CTC Glasgow Rides

Welcome.

Cycle Touring Club, Glasgow is the volunteer-lead member group of Cycling UK for the Greater Glasgow & Lanarkshire areas. We are primarily set up to offer friendly group cycling to Cycling UK members of all abilities within these areas. As well as offering group riding, we do our best to protect the interests of existing and would-be cyclists, and to inspire people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to discover the joys of cycling. As our historic name suggests(*) we are not a racing club and our rides are generally moderate-paced day rides, though we also run leisurely paced and faster rides on the basis of the needs of the membership. We also run occasional cycling weekends. (*Cycle Touring Club)

We also offer a welcome to non-Cycling UK members onto our rides on the understanding that after 3 rides with us, they must join Cycling UK should they wish to continue. This is for insurance reasons. Cycling UK, the national cycling charity, has championed the cause of cycling since 1878 and the benefits of joining are many including insurance, cycling advice, legal support, holiday opportunities and discounts. Membership is highly recommended. The website can be viewed here https://www.cyclinguk.org/.

As an independent, democratic organisation, CTC Glasgow reflects the commitment of our members, volunteers and partners to make cycling mainstream, making a lasting difference to the lives of individuals and communities. We focus on cycling and safety.

Our rides are about community, fitness, and the shared enjoyment of cycling. To keep our rides welcoming and focused on these goals, we ask all participants to refrain from making diversity-related, political, or other potentially divisive statements during group rides or as part of the group at the start or end of the ride. Please see Cycling UK policy at the end of this statement.

We celebrate the diversity of our members by creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable, safe, and respected—without the need for commentary on personal beliefs. Please keep conversations positive, inclusive, and centred on cycling and the joy of the ride.

Our ride leaders are volunteers who generously give their time to make these events possible—they are not here to police opinions. If riders continue to disregard this, leaders may choose to step back from leading rides, and ultimately the whole group will suffer.

If a rider does not follow this, they will first be given a friendly, informal reminder by the ride leader. If the behaviour continues, they may be asked to leave the ride.

Thank you for helping us maintain a friendly and supportive atmosphere for all.
https://www.cyclinguk.org/equality-diversity-policy

Please visit our website at https://www.cyclinguk.org/local-groups/glasgow for details of rides and other news. In particular, please read our Riding Safely Guidelines https://www.cyclinguk.org/group/page/our-riding-safely-guidelines.

NOTES:

* Before joining us for a ride please note carefully of the following.

* Riders should be self-sufficient in the event of breakdown (breakdown tools & spares or phone to arrange pick-up)

* Please be prepared to bring along your own refreshments/food as café stops are likely not possible.

* If details indicate that you have not cycled with CTC on a regular basis or become a Cycling UK member after 3 CTC rides, we will remove you from the group. You may rejoin with the expectation you are an active member and join Cycling UK

Thank you