Meeting Point and Times
First Sunday of the month – rides usually start at 10am (unless otherwise stated).
Meet on the north bank of the Clyde in the open space just east of Bell’s Bridge, Glasgow. It’s by the Armadillo, between the road and riverside path (see OpenStreetMap address).
Rides are generally around 20-30 miles in length, although winter rides are shorter. Often there is the option to return by train for a shorter ride. On longer summer rides a lunch break is usually taken in a suitable café or pub en route, although you are welcome to bring your own picnic if you wish. Rides are usually on tarmac surfaces (road or path) and suitable for most types of bikes (e.g. tourer, racer, hybrid, mountain bike). Occasionally, there may be sections of route on rougher paths or tracks – see ride descriptions for details.
GoBike rides are social rides for GoBike members, and are not a club run. We would ask that anyone coming along adheres to the rules of the road, rides no more than two abreast, and takes the safety of other riders around them into account when cycling.
Cycle Rides and Events for 2026/27
Rides organised by GoBike except where stated.
Sunday 4 October 2026 – Erskine
We will head out of Glasgow towards the airport, then join the cycle route to Inchinnan. Then we will go into Erskine on the New Town’s path network, to end up at the waterfront. Next will be the Boden Boo woodland and Erskine Bridge, then return through Clydebank to Glasgow on the Loch Lomond path.
26 miles, a mix of paths and back streets, only a few short bits on busier roads, woodland paths, and just a little in the way of climbing. Potentially stopping in Clydebank for lunch.
Meet 10am Bell’s Bridge, Congress Road, Glasgow.
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Sunday 1 November 2026 – Southern Replacement Ride
Since the Aurs Road active travel infrastructure has not been completed, the ride to try it out has been reschedules for 2027. In its place is an urban exploration of the south and southeast of the city area, taking in Hillpark, Cathcart, Castlemilk, Cambuslang, and returning into Glasgow along the Clyde Walkway. We will use the new cycleway on Dumbreck Road, and pass by the Clyde Cycle Park in Cambuslang. The finish point will be at Glasgow Green in time for lunch.
20 miles, with mostly urban streets, and a mix of cycle infrastructure. The main climb is up to Castlemilk.
Meet 10am Bell’s Bridge, Congress Road, Glasgow. 
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Sunday 6 December 2026 – Loose Ends
The theme for the last ride of the year will be tidying up loose ends. We previously visited the new Paisley to Renfrew cycle path but, for one reason or another, never used its full length. We will complete the full length of the path, including the connection from Gallowhill, and passing the new Paisley Grammar School campus, as well as completing the signed route to the Renfrew Riverfront. On the way, we will pass through Bellahouston and Barshaw Parks. After, we will cross the Renfrew Bridge to see an interesting path in Yoker, and check out the Great Western Road cycle lanes. We will end up on the Forth & Clyde Canal for return into Glasgow for around lunchtime.
20 miles, a mix of paths and quieter roads, and nothing too taxing!
Meet 10am Bell’s Bridge, Congress Road, Glasgow.
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Sunday 3 January 2027 – New Year Annual Infrastructure Ride
For our annual tour of new and not-so-new cycle infrastructure, we will start, not with the motorway footbridges at Plantation and Bellahouston that will not now be ready in time, but instead by heading to Govan. From there we will cross the Govan Bridge and take a tour of new infrastructure in Yorkhill, Anderston, City Centre, Laurieston, Collegelands, Cowcaddens and Woodside. As well as the Avenues projects, there will be a focus on bridges across the River Clyde, which will see us cross the river six times! We will also take a spin around the Claypits Nature Reserve, and return into the city centre to finish at Central Station.
15 miles, a mix of paths, cycleways and streets, and the occasional climb. There may be some bits on busier roads where proposed infrastructure has not been completed.
Meet 10am Bell’s Bridge, Congress Road, Glasgow. 
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Further rides around the Glasgow area will be announced shortly.
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Ride on paths (cycle paths, paths in parks, etc) | |
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Significant/moderate hill climbing |
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Ride on canal towpaths |  |
Steps en route | |
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Ride on rough tracks (farm or forest tracks, unmade paths, etc) |  |
Gate or stile en route | |
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Ride on quiet roads (residential streets, country lanes) |  |
Ford en route | |
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Ride on busy roads |  |
Train to start | |
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Booking required |  |
Train home from finish | |
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Stall or static event |  |
Ferry crossing involved | |
= GoBike 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
CyclingUK Glasgow,
Belles on Bikes Glasgow, Belles on Bikes Cumbernauld
while for the Edinburgh area see Cycling Edinburgh
and for Ayrshire see CyclingUK Ayrshire.
Mellow Velo organises rides across Central Scotland, and occasionally further afield.
Bike Events Scotland lists cycling-related events from all over Scotland.
