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
Rides organised by GoBike except where stated.
Sunday 1 March 2026 – Merkland
This ride will see us head northeast from Glasgow, stopping briefly in Hogganfield Park, and then over the council boundary into North Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire. We will use some country lanes and the Strathkelvin Railway Path, then head to Merkland Nature Reserve. After that, we will join the Forth & Clyde Canal for the return to Glasgow, with potential for a stop at The Stables.
25 miles, mostly on paths and quieter roads, but some bits on main roads here and there, and one big hill. Some unsealed paths as well.
Meet 10am Bell’s Bridge, Congress Road, Glasgow.
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Sunday 5 April 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 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, and 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 3 May 2026 – Strathblane
This ride will follow an old favourite route – the Strathblane Railway Path. We will leave through North Glasgow and Bishopbriggs to join the Forth & Clyde Canal to Kirkintilloch, then the path to Strathblane. We will then climb up to Mugdock Country Park for a lunch stop, then back into Glasgow along the Bears Way and Kelvin Walkway.
32 miles, mostly on paths and quieter roads, with a big climb up to Mugdock. Some unsealed paths within Mugdock Country Park.
Meet 10am Bell’s Bridge, Congress Road, Glasgow.
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Sunday 7 June 2026 – Irvine Beach
This ride will go out through Govan and Paisley to join the NCN route 7 to Irvine, much of which is railway path. We will stop at Lochwinnoch for lunch at Castle Semple Country Park, or in the town. Once we arrive in Irvine we will visit the beach, before returning to Glasgow by train.
38 miles, largely on paths and quieter roads, and most of the hill climbing is around Dalry. Option to return from Lochwinnoch station (20 miles).
Meet 10am Bell’s Bridge, Congress Road, Glasgow. 
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Sunday 5 July 2026 – Edinburgh
Our longest ride of the year will be to Edinburgh via Bathgate. Previously, we have done rides to Edinburgh starting in Airdrie, but this one will be cycling all the way. We will set out via the East End of Glasgow, climb steadily up to Coatbridge and Airdrie, and then join the railway path to Bathgate. After lunch in Bathgate, we will continue eastwards, skirting Livingston, to join the Union Canal through Ratho, then leave it to head into Edinburgh through the western suburbs, and onwards into the City Centre. Finishing at Waverley Station for a train home.
52 miles, on a mix of paths, quiet roads and some busier roads in places. Options to return from other stations, including Bathgate (32 miles).
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.
