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30 June 2020

Bike Buddy during lockdown

Book a Bike Buddy – this is the experience of just one of our happy customers – THANKS Morag & Sandrine! “During lockdown I was keen to get out on my bike for some exercise. However the cycle paths near me were very crowded, and too narrow to practise social distancing. I occasionally went out…
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12 June 2020

2020 Free bike loan for key workers

Bikes for Key Workers Thanks to Cycling UK – the Big Bike Revival, we are now offering free bike loans to any NHS worker or care worker. To book a bike please email us. Remember, to bring proof of where you work. [email protected]
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04 June 2020

Get out on your bike: what to do coming out of lockdown in Edinburgh

Here in Edinburgh we are delighted we are now permitted to go cycling with someone from another household. We have seen a massive uptake in the use of bikes across the city. This is fabulous, it has been lovely to have quiet roads too. We are looking forward to starting up our regular bike tours again…
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18 May 2020

Edinburgh ‘get out of town’ cycle ride

My favourite short ride out of town: Ride to Roslin, Edinburgh (by Kathy, EBT guide) Taking advantage of the fabulous weather in Edinburgh I have been enjoying exercising whilst getting out on my bike for some beautiful cycle rides in and around the city. The quiet, traffic free, roads have been a blessing for people getting about…
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19 March 2013

Cycling in Edinburgh and Scotland

Scotland is set to become a world-class destination for cycling tourism. Add to the Mountain Bike World Cup that has been held in Fort William for the last 11 years events like Etape Caledonia in Perthshire, the Red Bull Hill Chasers – an uphill challenge that takes place in Edinburgh  – and the series of…
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11 March 2013

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31 January 2013

New bikes on the way…

We are in the process of upgrading and have just ordered 12 new bikes: 10 brand new Revolution Trailfinders and 2 brand new Streetfinders. At Edinburgh Bike Tours we buy our bikes from the Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative, a great local supplier of everything to do with bikes. See Our Bikes for more details.
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Brilliant few hours

We booked the city tour which took you through the city centre and out to Portobello. Apart from a couple of hills at the beginning the ride itself is relatively flat. There were only the two of us plus our guide, Andy, which was great. What a brilliant few hours we had with Andy! When…

Great ride around beautiful Edinburgh and to Portobello

Super friendly efficient service. Kathy was so helpful in arranging our booking. Our guide was just lovely, Sandrine, who was so knowledgeable and friendly made the experience really good. COVID-19 responsible and we couldn’t have asked for a better travel bike tour experience. Such a fab way to see the city and more! Thank you

Coast and Castles

When we last visited and took the city centre tour the coast and bridges tour was recommended. As expected, tours aren’t back to full operation so we contacted Kathy to see whether there was a possibility of running this and she kindly arranged our own tour. This is a beautiful ride along the coastline of…