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#iloh – The Dangerous

On Friday the 9th of February a number of intrepid GoBike members took to the streets of Glasgow, the purpose being to bring the Cycling Embassy of Great Britain’s Insert Loved One Here #iloh social media campaign into the physical world.

 

 

Armed with bright orange spray chalk and some laser cut stencils, two teams adventured on their bikes to the roads of Glasgow.

Tonights aim was to highlight some sections of infrastructure we have that are not just bad but are actually dangerous. Here’s a run down of some of the areas we tagged. Continue reading “#iloh – The Dangerous”

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Space for People Byres Road Public Meeting – Sunday 25th Feb

Do you want a better Byres Road for People?

Join Space for People Byres Road and GoBike on Sunday 25th of February to walk or cycle up Byres Road to Hillhead Library where we will hold a public meeting and present our vision of a Byres Road for People. We’ve invited the local councillors and welcome anyone else interested in making a better Byres Road. Continue reading “Space for People Byres Road Public Meeting – Sunday 25th Feb”

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Botanic Gardens Bridge Closed for Works

Just to inform our members that we’ve had a note from the council saying that the humpback pedestrian bridge over the River Kelvin and staircase that links the bridge from the Kelvin Walkway / Cycleway to the Botanic Gardens (at the public toilets) will be closed for major repairs from Monday 19 February until the end of June 2018.

We are told that informative signage, including an alternative route will be displayed in the area. We are currently in discussion with the council about what their policy is on providing for active travellers during works and so if you do have any issues here please let us know.

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Almost February – time for a ride round the parks of Glasgow’s East End with GoBike!

Another chance to see bits of the city you’ve never seen before!  See our Facebook event

Sunday 4 February – East End Parks
We have previously had park rides in the north, south and west of the city, so now it is the turn of the east. As well as the big parks of Glasgow Green, Tollcross, Hogganfield and Alexandra Parks, we shall visit a number of smaller parks and open spaces, and a few other points of interest. The ride will be mostly on quiet roads and asphalt paths, except at Cardowan Moss (see image above) where we will be using well made unpaved paths. An 18 mile ride ending up in the City Centre in time for lunch.
Meet 10am Bell’s Bridge, Congress Road, Glasgow.
Ride on paths Ride on quiet roads Ride on rough tracks Moderate hill climbing
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Sauchiehall Avenue Support Event – Sunday 28th Jan 11am

Do you have an hour to spare this coming Sunday morning? Some of our members have organised an appreciation event for the work happening on Sauchiehall Street. Here’s Euan with more:

“A safer, better Sauchiehall Street is currently under construction. There will be more space for people, complete with safe cycling provision! Come along this Sunday 28th Jan for 11am at ABC, Sauchiehall St to join us in showing support.”