Flowers and tributes have been left as people gather for a minute’s silence to remember James Harrison.
Mr Harrison, a lead research nurse in cardiology, was killed when his bike collided with a van at the junction of Mount Vernon Road and Gilmerton Road at about 8:45am last Thursday.
Tributes have been pouring in for the nurse, who had recently volunteered in an intensive care unit to support the coronavirus response.
Signs placed at the spot during the vigil read : “Going to miss you so much” and “will never brew a cup of tea without thinking of him”.
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1. Crowds gather for the minute silence
Many cyclists turned up in solidarity Photo: Lisa Ferguson
2. Flowers and messages have been left by those paying their respects
"Remembering my friend and colleague James Harrison. Will never brew a cup of tea without thinking of him. Rest in peace James." Photo: Lisa Ferguson
3. Heartbreaking messages have also been placed
"Absolutely devastated, a devoted dad and a dedicated nurse and a lovely friend. RIP James." Photo: Lisa Ferguson
4. Mr Harrison was a member of Corstorphine AAC
On their Facebook page, Scottish Athletics wrote: "We send our deepest condolences to his wife, Dr Rowan Harrison, their two young children and all the rest of the family as well as his friends in athletics and beyond." Photo: Lisa Ferguson