Participants will have a chance to cycle up a famously steep road in Glasgow city centre.

During a free event, volunteers will be able to tackle the 200m Montrose Street hill challenge, which became well-known during last year's UCI Cycling World Championships.

Competitors pedalled up the infamous 14% gradient, leaving spectators in awe.

On Sunday, June 9, Scottish Cycling and Ford Urban Hill Climb are encouraging anyone to try to ride up the track for free.

The organisations will hold the event between 10am and 1pm at the city centre hill.

There is no need to register but those who decide to brave the challenge will be able to choose from the full Urban Hill Climb and a Wee Urban Hill Climb of half the distance. 

The two challenges are part of the inaugural Ford RideGlasgow FreeCycle, a free event allowing everyone – of all ages and abilities – to enjoy cycling.

The route includes Glasgow Green, Trongate, Merchant City and George Square and people can hop on and off their bikes wherever and whenever they choose, without traffic.

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Samantha Allen, event lead of Ford RideGlasgow, said: “The Montrose Street climb has become famous the world over thanks to last year’s UCI Cycling World Championships.

"The Ford Urban Hill Climb is a unique chance for people to give it a go themselves on traffic-free roads while the Wee Urban Hill Climb is an opportunity for anyone, no matter how young or old, to experience what cycling up really feels like.

"Both events are a great addition to the first-ever Ford RideGlasgow FreeCycle on Sunday 9 June, a new, free event that is open to all and provides a rare chance to cycle on traffic-free roads in the heart of the city.”  

Fraser Johnston, Scottish Cycling Head of Clubs, Coaching and Events said: “We're delighted our Rock Up & Ride team will be delivering this fun, accessible Ford Urban Hill Climb for all ages and abilities on Glasgow's Montrose Street.

"It was just 10 months ago that the cycling world was obsessed with the 14% climb during the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships last August, and we can't wait to return for the Ford RideGlasgow on Sunday 9 June.”