What we’re about
CTC 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.
Our rides list for Jan-June 2024 is available here RIDES LIST JAN JUNE 2024.
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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Bute Tour2Alexandra Park Bike-Hub, Glasgow
Summary: Train to Wemyss Bay, Ferry to Rothesay, Circular route of Bute, Ferry to Colintraive, cycle to Dunoon, ferry to Gourock. Train to Glasgow
Length 46 Miles, Significant Hilly Sections
Meet 9:40 AM - Glasgow Central (or Wemyss Bay 11:00).
Train Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay 9:51, Arrives Wemyss Bay 10:38
Ferry Wemyss Bay to Rothesay 11:15, Arrives 11:50
Circular Route of Rothesay
Ferry from Rhubodach to Colintraive (Ferries approx. every 30mins)
Colintraive to Loch Striven to Loch Tarsan then along Holy loch to Hunters Quay Dunoon.
Ferry from Hunters Quay Dunoon to McInroy’s Point (Ferries approx. every 30mins)
Route Details
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1258841
Cycle from Ferry at McInroy’s Point to Gourock Station (About 1 mile)
Return Train Gourock - Glasgow Central - (Regular trains approx. every 30mins)
Anticipate Return to Gourock 18:00 Glasgow 19:00
Lunch stop may be remote from Café’s - Bring your own lunch.
Ride subject to change (or worst-case cancellation) if Weather forecast poor.For details of upcoming rides; please see attached ride Schedule Jan – June 2024.
- 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.
For details of upcoming rides; please see attached ride Schedule Jan – June 2024.
https://www.cyclinguk.org/sites/default/files/document/groups/2023-12/CTC%20Rides%20List%20Jan-Jun%202024.pdf - Quarriers AAlexandra Park, Glasgow
Circular route starting at Alexandra Park
Summary:
Length 57 Miles, significant Hilly Sections
Alexandra Park - Pollokshields – Pollok Park – Kilbarchan – Quarriers Village - Howwood - Uplawmoor - Neilston - Darnley Dams – Giffnock – Queens Park – Denniston - Alexandra Park.
Route details
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2002974Lunch stop may be remote from Café’s - Bring your own lunch.
there is a cafe/shop at Howwood at 32 miles.For those interested in the history of Quarriers village: https://www.quarriers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/quarriersvillageguidedwalk.pdf
Ride subject to change (or worst-case cancellation) if Weather forecast poor.
- Notice of Cycling UK Glasgow AGM 2024Quaker Meeting House, Glasgow, Glasgow
Please join us for our 2024 AGM which this year will be held in the Quaker Meeting House at 38 Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow, G2 4PS.
As well as the technical aspects of the meeting we will have presentations from the Glasgow Tandem Club, formed in 2018, which aims to bring together vision impaired and sighted cyclists for social rides together plus a talk from a club member of a recent epic Lands End to John O’Groats cycle tour.
URGENT: CLUB OFFICE BEARERS NEEDED
Cycling UK Glasgow is a very active and well-funded club but we have vacancies for the roles of Club Secretary and Club Treasurer. Without these roles being filled it will be hard for the club to continue running. The roles are not onerous and if you would like to come forward for these or any other position, please contact me or Ed Stewart, Club Chairman.The AGM draft agenda is below.
- Welcome
- Election of committee: Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Safeguarding officer, Digital/web responsibility (non-statutory), Rides coordinator (non-statutory)
- Chair’s report
- Financial report and ratification of audited accounts
- Vote of thanks to Gus Walker for his years as treasurer
- Ratify any key policy decisions/reports
- AOCB
- Presentation of relevant talk(s) on aspect(s) of interest to members.
Please get in contact if there are any other items that you wish to bring forward.
We look forward to seeing you