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Cycling in Glasgow City
Cycling around Glasgow offers 3 main road routes with moderate climbing up to 624 m and mixed surfaces, featuring cycle paths on 29% of routes.
Glasgow City features 3 cycling routes all starting in Glasgow, covering distances from 43 km to 107 km with total climbing between 212 m and 624 m. All routes are loops and primarily on roads, including main roads and cycle paths.
The longest route is Glasgow to Prestwick at 107 km with the most climbing at 624 m. Other routes include Giffnock to Stewarton (43 km, 382 m) and Kelvindale to Loch Lomond (71 km, 212 m). The routes offer a blend of main roads, cycle paths, and minor roads crossing various terrain within the city and surrounding areas.
What the riding is like
The riding in Glasgow City is on rolling terrain with 19% climbing and 64% flat sections. Routes range from 43 km to 107 km, with combined climbs up to 624 m. Roads include 30% main roads, 29% cycle paths, and 22% minor roads. Surfaces are mostly paved (92%). The steepest section is 6% gradient over 500 m. All routes are loops, suitable for road cycling.
Cycling infrastructure
Across the routes, there are 71.5 km of cycle paths, 30% of the route distance is on main roads, and 7 km are on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or above.
Best time to ride
The best months to cycle in Glasgow City are June, July and August based on recorded riding data and climate measurements.
Riding in Glasgow City in numbers
- 3
- 220 km
- 107 km
- 624 m
Where to start in Glasgow City
Rides in Glasgow City
When to ride Glasgow City
Best months: Jun to Aug.
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