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Kingsknowe Golf Club – Edinburg (via Google Maps)

School bike bus being used for “political ends”, claims MSP

Tory MSP Sue Webber has been accused of hypocrisy for arguing that Edinburgh school pupils were “pawns in a political game” over the city’s Spaces for People scheme – two years after praising a similar cycle to school initiative

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Leith Walk cycle lane (Allasan Seòras Buc, Twitter)

‘Moronic’: Edinburgh Council to make changes to bizarre zig-zag cycle lane after social media backlash

SNP councillor Lesley Macinnes says criticism of the path, which features sharp bends and obstacles such as lampposts, is “premature” as construction is still ongoing

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Lothian cycling campaign Spokes launches election manifesto promoting safe cycling in Edinburgh

The manifesto calls for the creation of a comprehensive, protected cycle network and a 30 percent reduction in motor traffic in the city

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Edinburgh, junction of Princes Street and Lothian Road (GoogleStreetView).JPG

Scottish transport minister to meet campaigners after death of Edinburgh cyclist whose bike got stuck on tram track

Meanwhile, lawyers slam City of Edinburgh Council for ignoring repeated safety warnings

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The chosen option for Hunter’s Hall Park has no road circuit

Road circuit dropped from Meadowbank replacement plans after objections

Edinburgh to get outdoor velodrome plus BMX and speedway tracks

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The ‘full set’ option for Hunter’s Hall Park with velodrome, road circuit, BMX track and cycle speedway track

GB track cyclist calls for indoor velodrome in Edinburgh

Callum Skinner feels current plans for an outdoor velodrome show a lack of ambition

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Edinburgh © Simon MacMichael.jpg

Cars to be banned from roads near 11 Edinburgh primary schools in pilot scheme

“School Streets” initiative to be trialled from August next year – but will motorists buy into it?

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The ‘full set’ option for Hunter’s Hall Park with velodrome, road circuit, BMX track and cycle speedway track

Edinburgh calls for views on new cyclesport facilities

Four options for combinations of BMX, road, track & speedway including possible velodrome and closed road circuit

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Edinburgh lorry driver cycle training (picture credit City of Edinburgh Council)

Edinburgh council puts lorry drivers on bikes to learn cyclists’ perspective

Pilot scheme of classroom-based and practical training developed in partnership with Cycling Scotland

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Caution Tram Tracks (source – Edinburgh Council YouTube video)

Video: Edinburgh Council issues tram cycle safety film, but cyclists’ fears remain

Cyclist who came off bike says more needs to be done to ensure safety of riders as daytime testing begins in city centre

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