transport – Rachel

By Rachel M May 21, 2021

Zoe

We have taken a plunge into the dark side and after nearly 7 years of living car-free we are now the owners of an electric Renault Zoe. Yes, I’m almost … Continue reading Zoe

By Rachel M January 26, 2021

Shopping by bike and cat photos

Last weekend I cycled to Nature’s Larder to get some supplies. It’s a wonderful whole foods shop on Holburn Street. What I love about cycling is I can park right … Continue reading Shopping by bike and cat photos

By Rachel M December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

South College Street Consultation

The Aberdeen City Council has a consultation open until the 19th January 2021 on proposed changes to South College Street. This work is part of a bigger project known as … Continue reading South College Street Consultation

By Rachel M December 12, 2020December 15, 2020

What’s Rachel been up to lately?

I’ve had less time to write lately. I’ve been trying to do four jobs – my paid full-time job as a product manager for Creative Force, my role as campaigns … Continue reading What’s Rachel been up to lately?

By Rachel M November 11, 2020November 12, 2020

Cycling to Aberdeen beach … with children

A friend of mine started cycling around Aberdeen with her young children during lockdown when the roads were quiet and they’ve continued even now the roads are busy again. She … Continue reading Cycling to Aberdeen beach … with children

By Rachel M October 30, 2020October 30, 2020

I can’t even begin to desribe my frustration and disappointment with Aberdeen city council … again

Last month for the first time ever I was impressed with the Aberdeen city council for installing European-style bike lanes at the beach. This was a first for Aberdeen which … Continue reading I can’t even begin to desribe my frustration and disappointment with Aberdeen city council … again

By Rachel M September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

Pavement cycling

David Hembrow is an Englishman who lives in the Netherlands and writes a blog called A view from the cyclepath. He also has a You Tube channel about cycling infrastructure. … Continue reading Pavement cycling

By Rachel M May 16, 2020

Ramblings on cycling, the pandemic, and climate change

I had such a busy week this week that I haven’t had the chance to write since last weekend. It has been mostly work-related busy but also some cycling advocacy … Continue reading Ramblings on cycling, the pandemic, and climate change

By Rachel M May 10, 2020May 10, 2020

A walk in the cemetery and frustration with the council

We’re allowed to go out for exercise more than once per day now provided we maintain social distancing. We often don’t go out at all because we do Joe Wicks’ … Continue reading A walk in the cemetery and frustration with the council

By Rachel M May 9, 2020

The Dirty Vegan and a momentous announcement from the government today

I found a new vegan cookbook today. When I first went vegan they were hard to find but they started breeding a few years ago and now you can find … Continue reading The Dirty Vegan and a momentous announcement from the government today

By Rachel M May 3, 2020May 3, 2020

Tollohill Wood by bike

The one thing I find myself missing during this time of lockdown is long country walks up hills, past lochs, and through castles. I miss our weekends away and Sunday … Continue reading Tollohill Wood by bike

By Rachel M April 9, 2020

I’m in the newspaper, allotment signs, and more jumping

I received another email from the council this week about my allotment. You may remember that they emailed me (and presumably everyone with an allotment in Aberdeen) a couple of … Continue reading I’m in the newspaper, allotment signs, and more jumping

By Rachel M October 6, 2019

An open letter to the Aberdeen City Council about South College Street

This past week I have felt very frustrated with the Aberdeen City Council after I read about their plans to spend £5.5 million adding another lane for private motor vehicles … Continue reading An open letter to the Aberdeen City Council about South College Street

By Rachel M June 17, 2019

I despair when I see these people cheer

Last week the West London Borough of Chelsea and Kensington, one of the wealthiest in the country, voted against a Transport for London proposal for segregated cycling infrastructure. Although I … Continue reading I despair when I see these people cheer