British Cycling and Sky are delighted to announce that Glasgow will host another traffic-free cycling event this year.

The streets of Glasgow will be closed to traffic on Sunday, September 4 as thousands of people descend on the city in celebration of all things cycling at Sky Ride Glasgow.

Sky Rides are big, celebratory cycling events which take over a town or city centre so lots of cyclists of all ages and abilities can ride safely together on a traffic-free route and in 2016 Sky Ride will be celebrating its one-millionth Sky Rider across all events in the series. With a real festival atmosphere, they’re a fun day out for families and friends to enjoy, with loads to do both on and off a bike, and completely free.

Sky Ride Glasgow is always very popular so British Cycling and Sky recommend that people register their free place at GoSkyRide.com ahead of the event to take advantage of some special offers and encourage their family and friends to do the same.

Since hosting its first Sky Ride event in 2009, over 26,000 participants have taken part in the Glasgow event, which along with British Cycling and Sky’s other cycling initiatives has helped to increase the cycling activity of local residents leading to a saving of more than £1.2m in healthcare costs related to inactivity.

Archie Graham, Depute Leader of Glasgow City Council and Chair of Glasgow Life, Councillor OBE, said: “Sport changes lives and it has been fantastic to see so many people take part in the many cycling events hosted in the city in recent years including Sky Ride Glasgow.

“Our position as one of the world’s top five sporting cities has been built on our major events programme and our commitment to increasing participation and building a lasting legacy for future generations. Events such as Sky Ride have been at the very heart of this.”

Sir Chris Hoy, Sky Ambassador said: "Over the past eight years, tens of thousands of local cyclists have taken to the streets of Glasgow as a result of the successful British Cycling and Sky partnership and we look forward to making 2016’s Sky Ride Glasgow the biggest and best yet.”

David Bourque, British Cycling’s Director of Recreation and Partnerships said: “We are delighted to once again bring a big traffic-free cycling event to Glasgow in 2016. It doesn’t matter how old you are, how old your bike is, or how fast you ride – at Sky Ride Glasgow it’s all about getting on your bike and having fun.”

In addition to Sky Ride, British Cycling will continue to work with Glasgow Life on behalf of Glasgow City Council to offer lots more cycling opportunities in 2016 with Sky Ride Local, local guided rides; Ride Social, a great way to buddy up and ride with like-minded cyclists; Breeze bike rides for women; and Go-Ride, British Cycling's development programme for children.

“As the governing body of cycling in Great Britain, we’re the only organisation that supports cycling for everyone; from children and families to competitors at all levels – including the world-beating Great Britain Cycling Team,” said David Bourque. “Throughout 2016 and beyond, British Cycling along with Sport England will continue to provide a number of cycling opportunities for Glasgow, and are both committed to getting more people on their bikes than ever before.”

Ian Murray, Head of Brand, Cycling and Team Sky said: “We’re thrilled that Sky Ride has returned for 2016 and that so many people across the UK will get the chance to enjoy cycling through their town or city on traffic-free streets. This year, we’re celebrating our one-millionth Sky Rider, and are delighted Brits are cycling more regularly as a result of our eight year partnership with British Cycling. Together we want to continue to inspire even more people to get out on their bikes and enjoy the sport.”

For more information and to register for free, visit GoSkyRide.com/Glasgow