Cycle Nation Communities: Increasing Cycling in Glasgow

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW · Jun 2, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The Cycle Nation Communities trial is designed to encourage more people to cycle by comparing two different cycling programs. One group of participants will take part in a special 9-week group-based cycling program, while another group will attend a standard cycling session. The goal is to see how these programs affect people's cycling habits, health, and overall wellbeing. Participants will be adults who don’t cycle often—less than once a month—and will be randomly assigned to one of the two programs. They will be evaluated at the start, after the program, and again a year later to see how they’ve changed.

To join the trial, you need to be at least 18 years old, able to ride a bicycle, and willing to attend at least 6 out of the 9 in-person sessions. You should not be a regular cyclist (cycling at least once a month) or have any health issues that prevent you from engaging in moderate physical activity. If you decide to participate, you’ll be helping us understand how to promote cycling in the community, which may lead to healthier lifestyles for many people. Your feedback will also help us assess how effective and valuable the program is in the long run.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Can ride a bicycle Self-identified infrequent cyclists (currently cycle less than once per month) Aged 18 years or over Willing to provide informed consent Willing to partake in measurements Willing to be randomised to intervention or control arm Have a good understanding of the English language Not have a contraindication to moderate intensity physical activity as assessed by the adapted Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire-Plus (PAR-Q+) Able to attend in-person sessions (at least 6 out of 9 sessions) Intend to still be in the UK by November 2026
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Cannot cycle (i.e. cannot balance and/or have never learnt to cycle) Frequent or regular cyclists (i.e. currently cycle at least once a month, confident riding on roads) Less than 18 years old Not willing to provide informed consent Not willing to partake in measurements Not willing to be randomised to the intervention or control arm Cannot speak basic English Have a contraindication to moderate intensity physical activity as assessed by the adapted Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire-Plus (PAR-Q+) Not able to attend in-person sessions (less than 6 out of 9 sessions) Not intending to still be in the UK by November 2026