Scots to cycle on COP26

Pedal on Parliament saddle up for Glasgow climate protest

WHEN THE UN Climate Change (COP26) conference takes place in Glasgow in November cyclists from all over Scotland are asked to cycle on COP26 with Pedal on Parliament (POP).

This protest is intended to highlight the current climate emergency and in particular the latest IPCC report which states that to minimise temperature rises across the globe “immediate, rapid and large scale reductions” of emissions is needed.

POP regard cycling as one way to fight climate change in the next seven years. But the campaign group points out that cyclists need a safe space to cycle in, and they need it now.

The campaigners want bikes to form a huge presence at COP26 to “remind the policymakers - from world leaders to local councillors - that the solution to the crisis we face lies not just with electric cars and technological solutions”.

Potentially a cycle ride from the capital to Glasgow will be organised, adding to what POP hope is a large group of cyclists from all over the country bringing messages of support from their own local communities. The alternative is to hold a local demonstration and flood social media with the images.

If you would like to take part get in touch by email hello@ pedalonparliament.org

POP is a national cycling campaign group with a decade-long history of calling for proper funding for active travel, initially set at 10% of the transport budget. The group also calls for cycling to be designed into Scotland’s roads for all ages and abilities and that speed limits are implemented and enforced wherever people live, work