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Cycle Nation Communities: Increasing Cycling in Glasgow
Sponsor: University of Glasgow
Summary
This randomised controlled trial will evaluate the effects of a 9-week multi-component group-based cycling programme (Cycle Nation) versus a standard single cycle training session on self-reported cycling, health and wellbeing outcomes. Participants are adults that do not regularly cycle, who will be randomly allocated to each arm of the study. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, post-programme, and at 12 months from baseline. Cost effectiveness will be assessed, and a process evaluation will be conducted.
Official title: Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness of a Community-based Nine-week Multi-component Group-based Cycling Intervention Versus a Single Cycle Training Session to Increase Cycling Participation: the Cycle Nation Communities Randomised Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
268
Start Date
2025-05-27
Completion Date
2027-02
Last Updated
2025-10-07
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Cycle Nation
Participants will be asked to attend nine weekly 90-minute face-to-face sessions, delivered by trained facilitators at community cycling organisations. Sessions include off road cycling skills and on-road group rides, behaviour change techniques (e.g. goal setting), and bicycle maintenance training. Two extra group rides will be offered during the programme for additional practice, along with two catch-up sessions at the end for those who missed any content. Participants will be added to a WhatsApp group to encourage peer communication. Bicycles, helmets, and locks will be loaned to participants for 10-12 weeks to support participation.
Cycling Scotland standard cycling session
Participants will be asked to participate in Cycling Scotland's 'Introduction to On-Road Cycling' a single 2-2.5-hour session that is offered as standard. The session covers key cycling skills such as hazard awareness, road positioning, and communicating with other road users. Activities are tailored to participants' needs and may include navigating junctions, using shared infrastructure, and performing U-turns. Bicycles and helmets will be provided for the session.
Locations (1)
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom