Cycling in Glasgow

Glasgow is home to a fantastic electric cycle hire scheme, operated by Voi. Bike hire is available 24/7 at over 100 locations across the city. Visit Voi for information on how to get started and to locate yolur next ride.

A cycling tour is a great eco-friendly way to tour around the compact city of Glasgow. Visit Glasgow Bike Tours or Gallus Tours to see the range of tours. Discover everything from charming neighbourhoods, to craft beer breweries, and historic sites. All routes are designed to take in good cycling surfaces and there are also e-bikes available, making the tours suitable for a range of fitness levels.

Take in the artistic side of the city with a tour of public artworks. The Glasgow Art Trail was created as a legacy of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships. The 10-mile route takes in murals and sculptures and includes suggested café and bike shop stops along the way. Visit Sustrans for route details.

With over 300km of cycleways in the city, visit Sustrans for useful information on cycling in the city.

The Stockingfield Bridge provides the missing link on the important national cycling network, linking Glasgow and Edinburgh. Visit Scottish Canals for more details about this award-winning bridge, which is becoming a destination in its own right.

For more inspiration check out our top cycling routes in Glasgow page.

Looking for something a bit more adventurous?

Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome - this venue may have had the best indoor cyclists in the world cycle the track, but it is open for all to enjoy. Visit Glasgow Life to book an introductory session.

Cathkin Braes Mountain Bike Trails - over 9km of mountain bike trails with great city views.

Glasgow BMX Centre - home to Scotland’s only Olympic standard BMX track, for a induction session (which includes safety equipment and a BMX bike), visit Glasgow Life.

Whether you're looking to buy or rent, there are lots of independent retailers throughout the city. Visit Billy Bilsland Cycles, Bike for Good, Dales Cycles, or Gear Bikes.