Sunny Cycles

01/10/2025

🌍🚲 Choosing a bike isn’t just good for you — it’s good for everyone.

Every short journey you make by bike instead of by car helps cut carbon emissions by up to 75%. That means cleaner air, healthier communities, and a step towards a more sustainable future. 🌱

But the benefits don’t stop there. Cycling is one of the easiest ways to build fitness, improve heart health, and save money on everyday travel costs all while reducing congestion on local roads.

Here’s why active travel is a win-win:
1️⃣ Cycling short trips cuts carbon emissions by up to 75%
2️⃣ Saves money on fuel, parking, and travel costs
3️⃣ Improves heart health, fitness, and overall wellbeing
4️⃣ Reduces congestion in cities and towns
5️⃣ Cleaner air and healthier communities for everyone

At Sunny Cycles, we’re proud to help people of all ages and abilities take up cycling from Learn to Ride sessions to adapted bikes that make active travel possible for everyone. 💛

29/09/2025

Nominations close on Tuesday 30th September. Last chance to nominate any organisations, coaches, clubs and volunteers who are making a difference in sports. These awards celebrate sport, physical activity and wellbeing, and the groups that make it possible for everyone to access it. Glasgow Sport

Last week to get your vote in!

Do you know an unsung hero in Glasgow’s sporting community?
Someone who inspires, motivates, and makes a difference?
Nominations are now OPEN for Glasgow’s Sport Awards 2025 (sponsored by Think ALT)!

✅ 10 categories
✅ Athletes, organisations & community projects
✅ Celebrating sport, physical activity & wellbeing

Don’t wait – nominate your hero today! https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport/glasgows-sport-awards-2025/

26/09/2025

💬 “We attended a Sunny Cycles lesson once and my daughter learned to cycle the same day. Since then, she rides every day!”

Moments like this remind us why our Learn to Ride sessions matter so much. 💛 One lesson can spark a lifetime of cycling joy and confidence.

From wobbly first pedals to riding every day, it’s amazing to see the transformation 🚴‍♀️✨.

26/09/2025

Join us again on Saturday 8th November for another Ride Bright ride!

Women on Wheels Hub

24/09/2025

🚴‍♀️💛 Cycling is for everyone — and that’s exactly what we believe at Sunny Cycles.

Too often, people are excluded from cycling because of ability, confidence, or access to equipment. That’s where inclusive cycling makes the difference.

Through adapted bikes, patient instructors, and a welcoming community, we make sure no one is left behind — whether it’s someone learning to ride for the very first time, or a rider with a disability discovering freedom on a trike or side-by-side bike.

Here’s why inclusive cycling matters:
1️⃣ Builds confidence and independence, no matter your age or ability
2️⃣ Adapted bikes open doors for people with disabilities
3️⃣ Skills training helps riders feel safer and more capable
4️⃣ Community rides create belonging and friendship
5️⃣ Everyone deserves the chance to feel the joy of cycling

🌟 Every week we see new faces light up with confidence and returning riders grow stronger. Inclusive cycling isn’t just about bikes — it’s about freedom, wellbeing, and connection.

24/09/2025

We are working with University of Glasgow to deliver their GALLANT programme. If you haven't been on a bike for a while and want to sign up to the 9week programme, fill in the form below and they'll get back to you!

https://tinyurl.com/2svs6yf5

23/09/2025

Another round up of photos. Not only are we showing people how to get around the city using the network of cycle paths, we are seeing people increase their activity going from riding once a week to twice a week, then twice a week to three times a week, joining events, using their bike more. It's not always with us for the extra rides, and thats fine, the main thing is people are cycling more. It's lovely to hear about people getting new bikes, refurbished bikes, getting their bike storage sorted out and encouraging others to get on their bikes!

19/09/2025

💬 “I’ve gained cycling proficiency, safety awareness, and confidence.”

Cycling is more than pedalling, it’s about lifelong skills. 🚴‍♀️💡

Our rides help people build confidence on the road, learn new routes, and ride with a sense of independence and safety.

These skills go far beyond the bike, they open doors to wellbeing, freedom, and community connection.

18/09/2025

Our project is made possible thanks to players! We are delighted to have received Awards for All funding to support our inclusive cycling programme. Our group from OPEKA are delighted about this, as they have incorporated cycling into their regular routine, and they love cycling! There is nowhere else they can go to do this activity, that has bikes to suit their individual needs and the support to help them develop their cycling skills. We will be able to expand on our work to continue working with established groups and to work with new partners over the next year.

The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland Cycling UK Cycling UK in Scotland

17/09/2025

🚲✨ Cycling is more than just exercise — it’s a boost for your mind.

Research shows that regular cycling can reduce stress by up to 40%, improve sleep, and lift your mood through the release of endorphins. 🌿💛

At Sunny Cycles, we see this every week. Riders tell us that low moods lift as soon as they get pedalling, especially on our group rides where connection and laughter are just as important as the miles.

Here are 5 ways cycling supports your mental health:
1️⃣ Reduces stress and lowers anxiety
2️⃣ Boosts endorphins for a happier mood
3️⃣ Clears your head with movement and fresh air
4️⃣ Builds social connection through group rides
5️⃣ Improves sleep quality and rest

💬 Whether you’re joining us for the first time, or you’ve been riding for years, remember: every spin of the pedals is a step towards better wellbeing.

15/09/2025

No adapted bikes at Victoria Park on Tuesday 16th September. Ride is on as usual.

Adapted bikes as usual on Wed 17th September.