Top: Tasty treats in Siempre Bicycle Cafe in the west end of Glasgow. Above: learn new skills at Bike Station

7 Cycle round the clock

The Silverstone 24 Cycling Grand Prix is a challenge for solo riders or teams of up to four people around the iconic race circuit from September 14-15. Riders can get a reduced entry fee for the 24-hour cycle by joining the Maggie’s Centres team and raise funds for a good cause. www.maggiescentres.org; www.thesilverstone24.com

8 Trade in that old boneshaker

The Bike Station, the UK’s largest bicycle recycling charity, has bases in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth. The organisation takes unwanted or discarded bikes, regardless of age or condition, which they then patch up to sell on or reuse and recycle the parts. Since opening two years ago, the Glasgow branch alone has refurbished and sold almost 4000 bikes. www.thebikestation.org.uk

9 Pedal for Scotland

Join 8000 others in Scotland’s biggest bike ride from Glasgow to Edinburgh on September 8. Two

10 Go off-road

The newly completed Cathkin Braes mountain bike course in Glasgow will play host to events during the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Take a jaunt round the trails with courses from Dirt School, whose coaches include top Scottish mountain biker Rab Wardell, from £95 for a full day. Be sure to soak up the stunning panoramic views. Dirt School also offer sessions at Glentress and Innerleithen.

The 2013 British National Mountain Bike Cross Country Championships t ake place at Cathkin Braes from July 20-21. www.dirtschool.co.uk

11 Find your tribe

Be it training for a sportive or just going out for a leisurely weekend meander, cyclists tend to be a friendly bunch. From road bike devotees to fixie fanatics, joining your local cycling club is a great way to get advice and encouragement from experienced riders. www.britishcycling.org. uk/clubfinder