Anyway, I should probably explain myself, I’m Gaia, I’m 11, I love cycling and raising money for charities that have helped my friends and family. I have now done two charity cycle rides and I’m always looking for a new challenge. I decided on the Caledonia Way as it certainly...
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By Chris Bennett,
5 March 2019
Picture a typical scene outside a school at drop off time. Some children will be trying to walk, scoot and cycle, but cars are blocking the road and pavements, and the air is thick with the fumes of idling car engines. The space is noisy, dangerous and unwelcoming for parents...
Categories: Air Quality Health Schools
By Guest Blogger,
27 February 2019
Kieran Turner, Research Assistant in the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre at The University of Edinburgh, summarises research on the benefits of building physical activity into your daily commute,...
Categories: Commuting Environment Health Workplaces
By Chris Bennett,
25 February 2019
According to government guidelines, children and young people aged 5 to 18 need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day, while adults should get a minimum of 150 minutes a week.
At 1.6 miles, the average primary school journey is a distance that can be cycled...
By John Lauder,
22 February 2019
Led by Sustrans Deputy Director Daisy Narayanan, City of Edinburgh Council is launching proposals for an ambitious City Centre Transformation.
Daisy has been seconded to Edinburgh for the past year and Sustrans...
Categories: Communities Commuting Cycling in cities Liveable cities Walking
By Guest Blogger,
15 February 2019
Dan Gordon-Lee cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats when he was just 17-years-old. And after regaling his son with stories from his trip, Elliott decided at the age of 7, that he wanted to follow in his footsteps. It took a little persistence but after a year he managed to...
Categories: Cycling National Cycle Network Young people