Led Bike Rides Around Glasgow
.. and further! Whether you want to discover new places, improve your fitness, or simply enjoy a fun day out with other women who love cycling, book a place on one of our led rides today and experience the joy of cycling in Glasgow!
Build confidence and cycle further with our led rides
Our regular led bike rides are designed to help women build their cycling confidence and get comfortable travelling around Glasgow by bike. Our friendly ride leaders will guide you through safe and scenic routes, giving you the opportunity to explore the city and its surroundings in a fun and supportive environment. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cyclist, our led rides are a great way to stay active and meet other like-minded women.
Our led rides are suitable for all abilities and are open exclusively to women. We offer a variety of rides to suit different interests and skill levels, from short leisurely rides to longer, more challenging routes.
Supporting women to experience the joy of cycling, with no barriers
Paying for our led rides shouldn’t be a concern, and we don’t want financial barriers to get in the way. That’s why we offer Pay As You Can pricing!
Build your confidence with cycling at your own pace
Cycle Activity Rating System
Before booking a led ride with us, please check our rating system and decide which level is most suitable for your current ability, and then book a session that matches this.
If you do not know which level you are at then contact Women on Wheels, and we can talk it through with you and advise on the correct session to book.
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1 Star - Learners level - Learn to ride sessions for those that cannot ride a bike. These sessions take place in an off-road training ground.
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2 Stars - Beginners level - First Led Ride/Introduction Led Ride/Park Ride for those who have recently learnt how to cycle or have not been on a bike in many years and are a bit wobbly or nervous. These cycle rides will take place on cycle paths and in parks
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3 Stars - Easy rides level - Led ride for those who can cycle without wobbling and have good handling of a bike but would like to improve confidence cycling and/or build fitness. These rides will take place on quiet roads, cycle paths and in parks.
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4 Stars - Intermediate level - Longer led rides for those who can cycle competently and who cycle regularly and are able to keep a consistent pace of around 8 mph as well as deal with some steep inclines. These rides will take place on a mixture of cycle paths and on roads.
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5 Stars - Competent level - Day-long rides for competent regular cyclists that are able to keep an 8 mph pace, deal with inclines and who have the fitness to cycle for longer durations. These rides will take place on a mixture of cycle paths and on roads.
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Questions about our led cycle rides
Is it safe to cycle in groups when on a led ride?
Yes, riding in a group can actually be safer than riding alone. Our instructors will provide guidance on safe cycling practices and ensure that the group stays together and follows the rules of the road.
Who can join a led ride?
Our led bike rides are open to all women, regardless of experience level. We have a range of rides suitable for different abilities, from beginners to more experienced riders.
What are led rides?
A led bike ride is a group ride led by experienced and friendly instructors. The instructors will lead the group on a pre-determined route, providing guidance on safe cycling practices and pointing out interesting sights along the way.
How long are your led bike rides?
Our led bike rides around Glasgow vary in length and difficulty, ranging from short and easy rides to longer and more challenging ones. Check out our individual ride descriptions for more information on the length and difficulty level of each ride.
Do you want to help lead Glasgow’s all-women social cycling group?
If you’re as passionate about our social cycling mission as we are, join us as a volunteer!