John Mallon 1963-2024
Volunteer John Mallon passed away on the 23rd of October 2024. His contribution will never be forgotten. He was greatly valued by the charity’s founder and all those he worked with and most of all the service users and carers at the Cycling Centre.
Rest in Peace John
Cycling lessons
We offer one to one lessons or small group sessions.
All ages and abilities welcome. Please contact fwnlessons@gmail.com
Malicious Communications
For more than three years Free Wheel North has been subjected to malicious communications, abuse and vandalism
from a group of people keen to harm the charity. Google is
constantly being wrongly informed that FWN has closed, and we keep having to correct this. One persistent offender recently emailed:
FWN Rest In Disgrace
Hello again
Looks like it's all over norm.
I cant imagine what it's like to be so arrogant and then suddenly
cast into a pit of despair and failure. Ultimate failure and disrepute.
But you are living it.
Well done.
Diana Orhea 11/06/2025
This is one of many messages from “Diana Orhea” over the years and from people associated with her. We have reported this latest message to the police, and because if forms a
persistent pattern of harassment, there is a possibility of criminal charges being brought.
In the age of digital lies and keyboard warriers, it is vital to counter lies with the truth. Here are some truths:
17th June 2025
St George Primary School
What a day! Simple pleasures led to simple fund for our primary 7 leavers. Incredibly accommodating - let the kids be kids. Couldn’t be more helpful – just a joy.
Thank you so much.. We literally had a blast.
Teacher
Best Day ever
Pupil
Loads of fun!
Pupil
Great day out for all kids, Staff very helpful
Teacher
Thank you Glasgow freewheel north, the children had an amazing day using the wonderful variety of equipment available and the staff were so friendly and a great help too!
Parent helper
Best day for kids on the bikes, they all had a ball
Parent helper
Wellshot Primary
Wellshot Primary love coming here every year! Our pupils always look forward to the chance of spending the day playing with their friends as a reward for all their hard work! They are already planning the next visit!
Mr Hardie
18th June 2025
St Anne’s primary
The children had a fantastic time trying out the different bikes, trikes and go carts. Some learned new skills whilst others learned turn-taking. Lots of laughs squeals and happy faces
Thanks so much to the helpers . We will be back
M A McIntyre, P3 teacher.
Customer Notice: Track Closure During Summer Holidays
Please note that the cycle track will be closed to the general public for the first few weeks of the school summer holidays.
This temporary closure is to allow us to carry out essential bike maintenance and ensure everything is in top condition for the rest of the summer.
We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon with improved facilities.
One to one lessons will continue and we will honour group bookings.
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Thank you
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Community Dinner, A forum for change. Everyone Welcome!
Join us every Wednesday at 7:30pm for a warm, home-cooked Community Dinner at The White House in Maryhill. It’s a relaxed, friendly space open to all – come along, share a meal, meet new people, and be part of the community. No need to book – just show up and pull up a chair!
For ten years we have been trying to develop the Whitehouse as centre for environmental and social justice. The Community Dinners are just one way of engaging the community in a radical programme of social justice. This has been difficult in a funding drought, but we are determined to progress, and we have a full time bike shop alongside environmental and arts projects.
Volunteers are working on relaunching the Whitehouse café and we welcome social enterprise partners to join us. As part of the social justice theme, we will tackle mental health and its relation to online hate. Free Wheel North has been subject to a campaign of hate and lies going on for more than three years. There is little protection against digital lies, as perpetrators hide behind their screens, but we are here to change that. New volunteers working on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are joining us in a push back against hate. Change is coming and haters will be held to account.
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