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Edinburgh's morning commute looks different than it did a few years ago. A cycling campaign group called Spokes counted bikes during the 8 to 9am rush on May 12 and found they made up 19.2 percent of traffic at the spots it watched, up from 8.9 percent in 2021. The group is clear that these were single day snapshots and not a full year verdict.
The longer running data from Cycling Scotland backs up the direction, with a sharp rise in early and mid 2026. The Voi bike hire scheme gets part of the credit, but the new lanes and steady investment in active travel look like the bigger driver. A single day record of 2, 568 cyclists on Leith Walk on April 30 also tells you something about how the city is changing.
If you ride in a city that has added lanes recently, what have you noticed on your route? ... See MoreSee Less
New study suggests surge in cycling popularity among commuters - Deadline News
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A NEW study has shown that the popularity of cycling as a commuting method has more than doubled since 2021.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A study out of mainland France has me thinking about the bike lane on my own street. Researchers went through more than 6.7 million census observations and found that more cycle lanes went along with a clear jump in people riding to work. Around someone's home, a higher rate of cycle lanes lined up with roughly a 21 percent higher chance of bike commuting, and around the workplace it was about 15 percent.
Bike parking helped too, just not as much. If you ride to work or to drop the kids off, that home area detail is the one I'd pay attention to. Most of us start the trip from our own front door.
If you commute by bike, what would make your ride easier where you live? ... See MoreSee Less
Study Finds Cycling Infrastructure Can Dramatically Increase Bike Commuting
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New research finds better cycling infrastructure can significantly increase bike commuting, with protected lanes and bike parking playing a key role.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Most of us have a shopping app or two we open without thinking. A Capital One Shopping report last updated March 29, 2026 says 76% of U.S. adults use a smartphone to shop or buy online, and 96% of people aged 18 to 44 have at least one shopping app on their phone.
The number that caught my eye was 15%, the share of app users who open them daily. That tells me the phone has become the place where browsing starts, even when the buying happens later. So I've started a small habit for myself. When something catches my eye late at night, I save it to a list and check it again the next morning. Most of the time the urge is gone, and my cart stays a lot emptier.
Which shopping app do you open the most, and do you usually shop from the couch or while you're waiting in line somewhere? ... See MoreSee Less
Mobile eCommerce Statistics (2026): User & Revenue Growth
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The latest data & trends on mobile eCommerce revenue, percentage of online shopping done via mobile and future growth projections on both.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Plenty of people I know bought a DSLR, used it on auto for a year, and then left it on a shelf. That isn't a failure. The camera just never explained itself.
The moment I like to watch for is when the exposure triangle makes sense. Shutter speed, aperture, and ISO stop being three random dials and start working together. Once that clicks, a photo of a kid mid laugh or a sunset on the trail stops being luck.
A practical start looks like a one on one beginner session with about three hours of hands on learning, some practice time behind the lens, and a basic intro to editing. If you've been meaning to get more out of the camera you already own, that's a solid place to begin. ... See MoreSee Less
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Seventy two percent of Gen Z run club members say they joined mainly to meet new people. That number comes from a June 2026 piece by Move Weekly on endurance communities, and it doesn't surprise me one bit. The people who keep showing up are rarely chasing a personal best. They want the post run coffee, the group chat, and someone waiting for them at the start line.
What I liked most is how the article treats walking as a real entry point. Its six minute warm up, sixty minute brisk walk, and six minute cool down routine sounds almost too simple, but a plan you can actually stick to beats a perfect one you quit by week three.
If your movement is mostly solo right now, try pinning one recurring meetup to your calendar this month. Which group would you actually show up for? ... See MoreSee Less
Endurance Communities: Run Clubs, Walking Trends & 2026
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Run clubs surged 59% globally in 2024, while Japanese walking and the 6-6-6 challenge reframe everyday movement. Here's how endurance communities are reshaping fitness.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Those thick soled running shoes are getting plenty of attention in the Globe and Mail's roundup of 2026 fitness trends, but the part that stuck with me was the people. The article points to Gen Z runners finding real life connection in run clubs, which feels like a fair response to a year when so much of life happens on a screen.
I'd take that a step further. A run club or a cycling group can give you a reason to get out the door on a gray morning, and that reason tends to matter more than whatever is on your feet.
If you've joined a group like that, what kept you coming back? Tell us in the comments. ... See MoreSee Less
Fitness trends to watch in 2026
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Some advice is constant throughout time, but these four trends will come up in the chatter at your local gym0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Registered dietitian Elyse Rottinger put together a list of healthy, lower cost foods for Cleveland Clinic, and it made me rethink my grocery run. Her picks lean on the stuff that sits in the back of the pantry: legumes, whole grains, and canned or frozen items that keep for a while.
I'll admit I've bought fresh fish at full price and then wondered why the budget was blown. Her point about canned tuna and tinned fish like sardines is a good reality check. You still get the protein, and you don't have to plan a specific night around using it up.
For those of us cooking for one or two, the cabbage and potatoes on her list deserve more love too. Both are multipurpose, so they can carry you through a few different dinners without much effort.
What's sitting in your pantry right now that you keep meaning to cook with? I'd like to hear it.
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Cheap, Healthy Foods: How To Eat Well When Every Dollar Counts
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A dietitian shares a list of healthy, lower-cost foods, plus tips to help you stretch your grocery budget (and groceries) further.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Ride with the same people long enough and the route starts to feel like a neighborhood. You learn who always takes the hill first, who waits at the top, and who never forgets the good snacks. I think that's the part of cycling that gets overlooked when everyone talks about gear and power numbers.
Plenty of folks in our community come to cycling for the fitness, but the ones who stick with it usually mention the people. A familiar wave from another rider on a Tuesday morning can do more for your motivation than a shiny new helmet.
So if you've got a regular loop, bring someone along next time, even if they're slower than you are. Anyone else have a crew that keeps them riding? ... See MoreSee Less
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Fourteen people, 20 minutes on a stationary bike, and a look inside their brains. That's the whole study, and it's more interesting than the usual 'cycling makes you smarter' headline.
A University of Iowa team led by Professor Michelle Voss recorded ripples firing in the hippocampus, the part of the brain tied to memory, after an easy ride. The paper ran in Brain Communications. The researchers didn't run memory tests during those recordings, though, so nobody can say yet that the ripples led to sharper recall.
Still, the practical side hits home for those of us who skip the bike when a big day is coming up. The ride you're tempted to cut might be the one your head needs most. Twenty minutes fits on a lunch break or in the garage before the house wakes up.
If you ride to work, keep in mind the study used a stationary bike to keep effort steady. A real commute is messier, but I'd still take the 20 minutes. ... See MoreSee Less
Cycling and Brain Health 2026: 20-Minute Ride Boosts Memory Ripples, Iowa Study Finds | The Cycling Week
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A University of Iowa team just watched ripples fire inside the human hippocampus after 20 minutes on a stationary bike.0 CommentsComment on Facebook