
Ride Bright
For International Women’s Day
Scroll down to see the photos from the event
Change their outdoor
activity routines during
the winter months
Are you glancing behind you to ensure you are not being followed?
Are you changing your route to avoid unlit paths?
Many women have to take precautions to stay safe when walking, running or cycling at night.
We want to change that.

Safe cycling at night
View the photos from the evening

FAQs
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The ride starts at St Enoch Square, central Glasgow G1 4AA.
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The ride finishes at 72 Charlotte Street, G1 5DW. It’s the old Wise Women’s building (the one with the skip-looking structure on top) at the corner of Greendyke Street and Charlotte Street right by Glasgow Green.
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The route is 9.3km and we go at an easy pace so everyone can comfortably take part. The ride is suitable for you if you can ride a bike without wobbling.
You can view the full route here.
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There is lovely free food prepared by Milk at the finish. Two dishes available - gluten-free and vegan option. If you want a wee snack or hot drink before the ride there are plenty of cafes and shops nearby St Enoch Square.
If you are bringing your own snacks along, we kindly ask you do NOT bring anything with nuts as we have attendees with severe nut allergies.
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The ride is open to women and non-binary people aged 16+.
Our definition of woman includes intersex and trans women.
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Yes the ride is free to attend! To gauge numbers we ask that you sign up via Plinth. On Plinth you will also be asked if you are planning on joining us for free food after the ride. This is to ensure we have enough food for everyone.
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There are plenty of bike parking at the venue. We will have women patrolling the area to ensure the bikes are safe. However, we cannot be liable for your bike so please make sure to bring along a good lock.
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At the start, the nearest public toilets are at Glasgow Central or alternatively you may visit one of the nearby cafes and use one of theirs. There are toilet facilities at the venue at the finish.
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Yes the route is accessible for people using adaptive bikes and/or cargo bikes.
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We recommend you bring the following items:
Spare inner tube for your bike should you have a puncture (there will be mechanics there to help you!)
A white front light and a red rear light (and even more lights to decorate your bike if you can!)
A lock to lock up your bike at the venue (there will be people there to look out for your bike, but please lock it up to be extra safe!)
To reduce our waste, if you are able to we recommend bringing your own fork or spoon and cup for the food and hot drinks at the end (there will be single use crockery available as well)
Helmets are optional but we do recommend wearing one if you have one!