Edinburgh Festival of Cycling programme

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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 tour operator with any specic 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, Saturday 15

June, right through to the end on Sunday 23 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. You

can also sign up to our e-newsletter on the website.

If you have any questions about accessibility to venues, please email us at

[email protected] and we will check individual venues for you.

If there is an event youd like to see in 2014, why not get in touch and be

part of Edinburghs newest festival?


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Welcome

Welcome to the rst Edinburgh Festival of Cycling, taking place with the

support of The City of Edinburgh Council, Alpine Bikes, The Edinburgh

Bicycle Co-operative and the Embassy of Denmark.

Edinburgh Festival of Cycling Ltd. is a new not-for-prot social enterprise,

and we will be running the festival annually as part of the EdinburghFestival programme. Now, get on your bikes and let it roll...

www.edfoc.org.uk

@edfoc

EdinburghFestivalofCycling

If you need to phone us, you can contact Tracy on 07743 741 088or Kim on 07866 815 266 during ofce hours.


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eVent Planner

Event time

24 Hour Charity Spinning 7pm - 7pm

The SKELF Bike Skills Park Launch and BBQ 10am - 2pm

Edinburgh Lochs and Castles Tour various

From the Tour de France to Mountain High various

Cycle Speedway Taster for children 10am - 4pm

Voodoo Unicycles demonstrations - come and try 10am - 4pm

Bike Polo - come and try 12pm -4.30pm

Rugg Tomcat Street Performance 12pm - 12.45pm

Hidden Mountain Biking Country ride 2pm - 5pm

Sites and Stories ride 1.30pm - 5pm

Bicycle Culture by Design talk 7.30pm - 9pm

Monumental Motion exhibition 10am - 4.30pm

Edinburgh's Hills ride 1.30pm - 6pm

Bike Set-up and Fitting Tips 7pm - 8pm

Bike Poetry Slam! 7.30pm - 10.30pmBike Love: Pop-up Bike maintenance 5pm - 7pm

Nutrition for Long Bike Rides workshop 7pm - 8pm

Spokes Bike Breakfast 7.45am - 9.45am

An Evening with Mark Beaumont 7.30pm - 9.30pm

The Bartholomew Archive: Maps Uncovered 1pm - 4pm

Strength Training for Cyclists workshop 7pm - 8pm

Bamboo Bike Frame Building workshop various

Cycle to the North Pole 1.30pm - 4pm

Coastal Night Ride 11pm - 5am

Heels on Wheels' Ladies day 11am - 3pm

Cyclone Bike Track launch 1pm - 5pmEdinburgh's King of the Mountains ride 3pm - 6pm

Carbon Cycle talk: Kate Rawles 3pm - 4pm

The Fastest Woman to Cycle the World talk 7.30pm - 9pm

Laid Back Sunday Tour 10am - 4pm

Arthur's Seat Hill Climb 9am - 12pm

SkyRide Local 10am - various

Greener Leith Family Bike Ride 10am - 1pm

Polwarth Church Family Bike Ride 12.30pm - 3.30pm

Bamboo Bicycle Building BBQ 1pm -3pm

1957 Flying Scot performance 6pm - 8pm


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Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

15-Jun 16-Jun 17-Jun 18-Jun 19-Jun 20-Jun 21-Jun 22-Jun 23-Jun


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24 Hour cHarity

SPinninG

LifesCyCLe, 72 NewhaveN Road, eh6 5QG

7pm fRiday 14 JuNeto 7pm satuRday 15 JuNe

As a prologue, the Festival kicks off with a 24 hour Spinning Marathon,

suitable for all tness levels, supported by Edinburghs dedicated indoor

cycling studio. Enjoy some great sounds, cool images, good company, and

help raise money for SAMH, Scotlands mental health charity.

The team at LifesCycle will be delighted to help you through your own

journey in the saddle, however long you choose to ride.

Its Your Body, Your Bike! Suitable for all tness levels, however all

participants should have undertaken a free induction at LifesCycle prior

to the event.

Each hour costs 6 and all profits go to saMh

Booking: www.lifescycle.co.uk or phone 07536 013511 for further details.

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tHe SKelf BiKe SKillS ParK

launcH Day anD BBQthe BRaidwoods, CRaGs CommuNity spoRts CeNtRe, eh8 9Ry

satuRday 15 JuNe: 10am 2pm

The SKELF is our name for the cool new bike skills park planned in

the centre of Edinburgh (at the Braidwoods between St Leonards and

Dumbiedykes). This fun and informal launch event is a chance to nd

out more about the proposals and experience rst-hand the Braidwood

proto-trails (on a tandem MTB no less), listen to (possibly) shady music on

Hubstep (pedal powered PA system), get your bike xed, and maybe even

eat from the BBQ.

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eDinBurGH locHS anD

caStleS tourJeffRey stReet, uNdeR NoRth BRidGe, eh1 1dh

satuRday 15 JuNe / suNday 16 JuNe: 11am 1pm, 2pm 4pmmoNday 15 fRiday 21 JuNe: 6.30pm 8.30pm

satuRday 22 JuNe / suNday 23 JuNe: 11am 1pm, 2pm 4pm

A two hour tour using the Edinburgh cycle paths network. A gentle ride withhistorical commentary and a break in the pub. We visit the Innocent Tunnel,

Craigmillar Castle, Dr Neils Garden, The Sheep Heid Inn, Duddingston

Loch, The Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Scottish Parliament and Our

Dynamic Earth.

adult: 20 bikE hirE and tour (6 with own bikE)

concEssion: 18 bikE hirE and tour / 5 (with own bikE)Book through Le Tour telephone: 0741 564 0296 or www.letour-edinburgh.com

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cyclingculturE

from tHe tour De france

to mountain HiGHNewhaveN CommuNiCatioNs, 77 moNtGomeRy stReet, eh7 5hZ

satuRday 15 JuNe: 6.30pm 9pmsuNday 16 JuNe: 12pm 4pm

moNday 17 fRiday 21 JuNe: 11am 4pmsatuRday 22, suNday 23 JuNe: 12pm 4pm

Capturing the moment as the action unfolds, along with candid photos from

behind the scenes.

Pete Goding is a freelance sports photographer and best-selling author of

Mountain High (nominee for Best Illustrated Sports Book 2012).

Working closely with the Press Association, Pete showcases his work with

national newspapers and magazines, capturing some of the most iconic

moments in professional cycling in recent years. Featuring photos from LeTourand Mountain High, along with previously unseen photography from

his forthcoming book Mountain Higher.

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cycle SPeeDWay

taSter for cHilDrenRedBRaes paRk CyCLe speedway tRaCk, RedBRaes pLaCe,

off BRouGhtoN Road, eh7 4LJsatuRday 15 JuNe: 10am 4pm

Children will be given expert tuition from British Cycling coaches on how to

ride cycle speedway bikes (no gears, no brakes, free wheel) safely around

the outdoor Redbraes Park track before having the opportunity to take part

in some practice races. Four riders at a time round four fast laps of the track!

There will also be demonstrations by top riders from the Edinburgh Falcons

Cycle Speedway Team and Youth Teams. Bikes and helmets will be

provided but long trousers (not too baggy), a long sleeved top and gloves

are strongly recommended when riding on the blaze track.

This event is suitable for children between the ages of 10 and 16

accompanied by a parent / responsible adult (who might even like a go).

donations to the SSCSL are welcome on the day.

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VooDoo unicycleS:extreme unicyclinG

DemonStrationS anD come & try

JaCk kaNe CeNtRe, 208 NiddRie maiNs Road, eh16 4NBsatuRday 15 JuNe: 10am 4pm

The UKs only Extreme Unicycling Display Team. Like BMX and trials

biking, but with one wheel, because its already been done on two.

Watch the current UK champions negotiate obstacles and throw the laws

of physics out of the window.

In between displays, have a go at learning to ride a unicycle, free tuition by

the experts provided.

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BiKe Polo:DemonStrationS anD come & try

JaCk kaNe CeNtRe, 208 NiddRie maiNs Road, eh16 4NBsatuRday 15 JuNe: 12pm 4.30pm

Head to the Jack Kane Centre to watch a dramatic bike polo match being

played out. Never seen a bike polo match before? Its even more fast-

paced and exciting than you might imagine.

If you like what you see, then there will be a chance to join in a match, too.

We have all the equipment you will need to get you on the bike to learn

this simple and fun sport. Suitable for all ages. Children under 16 must be

accompanied by a responsible adult.

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ruGG tomcat Street

PerformanceRoyaL miLe, outside fRiNGe offiCe, eh1 1Qs

satuRday 15 aNd 22 JuNe: 12pm 12.45pm

What better transport for a travelling showman than to go by bike? Since

2011 the Tomcat has done exactly that, cycling and performing in major

(and minor) cities across Europe. With comedy, juggling and magic, Rugg

invites you to enjoy the life of the street.

Also appearing at Heels on Wheels on the Meadows, Saturday 22 June

2.30pm.

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Approachable legal experts

for cyclists throughout life

Call free on 0500 600 872www.allanmcdougall.co.uk

Help Andrew CyClist CHAritAble trusts

efforts to mAke CyCling sAfer in sCotlAnd.

Join their team of cyclit in pedal for scotland bikeride on 8 setember 2013.

Check out www.andrewcyclit.comfor more detail.


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SiteS anD StorieS

riDestaRtsat Leith CyCLe Co, 276 Leith waLk, eh6 5BX

satuRday 15 aNd satuRday 22 JuNe: 1.30pm 5pm

An eight mile tour taking in parts of the Old Town and New Town, hearing

some of the citys history and stories. A great introduction to the city for

visitors; even lifelong residents may learn something they didnt previouslyknow.

tickEts: 26 (or 16 with own bikE)

Booking: Storybikes tel 07762 000 039 or www.storybikes.co.uk


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Bicycle culture

By DeSiGnassemBLy haLL, the mouNd, eh1 2Lu

satuRday 15 JuNe: 7.30pm 9pm

Mikael Colville-Andersen, CEO of Copenhagenize, will be giving a talk on

Bicycle Culture by Design.

Copenhagenize.com started in 2007, highlighting cycling life in

Copenhagen. Forty years ago Copenhagen was just as car-clogged as

anywhere else, but now 36% of the population arriving at work or education

do so on bicycles, from all over the Metro area. 50% of Copenhageners use

bicycles each day. They all use over 1000 km of bicycle lanes in Greater

Copenhagen for their journeys. Copenhagenizing is possible anywhere.

tickEts: 15 adult, 13 concEssion

Purchase online at www.edfoc.org.uk or at The Hub, Castlehill, EH1 2NE

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monumental motion:By miKael colVille-anDerSen

the huB, CastLehiLL, eh1 2NesuNday 16 to thuRsday 20 JuNe: 10amto 4.30pm

Cities and nations are often dened by the monuments they erect.

Monuments and structures that stand as historical records of great

moments or periods in history.

Denmark and Copenhagen are no exception. However, one of the

greatest monuments is their bicycle culture and the vast network of bicycle

infrastructure that they have erected as living legacy of sustainable living.

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Embassy of

DEnmark


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HillS riDestaRtsat middLe meadow waLk, the meadows

suNday 16 JuNe: 1.30pm 6pm

A 26 mile tour, taking in Calton Hill, Holyrood Park circling Arthurs Seat,

Craigmillar Castle, Braid Hills, Easter Craiglockhart and Corstorphine Hills,

and Ravelston Woods. Your effort will be rewarded by the commanding

views over Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth. 2,900 feet (880m) of ascent

and descent.


Booking: Storybikes tel 07762 000 039 or www.storybikes.co.uk

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workshop

BiKe Set-uP anD

fittinG tiPSseCRetLoCatioNReveaLedoNweBsite

moNday 17 JuNe: 7pm 8pm

Primarily aimed at cycle commuters and recreational riders, Harts Cyclery

will take you through, in a practical and fun way, some of the rules of thumb

on bike set-up and t, to ensure you are comfortable and avoid injury.

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Organised by Harts Cyclery, phone 07989 437 024 orwww.harts-cyclery.co.uk


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BiKe Poetry Slam!

the foRest Cafe, 141 LauRistoN pLaCe, eh3 9JNmoNday 17 JuNe: 7.30pm 10.30pm

We proudly present the worlds rst ever cycling poetry slam! Breathless

performance poets and oily-ngered newcomers will compete together in

a pedal to the nish.

Come to watch and listen, to vote, to compete, and to enjoy yourself the

bike slam is open to all.

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Email [email protected] for rules or to sign up to

compete, or turn up on the night to watch.cyclingculturE

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BiKe loVe: PoP-uP BiKe

maintenanceseCRetLoCatioNReveaLedoNweBsite

tuesday 18 aNd thuRsday 20 JuNe: 5pm 7pm

Get a comprehensive 15 point bike service at this pop-up workshop from

Grease Monkey Cycles.

Book in advance as spaces are limited.

10 pEr sErvicE

Booking: phone 0845 180 1251 or www.greasemonkeycycles.com


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mountain BiKinG country

staRtsat west ReGisteR house, ChaRLotte sQuaRe, eh2 4desatuRday 15 JuNe: 2pm 5pm

From the City Centre to the Airport off-road! Suitable for anyone who

can ride a mountain bike. A fun ride along some wonderful singletrack,

descents, jumps and drops. Starts at Charlotte Square and ends at the

Cramond Brig pub (with a drink, not included in the ticket).

Organised by Harts Cyclery, phone 07989 437 024 or www.harts-cyclery.

co.uk. Mountain bike required.

tickEts: 2 with procEEds going to spokEs

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Support from:

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HeelS on WHeelS

laDieS Day of cyclinGthe meadows

satuRday 22 JuNe: 11am 3pm

Edinburghs rst ladies day of cycling. Everyone is welcome to this fun

and educational day on the Meadows.

Cycling demonstrations

Women-specic cycling gear

Inspiring speakers

Cycle instructors and clubs

Coffee, cake and ice cream

Buskers for your entertainment

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More info: www.edfoc.org.uk

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nutrition for lonG

BiKe riDeSRoyaL CommoNweaLth pooLmeetiNGRoom, daLkeith Road, eh16 5BB

tuesday 18 JuNe: 7pm 8pm

Join in this fun interactive workshop on the best food nutritionally to take

onboard before, during and after long bike rides, from personal trainer

Tracy Griffen. Find out about the optimal nutritional balance, and get tips

for tasty treats.

Suitable for all cyclists, donations to Edinburgh Festival of Cycling

welcome.

frEE, tickEtEd

Booking: www.edfoc.org.uk or phone 07743 741 088

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SPoKeS BiKe

BreaKfaStCity ChamBeRs QuadRaNGLe, 253 hiGh stReet, eh1 1yJ

wedNesday 19 JuNe: 7.45am 9.45am

Enjoy a free breakfast (if you come by bike) and chat with other cyclists.

There will also be information stalls on cycling, maps for sale, bike services,

a competition and short speeches by key speakers around 9am. So turn upon your bike and join in the fun.

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www.spokes.org.uk

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talk

an eVeninG WitH marK

BeaumountQueeNs haLL, 85 89 CLeRk stReet, eh8 9Qf

wedNesday 19 JuNe: 7.30pm 9.30pm

Mark Beaumont is a Scottish broadcaster, adventurer and author whose

series The Man Who Cycled the World, The Man who Cycled the Americas

and Rowing the Arctichave brought him worldwide acclaim. In 2010 he

was presented with the Glenddich Spirit of Scotland Top Scotaward.

Talking about his expeditions, Mark will share how he has made a career

from adventure and documentaries. This event is supported by Alpine

Bikes.

tickEts: 13 adults, 10 concEssionsBooking: from Queens Hall Box Ofce and www.thequeenshall.net

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tHe BartHolomeW

arcHiVe: maPS uncoVereDNatioNaL LiBRaRyof sCotLaNd, 159 Causewayside, eh9 1ph

thuRsday 20 JuNe, 1pm 4pm, athaLfhouRiNteRvaLs

A display of historic cycling maps from the Bartholomew Archive, showing

how maps evolved from 19th century crowdsourced maps to the modern

motoring atlas and beyond.

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Tickets from www.edfoc.org.uk

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StrenGtH traininG

for cycliStSRoyaL CommoNweaLth pooLmeetiNGRoom, daLkeith Road, eh16 5BB

thuRsday 20 JuNe: 7pm 8pm

Do you wish you had more power in your legs? Find yourself swaying from

side to side as you cycle?

This interactive workshop will show you basic body weight strength

exercises that will help you cycle more efciently.

Donations to Edinburgh Festival of Cycling welcome.

frEE, tickEtEd

Booking: www.edfoc.org.uk or phone 07743 741 088

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BamBoo BiKe

frame BuilDinGthe oLd amBuLaNCe depot, 77 BRuNswiCk stReet, eh7 5hs

fRiday 21 JuNe: 8am 6pmsatuRday 22 JuNe: 9am 5pm

suNday 23 JuNe: 9am 5pm

A great opportunity to build your own made-to-measure bike frame out of

natural carbon bre, for a unique bicycle tted to you.

cost: 545 (includEs baMboo bikE fraME)

Booking: www.edfoc.org.uk (advance booking only)More information: www.bamboobicycleclub.org

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cycle to tHe

nortH PolestaRtatReaRof CRaiGRoystoN CommuNity hiGh sChooL,

67 peNNyweLL Road, eh4 4NLfRiday 21 JuNe: 1.30pm 4pm

Join us and The North Pole Club (North Edinburghs P6 P7s outdoor and

cycling club) for a Decorated Cycle Carnival-style ride from Craigroyston

Community High School to the foot of Cramond Quay.

Includes free hire of bikes, child seats, tandems and helmets (if required,

subject to availability).

tickEts: 1 adults and childrEn

Booking: phone 0131 332 7132 or www.myadventure.org.ukSuitable for all ages

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coaStal

niGHt riDestaRtsat Leith CyCLe Co, 276 Leith waLk, eh6 5BXfRiday 21- satuRday 22 JuNe: 11pm eaRLymoRNiNG

Ever wondered what its like to cycle through the night, on quiet roads?

Edinburghs rst organised Coastal Night Ride (approx. 40 miles) will take

place on the night of the summer solstice, and a full moon. Well be cruising

along the coast from Edinburgh through scenic East Lothian, led by an

experienced ride leader. Theres also a yummy breakfast available at the

end. Leith Cycle Co will be providing mechanical support on the Night Ride.

You can also book your bike in for a discounted tune-up the week before, or

rent one of their bikes for the night.

tickEts: 15 including hot drink &

light brEakfast (ovEr 16 only)

Booking: www.edfoc.org.uk or The Hub, Castlehill, EH1 2NE

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free SHort filmSEdinburgh Festival of Cycling will be showing a

number of short lms on different cycling themes on

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These will be repeated at intervals throughout the

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cyclone BiKe tracK

launcHCyCLoNe, Gypsy BRae ReCReatioNaL GRouNd,

west shoRe Road, eh4 4NLsatuRday 22 JuNe: 1pm 5pm

Edinburghs newest mountain bike trail launches at Gypsy Brae, Granton.

Be among the rst to come and try it out. There will be prizes for age-

specic races and lots of free fun side-shows.

A must attend event for mountain bikers and families alike!

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More info: phone 0131 332 7132 or www.myadventure.org.uk

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eDinBurGHS KinG of

tHe mountainSStartSat regiSter HouSe, PrinceS Street, eH1 3Yt

SaturdaY 22 June: 3Pm 6Pm

A tour of Edinburghs gnarliest climbs! Suitable for anyone who can ride a

road bike at a reasonable pace. The ride is 30 miles long and will take in

some steep climbs. Starts at Register House, East End of Princes Street

and ends at Berts Bar, William Street (with a drink, not included in price).

tickEts: 2 with procEEds going to spokEs

Organised by Harts Cyclery, phone 07989 437 024 orwww.harts-cyclery.co.uk

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carBon cycle talK

NewhaveN CommuNiCatioNs, 77 moNtGomeRy stReet, eh7 5hZsatuRday 22 JuNe: 3pm 4pm

In 2006 outdoor philosopher Kate Rawles cycled 4,553 miles from

Texas to Alaska, following the spine of the Rocky Mountains as closely as

possible. This is Kates story of the trip, in which she not only deals with

the rigours of the journey, but does constant battle with her own ideas and

assumptions, which ultimately helps us to cross the great divide between

where we are on climate change, and where we need to be.

frEE, tickEtEd through www.Edfoc.org.uk

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tHe faSteSt Woman

to cycle tHe WorlDGeoRGe sQuaRe LeCtuRe theatRe, GeoRGe sQuaRe, eh8 9LJ

satuRday 22 JuNe 7.30pm 9pm

In December 2012, Juliana Buhring became the rst women to set a record

for Fastest world circumnavigation by bicycle.

Julianas 18,060 mile journey took her across four continents and nineteen

countries, in a total time of 152 days, with 144 days on the bike. This is

her story.


Booking: www.edfoc.org.uk or at The Hub, Castlehill, EH1 2NE.

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laiD BacK SunDay tour

(liGfietS ZonDaG)staRtiNGat Laid BaCk Bikes, 28 maRChmoNt CResCeNt, eh9 1hG


Join a friendly ride to the coast with a chance to see and try out some of

Edinburghs most unusual bikes, trikes and tandems on the Silverknowes

promenade beside the North Sea. There will be lunch and demos at

Silverknowes after 12pm. You can try a trike, tandem or learn to ride a

ligets, with mechanical support from The Bicycle Works. Free CEC

Edinburgh maps for everyone.

frEE to join in with your own bikE or 17 to

rEnt a bikE for a day

Booking: Laid Back Bikes phone 07891 430 159 orwww.laid-back-bikes.co.uk

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artHurS Seat Hill

climBmeetatBottomof aRthuRs seat, attheCaRpaRkattheBottomof

QueeNs dRive, eh16 5BtsuNday 23 JuNe: 9am 12pm

The Scottish Cycle Messenger Association is hosting its second annual hill

climb up the Queens Drive.

Can you be the fastest to slog it up the one mile ascent? Will you be crowned

the Arthurs Seat Hill Climb Champion 2013 and take away the trophy?

Prizes for rst, second and third for male and female. Everyone is welcome

to take part.

frEE EvEnt

Bookings: email [email protected] for an application form and toguarantee the time slot that suits you best, or just turn up on the day.

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SKyriDe local

staRtatsoutheRNeNdofmiddLemeadowwaLk, themeadowssuNday 23 JuNe: 10am vaRiouseNdtimes, depeNdiNGoNRideChoseN

SkyRide Local rides are guided by friendly British Cycling Ride Leaders

along scenic planned routes. There will be something for everyone whether

youre building your condence or are already comfortable on a bike and

looking for a challenge. All rides are free and are grouped for different levels.

Whichever you choose, youll be riding on safe routes, in good company.

E re: Meadows Meander until approx. 11.15am (actual ride time

30 minutes)

se re: Ride to Balerno until approx. 12.45pm

ce re: Midlothian Explorer until approx. 1.45pm

All rides return to the Meadows.

frEE, to guarantEE a placE on thE ridEs rEgistEr

via www.goskyridE.coM/Edinburgh

Full details, including information on the ride leaders, will be on theSkyRide website closer to the event date.

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Greener leitH family BiKe

riDe to PortoBellostaRtiNGBypLayGRouNd, viCtoRia paRk, eh6 5py


An easy bike ride especially for families and those less condent on the

roads. Well be cycling slowly, en masse, on cycle paths and quiet roads

from Victoria Park to Portobello beach. Prize for the best dressed bike.

Picnic and ice cream on the beach optional! Children under 16 must be

accompanied by a responsible adult.

frEE, tickEtEd

More information from www.greenerleith.org.uk


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PolWartH cHurcH

family Picnic riDemeetat poLwaRth paRish ChuRCh, 36 38 poLwaRth teRRaCe,

eh11 1LusuNday 23 JuNe: 12.30pm 3.30pm

A gentle ride, suitable for all ages, on off-road paths to Spylaw Park,

Colinton, where we will enjoy a picnic. There will be time for stone

skimming, Frisbees and the swing park before cycling back. Its three miles

each way. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Church service before the ride at 11am, or join afterwards, for the ride only.

frEE, untickEtEd. bring your own picnic

More information from Polwarth Parish Church www.polwarth.org.uk

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workshop

BamBoo Bicycle

BuilDinG BBQthe oLd amBuLaNCe depot, 77 BRuNswiCk stReet, eh7 5hs

suNday 23 JuNe: 1pm 3pm

If youre riding through Leith on the day and are feeling peckish, come

and join us for the rst ever Bamboo Bicycle Building BBQ, hosted by

Newhaven Communications.

Its a chance for you to view the bamboo bicycle frames built by participants

on the workshop (page 31), chat with other cyclists and enjoy some good

food from BBQ specialist Man on Fire.

untickEtEd: plus food and drink

More information from www.edfoc.org.uk

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1957 flyinG Scot

RoNde BiCyCLe outfitteRs, 66 68 hamiLtoN pLaCe, eh3 5aZsuNday 23 JuNe: 6pm 8pm

A performance of the poetry and music from the 1957 Flying Scot artists

book which features a crown of sonnets by Rab Wilson, a suite of music

by Ben Bryden and linocut images by Hugh Bryden, all centred around a

classic Scottish racing bicycle. Over 18s only.

tickEts: 11 (includEs chEEsE and winE)

Booking and more information from www.rondebike.com phone0131 260 9888

cyclingculturE

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SPonSorS

principal supportErs

silvEr sponsors

bronZE sponsors

Embassy of

DEnmark

CyCLiNG suRGeoN


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PerSonal tHanKS

Our festival guru, Adele Conn

The enthusiasm of Lynne McNicoll

Efc em:Kim Harding

Kirsten Conacher

Tracy Griffen

Andrew Wright

Ulli Harding

Caroline Brown

Sidse Fjeldsted Sorensen

David Harkness

Julie Thomas

Colin Woof

All our wonderful volunteers!

Typesetting and design by Raspberry Creative Type

Logo by Designers on the Run

Programme production donated by Griffen Fitness


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Documents

Edinburgh Festival of Cycling programme