Strathclyde Cycle Campaign
For our first Consultation Digest of 2019, we have the details for the South City Way to reach across the Clyde, the promise of segregated cycle lanes on Byres Road and a great reach out to some news from Helensburgh and Motherwell. Lots, lots more in this mega-issue as desks were cleared for the end of 2018 and Glasgow, certainly, ups its game. Even Pollok Park gets a mention, so do read on.
East Renfrewshire Council are asking for views on both the Eastwood Toll Roundabout( A77/A727), (pictured left) and the Spiersbridge Roundabout (A727/B769) (Item 1.1) and in other news, yes that’s right, Glasgow City Council are unable to give us cycle lanes along Bridge Street to get us to the Clyde (Item 3.1).
As well as this we have some exciting news from Yorkhill and Kelvingrove Community Council, who are looking to make their area active travel friendly! Let’s hope it catches on (Item 1.7). Continue reading “Consultations Digest Issue 9, 15 May: Cycle Lanes and Hazardous Access to Glasgow City Centre plus Dangerous Roundabouts in East Renfrewshire.”
Sunday 3 September – Lanarkshire Circular
To round off the longer summer season rides we will take a trip into the countryside to the south and east of Glasgow, taking in East Kilbride, Strathaven and Glassford. We will then ride around some woodland paths in Chatelherault Country Park. After lunch at Chatelherault’s café we will move on to Strathclyde Country Park and the new cycle infrastructure at the Raith Interchange. From Uddingston there will be an opportunity to return to Glasgow along NCN75 or to take an alternative route to see some of the new motorway-related cycle infrastructure around Baillieston, followed by a return into Glasgow along Edinburgh Road.
Meet 10am Bell’s Bridge, Congress Road, Glasgow.
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As an added, delightful extra, Jimmy Keenan, is offering soup, sandwiches and blethers at his home in Uddingston. If you wish to join him towards the end of the ride please help him to know how much bread to buy in by e-mailing him at: jadeekee@hotmail.com
Raith Interchange cartoon by @cartoonsidrew
Sunday 7 May – Drumpellier Country Park
The route of this ride will head out of Glasgow via new cycle improvements at the Port Dundas Basin and in Balornock, and then onto country lanes in the Auchinloch area, before joining the Strathkelvin Railway Path to Glenboig. We will then head to Drumpellier Country Park for lunch, before returning into Glasgow to view some of the recent developments on main roads in the east and southeast of the city area, including Cambuslang and Rutherglen, and ending up on the South Bank cycle route. The ride includes some unsurfaced paths, one of which is quite rough.
Meet 10am Bell’s Bridge, Congress Road, Glasgow.
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If you don’t fancy going so far, then there are events on in the city (information provided by Glasgow City Council::
Saturday 6th May – THIS WEEKEND!!!
Saturday 6th May Cycling Family Fun Day – Free – Starts 10:00 AM Glasgow Green
Stunt Bike Riders Show, Bike Maintenance Workshop, Dr Bike , Bike Marking and security advice by Police Scotland, Led rides for all ages and levels of experience, Play on Pedals, Bike tuition, Horse and Dray rides, Cycling information from Glasgow City Council, Sustrans, Bike Station Glasgow, Free Wheel North, SoulRiders Scotland, South West Community Cycles, Cycling Uk and much, much more!
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Saturday 6th May, Dr Bike. 12 – 2pm Priesthill Church car park, Glasgow G53 6LL
Get your bike checked and set up by the South West Community Cycles team.
For more details contact: http://southwestcommunitycycles.co.uk/
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Sunday 7th May, Play on Pedals drop in session. 12:30-2:30 Free Wheel North, Glasgow Green, Templeton St, Glasgow G40 1AT
Free Cycle training for pre-schoolers. Get your kids on a balance bike and help them get cycling from an early age!
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Sunday 7th May, Play on Pedals drop in session. 10:45-11:30 Drumchapel Sports Centre with Drumchapel Cycle Hub
Cycle training for pre-schoolers. Get your kids on a balance bike and help them get cycling from an early age! £1 to support hall hire.
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Tuesday 9th May, Led Ride – Beginners / Intermediate – 10.30-12.30pm South West Community Cycles, 2092 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G43 1AT
Right to Routes Diabetes group. Gentle Guided Ride/Training
For more details contact: http://southwestcommunitycycles.co.uk/
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Thursday 11th May, Led Ride – Beginners / Intermediate – 10.00-12.00pm South West Community Cycles, 2092 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G43 1AT
Wheel Being group. Gentle Guided Ride/Training
For more details contact: http://southwestcommunitycycles.co.uk/
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Thursday 11th May, Bike Breakfast – 7:30 – 9:30 AM Balshagray Crescent, G14. Near South Bound Entrance to Clyde Tunnel.
De’ils on Wheels are providing a free Breakfast and Dr Bike check ups , Cycling Info, Freebies
For more details contact: http://www.deilsonwheels.org.uk