Women On Wheels SCIO

Women on Wheels (SCIO) is a Glasgow based community cycling hub for women, girls and non-binary people. A service designed and led by women, we deliver a range of cycling activities to get women, girls and non-binary people back on a bike or onto a bike for the very first time. 

Our mission is to empower and enable women, girls and non-binary people to overcome their barriers to take up cycling - for transport, to improve their physical and mental health, and most importantly, for the pure joy of it!

As we are a small charity and pay for staff to deliver sessions, a cancellation with less than 24 hours notice still occurs a cost to us. If you cannot attend a booked session please cancel or rearrange or contact 07927357140 (Please tick to acknowledge)

Thank you, your ride has been successfully scheduled. PLEASE NOTE: Women on Wheels is a NUT FREE zone. Please do not bring nuts into the hub, to cycle activities or to events. Thank you for understanding. When you arrive at the Women on Wheels Hub please come to the back car park and come to the back door where someone will let you in. Please ensure that you turn up promptly for your session. If you are more than 5 minutes late for your session you may not be accommodated. This is to ensure that the whole group gets to enjoy the full session. Thank you for understanding.

A gentle ride from Women on Wheels to Glasgow Green. Suitable for families. The route will be mainly on cycle paths and through the park. Small stop for hot drinks and cakes and play in the park for those with children. Cake provided but please bring a hot drink/flask if you have one. ﻿If paying a pound or paying by card is a barrier to you, please just contact us by phoning 07927357140 and we'll be more than happy to help!

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A gentle ride from Women on Wheels to Glasgow Green. Suitable for families. The route will be mainly on cycle paths and through the park. Small stop for hot drinks and cakes and play in the park for those with children. Cake provided but please bring a hot drink/flask if you have one.&nbsp;

Women On Wheels Hub

PLEASE NOTE- Women on wheels is a NUT FREE zone. Please do not bring nuts into the hub, to cycle activities or to events. Thank you for understanding. When you arrive at the Women on Wheels Hub please come to the back car park and come to the back door where someone will let you in. Please ensure that you turn up promptly for your session. If you are more than 5 minutes late for your session you may not be accommodated. This is to ensure that the whole group gets to enjoy the full session. Thank you for understanding. Please be aware that for this class we may need to replace some brake cables and brake pads on your bike. If you use our new brake pads and cables and wish to give a donation to cover the cost of these then that would be appreciated. Donations can be between £0-5 to cover this and can be placed in our donation tin on the desk at women on wheels. Thank you

Join us for an evening of hands-on practical learning on how to adjust and change brake pads and cables on bikes with V brakes. All women aged 16+ are welcome, no previous experience necessary. Please bring your bike if you are able to.&nbsp;We will provide tools. Please wear clothes you are happy to get dirty. If paying a pound or paying by card is a barrier to you, please just contact us by phoning 07927357140 and we'll be more than happy to help!

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Introduction to Bike Maintenance- V Brakes

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Thank you, your session has been successfully scheduled. PLEASE NOTE: Women on Wheels is a NUT FREE zone. Please do not bring nuts into the hub, to cycle activities or to events. Thank you for understanding. When you arrive at the Women on Wheels Hub please come to the back car park and come to the back door where someone will let you in. Please ensure that you turn up promptly for your session. If you are more than 5 minutes late for your session you may not be accommodated. This is to ensure that the whole group gets to enjoy the full session. Thank you for understanding.

Whatever level your family is at, join these sessions for both adults and kids to work on skills, pedalling, or to go on short rides. Every session is tailored to your family so that you get the most out of it! We provide bikes and helmets. This session is for women and families and open to non-binary people who feel comfortable in a space that centres the experience of women. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.&nbsp; ﻿If paying a pound or paying by card is a barrier to you, please just contact us by phoning 07927357140 and we'll be more than happy to help!

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Thank you, your session has been successfully scheduled. PLEASE NOTE: Women on Wheels is a NUT FREE zone. Please do not bring nuts into the hub, to cycle activities or to events. Thank you for understanding. This session meets at Queens Park, Victoria Road entrance. Please be dressed for the weather.

Learning to ride a bike is a fun life skill to learn - and when better to start than as a tot? Join our friendly balance bike group and introduce your wee one to the fun of bikes! It's a fabulous place to chat with other parents/carers and build community and connection. We'll provide balance bikes and helmets but please bring your own if you have them. The session is led by experienced trainers. Any questions please email families@womenonwheels.org.uk. If paying a pound or paying by card is a barrier to you, please just contact us by phoning 07927357140 and we'll be more than happy to help!

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Queens Park, Victoria Road Entrance

Thank you, your session has been successfully scheduled. PLEASE NOTE - Women on Wheels is a NUT FREE zone. Please do not bring nuts into the hub, to cycle activities or to events. Thank you for understanding. When you arrive at the Women on Wheels Hub please come to the back car park and come to the back door where someone will let you in. Please ensure that you turn up promptly for your session. If you are more than 5 minutes late for your session you may not be accommodated. This is to ensure that the whole group gets to enjoy the full session. Thank you for understanding.

Join us for a nature hunt on bikes! Have you been building up your confidence riding with your kids? Fancy doing something fun and getting outside during the holidays? Then this ride is just for you! This ride is for women and non-binary people and their children. Boys under 12 welcome. Bikes, equipment, trailers etc and support all provided by us. Just bring yourselves! If paying a pound or paying by card is a barrier to you, please just contact us by phoning 07927357140 and we'll be more than happy to help!

Thank you, your session has been successfully scheduled. PLEASE NOTE - Women on Wheels is a NUT FREE zone. Please do not bring nuts into the hub, to cycle activities or to events. Thank you for understanding. When you arrive at the Women on Wheels Hub please come to the back car park and come to the back door where someone will let you in. Please ensure that you turn up promptly for your session. If you are more than 5 minutes late for your session you may not be accommodated. This is to ensure that the whole group gets to enjoy the full session. Thank you for understanding.

Join us as we take you a cycle ride and help you build confidence and skills on the bike whilst in local parks, on cycle paths or on very quiet roads. The group goes at a gentle pace. Rated- 2 Star difficulty (Please see our website for more info on our rating system). Bikes &amp; Helmets provided. For women aged 16+ only.&nbsp; If paying a pound or paying by card is a barrier to you, please just contact us by phoning 07927357140 and we'll be more than happy to help!

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Join us as we take you a cycle ride and help you build confidence and skills on the bike whilst in local parks, on cycle paths or on very quiet roads. The group goes at a gentle pace. Rated- 2 Star difficulty (Please see our website for more info on our rating system). Bikes &amp; Helmets provided. For women aged 16+ only. If paying a pound or paying by card is a barrier to you, please just contact us by phoning 07927357140 and we'll be more than happy to help!

If you can no longer attend the tour for any reason then please give us as much notice as possible as there are costs that we will incur per person for this tour

PLEASE NOTE- Women on wheels is a NUT FREE zone. Please do not bring nuts into the hub, to cycle activities or to events. Thank you for understanding. When you arrive at the Women on Wheels Hub please come to the back car park and come to the back door where someone will let you in. Please ensure that you turn up promptly for your session. If you are more than 5 minutes late for your session you may not be accommodated. This is to ensure that the whole group gets to enjoy the full session. Thank you for understanding.

Never been on a cycle tour before? Now is the perfect chance to try it in a fun and supportive environment. This tour is suitable for those who can cycle for a good few hours at a gentle pace and are looking to push themselves a bit further. Our tour goes from Glasgow to Edinburgh (65 miles over 2 days) staying overnight at Spoke and Boot Campsite (tents or pods available) at the end of Day 1.&nbsp; This tour is an overnight trip- Starting at 9am on Saturday 10th May and returning by 6pm on Sunday 11th May. We will be staying overnight in Spoke and Boot campsite in Falkirk (Pods and camping available, indoor toilets, shower and relaxing area with sofas and fire). All equipment can be loaned for the trip if needed and evening meal on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday provided. This price includes accommodation, train fare back from Edinburgh, food for 2 meals and 3 support staff to help with route guiding, mechanical issues and cooking and organising group meals. Each day you will cycle roughly 32 miles (Fairly flat). This will be at a gentle pace and no one will get left behind. Any specific questions please email women@womenonwheels.org.uk More details will be given at a special pre trip meeting before the tour. (Date for this to be organised) If you are unable to pay by card, please phone us on 07927357140 and we will be happy to assist!

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Cycle Tour for Beginners Glasgow- Edinburgh

Thank you, your session has been successfully scheduled. PLEASE NOTE- Women on wheels is a NUT FREE zone. Please do not bring nuts into the hub, to cycle activities or to events. Thank you for understanding. When you arrive at the Women on Wheels Hub please come to the back car park and come to the back door where someone will let you in. Please ensure that you turn up promptly for your session. If you are more than 5 minutes late for your session you may not be accommodated. This is to ensure that the whole group gets to enjoy the full session. Thank you for understanding.

For those who cannot cycle or who are feeling wobbly or want to build their cycling skills in an off road environment. This session takes place in a traffic free playground. Rated 1 Star (Please see our website for more info on our rating system)Come along for a lesson with our instructors.&nbsp;Bike &amp; Helmet provided.&nbsp;This session is for women aged 16+ only. If paying a pound or paying by card is a barrier to you, please just contact us by phoning 07927357140 and we'll be more than happy to help!

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Join us for an evening of hands-on practical learning on how to look after your bike, cleaning and lubricating!All women aged 16+ are welcome, no previous experience necessary.Please bring your bike if you have one.&nbsp;We will provide tools. Please wear clothes you are happy to get dirty. If paying a pound or paying by card is a barrier to you, please just contact us by phoning 07927357140 and we'll be more than happy to help!

Intro to Bike Maintenance - Bike Cleaning & Care

Join us each month for a 4 hour led ride around Glasgow.&nbsp;A social, fun ride for intermediate cyclists. Rated - 4 Star difficulty (Please see our website for more info on our rating system). Each route will be approx. 15-20 miles in length. Bring your own bike or contact us if you need to borrow one.&nbsp;This ride is for women aged 16+ only. If paying a pound or paying by card is a barrier to you, please just contact us by phoning 07927357140 and we'll be more than happy to help!

£20 Ticket

Join us for a fun filled cycle around the Isle of Cumbrae (Milport). Families welcome. Different lengths available (Lap of the island- 10 miles, or Fintry Bay (6 miles). Borrow bikes from us or bring your own. We have child seats and trailers available. Bikes will be transported in a van but transport will be via Train and Ferry! Transport, bike hire and ride leaders included in price. If you are booking for children please book a slot per child. Please contact us if you would like to borrow bikes or equipment for the session. We will be in touch about transporting bikes closer to the date but our rough plan is to get the train from Glasgow Central at 9.45am

Minimum Payment Ticket £15

Join us for a day of mountain biking (MTB) at LifeCycle in Balfron. Suitable for women who have never been MTB but you must be able to ride a bike competently. The session will include coaching, chance to practice skills and a ride through the beautiful trails. Bikes &amp; helmets provided.&nbsp; 1-hour travel each way, 4 hours of MTB-ing and 30 mins for lunch. Transport is not included but we will set up a Whatsapp group the week before the session to organise lift shares so we can take as little cars as possible. ﻿Please wear clothes you are happy to get dirty and clothing suitable for the weather (Waterproofs, warm layers, gloves). These can be provided by Women on Wheels if needed. ﻿If paying a pound or paying by card is a barrier to you, please just contact us by phoning 07927357140 and we'll be more than happy to help!

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This session will take place at the LifeCycle Trust however we will set up a Whatsapp group before the event and try to organise car sharing from Glasgow (Southside)

LifeCycle Trust

PLEASE NOTE- Women on wheels is a NUT FREE zone. Please do not bring nuts into the hub, to cycle activities or to events. Thank you for understanding. When you arrive at the Women on Wheels Hub please come to the back car park and come to the back door where someone will let you in. Please ensure that you turn up promptly for your session. If you are more than 5 minutes late for your session you may not be accommodated. This is to ensure that the whole group gets to enjoy the full session. Thank you for understanding. Please be aware that for this class we may need to replace some gear cables on your bike. If you use our new cables and wish to give a donation to cover the cost of these then that would be appreciated. Donations can be between £0-5 to cover this and can be placed in our donation tin on the desk at women on wheels after the session. Thank you

Join us for an evening of hands-on practical learning on how to adjust derailleur gears.&nbsp;All women aged 16+ are welcome, no previous experience necessary.Please bring your bike if you have one.&nbsp;We will provide tools.Please wear clothes you are happy to get dirty. If paying a pound or paying by card is a barrier to you, please just contact us by phoning 07927357140 and we'll be more than happy to help!

Sign your kids (age 6-12 only) up for a fun and active session focused on building bike skills, learning basic maintenance, and going on short rides. Over three hours based around our hub in Govanhill, kids will gain confidence on their bikes, with breaks to rest and refuel. Bikes and helmets are available if needed, making it easy for everyone to take part. Whether they’re new to cycling or looking to improve, this is a great way to develop skills in a friendly, supportive environment.£10 per child If you are unable to pay by card, please phone us on 07927357140 and we will be happy to assist!

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Sign your kids (age 6-12 only) up for a fun and active session focused on building bike skills, learning basic maintenance, and going on short rides. Over three hours based around our hub in Govanhill, kids will gain confidence on their bikes, with breaks to rest and refuel. Bikes and helmets are available if needed, making it easy for everyone to take part. Whether they’re new to cycling or looking to improve, this is a great way to develop skills in a friendly, supportive environment.£10 per child If you are unable to pay by card, please phone us on 07927357140 and we will be happy to assist!

2 Children

Amazing Mountain Bike event in collaboration with the FNY collective in the Scottish Borders- Glentress! Suitable for anyone who is new to mountain biking or intermediate.&nbsp;Picnic&nbsp;will be provided.&nbsp;On the green and blue trails and red optional&nbsp;for those that want it.&nbsp;&nbsp;There will be some skills work to get people ready for the trails. But you need to have a basic understanding of mountain biking. Please note that transport will not be included but we will set up a Whatsapp group prior to the event to organise car shares. Please note that you can bring your own MTB to this event or can borrow one of ours/FNY collective bikes for the event. If you are unable to pay by card, please phone us on 07927357140 and we will be happy to assist!

Forest Therapy Picnic Mountain Bike Ride - Glentress

Join us for an evening of hands-on practical learning. Broken chain or spoke, wobbly wheel or snapped cable - learn emergency repairs to get home safely. All women aged 16+ are welcome, no previous experience necessary. Please bring your bike if you can. We provide tools. Please wear clothes you are happy to get dirty. If paying a pound or paying by card is a barrier to you, please just contact us by phoning 07927357140 and we'll be more than happy to help!

Intro to Bike Maintenance - Emergency Roadside Repair

Intermediate cycle tour covering roughly 30 miles a day on the Isle of Bute and around Argyll. Overnight stay in Roseland Campsite in Rothesey (Bute) (Pods and Camping available). This tour is suitable for anyone who has experience cycling for longer duration and can manage hills and who is happy cycling on rural roads. Transport, accommodation, equipment loan, ride leaders and breakfast on Sunday included in price.&nbsp; Rough Plan: Train to Gourock - Ferry to Dunoon. 35 mile cycle ride to Rothesay (Ferry to Bute from Colintraive). Stay overnight at Campsite in Rothesay and then Day 2 30 mile loop of Bute before ferry back to Wemyss Bay and train back to Glasgow. Any specific questions please email women@womenonwheels.org.uk. If you are unable to pay by card, please phone us on 07927357140 and we will be happy to assist!

Intermediate Cycle Tour - Bute and Argyll

A 2-hour social bike ride to build confidence on quiet roads, explore some of Glasgow's south side by bike and build fitness. Rated- 3 Star (Please see our website for more info on our rating system)Bikes and helmets provided or Bring your own bike.&nbsp;This ride is for women aged 16+ only.&nbsp; If paying a pound or paying by card is a barrier to you, please just contact us by phoning 07927357140 and we'll be more than happy to help!

This is a 2 hour practical session where you will learn to basics of BMX-ing with a qualified coach. This session is also suitable for intermediate/improvers who want to practice and improve skills with a BMX coach. You must be a competent cyclists to take part but no BMX-ing experience required.&nbsp;Bikes and Helmets provided and the session will meet at Caithkin Park (Near Women on Wheels) If paying a pound or paying by card is a barrier to you, please just contact us by phoning 07927357140 and we'll be more than happy to help!

BMX Session for Beginners and Intermediates

Please meet at the containers at Caithkin Park

Caithkin Park 

Join us for an evening of hands-on practical learning on how to repair a puncture!All women aged 16+ are welcome, no previous experience necessary.Please bring your bike if you have one.&nbsp;We will provide tools. Please wear clothes you are happy to get dirty. If paying a pound or paying by card is a barrier to you, please just contact us by phoning 07927357140 and we'll be more than happy to help!

Intro to Bike Maintenance - Puncture Repairs

Balance Bike Group

Learn to Ride - Friday Group Session

2 Hour ride (3 star)

Family Cycling Session

2 Hour ride (3 star)

Learn to Ride - Saturday Group Session

Easter Holidays Nature Hunt Bike Ride

Kids Bike Skills - Easter Holiday Club