Kidical Mass is a worldwide movement. Cyclists from 0 to 99 years old take over the streets to reclaim the road space in colourful bicycle.
Kidical Mass
Let’s Ride Together to Make Streets Safer for All
Date: Sunday, 18 May 2025
Meeting Point: People's Palace, Glasgow Green
Time: Arrive from 2:30 PM | Ride begins at 3:00 PM
Organised by: Sunny Cycles, Women on Wheels, and Parents for Future Scotland
Kidical Mass is a fun, family-friendly bike ride calling for Safer Streets for All. It's open to cyclists of all ages and abilities – from seasoned riders to new cyclists, and everyone in between. The ride is a celebration of community, joy, and the belief that everyone should feel safe and welcome on our streets.
Whether you're cycling with your family, coming solo, or simply passionate about creating a more inclusive and cycle-friendly Glasgow – this ride is for you. 💛
What to Expect:
🚴 A slow-paced, marshalled group ride suitable for all ages
🚲 Inclusive of all wheels – bikes, trikes, and more!
☕ A social, welcoming atmosphere
📣 An opportunity to raise awareness for safer, greener streets
Why Join?
Because safe cycling infrastructure isn't just about transport – it's about freedom, independence, and community connection. Events like Kidical Mass help amplify the voices of families, children, and underrepresented cyclists.
FAQs
It will start at the People's Palace on Glasgow Green, Glasgow, G40 1AT, Scotland.
We will cycle into the city centre, then return to where we started outside the Peoples Palace.
Approximately 4.2km and takes around an hour.
Children ride on the inside of the group and adults on the outside, shielding them from traffic. We have ride leaders at the beginning and end of the group and some along the length. Our ride leaders will manage junctions so that the whole group can cross safely and as a block.
We follow the Highway Code but, where possible, we prevent the group from splitting so if a light goes red while we are crossing our marshals will politely ask cars to wait a bit so that the entire group remains together.
Parents are expected to stay next to their child throughout the ride.
Image Credits: Shawlands Bike Bus
Families, individuals. It is not suitable to bring dogs along.
Children under 16 should be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Is this ride suitable for children?
Yes. Bikes with stabilisers are not suitable, so best to bring them on their own bike or bring a trailer or cargo bike to take them on.
Yes this is a free event.
We do ask people to sign up on Plinth to help us manage numbers and so that we can look at data afterwards to see where people have come from and demographic information.
Your bike, children and their bikes, suitable clothing for the day and time of year. Snacks, water, a spare tube and tools for a roadside repair, yourself and a smile.
Will there be photos and videos taken at the event?
Yes, we’ll be capturing photos and videos to share the joy and impact of the event. If you prefer not to appear in any images, just let a member of our team know on the day — we’ll be happy to respect your wishes. 📸💛