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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- CTC 100 miles to Ayrshire & return!People's Palace, Glasgow
Time for the annual CTC 100 mile ride. This time to the seaside and back.
For those who are interested but not sure if they can manage the whole 100miles, there are train station options near much of the route, particularly at Kilmarnock, Troon and Irvine for those that might want to do the first part of the route and get the train home or join the route there to cycle home.
There's also an option to join the ride on a circular 50 mile ride to & from Kilmarnock railway station (leaving the main group at Irvine to return to Kilmarnock)
Meet at 8 am to move off at 815 am. The route will leave People's Palace, Glasgow Green. Will be heading through the Southside to A77 cycle route to Kilmarnock, picking up the Kilmarnock to Irvine cycle path, some Ayrshire country roads and returning via the cycle path to Lochwinnoch and Paisley back to the People's Palace. This avoids most of the hilly bits!!
There will be a couple of short banana stops, and stops at Dean's Castle cafe and Lochwinnoch visitor centre, or main Street cafes. Depending on numbers might be best to bring your own lunch as well use the Cafés.
The pace will be moderate averaging 10-12mph. The route is moderately hilly to begin with but the return 50 is fairly flat. Length 100 miles. There is one hilly section taking in the corner of Eaglesham Moor but this can be by-passed by staying on the A77 route for those who want to save their legs. The route is below:
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2333690?units=km
Please ensure you have plenty of water, energy bars etc and appropriate clothing for the weather, as well as spare tubes and puncture repair kit for your bike.
Please leave a comment if you intend meeting up anywhere other than the start at People's Palace.
Ride will be subject to change, if the weather is not favourable. Any updates will be posted.
- Saturday morning ride, NorthMcLennan Arch, Glasgow Green (Saltmarket entrance), Glasgow
We will meet at the McLennan Arch at the west end of Glasgow Green, just opposite the High Court as usual. We cycle out east along the Edinburgh Road before making our way to Drumpellier Park for a short break/toilet stop. Then it's off over to Muirhead before returning via Hogganfield Park to Ruchazie, Carntyne and back to the Green. 3 parks in 3 hours - can't be bad!
Hope to see you!Moderate pace, 2-3 hours
Distance 42k, 25m and the route is here: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2860232
Weather dependent
- Saturday morning ride, NorthMcLennan Arch, Glasgow Green (Saltmarket entrance), Glasgow
Got time for a spin on Saturday?
We will meet at the McLennan Arch at the west end of Glasgow Green, just opposite the High Court as usual. We cycle out east along the Edinburgh Road before making our way to Drumpellier Park for a short break/toilet stop. Then it's off over to Muirhead before returning via Hogganfield Park to Ruchazie, Carntyne and back to the Green. 3 parks in 3 hours - can't be bad!
Hope to see you!Moderate pace, 2-3 hours
Distance 42k, 25m and the route is here: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2860232
Weather dependent
