Today, Sunday, 29th March, we unfortunately have to cancel our Palestine Solidarity Bike Ride due to the poor weather forecast. Watch this space for a rescheduled Palestine bike ride.
We would encourage you to have a read of "The Great Rides of Return" by The Gaza Sunbirds, a charity that supports cycling for Palestinian Freedom.
https://gazasunbirds.org/campaigns/great-ride/
TITLE
Palestine Solidarity Volunteer led bike ride for Great Ride of Return
WHEN
Sunday, March 29th, 2026
TIME
Meet at 11am for 1 departure back at 3pm
WHERE
Meet at Woodlands Community Meeting Room, 66 Ashley St, G3 6HW
COST
FREE
MORE INFO
A Palestine Solidarity group bike ride. Route to follow.
Bring your Palestine flags and your solidarity. Sumud! Let's do it. This ride will be lead by our amazing cycle volunteers. It will be a west end to south side ride.
We are also using this opportunity to share awareness of the Gaza Sun Birds, a Palestine charity who provide community-led aid to Gaza.
https://www.gazasunbirds.org/
On this day, cities around the world will be riding in parallel with the flotillas to Gaza, bringing visible, peaceful solidarity to the streets while action unfolds at sea. Wherever you’re riding from, you’ll be moving as part of something shared. The following day, March 30th, marks Land Day, and also eight years since Gaza Sunbirds co-founder and team captain, Alaa Al Dali, lost his leg after being shot by an Israeli sniper during the Great March of Return in Gaza. That movement called for an end to occupation, for mobility justice, and for the right of return. More than 32,000 Palestinians were injured, and at least 125 people lost limb, including members of Gaza Sunbirds. By riding on this bike ride through Glasgow we will be joining Gaza Sunbirds in calling for an end to the genocide, an end to the occupation, and justice and freedom of movement for Palestinians. It’s a shared action, coordinated by land and by sea, grounded in remembrance and unity.
Specific Route info
We will set off from Woodlands Community and cycle through Kelvingrove park towards the Govan bridge, where we will cross over the Clyde. We will then cycle to Palestinian business Baker's House in Pollokshields, where there will be an opportunity to buy a snack. We will take a break and eat snacks in nearby Maxwell Square Park, which is close to Kenmure Street - site of successful community resistance against Home Office 'dawn raids'.
We will then join the South City Way and cycle across the Clyde, where we will join the West City Way and cycle back to Woodlands through Anderston and Kelvingrove park. There will then be an opportunity to get some lunch from Mrs Falafel.
We have a limited refreshments budget (£40 available) in which we will provide participants with Gaza cola and snack falafels from Palestinian owned business Mrs Falafel and Bakers House.
The route will be approximately 7 miles long and will take place on a mixture of road, cycle path and park cycling. This led ride is suitable for cyclists with intermediate levels of confidence and skill.
Bring your flags! And let's call for a Free Palestine together! Sumud!
In addition to Palestine Solidarity, this led ride aims to help cyclists build confidence travelling on different routes between two popular neighbourhoods. The route will be a mix of segregated cycle route and on-road cycling. This is a great opportunity to get out, be active and socialise. Please ensure your bike is in good working order and arrive on time ect. We encourage you to bring a packed lunch and lots of water.
HOW TO BOOK
Please reserve via this Google Form (preferable) or just show up!
This ride is for advanced beginners/intermediate cyclists. It will help build cycle confidence and connect with other local cyclists. For the pace and safety of the group, children are welcomed on the back of a bike on a child seat/trailer or eCargo bike.
QUESTIONS/ACCESS
If you have any questions please email nuala@woodlandscommunity.org.ukand outline any access needs you may need in the google form when registering.
