Hello and thanks for checking out our post that will discuss everything we know about biking in Glasgow. If you are looking to buy a new bike, for trails to explore, or want to learn about motorcycling in your area this blog should give you a clearer understanding of what is available.
The best bicycle shops near you will get us going because they should help more of you out than any other topic we are getting into. These stores should sell all kinds of standard pedal and electric bikes in addition to helmets and other gear that you may be after.
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The best off-road and paved bike trails in Glasgow will also get a mention for anyone who is ready to get some exercise right now. As things move forward we will pivot more towards where to buy motorcycles and scooters as well as some local parts, gear, rental, and repair shops.
Expect to find a map for the area that can help you figure out which spot is closest to your current location, and anyone is interested can look through all of our posts on the region right here.
Best Bike Shops In Glasgow
If you want to buy a new bike near you, get a helmet, or need some repairs done one of these stores should be able to handle any of the above:
- Bike Chain Glasgow at 1417 Dumbarton Road
- Gear Bikes at 19 Gibson Street
- Cycle Lane at 193 Clarkston Rd
- Billy Bilsland Cycle at 176 Saltmarket
- Dales Cycles at 150 Dobbie’s Loan
- Philip Lang Cycles at 163 Gallowgate
- Camglen Bike Town at 5 Thomson Ct
Bike Chain Glasgow provides in-store services for gear and break adjustment, as well as bike repair. They also offer bike finance service on minimum spend and also have electric bike and accessories at the shop.
At their store, Gear Bikes provides rental, bike repair, brake adjustment, gear adjustment, and tire inflation services. The store is open from Monday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm and from 12pm to 5pm on Sunday.
Cycle Lane offers bike repair, break adjustment, gear adjustment and tire inflation services at their shop. Additionally, they offer electric bikes, racks, and accessories. Open 9:30am to 5:30pm Monday through Saturday; closed on Sunday.
Bike fitting, tire inflation, break adjustment, gear adjustment, and bike maintenance are all services provided at Billy Bilsland Cycle. They also provide services for renting bikes and financing bikes. The store also carries bike components, accessories, and car racks. The store is open from Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5:30pm and from 11am to 4pm on Sunday.
Dales Cycles offer bike repair, break adjustment, gear adjustment, lubrication and tire inflation services. In their store, they also sell electric bikes, accessories, and components. They’re open from 10am to 6pm from Monday through Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.
Bike repairs are available at Philip Lang Cycles. In their store, they sell electric bikes, parts, accessories, and locks. They also provide interest-free financing for your bike.
Camglen Bike Town offers services for gear, brake, and bike repair. They also have electric bikes and offer group rides and cycling instruction in their store. They are open from Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm, although they are closed on Monday.
Best Local Bike Trails
These Glasgow bike trails are great places to go cycling around the region:
- West Highland Way
- Kilpatrick and The Slacks Circular
- Great North Trail
- Carron Valley MTB
- Cathkin Braes MTB Track
- Garadhban and Balmaha Circular
- River Clyde and Greyfriars
- Cardowan Moss Local Nature Reserve Circular
The West Highland Way spans a distance of 12 miles.
The length of Kilpatrick and The Slacks Circular is five miles.
The Great North Trail covers 160 miles.
The Carron Valley MTB is five miles long.
The 3.4-mile Cathkin Braes MTB Track is mountainous.
The distance between Garadhban and Balmaha Circular is 9.3 miles.
The 2.6-mile Cardowan Moss Local Nature Reserve Circular is in length.
There are mountains along the 5.7-mile River Clyde and Greyfriars.
Motorcycle & Repair Shops In Your Area
Visit a motorcycle shop when you need to buy a new one, are trying to find new parts and gear, or are searching for a high quality mechanic to do repairs:
- West Coast Moto at Pit Lane Hillington Park
- Mickey Oates at 19 North Canalbank Street
- Victor Devine at 60 Hyde Park Street
- Ducati Glasgow at 61 Queen Elizabeth Ave
- Evans Cycle at 19 Bath Street
- Infinity Motorcycles at 240 Great Western Road
- J&S Accessories at 272-274 Great Western Rd
West Coast Moto sells both Harley Davidsons and scooters.
Dirt motorcycles are offered for sale by Mickey Oates. With the exception of Monday and Sunday, they are open five days a week from Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 5pm and on Saturday from 9am to 4pm.
Scooters and dirt bikes are sold by Victor Devine. Except on Monday and Sunday, they are open from 9am to 5:30pm on Tuesday and from 9am to 5pm on Saturday.
Ducati Glasgow has dirt bikes and Harley Davidson at their shop.
In their store, Evans Cycle offers clothing, jackets, goggles, and bike accessories. They offer bike training as well. Because they sell various bikes, including ebikes, and offer maintenance services, Evans Cycle can also be categorized under the first section. For bikes and cyclists, they also have technological equipment.
Infinity and J&S sells all kind of apparels and accessories for the bikes.
By the way we have also covered:
- Electric & Pedal Bikes in Edinburgh
- Electric & Pedal Bikes in Belfast
- Electric & Pedal Bikes in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Electric & Pedal Bikes in Leeds
Have Fun Cycling In Glasgow
That is all we have for now but we plan to update this often. All of those local bike shops, trails, and places to buy motorcycles or get repairs done near you are ready whenever you need them.
Feel free to use the comments to let us know if we got anything incorrect or to share any tips or tricks you might have on what is available in the region. Now go have fun buying a new bike or motorcycle at a shop or cruising around one of the trails in your area.