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 (4)
See all- Saturday morning ride, NorthMcLennan Arch, Glasgow Green (Saltmarket entrance), Glasgow
Got time for a spin this Saturday?
We meet at the McLennan Arch at the west end of Glasgow Green, just opposite the High Court. 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 making our way back via Hogganfield Park to Ruchazie, Carntyne and back to the Green.
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
- The Kirkpatrick Macmillan Rally 2025Needs location
Four days of discovering Dumfries & Galloway
The KM Rally is a recreational cycling weekend with a wide range of led bike rides over the four days of Spring Bank holiday weekend. The event has relocated to the Kirkpatrick MacMillan area, where his smiddy and grave are, in adjacent Keirmill. Penpont in mid Nithsdale, will be central to all activities, catering and camping. The area is surrounded by fantastic valleys and hills, and there will be a wide range of scenic led bike rides, with routes for all abilities. It coincides with Spring Fling and the Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival.
- Triennial Century Ride - Trivets 2025, organised by CTC EdinburghNeeds location
Date Marker for Tri - Vets
The Cycling UK Tri-Vets series takes place every three years, starting back in 1928 when they celebrated the organisation's 50th anniversary. The aim is now, to encourage older riders to complete a 100-mile or 100km route in a specific time limit. In those early days, a rider was considered a veteran at age 40 for a woman and at 45 for a man. Nowadays, all are considered veterans when aged 50 and over. Some riders have been taking part in Tri-Vets events for decades. 86-year-old John Seabrook from Kent has now completed 11 rides, starting way back in 1992.
Details are on the CUK page:
https://www.cyclinguk.org/event/triennial-century-ride-trivets-2025
