Craigmillar Cycles

This list demonstrates the range of organisations that are or could be involved in encouraging cycling in Craigmillar.

ASDA has offered help to the planned bike club in Bingham.

Bicycle Film Festival (in Edinburgh) - could show some films in Craigmillar, or show bike films made in/about Craigmillar.

CAPRO - Craigmillar Adventure Project - takes young people Mountain Biking (and many other things).

Craigmillar District Business Association "In partnership with Cre8te and CBIP, the association keeps a close and constant watch on developments within the Craigmillar business environment and is well placed to offer advice and support on the major redevelopments planned for the area". Might like to get involved in a 'Bike to Work' scheme.

Craigmillar Medical Centre - the NHS Lothian Health Inequalities Fund has awarded the The Bike Station a small grant for 50 people (refered by CMC) to get cycle training.

Churches - have organised cycle outings.

City of Edinburgh Council - many departments concerned with planning, housing, education, path building and maintenance. In particular, the recent formed Children and Families Department is actively looking at ways of encouraging cycling in the east of Edinburgh - (roughly from Restalrig to Craigmillar) which could include new bike sheds and more outdoor activities. City Development is planning a network of paths in the 'South East Wedge' area.

Craigmillar Capacity Building Project "Offering local people the skills, resources and support they need to participate as fully as possible in developments and activities that affect Craigmillar" This could include Cycle Training or advice on cycling to a new job or college course.

Craigmillar Community Arts - moving to former Craigmillar Primary School when it is finished. Bicycles and arts go together well - especially for sculpture. There's even a Kinetic Sculpture Race.

Craigmillar Partnership - help and advice.

Cre8te (Craigmillar Opportunities Trust) "One stop shop in the area for advice on business matters". Does Craigmillar need a bike shop?

CTC (part of TCiE) - individual members have helped with rides for 'novices'.

Cycling Scotland (part of TCiE) Government funded organisation promoting cycling thoughout Scotland.

Developers - whoever designs and builds the new houses, shops and other buildings should make sure that there is good cycle cycle storage and parking and also routes that encourage walking and cycling.

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme - involved with Castlebrae High School pupils at The Bike Station.

Edinburgh Road Club - individual members have offered to take anyone interested in racing along to the Club.

Forth Sector - "assist others to develop their own social enterprise initiatives". Currently based in Peffermill moving to former Craigmillar Primary School when it is finished. Some staff cycle to work and are involved in existing Edinburgh bicycle projects.

Greenspace Scotland - "Transforming urban spaces into people places".

Hunters Hall Housing Co-operative (Niddrie House area) informal 'bike club' developing.

NHS - various possibilities including doctors 'prescribing' bikes and Cycle Training. NHS is also behind the new Bridge End community allotment project - it's easy to get there by bike.

PARC (Promoting and Regenerating Craigmillar) Council owned development company.

Police - especially community police officers. How about some beat officers on bikes? Common in Strathclyde and many parts of the world.

Queen Margaret University College - moving to Newcraighall. Want to encourage staff and students to travel to the new campus by 'sustainable' means.

Real Craigmillar dotCom - local web site. Useful source of information and (controversial!) comment.

Schools - pupils, teachers, active school co-ordinators etc. Castleview and Lismore are involved in a mapping project looking at places to walk and cycle. Castlebrae pupils have taken part in a 'build a bike' scheme run by The Bike Station and Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme.

ScotRail - 2 stations in the immediate area - and more WHEN they re-open the Waverley Route and the South Sub.

Scotways - The Scottish Rights of Way & Access Society, has been protecting rights of way for 160 years!

SPACE - Craigmillar Social Enterprise and Community Arts Centre (Castle Rock Housing Association) - being created in the former Craigmillar Primary School.

Spokes (part of TCiE) - the Lothian Cycle Campaign, successful pressure group and map makers.

sportscotland - encourages all sorts of physical activity, not just 'sport'.

Sustrans (part of TCiE) - UK organisation (Scottish Office in Edinburgh) with massive experience of encouraging cycling through building the National Cycle Route and Safe Routes to School work.

The Bike Station - runs 'Build Your Own Bike' courses, recycles bicycles, has 'Dr. Bike' sessions, organises and delivers Cycle Training (and much more).

TryCycling in Edinburgh - 'umbrella' body for cycling groups in Edinburgh. Organises information and 'taster' events.

Venchie - runs a Cycle Club.

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