Fun for all the family at the two Festival Zones!
Don’t miss the two Festival Zones on the Ford RideGlasgow FreeCycle route at George Square and Glasgow Green.
From face painting to stunt displays, there’s something for all ages!
Each Festival Zone contains food and drink stalls, a family area with dedicated space for breastfeeding and baby changing, and a multi-faith room and quiet space. Parent/child wristbands (to write contact details on) will be available from the Information/Welfare Points and there will be a First Aid Point at each Festival Zone. As well as the wristbands, you'll see coloured flags every 500m on the route. You can use these as meeting points and distance markers – so if you’re riding with children, you could tell them not to go any further than the next flag.
Families can also pick up a map and take on the Glasgow city centre treasure hunt!
Don't miss the Ford Urban Hill Climb at the event. Head to the junction of George Street and Montrose Street on the day to have a go!
Opening times
The two Festival Zones will be open at the following times:
George Square Festival Zone
Check out the opening times and entertainment on offer below.
- Friday 7 June, from 12:00 until 19:00
- Saturday 8 June, from 10:00 until 19:00
- Sunday 9 June, from 10:00 until 17:00
- Visit Ford: explore Ford products and technology of the future and interact with RideGlasgow on Watt bikes
- The Clan: bringing you the future stars of BMX in stunt shows throughout the day (Friday and Sunday)
- Pump Track: have-a-go activity for adults and children sponsored by Trust Ford
- Pedal-powered Scalextric: have-a-go racing activity for adults and children
- Pedal-powered smoothie-maker bikes: get healthy and fit on a smoothie bike (Friday and Saturday)
- Follow in the footsteps of world champions and take on the Ford Urban Hill Climb or the Wee Urban Hill Climb, up Montrose Street - made famous during the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships (Sunday only)
- Glasgow’s very own Alan Anderson will be on hand for fun facts and lively commentary around George Square (Sunday only)
Glasgow Green Festival Zone
Check out the opening times and entertainment on offer below.
- Sunday 9 June from 10:00 until 17:00
- SambaYaBamba performing around Merchant City throughout the day with uplifting samba beats
- Have-a-go Cycle Speedway : try Cycle Speedway with Glasgow Cyclones. All ages and abilities welcome
- Adaptive bike taster sessions: Sunny Cycles will have a range of innovative, adaptive bikes to try. Suitable for children with some or no cycling experience
- Bike skills sessions: join Bike For Good to learn new skills and improve confidence
- Pedal-powered smoothie-maker bikes: get healthy and fit on a smoothie bike
- Face Painting
Don't miss the action!
The Festival Zones will also offer bike mechanics, toilets and bike parking – everything you need to enjoy a great day out on your bike. Sign up now for updates and we’ll be in touch!
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