Glasgow Green Ride

Sunday 10th August at 2.00pm This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
60 Mins 5 Miles Anyone Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. ? Miles
Easygoing Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding?  Easygoing rides are great for all abilities and ages, taking place along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes.
Starting Point & Postcode
People's Palace and Winter Gardens Glasgow Green G40 1AT
Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
1 hours 45 mins  (1 hours 0 mins cycling)
Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
Sky Ride Local
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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You can book up to a total of 5 places on this ride and you'll be asked for each person's details during the registration process.

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Sky Ride Local in Glasgow

 
Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding? Our Easygoing rides are great for building confidence for all abilities and ages along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes. They’re up to six miles long, with a gentle pace of around six miles an hour.
Situated in Glasgow's oldest park, this five mile, flat, traffic-free ride is great for a family day out. Starting at Glasgow Green's major structure the Winter Gardens, this circuit takes in some of the most historic buildings and statues in Glasgow. There are toilet facilities and a café at the People's Palace which is an ideal stopping point at the half way point before continuing on the second lap where you can feed the geese on the banks of the River Clyde. A great leisurely bike ride.
 
 
*The route advertised may be subject to slight adjustments due to the Commonwealth Games.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
All ages are welcome. Those under the age of 5 must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Please make sure your bike is in good working order, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.

All rides leave at the time stated, you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at Glasgow Green
Nearest Train Station
Bridgeton Railway Station, 0.6 miles  
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at People's Palace And Winter Gardens  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Bill McLaren Bill McLaren I'm the ride leader that proves you don't have to be super fit to enjoy cycling. In fact I got back on 2 wheels after having a heart attack in 2008 while out in the hills (Air/Sea rescue is not the best way to get a free helicopter ride).
    Since then I've taken part in Skyride Local for a few years as well as doing a some charity rides and mainly just leave the car at home in favour of the bike whenever I can.
  • Eddie Leehan Eddie Leehan I have recently returned to leisure cycling after a break of a number of years. I am keen to promote cycling for all ages and abilities, in a safe,enjoyable and fun format.
  • Angela Christie

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. carol edmonds Saturday 18th June
    easy way to introduce yourself to skyride. All skyride leaders very helpful and organised very easy going route for all ages and levels.
  2. marie conway Sunday 12th June
    Ruben and his team were very friendly and helpful. There took particular care over safety issues and we had a great time. Thanks.

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