What we’re about
Welcome.
Cycle Touring Club, Glasgow is the volunteer-lead member group of Cycling UK for the Greater Glasgow & Lanarkshire areas. We are primarily set up to offer friendly group cycling to Cycling UK members of all abilities within these areas. As well as offering group riding, we do our best to protect the interests of existing and would-be cyclists, and to inspire people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to discover the joys of cycling. As our historic name suggests(*) we are not a racing club and our rides are generally moderate-paced day rides, though we also run leisurely paced and faster rides on the basis of the needs of the membership. We also run occasional cycling weekends. (*Cycle Touring Club)
We also offer a welcome to non-Cycling UK members onto our rides on the understanding that after 3 rides with us, they must join Cycling UK should they wish to continue. This is for insurance reasons. Cycling UK, the national cycling charity, has championed the cause of cycling since 1878 and the benefits of joining are many including insurance, cycling advice, legal support, holiday opportunities and discounts. Membership is highly recommended. The website can be viewed here https://www.cyclinguk.org/.
As an independent, democratic organisation, CTC Glasgow reflects the commitment of our members, volunteers and partners to make cycling mainstream, making a lasting difference to the lives of individuals and communities.
Please visit our website at https://www.cyclinguk.org/local-groups/glasgow for details of rides and other news. In particular, please read our Riding Safely Guidelines https://www.cyclinguk.org/group/page/our-riding-safely-guidelines.
NOTES:
* Before joining us for a ride please note carefully of the following.
* Riders should be self-sufficient in the event of breakdown (breakdown tools & spares or phone to arrange pick-up)
* Please be prepared to bring along your own refreshments/food as café stops are likely not possible.
* If details indicate that you have not cycled with CTC on a regular basis or become a Cycling UK member after 3 CTC rides, we will remove you from the group. You may rejoin with the expectation you are an active member and join Cycling UK*
Thank you
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Stewarton AAlexandra Park Bike-Hub, Glasgow
Summary: Circular Route from Alexandra Park Bike Hub outward to Pollokshields, Thornliebank, Darnley reservoirs, Stewarton return Fenwick Moor, Newton Mearns, Giffnock, Queens Park, Alexandra Park.
Length 48 Miles, Significant Hilly Sections
Route Details
Alexandra Park – Glasgow Green - Pollokshields – Pollokshaws - Thornliebank – Priesthill - Darnley reservoirs - Neilston - Stewarton - Fenwick Moor - Ayr Road – Newton Mearns - Giffnock – Merrylee – Langside - Queens Park – City centre – Dennistoun – Alexandra Park.
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1987374
Estimate back to Glasgow about 16:00
Lunch stop may be remote from Café’s - Bring your own lunch.
Ride subject to change (or worst-case cancellation) if Weather forecast poor.
- Saturday Morning (Southside)Queen's Park, Glasgow
A moderate paced 24 mile ride into the countryside south of Glasgow.
Meet at the the entrance to Queens Park at the south end of Victoria Road at 9:30am. The ride should take about 3 hours but we will go at the pace of the group.
The route has a few up and downs but nothing scary.
Toilet and/or cafe stop available at Kittochside Museum of Country Life at mile 14.
Route and elevation profile here https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2269539
Ride subject to change (or worst-case cancellation) if weather forecast poor.
