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Join us on 07 December for the GoBike “Northern Sights” ride

View west from Hamiltonhill


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.

Springburn Park – derelict glasshouse
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Fourteen ride to Renfrew and Paisley

Yes, this was our busiest ride for some time, and very good it was too! Some of us were old hands on the monthly rides but it was good to welcome some who were on their first GoBike adventure.

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GoBike’s November Ride: on Sunday 02 November, we head for paths in Paisley

Lunch stop at Paisley Abbey on GoBike ride, April 2025


This ride takes in some new developments in the Renfrew and Paisley area. We will take the Govan Bridge, to head for Braehead and Ferry Village in Renfrew.

Govan-Partick bridge from Govan

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Glasgow Cycling Road Safety Roadshow

Cycling is growing in Scotland – for commuting, fitness, and leisure – but with it comes the responsibility to make our roads safer for everyone.

The Cycling Road Safety Roadshow brings together experts from law, policing, advocacy, engineering, and local government to share knowledge, discuss solutions, and build stronger partnerships for safer cycling across Scotland.

The roadshow will be held from 6 – 9:30pm on Wednesday 19 November at the University of Strathclyde 16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ

Whether you’re a cyclist, campaigner, policymaker, or simply passionate about safer roads, this free event is for you.

Speakers – Hear from a panel of leading voices in road safety and cycling.

  • Roz Galloway – Partner, Cycle Law Scotland. Expert in representing injured cyclists and championing legal rights on Scotland’s roads
  • Scott Runicman – Cycling UK (Scotland)
    Advocate for everyday cycling and accessible infrastructure.
  • Chris Johnson – Cycling Scotland. Specialist in cycling policy, training, and active travel initiatives.
  • Stewart Sinclair – Police Scotland Road Policing. Insights from law enforcement on cyclist safety, collisions, and enforcement.
  • Eric Hill – Sweco UK. Perspective from transport planning and infrastructure design.
  • Malcolm Hall – Glasgow City Council. Bringing a local authority viewpoint on cycling infrastructure and policy.

Entrance is by donation to SAMH. Book your ticket via Eventbrite

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Helsinki goes a full year without a single traffic death

Toucan crossing on A73 Carlisle Rd, Airdrie with NCN75 and 'Cyclists Dismount' signs on left

The capital city is Finnish’ed with car-related fatalities.

Helsinki hasn’t registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year, municipal officials revealed recently.

Although road deaths are on the decline across the EU, with a 3 percent decrease in 2024, accidents with tragic outcomes are still commonplace in metropolitan areas. To go a full year without one is a remarkable feat for most cities — let alone a European capital.

In 2023, 7,807 Europeans lost their lives in traffic accidents in EU cities. Fifty-five people died in traffic accidents in Berlin last year, and nine individuals lost their lives in collisions in the Brussels region over the past 12 months.

Source: Politico

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Sunday 05 October – cycle west with GoBike to Goldenhill Park!

To kick off our shorter winter season rides, we will head along to Glasgow Harbour, then head through Knightswood and Blairdardie to climb up to Drumchapel, though it doesn’t yet look like this!.

Kinfauns Drive, Drumchapel visualisation
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