Walking and cycling
Upcoming active travel related events
We run a number of free 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.
Upcoming
- Friday 31 July: 1-4PM - Penicuik Precinct, John Street. In collaboration with Re-Cycles Penicuik. Dr Bike, cycling goodies & freebies, raffle to win a bike, blend your own smoothie on our smoothie bike.
- Sunday 23 August: North Middleton Village fete. Dr Bike, cycling goodies & freebies, blend your own smoothie on our smoothie bike.
- Saturday 29 August: Roslin Fun Day. Dr Bike, cycling goodies & freebies, blend your own smoothie on our smoothie bike.
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 opportunities to try an e-bike - 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
- Follow them on Facebook - Cycling UK in Midlothian
- Email kirsty.ryder@cyclinguk.org
- Call 07341 792374
Previous events
- Rosewell Steading Farmers Market - July 5 - Dr Bike, cycling goodies & freebies, blend your own smoothie on our smoothie bike
- 'Penicuik in the Park' - May 30 - in collaboration with Re-Cycles Penicuik. Dr Bike, cycling goodies & freebies, blend your own smoothie on our smoothie bike.
- Lasswade Centre - April 10 (Dr Bike, cycling goodies & freebies, blend your own smoothie on our smoothie bike, test ride a tandem bike, and get cycling safety tips from the Police).
- Loanhead Leisure Centre - March 28 (Dr Bike, cycling goodies & freebies, blend your own smoothie on our smoothie bike, test ride a tandem bike, and get cycling safety tips from the Police).
- Midlothian Step Count Challenge: Monday 23 February - 22 March 2026. National charity Walking Scotland and Midlothian Council invite you to take part in a free 4-week Step Count Challenge. Rally a team of 5 and join the community fun.
- Penicuik Leisure Centre - February 14 (Dr Bike, cycling goodies & freebies, blend your own smoothie on our smoothie bike, test ride a tandem bike, and get cycling safety tips from the Police).
- Newbattle Leisure Centre - January 30 (Dr Bike, cycling goodies & freebies, blend your own smoothie on our smoothie bike, test ride a bike, and get cycling safety tips from the Police).
Other active and wellbeing events
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