Meet at the pagoda at the north end of Bell's Bridge, Glasgow (Streetmap, OS map or aerial photo) unless otherwise stated, at 10am. Rides start at 10am all year round. Rides are generally around 30 miles, although winter rides are shorter. Often there is the option to return by train for a shorter ride. A lunch break is usually taken in a suitable pub or café en route.

Rides are usually on tarmac surfaces (road or path) and suitable for most types of bikes, e.g. tourer, racer, hybrid, mountain bike, but will occasionally feature sections of route on rougher paths - see ride descriptions for details. See Past Cycle Rides for a few example cycle ride routes, based on rides Go Bike has gone on in the past.

Please read this general information about the cycle rides.

Cycle Rides and Events for 2013

Rides organised by Go Bike except where stated.

May Weekend Ride 25 and 26 May 2013: Aberdeen to Inverness ** BOOK NOW! **
This will be the third in an annual series of rides taking us along the National Cycle Network Route 1. In 2011 and 2012 we covered the sections from Newcastle to Aberdeen. This year we continue northwards covering around 150 miles of varied terrain - through historic towns, along old railway lines, minor roads, fishing ports and along the scenic Moray coast.
It is planned to cover the route in just two days of roughly 75 miles each, which dictates a reasonable level of fitness and stamina - but a major benefit of splitting the trip into just two legs will be to enjoy a night's stay in the well-appointed Cullen Harbour Hostel. To facilitate an early start and a more leisurely trip home after the event, there are also options for an overnight stay in Aberdeen on the Friday night and Inverness on the Sunday night.
The ride will start outside Aberdeen railway station at 09.00 on Saturday 25th May – which is late enough to catch the first train of the day from either Inverness, Glasgow or Edinburgh if preferable to staying over Friday night in Aberdeen.
The basic cost of the event, including Saturday night accommodation (and breakfast) at Cullen hostel is £19.00. Optionally, you may also book accommodation in Aberdeen (Friday night - £28.00) and / or Inverness (Sunday night - £29.00) - which will be in either a youth hostel or a hotel.
Click here to book your place on the trip using either a credit card, debit card or PayPal – ensuring you select your preferred accommodation package from the drop down list. If unsure of which option to select at this stage, just book for Saturday night only and you can add Friday or Sunday night accommodation later, once your travel plans are firmed up.
Places on the trip are limited to 14, so book soon to avoid disappointment! Email weekend13@gobike.org with any queries.

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Sunday 2 June 2013 - Glasgow to Lanark
Leaving Glasgow through the South Side and over Dechmont Hill to reach Chatelherault Country Park in time for lunch in the tearoom at the park. Continuing along new section of NCN 74 into Larkhall, then along hilly minor roads via Tillietudlum and Crossford to Lanark for train home. If you wish to join us but don't fancy the hilly section, you can return by train from Larkhall or retrace the route back towards Hamilton and Glasgow.
Meet 10am Bell's Bridge, Congress Road, Glasgow.
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Sunday 16 June 2013 - Bike It at Hamilton Park Race Course (organised by CTC)
Formerly the Big Bike Day, this event moves to the Hamilton Park Race Course and features a variety of stalls, rides and events, including free bike checks. Further details.
12-4pm, Hamilton Park Race Course, Hamilton.

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Sunday 16 June 2013 - ED's Cycle Fair (organised by ED's Cycle Co-operative)
All sorts of bike-related events and entertainment all afternoon in Etive Park.
For more details see ED's Cycle Co-operative.
11am-5pm, Etive Park, Bishopbriggs.

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Sunday 7 July 2013 - Glasgow to Luss
Heading out of Glasgow on the NCN 7 Loch Lomond cycle path, and following this route to Balloch where we will join the West Loch Lomond cycle path and follow it as far as Luss. Return by train from Balloch or possibly Helensburgh. Pub lunch en route.
Meet 10am Bell's Bridge, Congress Road, Glasgow.
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Sunday 4 August 2013 - Glasgow to Clachan of Campsie
Leaving Glasgow via Mugdock Village and Strathblane to use the Strathkelvin Railway Path. After lunch in the Clachan of Campsie tearoom, riding to Lennoxtown for a choice of continuing through to Kirkintilloch on the railway path to join the canal back to Glasgow, or a more challenging route over the hill and through the Lennox Forest to reach Balmore and Glasgow. The latter option will take in the new cycle-friendly bridge over the River Kelvin linking Balmore and Cadder.
Meet 10am Bell's Bridge, Congress Road, Glasgow.
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Sunday 1 September 2013 - Clyde Ride: Glasgow to Gourock and Inverkip
Following the River Clyde downstream from Glasgow on NCN 7 cycle path, then crossing the Erskine Bridge to continue along the waterfront to Port Glasgow and Greenock. A choice of returning by train from Gourock, or continuing along NCN 753 around the coast to Inverkip.
Meet 10am Bell's Bridge, Congress Road, Glasgow.
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September Weekend Ride 27 to 30 September 2013: Hadrian’s Cycleway ** BOOK NOW! **
A four day trip along part of the National Cycle Network Route 72 through some 175 miles of varied terrain. Alternating between short legs (35-40 mile) and longer stretches (50-60 miles) - the first couple of days will take us along the West Cumbrian and Solway coasts to the border city of Carlisle. The third and fourth days of the trip will follow Hadrian's wall across the country, reaching the east coast at Tynemouth. Click here for a map of the route and more details.
It is proposed to start the trip at 12.30 on Friday 27th September in Ravenglass – the official start of the cycleway. The cost of the trip is £93.00 and includes three nights’ accommodation (youth hostels in Cockermouth, Once Brewed and a hotel in Carlisle), breakfasts and evening meals for the Friday and Sunday nights (Saturday night we’ll eat out in Carlisle). Places on the Hadrians Cycleway trip can now be booked using a credit / debit card or PayPal by clicking here. Email weekend13@gobike.org with any queries.

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Sunday 6 October 2013 - The Angel of the 'Nauld
A ride from Glasgow to Cumbernauld to explore the many paths in woods and parkland around the town. The ride will visit Arria, the metalic mermaid sculpture, as well as the grounds of Cumbernauld House. We will end up at Palacerigg Country Park for lunch. Return to Glasgow along some country lanes. Some of the woodland paths we will use may not be well surfaced.
Meet 10am Bell's Bridge, Congress Road, Glasgow.
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Key to symbols:
	Ride on paths (cycle paths, paths in parks, etc)			Significant/moderate hill climbing
	Ride on canal towpaths		Steps en route
	Ride on rough tracks (farm or forest tracks, unmade paths, etc)		Gate or stile en route
	Ride on quiet roads (residential streets, country lanes)		Ford en route
	Ride on busy roads		Train to start
	Booking required		Train home from finish
	Stall or static event		Ferry crossing involved

= Go Bike star rating: 1 being easiest, 5 most challenging, based on distance, gradients, etc.

Where do you want to cycle to? Let us know of your suggestions for future cycle rides.

For other led cycle rides in the Glasgow area see CTC Glasgow and Glasgow Road Cycling Meetup, while for the Edinburgh area see Cycling Edinburgh and for Ayrshire see CTC Ayrshire. Mellow Velo organises rides across Central Scotland, and occasionally further afield.