Strathclyde Cycle Campaign
Nine of us set off on Sunday 01 February, along by the Clyde and then through Newton as we started to climb – here’s the full route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3220777
Continue reading “GoBike February Ride, into South Lanarkshire”
Save the date: Pedal on Parliament is back on Saturday 30th May 2026, 11:30am from Middle Meadow Walk to Holyrood, Edinburgh, on closed roads.
Pedal on Parliament is a grassroots volunteer-led campaign pushing for better, safer and more inclusive cycling conditions for everyone of all ages and abilities in Scotland. We run a weekend of action aimed at policy makers, asking for better investment, design and policy for sustainable transport.
The Pedal On Parliament manifesto asks politicians to agree to:
Join us as we call for a cycle-friendly Scotland. More details will be posted on the Pedal On Parliament website and socials.
We will follow the Clyde Walkway upstream to Cambuslang, then continue on NCN route 75 through to Newton.
Continue reading “GoBike ride Sunday 01 February, time for a spin southwards to Dechmont Hill”
68 organisations* from across Scotland have come together to urge all political parties to enable more people to walk, wheel or cycle, ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election and to maintain momentum to support healthier communities, create thriving local economies and to save lives on Scotland’s roads
The ‘Joint Active Travel Manifesto for 2026’ calls for parties to commit to multi-year budgets, link public transport and improve road safety, in order to build on ongoing success and bring the benefits of walking/wheeling and cycling to more people.
From helping to reduce Scotland’s carbon emissions to improving public health and supporting local economies, the manifesto highlights some of the many benefits that active travel brings, calling on parties to pledge to support five key commitments:
12 of us set off from the SEC on a very chilly but very sunny morning and circumnavigated the city centre, as shown on the Strava map above (with thanks to Carol) and the Cycle Travel Map, https://cycle.travel/map/journey/782905 provided by Andy.
Continue reading “12 riders for 12 miles, January’s GoBike ride”
Yes, next Sunday will be the first Sunday of January and the New Year and Andy has a short infrastructure ride planned for us.
Is Cambridge Street looking like this yet? Join us to see.
and here’s the link to the route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3187075?units=km It was a superb tour of the north of the city. In true Andy style, though, there were some narrow paths in parks – we went through Springburn, Ruchill and Victoria parks, but the five of us who turned up enjoyed it all.
Continue reading “December’s GoBike ride – here’s the route”
Another big City Deal project in North Lanarkshire and last calls for consultations from Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.
Continue reading “Consultations: December 2025”
Some years ago we ran a “Northern Sights” city tour ride, but on the day there happened to be thick fog! So now it’s time to attempt again.
Consultations in Glasgow, including a short notice event. Also, consultations from North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, SPT and an update from East Dunbartonshire.
Continue reading “Consultations: November 2025”