Whether you're a first time visitor to the city or a local resident, getting around Glasgow by bicycle is an increasingly popular and convenient way of travelling. The city's cycle hire, bike facilities, and bike events all provide a great way of getting on two wheels, even if you're just starting out. Here's more information on cycling in Glasgow:
Ride along and take in some sightseeing with Glasgow Bike Tours for a close up view of the city. Visit locations where you can see spectacular views of the city, not possible by bus or car. The Tour route is generally flat and on good cycling surfaces and has been designed using cycle paths, river and canal pathways and minor roads with very little traffic. Your local guide will share their enthusiasm for Glasgow’s fantastic culture, architecture and history with you.
Glasgow is now home to a public cycle hire scheme, operated and maintained by Nextbike! With 700 bikes for hire in 70 locations, it's available 24/7. You can rent a bike via nextbike’s Android/iPhone App, through the on-bike computer, or by phoning +44 (0)20 816 69851. Rental starts at £1 for the first 30 minutes - get started here.
With a number of dedicated facilities for cycling as a sport, Glasgow is the perfect place to get involved. Speed demons will love a track cycling taster session at The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, one of the main venues for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, with opportunities to take it further with accreditation courses. Alternatively, get out in the wild at the Cathkin Braes mountain bike trails for a real challenge, alongside other trails in Pollok Country Park and Alexandra Park.
Tackling the daily commute by bicycle has become more and more popular in Glasgow, and it's no wonder, given that commuting on two wheels is both environmentally friendly and provides a dose of extra exercise. With over 300km of cycle ways in the city, take a look at the different cycle routes in Glasgow and plan your route efficiently, whether it's a commute to work or simply a weekend ride to a different part of the city.
Need a trustworthy shop to repair your bike, or looking for some new cycling gear? Check out our handy map of Glasgow's bike shops above, which will provide you with anything from a brand new bike to the smallest of components.
Glasgow's home to a number of organisations that promote, encourage and support cycling in the city - here's just a few:
Take your bike trip one step further with the range of public transport available in Glasgow - take advantage of the bike parking facilities at a number of Subway stations, and if you're a regular user of Scotrail's trains, cycle racks are provided on the trains and cycle parking is available at virtually all of their stations.
Can't get enough two-wheeled action? Check out some of the city's bike events! Pedal for Scotland organise annual rides for charity whilst Bike Events Scotland organise all types of different cycling events, from beginner rides to mountain biking.
With ongoing changes and improvements to Glasgow's cycling infrastructure, find out more at Glasgow City Council's online hub for more details and information on cycling in the city.
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