From the playground to the podium and everything in between, Scottish Cycling is the national governing body for the sport of cycling. Our mission is to inspire and support everyone to enjoy riding a bike and have the opportunity to realise their full potential.
As the largest cycling membership organisation in Scotland, we are the voice of cycle sport, representing the aspirations of our community.
#YourTimeToRide
Have you been inspired by the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships and want to give cycling a go? Then you’re in the right place.
Scottish Cycling has an opportunity for everyone, whether you’re a nervous beginner, someone picking up their bike for the first time in years, or a wannabe Olympic champion. Whether it’s BMX, track, road or mountain bike (or any of our other amazing disciplines) today is the day to start your cycling journey.
Here at Scottish Cycling we truly believe there is form of cycling for everyone, whether that’s riding off road on your mountain bike, doing tricks at your local skatepark on your BMX or riding on the road with friends. There are probably cycling disciplines you’ve never even heard of too, such as cycle speedway and pump track!
To help make it easier, we’ve put together a simple guide to the many cycling disciplines on offer.
The Scottish Cycling community really is for everyone, whether you’re looking for social ride with a café stop, or looking to race your bike. Check out some of our cycling stories below.
“I don’t care what shape your handlebars are or how thick your tyres are; if your legs, or arms, move in circles, you are a cyclist!”
James McCallum
“I never really fitted in at school, but I met loads of nice people through cycling – the cycling community in Scotland is the most important thing to me – it’s my comfortable space where I can be myself.”
Isla Short
“Cycling is freedom. The bike can take you to so many amazing places, whether it’s around Glasgow or abroad on holiday. It’s also a cheap way of moving about and is very good for your health – it’s good for you all round.”
Kattalin Atorrasagasti
