Welcome to Glasgow Caledonian's Cycling Forum. Our short cycling video summarises what the we are doing to encourage more people to cycle to the University, with more information about many of these initiatives available below.
Glasgow Caledonian cycle facilitites
Find out about the facilities we offer for people who cycle to Glasgow Caledonian with this walk-through guide.
Why cycle?
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Why a Cycling Forum?
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The aim of the Cycling Forum is to help increase the number of journeys made to GCU by bicycle. To achieve this, the Cycling Forum will:
Provide a channel for cyclists to discuss cycling issues with the University Consider barriers to cycling at GCU and develop proposals to overcome them Enhance cycling proficiency by promoting cyclist coaching and training Provide information and resources to more cycling to GCU Organise cycling events Link into existing and planned health and wellbeing initiatives. The Cycling Forum is an informal association of students and staff at GCU with an interest in cycling and is administered by the Sustainability team .
GCU’s Cycling Forum provides a mechanism for the University to engage with students and staff that cycle and understand their cycling needs. Through this dialogue, and with the help of a number of stakeholders, there has been a significant amount of targeted investment in cycling infrastructure and as a result the number of students and staff cycling to the University between 2012 and 2015 almost doubled (to just over 4% and 9% respectively).
In recognition of this achievement, Cycling Scotland awarded Scotland's first Cycle Friendly Campus Award to GCU in February 2016.
In developing infrastructure for cyclists, the University acknowledges the support from the following organisations: Cycling Scotland , Sustrans , SPT and Glasgow City Council .
Don't miss out
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Keep GCU cyclists up-to-date on cycling-related content through:
Signing up to our Cycle Forum mailing list Following @gcu_studentlife on Instagram and Tiktok Joining our Facebook group
Getting started - routes, maps and cycling buddies
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If you’re thinking about cycling to GCU we can help in a number of ways, from pointing you towards some awesome route planning tools, and maps and linking you up with potential cycling buddies.
Routes and maps Add the cycling layer on Google Maps to find cycle lanes on your route Head to this Cycling Map created by Glasgow City Council For more help planning your route, go to cyclestreets.net . Enter your starting and destination postcodes (GCU is G4 0BA) to find quiet, medium or fast routes Cycling buddies If you're thinking about cycling to GCU the Cycle Forum can also help you get started by putting you in touch with experienced cyclists who are happy to discuss route options To contact a Cycle Buddy to discuss potential routes, please send an email to sustainability@gcu.ac.uk with details of your starting point. Please note that for security reasons, we'll only reply to emails sent from either gcu.ac.uk or caledonian.ac.uk addresses
Free bike maintenance - Dr Bike and video tutorials
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The University offers a free mobile mechanic service (Dr Bike), normally twice a month during term time and once a month outwith term time. All sessions are on a first-come, first-served basis and will be held on the main concourse opposite the Security Office.
Dr Bike will be on campus on the following dates (weather dependant):
Tue - 22 Sept 2026, 11am to 2pm Thu - 8 Oct 2026, 11am to 2pm Mon - 19 Oct 2026, 11am to 2pm Tue - 3 Nov 2026, 11am to 2pm Thu - 19 Nov 2026, 11am to 2pm Sign up for the Cycle Forum emails to be notified of the next Dr Bike sessions.
Security markings will be done on Dr Bike session dates when Police Scotland are participating.
If you prefer to do your own maintenance, BikeRide has some great bike maintenance videos.
Lockers for cyclists
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We have a limited number of personal lockers throughout campus available for use by cyclists. GCU’s lockers are managed by the Mailroom and are issued at the Start of Semester A. Find out more about requesting a locker .
These lockers are only available to students. Staff (and students) can also hire lockers from the Arc, Contact the Arc reception for further details .
Second-hand bike shops
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Aye Cycle Glasgow website shares some second-hand bike shops around Glasgow. Some are Revolve accredited (a Scottish quality standard for second-hand shops).
There are other ways you can source pre-loved bikes, such as outdoor retailers.
Voi e-bikes and Brompton Bike Hire
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Download Voi and get cycling with the new e-bikes around Glasgow! You can get a 50% Voi for Students or Staff discount , starting at £13.50 for 300 minutes!
How to get your Voi discount: Download the Voi bike app and select Glasgow as your city Navigate to the 'help' section on the bottom right bar on your screen Click 'Chat with us', and the Voi Assistant chat box should appear Type in 'student discount' and send Click on the button 'Voi 4 Students' They should follow up with a message where you can click 'Apply for Voi 4 Students' Fill in the form that appears. For the 'Proof of eligibility', you will need to upload a photo of your student or staff ID. You can also rent a Brompton Bike (foldable bike) from campus for £5 per day.
How to rent a Brompton Bike: Download the Brompton Bike Hire app Head out to the Brompton Bike Hire lockers on the main concourse, outside the Students’ Association Building Use the app to rent a bike: The service allows users to rent a Brompton bike for 24 hours at a cost of £5 You can reserve a bike through the app up to 24 hours in advance Return the bike to the locker after use The app also contains tutorials on how to set up the bike.
New to cycling, or it's been a while?
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Cycling Scotland has an online Essential Cycling Skills app , which helps you quickly understand how to stay safe and responsible when cycling. Although originally targeted at new and returning cyclists, the tool is a great refresher for everyone else and a reminder of some good habits to follow.
Go along to free training sessions around Glasgow, explore new routes with led rides and more on the Aye Cycle Glasgow 'get cycling' page. These include women-only sessions.
Keeping your bike safe and secure
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Nobody wants to be in a situation where they find that their bike is not where they left it. To avoid such disappointments, here are some tips that will help keep your bike secure:
If possible, invest in two, different good quality locks. A common rule of thumb is to spend at least 10% of the value of your bike on a lock and preferably one rated Sold Secure Gold . Find out more on this useful bike lock buyer's guide . High footfall, and visible areas are generally seen to deter bike thieves more than quiet, secluded locations. Lock your bike properly to something secure. Have your bike security marked: whilst this will not prevent your bike from being stolen, it may act as a deterrent. The video below provides a good overview of how to lock your bike securely.
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Bike parking - how to use our two-tier bike racks
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The video below shows how easy it is to use the two-tier bike racks at GCU (outside the Arc and next to the Security Office).
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Showers for people who cycle
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The Arc has a £1 daily shower pass . Contact the Arc for more information.
