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 2024
Rides organised by GoBike except where stated.
Sunday 1 September 2024 – Falkirk Wheel
The ride this time has us skirting the city centre, then heading out through the north eastern part of the city and into the countryside beyond Robroyston. Then we carry on towards Cumbernauld, passing Arria, before joining the Forth & Clyde Canal near Banknock. We may optionally follow the John Muir Way between Bonnybridge and the Falkirk Wheel, which takes in some woodland trails. We will stop for lunch at the Falkirk Wheel, and the return to Glasgow will be by train from either Falkirk High or Larbert stations.
35 miles, with some climbs along the way, including a short new section of protected cycle lane.
Meet 10am Bell’s Bridge, Congress Road, Glasgow.
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Sunday 6 October 2024 – Govan Bridge & Renfrew Loop
October sees us revert to the shorter Sunday morning rides for the winter period, and sees also our first ride over the long-awaited Govan Bridge. We will start by heading to the bridge at Yorkhill Quay and cross to Govan. We will then follow a series of sections of cycle route to the riverside at Renfrew, and then go and check up on progress on the Renfrew to Paisley cycle route, before returning to Glasgow via Barshaw Park. We’ll end up back at the Govan Bridge around lunchtime.
15 miles, and note that the date of this ride coincides with that of the Great Scottish Run. While our ride avoids its routes, this event may affect your journey to our starting point.
Meet 10am Bell’s Bridge, Congress Road, Glasgow.
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Sunday 3 November 2024 – Southeastern Explorer
This ride takes us across the South Side of Glasgow, including checking up on the latest extension of the South City Way, and out to Linn Park. We will then head over through Castlemilk Park to Rutherglen, where we will visit Overtoun Park. The return to Glasgow will bring us across the Smart Bridge onto the Clyde Walkway, to finish in Glasgow Green around lunchtime.
15 miles, mostly on cycle routes, park paths and quieter roads.
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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Train to start | |
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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.
