Aye Cycle Glasgow

The Bellahouston Park community cycle track was constructed in 2006 and is a 420 metres asphalt track with a very shallow 7 degree banking

Bike for Good started in 2010, unfunded in a small stall in Glasgow's famous Barras market. They now have two community hubs and a team of 50+ staff members and volunteers who have helped to change thousands of lives through cycling! They are a social enterprise and a charity, and are dedicated to making Glasgow a cleaner, healthier and greener place to live. They do this by promoting cycling as a viable means of transport and their services include:

Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) aims to support the resettlement of isolated and socio-economically disadvantaged New Scots through the distribution of free bicycles and the transformational power of cycling. Bikes for Refugees have been distributing bikes since 2016. Our hard working and dedicated volunteers and staff have supported over 2500 New Scots through the refurbishment and distribution of free bicycles from established community hubs in the Cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. The Glasgow Hub is based in Govan and can be accessed by arrangement. If you are a refugee or asylum seeker, please note that they operate a waiting list for bikes and it is not possible to just drop in – please register for a bike on the website and we will contact you when a bike becomes available. If you are a support agency referring someone for a bike please use the same form and include your contact details. If you would like to donate a bike to support New Scots, please visit their website and complete the bike donation form.

Cathkin Braes Country Park is located on the southern edge of Glasgow. With stunning views over the city and an excellent mix of terrain, mountain bike trails and pump track, the country park provides an ideal backdrop for major international events and informal days out.

A high-quality combination of cycle circuits (for skills training, road-race, cyclo-cross, BMX, cycle speedway) on the River Clyde in Cambuslang to promote community, commuter and competition cycling. We offer a variety of sessions for people of all ages and abilities, including young people during the school holidays. We’re not just a cycle park – we offer other activities such as rollerblading in the summer too.

Common Wheel aims to support people with mental illness and dementia to lead a meaningful and satisfying life. Their mission is to improve mental wellbeing, increase skills and reduce isolation. They use bikes to help them achieve this. They were the first bike project in Glasgow. They concentrate on sustainable bikes. There are a number of elements to their bike project.

On the banks of the river Clyde, this park offers skills trails for all ages. Try the balance bike loop, pump track or skills building loop.

Drumchapel Cycle Hub offer a number of opportunities for cycling and learning to cycle for all ages and experience. They have a full fleet of bikes of all sizes, from balance bikes for 2-4 years, children’s bikes for 4-10 years, youth bikes for young people or small adults, through to large ladies and gents touring bikes, available to use for all of their groups. Weekly activities include the Sunday Kid’s Bike Club for ages 3 years and older, learning and developing skills, kids learn to ride sessions on a Monday afternoon for primary age children, and there are two adult skills sessions each week on a Monday and Wednesday morning. There are also two easy group rides every Monday and Wednesday morning and a Ladies only Monday evening group ride, typically 8-10 miles. A longer group ride for more confident cyclists takes place every Thursday night, usually 16-20 miles and we have regular longer rides at the weekend. Membership for an individual is only £10 for the year, and £20 for a family.

A new, queer-led, feminist cycling and maintenance project in Glasgow. We want to promote equality and diversity in cycling, create a safe and collaborative space for cycling and maintenance activities, facilitate the sharing of knowledge and skills related to cycling. We want our space to be open to all, but we centre the experiences of those that are traditionally excluded from cycling spaces.

At Ebike Freedom CIC, we believe that everyone should have equal access to the opportunities that ebikes provide. That's why we are committed to making these opportunities available to people from all walks of life, regardless of their income or ability level. Our mission is to help people experience the joy, convenience, and freedom that ebikes can bring to their lives. We provide ebikes to disadvantaged individuals, including ethnic minorities and disabled persons at an affordable price, provide free interests e-bike loans to disadvantaged individuals, offer maintenance classes to low-income families and teenagers, and custom-made ebikes to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and mental health issues.

The state of the art facility based in Knightswood in west Glasgow is the only permanent venue constructed for the European Championships in Glasgow and is Scotland’s only World and Olympic standard BMX track and the second in Britain.

Glasgow Bike Tours is the best way to see and experience Glasgow's famous sights. Hop on a bike with your local guide and spend 3 hours sightseeing away from the crowds and the traffic. There is no better way to experience Glasgow and see its sights than by bicycle. For locals and visitors alike, you can go where the buses can’t and see far more of Glasgow in a morning or afternoon than on any other kind of tour. You will see Glasgow up close and also visit locations where you can see spectacular views of the city, not possible by bus or car.

Glasgow Eco Trust facilitates and empowers local people to come together to make improvements to their local community for the benefit of all. Glasgow Eco Trust is a local environmental charity and social enterprise based in Scotstounhill, west Glasgow that coordinates and delivers a range of environmental activities and services. These are delivered under six key work areas including De'ils On Wheels, their community bike workshop and their Active Travel campaign and services. Services offered:

Did you know Glasgow Life is a charity set up to benefit everyone in the city? We provide experiences across Glasgow, many of which are free, and bring value and meaning to people's lives. Our work enhances mental, physical and economic wellbeing. Our cultural and sporting programmes promote inclusion, happiness and health. They also support the city’s visitor economy.

Govan Community Project's Moss Heights Bike Library works just like a regular library, but instead of books we are lending bikes. Along with loaning out bikes, it is also a hub for bike related activities including lessons, led-rides, maintenance classes and basic bike repairs.

LEAP Sports are Scotland’s LGBTIQ+ sport charity. We work for greater inclusion by breaking down the structural, social and personal barriers which prevent lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people across the country from accessing, participating and excelling in Scottish sports. Everyone should be able to enjoy the benefits of sport and we are dedicated to recognising and celebrating diversity in Scottish sport. We work with the sports sector, community groups and other stakeholders from all across Scotland to support the development of LGBTIQ+ sports organisations, challenging discrimination, increase LGBTIQ+ visibility in sport and influence sports policy. We also provide pathways into sport and physical activity for LGBTIQ+ people via projects and events such as:

Situated in Malls Mire Park (Toryglen), this pump track and cycle trails gives less experienced riders the opportunity to hone their skills and build their confidence while being outdoors and getting active.

Movement park is a Glasgow-based charity that first opened its doors in March 2017. Based in our converted warehouse, Movement Park is an innovative active play facility, with both indoor and outdoor space, providing opportunities for all ages to actively unleash their potential.

On Bikes is part of St Paul's Youth Forum, a charity based in North East Glasgow which aims to alleviate the worst effects of poverty through programmes that focus on exercise, eating, education & empowerment. St Paul's Youth Forum has been a very active member of local communities for over 20 years. The organisation runs a community farm and community gardening project, undertakes work counteracting gender-based violence, operates the Youth Radio Station Bolt FM, offers national and international excursions and exchanges, provides accessible and healthy food through its community larder, mobile veg barra, community meals and Mollie's Diner, and operates the SPYF Molendinar Community Centre, which offers rooms for hire, has a community gym, and provides a space for school holiday clubs, community events, and employability and training services, amid a plethora of additional activities. On Bikes, the organisation's active travel arm, offers the following services to communities in North and North East Glasgow:

We are a grassroots group of parents and carers who are concerned about climate change in our own communities and across the globe. We’re part of a worldwide movement.

Play Together on Pedals is a learn to ride cycling project, encouraging families to get active through enjoying the fun and freedom of cycling together. They offer free sessions where children can gain cycling skills and progress from balance bikes to pedals. These take place all year round in venues across Glasgow. They also offer support to families who would like to cycle together by linking up with other projects for adult learn to ride and support. In addition to these public family cycling activities, they deliver a primary school programme and training in nurseries for early years practitioners, allowing them to then teach cycle skills in the nursery.

Situated in the Glasgow International Arena, the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome is Scotland’s first indoor velodrome and only the 5th in Britain.

Sunny Cycles is a Glasgow-based community cycling hub dedicated to making cycling accessible to everyone, with a special focus on disability and inclusive cycling. We believe cycling is for everyone, and our mission is to break down barriers so people of all abilities can experience the joy and benefits of riding. We operate from three key locations to ensure our services are accessible across the city:

Glasgow's indoor skate and BMX park, situated close to the city centre.