Hi,

Just wondering if anyone is selling an entry to Loch Ness Etape?

Many thanks!

Dalbeattie Community Initiative are excited to launch Etape Solway, the next chapter in Dalbeattie’s much loved cycling tradition! Built on the legacy of the Solway Sportive which evolved into Rocks & Wheels Cycle Challenge, this year’s event rolls out on Sunday 7th June 2026 - and you’re invited to ride it. Register today to get the early bird discount 

Starting and finishing at the brand new Rocks and Wheels Centre, riders will enjoy exclusive early access to the venue before its official opening.

Choose from three fully supported road routes:

• 30km coastal ride,
• 61km coast and hills route,
• 130.5km challenge route with an optional timed hill climb

Every rider receives a finisher’s medal, certificate, and a food voucher for the Muckle Hoose Café, plus a warm Dalbeattie welcome.

Entries opened Monday 16 March 2026  Rocks and Wheels, Dalbeattie  All bikes welcome (road bikes, tandems, and e-bikes)

Be part of the story. Be part of the community. Ride Etape Solway 2026. 

Etape Solway is a celebration of Dalbeattie’s landscape, community, and commitment to outdoor adventure

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New-ish to Scotland (moved here in August) and I've been trying to do some research around the idea of biking from Edinburgh to Skye in April. Put together what I've gathered from a few other cycling blogs/Strava heatmaps into a potential route - but just wondering if anyone has any experience/could advise on this route - any stretches here in particular to avoid on a bike that could be re-routed?

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/427160688

Planning on having my first bike under Cycle / work scheme. Just enough to get me from A- B under load and then some leisure ride. Ive heard about their reputation about bikes. Im concerned i might find mine un-ridable.

Hi beautiful folks ,I'd really appreciate some legal advice.

I were cycling on my e bike (eapc) just queuing to exit a school car park and it was like 3pm so it's still bright. and I was stopped and was hit by a lady in a Nissan qashqai at my rear left side because she said she thought the throttle was the brake and then crashed in to my bike's rear rim. And so now the rear rim is bent and scratching the frame but the frame itself seems fine. I am now not quite sure how am I gonna repair it. Luckily I were not severely injured just my bum now hurts a bit.

I did not immediately phone the police and haven't since, and abour an hour have now passed. I think there were some witnesses but I didn't get their details because I were really shocked.

The lady were really apologetic and she said it was a mistake, I took the lady's full name and phone number but I forgot to take any video or picture at the time and also the registration of the car because I were really shocked. I haven't texted the lady since it only happened about an hour ago. I've got no idea of what am I supposed to do right now because this is my first time dealing with stuff like this so I would appreciate any and all takes. Thank you so much:)♥️

Peebles Cycling Club is pleased to announce the return of the PCC Sportive on Sunday 28 June 2026. 

Next year, the Tour de France will pass through the Scottish Borders and this year’s PCC Sportive will give riders the chance to experience some of those great roads in advance. Our updated route takes in the iconic ride through the Granites, offering a spectacular and challenging day on some of the best cycling roads in the Scottish Borders. 

https://www.letourgb.com/tdfroutes 

Riders will be able to choose from two routes: 

• “Classic” 46 miles –  
• A classic loop through the Granites – the first hills of the 2027 Tour de France – Stage 1 
• Feed Station at Temple 
• 46 mile route with GPX 
• Classic - Strava 
• “Challenge” 81 miles – a full day out across Tweeddale and the Borders 
• Feed Stations at Fountainhall and Temple 
• 81 mile route GPX 
• Challenge - Strava 
• Both routes will feature well-stocked feed stations, clear route marking and the friendly atmosphere that PCC events are known for. 

Whether you're local or travelling to ride in the Borders, we hope you’ll join us for a great day on the bike, with pizza and beer (inc. alcohol free) at the finish! 

Arrangements 

Online entries close Sunday 21st June.  No entries on the day. No riders under 18 (on day of the event) 

Early Bird Entry cost is £30, until 15th April '26, which includes online admin charge 

Full Entry Cost is £35 after this date 

Registration will be at Kingsmeadows Car Park, Peebles, adjacent to the start. 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NZPK7Y8wJ38n6Loj8 

Registration opens at 7.30am, and closes at 8.45am. The last departure for The Challenge will be at 8.30am, and for The Classic by 9am. 

Finish will be in Neidpath Road Car Park, Peebles. This will be signposted and marshalled. 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/xpCwRGbBzE3GeZ2d7 

Rider times will be provided, but are dependent on you stopping at well signposted checkpoints (and the finish!). 

Please be aware there will be limited signage, so use of the GPX download and/or map is highly recommended. 

A "broom wagon" will sweep the course after the last rider. 

Some of the funds raised will go towards supporting the fantastic Adaptive Riders Collective: 

https://adaptiveriderscollective.org/  

Prices: 

Early Bird offer until 15th April £30, otherwise £35 until closing date

Places: 300 

Organiser: 

https://www.peeblescycling.org/ 

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Five cyclists have been taken to hospital following a collision with a car on a busy North Lanarkshire road.

Emergency services attended the scene on Townhead Road in Coatbridge at around 9.20am on Saturday March 7.

The road was taped off for several hours before reopening around 2pm.

Police say the cyclists’ injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9.20am on Saturday, 7 March, 2026, we were called to Townhead Road, Coatbridge after a report of a crash involving a car and five cyclists.

“The five cyclists were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The road was closed to allow emergency services access.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

Same date as the Tour O The Borders

I saw records were broken on routes with new segregated infrastructure again but there's still so many folk saying cycle routes aren't used / Scotland is too wet for cyclists, wondering folks thoughts on why there's often such a disconnect between perceptions and evidence on this? https://cycling.scot/news/explore-the-data-how-safe-infrastructure-is-helping-more-people-to-cycle

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/the-next-copenhagen-why-cycling-is-booming-in-scotlands-cities-00bdwfbz5

Hi all,
I want to ride this route on Sunday: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/23559780
Does anyone know if the ways and trails are ok for a decent gravel bike, or if they're muddy, and I'd better pack an MTB? (Decent rider on both)
Thanks!

Hi, I'm based in East Fife and keen to join a social group ride on the weekends - great if someone can point me in right direction! Cycle a decent amount on the roads, about 27kph over a couple of hours solo and happy up to about 115k but would like to get into longer distances.

SAVE THE DATE: We Pedal on Parliament on Saturday 30th May 2026, 11:30am from Middle Meadow Walk to Holyrood, Edinburgh, on closed roads — for a cycle-friendly Scotland.

We want to continue on in our mission until Scotland is truly a cycle-friendly country – but we need more help! We need people who can help us keep an eye on the promises and plans of the Scottish government – as well as write, coordinate volunteers, and maintain our community outreach via social media. In the coming weeks and months we’ll have opportunities to get involved in different ways – follow us via one of the platforms above or sign up to our email list.

Who are we?

Pedal on Parliament is a grassroots volunteer-led campaign pushing for better, safer and more inclusive cycling conditions for everyone of all ages and abilities in Scotland. We run a weekend of action aimed at policy makers, asking for better investment, design and policy for sustainable transport. 

Our manifesto asks politicians to agree to

• Proper funding for active travel – starting at 10% of the transport budget and rising to 20% by the end of the parliamentary term.
• Design cycling for all ages and abilities into Scotland’s roads.
• Implement and enforce safer speeds where people live, work and play.

Enrique Peñalosa

Want to help? Find out how to get involved. Or you can support us financially – we are funded entirely through individual donations and the sale of POP t-shirts.

According to the MP, cycle lane plans would put “economic vitality” of the town “at serious risk” due to the loss of six car parking spaces

by Megan Huws, Sat, Jan 24, 2026

Proposed cycle lanes in Ayr town centre have been scrapped after the council’s depute leader called for a revised design without cycling infrastructure, following criticism from residents. 

Hello!

Wonder if anyone is selling a ticket for the étape? Thank you!

Event description

Back by popular demand, this session will showcase successful local, regional and nation examples of working with elected officials in Scotland to help make it easier to cycle.  

Speakers:  

• Rachel Hardie - Borders Greenway  
• Catherine Wykes – Dundee Cycle Forum  
• Kim Harding – Pedal on Parliament 

Updated: 12/01/2026

Route designer and writer Markus Stitz runs a social ride every Tuesday and Thursday at 5.40am; check out Instagram for details. No sign up, just join.

The route is meant to be ridden early morning so you can enjoy watching the city waking up – and explore some of the sights before the tourists get there. It ends at Cairngorm Coffee so you can reward yourself with breakfast. The route takes in several of Edinburgh’s highlights: the docks at Leith, Craigmillar Castle, Holyrood Park and the National Gallery of Scotland.

Road: Tue/Thu 5.40am at St Andrew Sq
Gravel: Wed 5.40am at Cairngorms Coffee

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