We know that every learner is a success story, but I thought I’d share this one with you.

Intisar, originally from Sudan, worked incredibly hard with Chris to learn to ride a bike, starting as a complete beginner. It took time, patience and determination, but eventually she got it — and once she had that confidence, she was keen to have a bike of her own.

Storage and security are a real challenge for Intisar, so we felt a folding bike would be the best option. We reached out to Bikes for Refugees, but unfortunately they didn’t have a suitable folding bike available at the time.

Chris managed to source one and, very generously, gifted it to Intisar. The folding bike means she can safely store it in her room within her hostel. We also provided her with a brand-new helmet and lock.

This has genuinely changed Intisar’s life. Having her own bike gives her the freedom to travel and commute across Edinburgh independently, but it has also given her something equally important — confidence.

For Intisar, being able to get around the city under her own steam is a huge step towards independence, connection and feeling more at home in her community.

This is exactly why we believe cycling can be about so much more than simply learning to ride a bike.

For some learners, it takes longer than others.. but when the ‘get it’ the foundations are stronger and they are confident because they are ‘ready’

See how Susan’s life has changed thanks to a collaboration between Bridgend Farmhouse, A wee pedal and funding from The City of Edinburgh Council.

We did it! By ourselves! Fully self-supported in 16 days, 1000+ miles and plenty of navigation issues on the way. We had an adventure!

Our route! We leave tomorrow on the 6.20am train to take us to Penzance and onto Land’s End!

The final preparations - our jerseys arrived, our bikes are serviced and our final training ride is tomorrow!

One of our tours takes us to the world famous Rosslyn Chapel. Read an article written by Edinburgh Evening News about how to enjoy a day out in Roslin.

Here’s how a son inspired his busy working mum to learn to ride a bike together!

Jeferson came on a cycle tour with us in March 2022 and this is what he wrote about A wee pedal!

Scotland is home to some of the world’s protected and most unique places on the planet. Not only do they make us aware of their significance, but they have the power to change the way we see, experience and understand the world.

Many of the sites are recognized for their natural beauty and historical heritage, but did you know that some of Scotland’s cities are known for being creative at heart?

Here are the top 3 cities you can cycle around and explore on Scotland’s UNESCO Trail.

It’s never too late to start something new! How 5 mums got hooked on cricket!

Judith, who only learned to ride a bike recently, now cycles 20+ miles discovering Edinburgh and tells us why she just loves it!

Mum and daughter, find cycling in Edinburgh like ‘waking through the wardrobe door to Narnia’