Summer Cycling in Glasgow: Family-Friendly Routes for All Abilities with Confidence-Building Tips & Solutions.

Happy girl cycling in Queens Park

With the launch of our new Families Programme, we want to take you on a joyful

journey through Glasgow and its abundance of family-friendly cycle routes.

We understand that building confidence in cycling is essential to help you get out and

about by bike. So, we’ve included confidence-building solutions for each route, ensuring

everyone can enjoy the ride. Let’s hop on our bikes and explore our top family-friendly

cycle routes in Glasgow!🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️


1. Glasgow Green Circuit (Easy Cycle Route) 🍃

Glasgow Green Loop - 1.2 miles

Confidence-Boosting Tip: Start with one of our Family Confidence-building Sessions at

Women on Wheels, where beginners can learn basic bike handling skills and road

safety. Practicing in a safe environment will help build confidence before embarking on

the Glasgow Green Circuit.

2. Kelvingrove Park Loop (Easy to Moderate Cycle Route) 🌳

Kelvingrove Loop - 1 mile

Confidence-Boosting Tip: Plan a family group ride with experienced cyclists leading the

way. Knowing that there’s support and guidance will help boost the confidence of new

riders during this gorgeous journey through Kelvingrove Park.

3. The Canal Towpath (Easy to Moderate Cycle Route) 🛶

Clydebank to Westerton on the Canal Towpath - 3.4 miles

Confidence-Boosting Tip: Invest in or borrow comfortable and well-fitted bikes for

everyone. A proper bike fit ensures that riders feel in control and comfortable, especially

during longer rides like the canal towpath. You can use the Women on Wheels Bike

Loan Service which runs on a ‘Pay what you can’ basis.

4. Pollok Country Park Pedal (Easy to Moderate Cycle Route) 🦌

Pollok Park Loop - 2.1 miles

Confidence-Boosting Tip: Start with a shorter loop within Pollok Country Park, gradually

extending the ride as confidence grows. Celebrate each milestone, and take breaks to

explore the park’s attractions, such as the play park, Burrell Collection, highland coos or

an ice-cream from the van!

5. Clyde River Cycleway (Moderate Cycle Route) ⛵️

Clyde River Cycleway - Town to Cuningar Loop - 3.3 miles (one way)

Confidence-Boosting Tip: Consider using bikes with gears to make navigating moderate

inclines easier. Practice gear shifting in a park or with one of our brilliant Cycle Trainer’s

in open area to get comfortable before taking on the Clyde River Cycleway. You can

book a Learn to Ride or Confidence Building session here.

6. Rouken Glen Park Exploration (Moderate Cycle Route) 🍂

Rouken Glen Park Loop - 1.6 miles

Confidence-Boosting Tip: Encourage each family member to set their own pace. It’s

okay to take it slow and stop to appreciate the beauty of Rouken Glen Park. Knowing

they can cycle at their speed will boost confidence in younger or less-experienced

riders.

7. The West End Wanderer (Moderate Cycle Route) 🏰

West End Explorer - 5.7 miles

Confidence-Boosting Tip: Consider a guided bike tour of the West End. Local guides

can share interesting stories and ensure everyone stays together, alleviating any

anxiety about navigating unfamiliar streets. Check out our pals Gallus Pedals here, who

run tours using beautiful refurbished postal bikes.

Remember, building confidence in cycling takes time and patience. Here at Women on

Wheels we can help you overcome any barriers you may have with cycling as a family.

You can get in touch with Katherine at families@womenonwheels.org.uk to find out

more.

Happy cycling!😊✨

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