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Glasgow Live
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Craig Williams

Glasgow cyclists stage protest demanding fewer cars and more space for bikes

A group of cyclists in Glasgow have staged a bike protest in the city to demand less cars on the streets.

The protest took place in the west end of the city, with a group of around 50 to 70 cyclists of all ages captured ringing their bells as they cycled up Great Western Road.

It came amid calls from Glasgow Local Greenpeace Group for a 'green recovery' from the health crisis, including investment in local public transport, walking and cycling.

The group has stenciled various messages written in chalk on the ground around the city in places such as Buchanan Street, Merchant City and Charing Cross.

One of the stencils left by Glasgow Local Greenpeace Group calling for a 'green recovery' from the health crisis (Glasgow Local Greenpeace Group)

Jim Griffin of Glasgow Local Greenpeace Group said: "We need a green recovery, including massive investment in walking, cycling and public transport infrastructure here in Glasgow.

"Cycling brings loads of benefits to our community by keeping people fit, reducing air pollution and lowering carbon emissions.

"Glasgow City Council is doing what they can but we need funding from central Government to make this happen on a much bigger scale.

"We want Government to invest in clean, green transport so that more people can cycle, walk and take public transport safely."

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