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Cycling safety roadshows

University cyclists will be able to improve the safety of their commute, following this week’s launch of a citywide cycling safety campaign.

Member of staff cycling in the Meadows

Streets Ahead, the city’s road safety partnership, is running a series of roadshows to address safety and security concerns related to cycling.

Giveaways and advice

The roadshows will take place at three University locations:

  • Bristo Square, Tuesday 3 April, 11am–2pm
  • Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Wednesday 4 April, 11am–2pm
  • King’s Buildings House, Thursday 5 April, 11am–2pm

Road safety staff from City of Edinburgh Council will be available to answer safety questions and hand out cycling giveaways.

Representatives from Lothian and Borders Police will also be there to security mark and electronically tag bikes.

Streets Ahead roadshow

Tuesday 3 April 2012, 11.00am

Tuesday 3 April 2012, 2.00pm

Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9AL

Find Bristo Square on campus maps

Streets Ahead roadshow (Little France)

Wednesday 4 April 2012, 11.00am

Wednesday 4 April 2012, 2.00pm

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Little France

Streets Ahead roadshow (King’s Buildings)

Thursday 5 April 2012, 11.00am

Thursday 5 April 2012, 2.00pm

King’s Buildings House, King’s Buildings, Edinburgh, EH9 3JF

Find King's Buildings House on campus maps