Learning

photographer Anne Glass, image courtesy of Dumchapel Cycle Hub

Riding a bike is a skill. You’d be surprised at how quickly you can learn that skill and become a confident cyclist, even if you haven’t cycled since you were wee. Glasgow’s cycling organisations can actively support you to learn to ride and do so locally.

There are three National Standards delivered by qualified Cycle Trainers one-to-one or in groups. Their formats will get you on your bike and turning your pedals right through to confidently riding on busy roads at peak times.

Level 1 teaches basic bike-handling skills in a controlled traffic-free environment.

Level 2 offers you a real cycling experience, learning and practicing manoeuvres and skills on minor routes and cycling planned routes.

Level 3 provides you with the necessary skills to cycle and negotiate on-road journeys by bike in a variety of traffic conditions. Delivered on busier roads it takes into account advanced highway features and layouts, including cycling infrastructure.

All levels are complemented by the Essential Cycling Skills Quick Guide and App.

For children in school years P5 – S2, bikeability is the national cycle training programme giving them the skills and confidence they need to cycle safely on the roads. Find out more in cycling to school. And let’s not forget about the wee ones. Let’s get those active travel seeds sown early! Play Together on Pedals offers free year round drop-in sessions for under-5s to gain cycling skills and progress from balance bikes to pedals.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to teach people to ride then take a look at Cycling Scotland’s Cycle Trainer, Cycle Ride Leader, bikeability Instructor and more training courses. Instructors and trainers are vital to teaching future generations to cycle and to choose it as an active travel option.

Learning in Glasgow

  • Bike for Good

    Group and individual on-road and confidence building cycle training sessions for complete beginners and those looking to commute by bike, plus cycle training for staff at companies. Also provides women & non-binary specific lessons.

    65 Haugh Road, Glasgow G3 8TX, UK 539 Victoria Road, Glasgow, G42 8BH

  • Drumchapel Cycle Hub

    Free adult cycling skills sessions on Monday and Wednesday mornings 10-11am.

     

    Drumchapel Sports Centre, 195b Drumry Road East, Glasgow, G15 8NS

  • Glasgow Eco Trust

    Free adult learn to ride sessions providing 1-on-1 learning experience for those new to cycling. Free Play Together On Pedals drop-in sessions.

    De'ils On Wheels, Kingsway Court, Glasgow, UK Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre, 64 Balmoral Street, Glasgow G14 0BL, UK

  • On Bikes (St Paul’s Youth Forum)

    We run bikeability classes in local schools.

    We offer bike maintenance mentoring services to local schools and HMP Barlinnie.

    Molendinar Community Centre, 1210 Royston Rd, Glasgow G33 1HE, UK 1240 Cumbernauld Rd, Glasgow G33 1AH, UK

  • Play Together on Pedals

    Year round free public drop-in sessions across Glasgow where under-5s can gain cycling skills.

  • Sunny Cycles

    Adult and Kids Bike Lessons
    One-to-one 45-minute lessons tailored to all ages and abilities. Build confidence at your own pace with guidance from our experienced instructors. Bikes and helmets provided, or bring your own.

    Sunny Cycles, Monteith Row, Glasgow, UK Sunny Cycles Victoria Park Hub, Victoria Park, Glasgow, UK

  • Women On Wheels

    Learn to ride group lessons for women and non-binary people only. Lessons take place in a traffic-free area and are suitable for those completely new to cycling or for those who haven’t cycled in a long time. Family Cycling and 1-1 sessions are also available.

    Women On Wheels, Dixon Road, Glasgow, UK

Bike for Good

65 Haugh Road, Glasgow G3 8TX, UK

Drumchapel Cycle Hub

Drumchapel Sports Centre, 195b Drumry Road East, Glasgow, G15 8NS

Glasgow Eco Trust

De'ils On Wheels, Kingsway Court, Glasgow, UK

On Bikes (St Paul’s Youth Forum)

Molendinar Community Centre, 1210 Royston Rd, Glasgow G33 1HE, UK

Sunny Cycles

Sunny Cycles, Monteith Row, Glasgow, UK

Women On Wheels

Women On Wheels, Dixon Road, Glasgow, UK

Bike for Good

539 Victoria Road, Glasgow, G42 8BH

Glasgow Eco Trust

Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre, 64 Balmoral Street, Glasgow G14 0BL, UK

On Bikes (St Paul’s Youth Forum)

1240 Cumbernauld Rd, Glasgow G33 1AH, UK

Sunny Cycles

Sunny Cycles Victoria Park Hub, Victoria Park, Glasgow, UK