Walking and cycling

Upcoming active travel related events

We run a number of events throughout the year. These include a stall with goodies and resources at various Midlothian events, Dr Bike (free bike tune-up), smoothie bike sessions, bike stunt shows, large community events and much more.

Coming up

October 17 2025 - Danderhall Community in Motion (Location: Danderhall Community Hub - Indoor halls for smoothie bike, Dr Bike, stalls. Outside at the front of the building for the stunt show and Jam sessions).

Team Rubicon will present an amazing stunt show featuring bikes, scooters, and skateboarding, followed by jam sessions that will allow the public (including kids) to put their skills to the test! So bring your bike, scooter, or skateboard along!

Also joining us are Walking Scotland for the chance to sign up to a fun community event, Dr Bike to get your bike a free tune-up, and enjoy a drink from our smoothie bike.

Swing by for chats, freebies, maps, and resources!

No need to sign-up, just turn up on the day and enjoy a free event.

Schedule:

  • 15min Stunt show (12, 1, 2, 3pm).
  • Jam session (straight after the stunt show - weather dependent).
  • Cycling UK:
    • 30min Health walk (12-12:30pm).
    • 1hr led ride (2-3pm).
    • Cargo bike demo (12-4pm).
  • Make your own smoothie (12:30-1, 1:30-2pm).
  • Step count challenge stall (12-4pm).
  • Dr Bike - free bicycle tune-up (12-4pm).

Ongoing - Shawfair/Millerhill/Danderhall

We have a Cycling UK Development Officer based in and around Shawfair. On offer are:

  • Adult Cycling Sessions - for absolute beginners to confidence-boosting rides in safe spaces.
  • Adult led rides - sociable, small-group rides led by trained local leaders.
  • Buddy rides - 1:1 support tailored to your goals and confidence.
  • Family cycling sessions - Learn to ride together, safely and confidently.
  • Free bike loans and e-bike try outs - try standard, e-bikes, cargo bikes, kids' and adaptive cycles.
  • Health walks - gentle, sociable routes - buggy friendly and open to all.

Contact the Cycling Development Officer for more information or to schedule a session

Previous events

  • Dalkeith Festival 2025 (stall with goodies and resources, and Dr Bike session)
  • Cycling UK pop-up events at Millerhill and Danderhall including Dr Bike, security bike marking, ebike/cargo try-outs as well as activities for kids.

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