Join a Led Ride to get to and from the event by bike!

Led Ride

Not sure how to get to Ford RideGlasgow FreeCycle? The easiest, cheapest and most enjoyable way is to join one of our Led Rides. The rides are free and led by experienced cyclists who will guide you to and from the event by bike. All you have to do is register below.

It’s the perfect way to get to the event safely as they are ridden at a speed suitable for all, and follow existing cycling lanes and designated quieter roads. These are family-friendly rides but anyone under 18 needs to be accompanied by an adult.

Below are the four Led Ride routes bringing groups in from the north, south, east and west of the city.

Important: you’ll need to arrive 20 minutes before the start time listed below for a briefing and bike check.

North
Springburn Station, Glasgow G21 4TP - in partnership with JG Cycles and their cycling club
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East
Departing 09:30, Emirates Area, 1000 London Road, Glasgow G40 3HG - in partnership with members of the Glasgow Green Cycle Club
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South
Departing 09:30, Queen’s Park, 120A Queen's Drive, Glasgow G42 8QN - in partnership with BikeForGood
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West
Departing 09:00, Drumchapel Cycle Hub, 195 Drumry Road East, Glasgow G15 8NS - in partnership with Drumchapel Cycle Hub 
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NORTH
Springburn Station, Glasgow G21 4TP - in partnership with JG Cycles and their cycling club
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EAST
Departing 09:30, Emirates Area, 1000 London Road, Glasgow G40 3HG - in partnership with members of the Glasgow Green Cycle Club
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SOUTH
Departing 09:30, Queen’s Park, 120A Queen's Drive, Glasgow G42 8QN - in partnership with BikeForGood
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WEST
Departing 09:00, Drumchapel Cycle Hub, 195 Drumry Road East, Glasgow G15 8NS - in partnership with Drumchapel Cycle Hub 
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You can also meet the West Led Ride at the following points and times:

  • Canal towpath at Duntreath Avenue 09:10
  • Canal towpath at Westerton Station 09:25
  • Lock 27 09:35
  • Maryhill Lock at the White House 09:50
  • Stockingfield Bridge 09:55
  • Speirs Wharf 10:15
  • Cowcaddens 10:20
  • Arriving George Square 10:30

Find out more about the groups organising the rides

Bike for Good
Bike for Good is a charity using bikes to do good actions, enabling people to cycle as their mode of transport. We refurbish, repair and teach communities how to cycle and maintain bicycles. Bike for Good are also offering the opportunity for free E-Cargo bike trials
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Drumchapel Cycle Hub
The Drumchapel Cycle Hub is a cycling group that offers a variety of cycling activities including cycling groups, ladies groups, and learn to ride programs. They also offer bike hire.
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Glasgow Green Cycle Club
Glasgow Green Cycle Club has been formed to welcome cyclists of from all disciplines to get together. The bike club has members from all over Scotland (and worldwide) and we welcome anyone to come along to one of our rides and take part.
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JG Cycles
JG Cycles is a bicycle workshop in the east end of Glasgow. Whether you're a leisure cyclist, a commuter, an amateur athlete or a pro, we've got the experience and skills to help you get peak performance out of your bike. Drop in to our workshop to see how we can help.
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Glasgow Tandem Club
Glasgow Tandem Club is a friendly group of vision impaired and sighted cyclists. We focus on social rides, bringing vision impaired and sighted cyclists together, promoting social inclusion and equal access to cycling, improving the physical and mental wellbeing of our members.
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Want to find out more about cycling in Glasgow?

Planning your own cycle route is simple, using Glasgow City Council’s Cycle Information Map.

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