with Storybikes 5. Le Tour - Edinburgh: 9. Edinburgh to St Andrew’s Cycle Ride 24. An Evening at the Proms 33. The Original Edinburgh Night Ride

Workshops 6. Fit to Ride 10. Bike Station Dr Bike Safety Check 17. Monday Mechanics 25. Very Beginner’s Bike Maintenance

Other 14. Women’s Cycle Forum 21. You’ve had a cycling accident - what next?

26. Spokes’ Bike Breakfast 34. Spokes Thanks You for Shopping by Bike

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Talks 8. So you want to Cycle Across America?

29. Fraser Cartmell - a Season in the Life of Ironman Triathlon 32. The Mind of a Helmet Camera Cyclist

Culture 12. Tam Dean Burn on The Julia Donaldson Cycling Marathon 27. Marco Pantani - The Pirate 35. Bicycle Ballet Present Strictly Cycling

Film 18. Film: Half the Road

Competition 11. How Fast Can You Fold A Brompton Bicycle?

15. Edinburgh Schools Mountain Bike Competition 2014 28. King Of Kaimes Hill Climb 39. Corstorphine Hill Mini-Enduro 40. SCMA Arthur’s Seat Hill Climb Challenge

Come and try 30. The Skelf Bike Skills Park - Open Day / BBQ 36. Meadowbank Velodrome Taster Sessions 37. Cycle Speedway ‘Come and Try’ Family Day 38. Yoga For Cyclists 41. Trial the Trails: Cyclone: Gypsy Brae Mountain Bike Tracks

Family Ride

Explore Edinburgh’s Loops and Links START VENUE

2 - 22 June 1 This is a a ‘do-it-yourself’ tour using resources supplied from Sustrans

Discover Edinburgh by bike using a series of Sustrans Scotland maps that highlight some of the many traffic-free paths across the city. These leisure rides are designed for those new to cycling, nervous of traffic, or accompanying young children – but even experienced cyclists might find an unexplored turnoff from their regular route.

Maps available for the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling and beyond on www.sustrans.org.uk/scotland/events

FREE

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Ride - Venue 7

Edinburgh’s Hills Ride with Storybikes START VENUE

Thursday 12 June, 09:00 - 17:00 Leith Cycle Co, 276 Leith Walk, EH6 5BX

This 26 mile tour takes in Calton Hill, Holyrood Park – circling Arthur’s Seat, Craigmillar Castle, Braid Hills, Easter Craiglockhart and Corstorphine Hills, and Ravelston Woods. The effort is rewarded by the commanding views over Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth. 2,900 feet of ascent and descent. We will stop for lunch at Mortonhall.

Lead by Storybikes TICKETS £25 (£15 Concession). Suitable for adults & older children. Book at www.storybikes.co.uk

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Ride - Venue 19

Le Tour - Edinburgh:

The Edinburgh Lochs and Castles Tour START

Daily 12-22 June at various start times.

See www.letour-edinburgh.com A three hour tour using Edinburgh’s cycle path network.

A gentle ride with historical commentary and a break in the pub. We visit the Innocent Tunnel, Craigmillar Castle, Dr Neil’s Garden, The Sheep Heid Inn, Duddingston Loch, The Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Scottish Parliament and Our Dynamic Earth.

Bike 2 the Botanics START

13, 16, 17, 18, 20 June, 14:00 A three hour round trip following the cyclepath network to The Royal Botanical Gardens Edinburgh.

We ride through the New Town and along the Water of Leith with stops for historical commentary. At the RBGE we guide you through the garden highlights and enjoy the opportunity for some refreshments at the café.

VENUE TICKETS

under the North Bridge behind Waverley Station, 39 Jeffrey Street, EH1 1DH Adults: £20 for bike hire and tour, £6 with own bike Concession: £18 for bike hire and tour, £5 with own bike

To book please see Le tour Edinburgh at www.letour-edinburgh.com or call/text 0741 564 0296.

Payment is taken on the day in cash or by credit card.

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Workshop - Venue 6

Fit to Ride START VENUE

Thursday 12 June, 18:30 - 20:00 Griffen Fitness, 3 Balfour Street Leith, EH6 5BY

You look after your bike, but do you look after yourself?

Following booked out workshops in 2013, Personal Trainer Tracy Griffen presents a more in-depth look at how you can maximise your fitness and nutrition both on and off the bike. Free healthy nibbles, and only 12 tickets available, so book now!

TICKETS Book with Griffen Fitness at www.griffenfitness.com/ - Tickets ÂŁ10.

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Family Ride - Venue 2

Cycle to The North Pole START VENUE

Friday 13 June, 13:00 - 16:00 Craigroyston Community High School, EH4 4NL

Join North Edinburgh’s busy kids cycling and outdoor activities club North Pole for a fun family cycling parade!

Bring your own bikes or hire ours. Babies, toddlers, children and adults of all ages catered for. Decorate your bike for a short cycle on cycle paths to Cramond point. Brought to you

by My Adventure. www.myadventure.org.uk/ FREE EVENT but hire charges of ÂŁ5 per bike for nonmembers/members family

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Talk - Venue 21

So you want to Cycle Across America?

START VENUE

Friday 13 June, 19:00 - 20:00 Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EL

Meet Chris Oliver, the CyclingSurgeon is an inspirational Edinburgh Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. Eight years ago he could not climb a flight of stairs let alone ride a bike. He was over 27 stone and had weight loss surgery. Twelve stones lighter, he cycled 3,500 miles across USA in the summer of 2013 with his daughter. Come and be motivated by Chris’s incredible transformational journey and fight against obesity.

TICKETS Adults £5, Concession £4.

See www.edfoc.org.uk for details.

Proceeds from this talk will go to WaterAid

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Ride - Venue 4

Edinburgh to St Andrews Cycle Ride START VENUE

Saturday 14 June, 08:45 - 18:00 Inverleith Park

Each year around 1,000 cyclists participate in this ride which takes place over the 68 miles between Edinburgh and St Andrews.

The ride takes a lovely route through the Fife hills, with well organised refreshment stops to assist you on your way. Now in its 34th year, the well known Edinburgh to St Andrews Ride is great fun for all the family.

TICKETS Adult registration £10.00 Child/Concession registration £5.00 Return bus ticket £14.00 (with your bike) Full details and bookings on the Lepra website www.lepra.org.uk/Event/cycle-edinburgh-st-andrews

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Workshop - Venue 17+3

Bike Station Dr Bike Safety Check START VENUE

Saturday 14 June, START 10:00 - 13:00 Farmers’ Market, VENUE Castle Terrace

Wed 18 & Sat 21 June, 15:00 - 18:00 Fiveways junction

The Bike Station will be offering free Dr Bike cycle safety checks. Most minor problems can be fixed on the spot, with more major problems diagnosed and a bike “MOT” provided. Chat to our staff about cycle routes and travelling around the city by bike. Maps and other freebies may be available.

ENTRY FREE

Race - Venue 25

How Fast Can You Fold A Brompton Bicycle?

START VENUE

Qualifying 12, 17, 18, 19 June 11:00 - 14:00 Final on Saturday 21 June, 11:00 Biketrax, 11-13 Lochrin Place, EH3 9QX

Who can Fold a Brompton Bike in the quickest time? Come along to Biketrax, The Edinburgh Brompton Dealer, to test your folding skills!

Prizes will be awarded to the Top THREE Fastest Times, with a Trophy going to the fastest time.

Qualifying rounds open on Thursday 12th June, any time between 11:00 and 14:00, repeated on Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th and Thursday, 19th June.

The five fastest qualifying contestants will go head to head in the Final on Saturday 21st June 2014.

FREE EVENT

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Culture - Venue 29

Tam Dean Burn on The Julia Donaldson Cycling Marathon START VENUE

Saturday 14 June, 11:00 - 12:00 Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS

Tam Dean Burn follows the Queen’s Baton Relay route while undertaking The Marathon Storytelling Cycle Challenge. He will read the complete works of Julia Donaldson (that’s 184 books – and counting!) during stops as the baton travels throughout Scotland. Starts 11:00. Free. Suitable for children.

This event is part of Culture 2014 which aims to enhance the experience of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games for Scotland’s communities.

ENTRY FREE

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Family - Venue 12

Raleigh Barbeque START VENUE

Saturday 14 June, 16:00 - 19:00 Hart’s Cyclery, 249A St. John’s Road, EH12 7XD

Enjoy a summer-time barbeque at Hart’s Cyclery! There’s only one condition: that you arrive in style … on a Raleigh! As Edinburgh’s premier Raleigh dealer, we want to see the old, the new, the borrowed and the blue of Nottingham’s finest, so grab yours or a friend’s Raleigh and get on down. There’ll be food and drink and an entry into a prize raffle is included in the ticket price. There’ll also be a gentle ride around the local area en masse for Raleigh action shot opportunities!

TICKETS Adult/ standard £6 (child £3), available from Hart’s Cyclery. www.harts-cyclery.co.uk/

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Talks - Venue 9

Women’s Cycle Forum START VENUE

Saturday 14 June, 18:00 - 20.00 The Ukrainian Club, 14 Royal Terrace, EH7 5AB

Part of Women on Wheels day also featuring led rides for women by Belles on Bikes and a workshop for families who want to explore 2-wheeled transport options (see website for details) Women have been behind some of the most interesting developments in cycling in recent years, from cycle campaigns to sport, all-abilities cycling and even leisure rides. Whether your interest is campaigning, racing, family riding, ‘cycle chic’ or just getting on your bike, come along to meet the women who are already making things happen, and come away with the ideas and inspiration to do more.

Confirmed speakers so far include Rachel Aldred (LCC policy forum), Sara Dorman (Pedal on Parliament), Cherie Morgan (Play on Pedals) and Claire Connachan (Belles on Bikes).

More information at the Women’s Cycle Forum website www.womenscycleforum.wordpress.com TICKETS Tickets £5 (includes refreshments). See www.edfoc.org.uk for details This event supported by

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Race - Venue 30

Edinburgh Schools Mountain Bike Competition 2014 START VENUE

Sunday 15 June, 09:00 - 16:00 Liberton High School, 328 Gilmerton Road, EH17 7PT

This is the first ever inter-schools mountain bike race to be held in Edinburgh and will take place on the newly built trails at Liberton High School. Open to school children from all City of Edinburgh secondary schools. Competition categories: Under 12, U 14, U 16, and U 18. The competition comprises of 3 disciplines - downhill, skills and cross country (XC) sprint that will make up the overall score. All riders must compete in all disciplines, there will be individual and school prizes.

ENTRY Entry ÂŁ3 - sign on from 09:00 See www.edfoc.org.uk for details

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Ride - Venue 27

Laid Back Sunday Tour / Ligfiets Zondag START VENUE

Sunday 15 June, 10:00 - 15:30 Laid Back Bikes, 28 Marchmont Crescent, EH9 1HG

Join a friendly short ride to the coast with a chance to see and try out a variety of recumbent bikes, trikes, tandems and loadbikes/bakfiets on the Silverknowes promenade.

Meet 10:00 for 10:30 departure at Laid Back Bikes, we’ll be set up at the Silverknowes Café (EH4 5ES) from 12pm where you can enjoy a snack between test rides.

Mechanical support from The Bicycle Works. Lunch is not included, but we will have free CEC Edinburgh cycling maps for everyone. You are welcome to bring your own bike and accompany the ride (free), or email laid-back@ blueyonder.co.uk to rent a bike for the day (£17 per bike / numbers limited / credit card or ID to be left).

ENTRY FREE www.laid-back-bikes.co.uk

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Workshop - Venue 1

Monday Mechanics START VENUE

Monday 16 June, 18:00 -20:30 Cyclone: Gypsy Brae, West Shore Road, EH5 1QH

Start the week and the festival at Cyclone: Gypsy Brae Workshop and fix, tune or just play with your bike. Get free hands-on expert advice and use of tools, whether learning how to fix a puncture, strip a hub or just drink coffee and eat cake while talking mechanics.

Brought to you by My Adventure. www.myadventure.org.uk/ FREE EVENT but charges apply for parts if purchased.

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Film - Venue 26

Film: Half the Road START VENUE

Monday 16 June, 18:30 - 20:30 George Square Lecture Theatre, EH8 9LJ

This documentary film explores the world of women’s professional cycling, focusing on both the love of sport and the pressing issues of inequality that modern-day female riders face in a male dominated sport. With footage from some of the world’s best UCI races to interviews This event supported by with Olympians, World Champions, rookies, coaches, managers, officials, doctors and family members, Half the Road offers a unique insight to the drive, dedication, and passion it takes for a female cyclist to thrive. Both on and off the bike, the voices and advocates of women’s pro cycling take the audience on a journey of enlightenment, depth, strength, love, humor and best of all, change & growth.

TICKETS Tickets Adults £5, Concession £4.

See www.edfoc.org.uk for details

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Talk - Venue 16

You’ve had a cycling accident - what next?

START VENUE

Tuesday 17 & Thursday 19 June, 12:00 -13:00 Allan McDougall Solicitors, 3 Coates Crescent EH3 7AL 19,000 cyclists are injured in UK reported road accidents annually. Many don’t claim compensation. Why not? What prevents them? Why is that bad for other cyclists? How would you go about making a claim? Legal expert Julie Harris will give you the low down in her short talk.

ENTRY FREE

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Ride - Venue 15

An Evening at the Proms START VENUE

Tuesday 17 June, 18:15 - 20:00 Roseburn Viaduct, NCN1, EH12 6AG Had a rubbish day at work? Wind down with a ride along a route linking Cramond and Portobello. Mooted as the ‘Boardwalk’ route in the original Waterfront proposal, the remaining parts of this should be a priority for improvement over the next few years.

For this short ride you’ll be in the capable hands of Liz Farnworth. The route is varied and takes in the traffic-free prom at Silverknowes with great views over the Forth to Fife.

The middle section involves some cobbled-together (but safe) road riding as we thread through historic Leith. The last section is mainly traffic-free on the recently improved Leith Links to Seafield path which leads to Portobello prom.

To finish we’ll be heading up the Innocent Railway into Marchmont where participants are welcome to park their bikes and have a refreshment at one of the local pubs.

ENTRY FREE Contact laid-back@blueyonder.co.uk with the subject ‘Proms’ to reserve a place.

Or text 07981 430159. Provide a name and mobile contact and you’re in!

Places are limited to 16 riders. All types of bikes are welcome, providing they’re in good shape.

More info here: http://edprom.wordpress.com/

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Workshop - Venue 23

Very Beginner’s Bike Maintenance START VENUE

Tuesday 17 & Thursday 19 June, 19:30 - 21:00 The Cycle Service, 50 West Richmond Street, EH8 9DZ Don’t know your pedals from your pump or your stem from your saddle? Then this class is for you. We will start with names of parts of the bike and work from there, including how to safety check a bike and fix a puncture.

Only 4 spaces per class, so get in touch to book.

TICKETS £5 from The Cycle Service at www.thecycleservice.co.uk

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Other - Venue 18

Spokes’ Bike Breakfast START VENUE

Wednesday 18 June, 07:45 - 09:45 Edinburgh City Chambers, EH1 1YJ

Spokes’ Bike Breakfast is free to all arrive by bike (best to arrive early). There will no doubt be a few rides to help you get there.

See www.breakfastbikeride.org.uk for details ENTRY FREE Food and drink may run out.

Bike servicing by Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op.

Free bike marking from Police Scotland.

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Culture - Venue 22

Marco Pantani - The Pirate START VENUE

Wednesday 18 June, 19:00 - 20:00 Pleasance Theatre, 60 The Pleasance., EH8 9TJ

A dramatic rehearsed reading of the play “Marco Pantani – The Pirate” by Stuart Hepburn.

Marco Pantani was arguably the greatest Italian Cyclist of the modern era. In 1998 he became a national hero when he won the two most prestigious races in the cycling calendar, the Giro D’Italia and the Tour De France. Five years later he was found dead and drugridden in a lonely Rimini hotel room. What drives a man to the pinnacle of professional cycling, yet Marco Pantani in 1997 © Aldo Bolzan leads him to the depths of squalor and despair? “The Pirate” traces Marco’s journey from the poverty of his upbringing in the streets of Cesena, to his ultimate tragic end at the cruelly early age of 34.

TICKETS Adults £5, Concession £4.

See www.edfoc.org.uk for details

This event supported by

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Race - Venue 14

King of Kaimes Hill Climb START VENUE

Thursday 19 June, 18:00 - 21:00 Kaimes Road

Who will be crowned King and Queen of Kaimes 2014?

Kaimes Road is over half a mile long with an average gradient of over 9%, straight up Corstrophine Hill. Do you have the legs to become the King or Queen of Kaimes?

More details at www.harts-cyclery.co.uk TICKETS Adults £5, Concession £3, available from Hart’s Cyclery.

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Talk - Venue 28

Fraser Cartmell - a season in the life of an Ironman triathlete START VENUE

STOP PRESS/ NEW DATE Monday 16 June, 19:00 - 20:30 Planet X Bikes, 57-59 South Clerk Street, EH8 9PP

Multiple Ironman and Ironman 70.3 Champion Fraser Cartmell talks about his experiences of professional triathlon racing. The talk will cover topics such as planning your race schedule, training, nutrition, and dealing with disappointing results. There will also be a short question and answer session at the end.

FREE EVENT ...but only 30 tickets will be available.

See www.edfoc.org.uk for details.

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Come & try - Venue 24

The Skelf Bike Skills Park Open Day / BBQ START VENUE

Friday 20 June, 10:00 - 14:00 Crags Sports Centre / SKELF, 10 Bowmont Place, EH8 9RY

Like to see a bike skills park in the centre of Edinburgh?

Come and find out more about The SKELF, experience firsthand the Braidwood trails (by tandem MTB), test your legs on the Hubstep pedal-powered PA system, get your bike fixed by Dr Bike, have a spin on the portable pump track and grab a burger from the BBQ. 10:00 to midday for School groups Midday to 14:00 open to all.

FREE EVENT

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All ability - Venue 24

Crags All Ability Bikes START

Friday 20 June, 12.00 VENUE Crags Sports Centre, 10 Bowmont Place, EH8 9RY

This event is an all ability bike event along the Innocent Railway cycle path, so it is relatively safe. Targeted for people with disabilities of all persuasions, this is an event open to all. Starting from the Crags Community Sports Centre, which has accessible toilets. There will be a variety of adapted bikes available. Supplied by Beyond Boundaries of East Lothian.

Supported by Castle Rock Edinvar and Laid Back Bikes.

FREE EVENT

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Talk - Venue 20

The Mind of a Helmet Camera Cyclist START VENUE

Friday 20 June, 19:00 - 21:00 Canons’ Gait, 232 Canongate, EH8 8DQ

David Brennan (aka Magnatom) has been cycling for eight years and filming his commute using a helmet camera for six. In that time he has had death threats, been threatened with arrest, been shot at and helped set up a safer cycling campaign. It’s time to look into his mind… if you dare!

TICKETS £5. Over 18 years old only.

See www.edfoc.org.uk for details.

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Ride - Venue 7

The Original Edinburgh Night Ride START VENUE

Supported by Leith Cycle Co and Cycling Dunbar.

Friday 20 June, 23:00, finishing with breakfast around 7:00, Saturday 21 June outside Leith Cycle Co, 276 Leith Walk, EH6 5BX

Ever wondered what it’s like to cycle through the night, on quiet roads? Last year’s sold-out ride was described as a ‘magical experience’ despite the downpours, so we are doing it again. The ride (60miles / 100km) takes place around the summer solstice, with groups accompanied by experienced ride leaders. We’ll be meandering through scenic East Lothian at an easy pace, with a rest stop and refreshments in Dunbar, before heading back to Leith for a full breakfast. Leith Cycle Co. will provide mechanical support again, and are offering a discounted tune-up for your bike the week before the ride (proof of registration required), or you can rent one of their bikes for the night.

If you would like to raise funds our chosen charity, It’s Good 2 Give, a small local volunteer led charity which supports young cancer patients and their families, we would greatly appreciate your support.

For further details see www.itsgood2give.co.uk.

TICKETS £20 (includes 2 meals and mechanical support).

Over 16 years old only.

Booking and further details: www.edfoc.org.uk.

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Other - Venue 17

Spokes Thanks You for Shopping by Bike START VENUE

Saturday 21 June, 10:00 - 13:00 Farmers’ Market, Castle Terrace

Arrive at the Farmers’ Market by bike and you will be greeted with some goodies from Spokes, the Lothian Cycle Campaign. There will also be a Spokes stall with maps for sale and free information and advice for cyclists of all ages.

See you there!

We will be running our usual stall at the market and will have extra volunteers spotting cyclists at both ends and near racks, handing out goodies and making them aware of the stall. The point is to thank cyclists for doing their shopping by bike and to encourage others to do so.

FREE EVENT

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Culture - Venue tbc

Bicycle Ballet Present Strictly Cycling START VENUE

Saturday 21 June, 10:00 - 14:00 & 13.00 - 17:00 to be confirmed

Visual, improvised comedy with bikes, roaming the streets. With the help of 20 volunteers & their bikes, Strictly Cycling, The Bicycle Ballet Company Strictly Cycling will take over the City! © Raysto Images Playing with the everyday events and experiences of riding a bike, Strictly Cycling’s vibrant cyclists add more than a hint of the surreal to your day.

Come & work as part of a close knit & very yellow team.

No experience necessary, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Free workshop to join in the morning for up to 20 people, leading to performances in the afternoon. No experience necessary, although a level of cycling proficiency required – minimum Level 2 Bikeability / National Standard is suggested.

14 years & older.

Three performances, with costumes, of 30 mins each, over the afternoon.

Details to be confirmed. Please see www.bicycleballet.co.uk or www.facebook.com/bicycleballet for further updates).

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Come & try - Venue 11

Meadowbank Velodrome Taster Sessions START VENUE

Saturday 21 June, 10:00 - 12:30 Meadowbank Velodrome, EH7 6AE Come and try a one hour taster session on Edinburgh’s own banked velodrome where you can follow in the wheel marks of Sir Chris Hoy. The velodrome is now managed by the Edinburgh Road Club.

Please note that the event is weather dependent.

TICKETS

Adults £10 Concession £7 Booking required: tickets from Edinburgh Road Club.

See website for details. www.edinburghrc.co.uk/about/track

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Come & try - Venue 5

Cycle Speedway ‘Come and Try’ Family Day START VENUE

Saturday 21 June, 11:00 - 17:00 Redbraes Park, Redbraes Place, EH7 4LH

Cycle speedway racing takes place on an oval blaze track where four riders compete over four adrenalin packed laps on bikes with no brakes!

If you can ride a bike you can Cycle Speedway! Watch elite riders from the Edinburgh Falcons, then have a go yourself.

Any riders wishing to take part in the coaching and racing taster sessions are strongly advised to wear long sleeved tops and long, preferably tight fitting bottoms. Trainers are fine but laces must be tied up or tucked way. Helmets are compulsory! Bring your own or borrow one of ours. The sessions will be supervised by a British Cycling coach who holds a current outdoor first aid qualification. Spills are part of the thrills, but rarely result in more than dirty clothes and a wee graze here and there.

Specialist speedway bikes are provided, but we might not be able to fit small children under 11 years.

ENTRY FREE See www.edfoc.org.uk for details.

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Come & try - Venue 8

Yoga For Cyclists START VENUE

Saturday 21 June, 17:00 - 18:30 Virgin Active Health Club, Omni Centre, Greenside EH1 3AA

A yoga workshop for cyclists. Let me show you how this ancient practice is not only great for the body and mind, but will lead to greater core strength, flexibility, balance, focus and alleviating muscle tightness – all qualities cyclists need during a ride.

Lead by Yoga trainer Karen Howie Shower facilities are available, a charge of £1 payable to the club if you require a towel. Mats provided.

See www.edfoc.org.uk for details.

TICKETS

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£6. Only 25 places.

Race - Venue 13

Corstorphine Hill Mini-Enduro START VENUE

Sunday 22 June, 09:00 - late afternoon Corstorphine Hill, EH12 6LR (exact location tbc)

Edinburgh’s very own Enduro race. The race is on to find the men and women who can master the known and unknown trails of Corstorphine Hill, a long time favourite with the city’s MTBers.

Expect the unexpected, a little gnarl and lots of singletrack. It’s no Innerleithen, but there’s plenty of variety on Corstorphine Hill. Practice in the morning and race in the afternoon. Junior (U20), Senior and Vets (40+) categories for men and women. Check Hart’s Cyclery website for details, but in the meantime get entries to graeme@ harts-cyclery.co.uk (include full name, age, club, phone number, emergency contact details). Signon from 09:00; first come first served for start times. Rider brief at 12:00. First rider off at 13:00.

More details at Hart’s Cyclery website.

TICKETS £10 available from Hart’s Cyclery www.harts-cyclery.co.uk/

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Other - Venue 10

SCMA Arthur’s Seat Hill Climb Challenge START VENUE

Sunday 22 June, 09:00 - 14:00 C ar park at the bottom of Queen’s Drive

by St Margeret’s Loch.

Can you be the fastest to slog it up the one mile ascent? Will you be crowned the Arthur’s Seat Hill Climb Champion 2014 and take away the trophy?

Prizes for first, second and third for male and female. In association with the Scottish Cycle Messenger Association. All cyclists welcome (children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult). Start times from 09:00: to take part, see www.edfoc.org.uk for details.

ENTRY FREE

ARTHUR’S SEAT HILL CLIMB

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Come & try - Venue 1

Trial the Trails: Cyclone: Gypsy Brae Mountain Bike Tracks START VENUE

Sunday 22 June, 10:00 - 14:00 Cyclone: Gypsy Brae, EH5 1QH

Come and try out Edinburgh’s largest off –road facility.

Following our successful opening as part of last year’s festival, Cyclone invites you to try out our ever expanding trails. We’ve got everything from green skills loops to red runs. There will be four age group races, lots of side shows and fun.

Races start at 11.00 Brought to you by My Adventure. www.myadventure.org.uk/ FREE EVENT

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FOR CYCLISTS

BY CYCLISTS

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• Expertise and experience in cycle accident law.

• We’re here for you – where you need us, when you need us.

• No win, no fee and no risk to you.

Visit: cyclelawscotland.co.uk Contact: brenda.mitchell@cyclelawscotland.co.uk Call: 0800 081 2210 Text: “CLS” to 60155

Join our Pedal 4 Paul bike ride Sunday 31 August 2014 Starts and ends at Musselburgh Race Course • Three routes • 73 miles, 47 miles and 3km • £30 entry and raise £100 for It’s Good 2 Give • very special rates for families Full details on website www.itsgood2give.co.uk Follow us on twitter @itsgood2give

Supporting local young cancer patients and their families It’s Good 2 Give is a registered charity number SC041416

EdFoC team 2014: Kim Harding Ulli Harding Caroline Brown Gregor Angus Sidse Fjeldsted Sorensen A note of thanks to Andy Catlin for some great ideas. ...plus all our wonderful volunteers!

There are still opportunities to get involved with the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling, just get in touch via info@edfoc.org.uk Typesetting and design by Vantage Creative Solutions Logo by Designers on the Run