Glasgow Slow Down

Glasgow Slow Down Glasgow Slow Down is a temporary public artwork and performance made by artist Jacqueline Donachie in collaboration with 100 cyclists on 13th April 2014

The performance event from 9am on Sunday 13th April 2014 will result in a city-wide ribbon of colour, made by the cyclists as they travel slowly through Glasgow, coming together in George Square at 10am. The drawing will be made on the road using a small device attached to each bike that leaves behind a single fine line of coloured chalk. To make the chalk lines, cyclists must ride very slowly, th

us having a chance to meander through their city at a different pace, going through areas both well known and newly discovered. As the date of Glasgow Slow Down approaches we would like to invite keen cyclists or new riders from all backgrounds and ages to register their interest in taking part. Please email [email protected] with the preferred muster point start for you and how many places you would like. Please be aware that places for the cycle teams are very limited and only cyclists pre-registered with Glasgow Slow Down will be allowed to participant in the drawing teams. We are keen to get lots of supporters so please do share news about the event to others who would like to wave, cheer and snap photos of the riders along the route and greet them at George Square at 10am where there will be music, novelty bikes and a chance to 'bling your bike' before a grand procession to a welcome breakfast at The Briggait.


*Muster Points*

Glasgow West Muster Point
Riverside Museum, event square
100 Pointhouse Rd
G3 8RS
www.glasgowmuseums.com/riverside

Glasgow South East Muster Point
The Hidden Gardens
Pollockshaws Road Entrance
G41 2PE
www.thehiddengardens.org.uk

Glasgow South West Muster Point
South West Community Cycles
Pollokshaws West Railway Station
2092 Pollokshaws Road
G43 1AT
www.southwestcommunitycycles.co.uk

*Important Details to consider before signing up*


• Cyclists will participate using their own bikes (some provision of bikes may be possible) confirmed to be roadworthy in advance of the event and will be asked to sign a disclaimer that they are participating in a group cycle on public roads, and feel confident to do this at their own.

• The event is unsuitable for children under the age of 10 unless they are in child seats/ tagalongs or sidecars fixed to an adult bike. Children over 10 may participate at their parent’s discretion, but they must be accompanied by an adult at all times and be able to confidently cycle for 5 miles on public roads.

• All participants will be provided with Hi-Vis vests (and there will be a prize for the best decorated!), and we would recommend that helmets are worn. They must arrive at the muster point no later than 8.30 AM for the fit up of their chalk contrail. They will be signed in by the Lead Steward and confirmed they are fit to participate. Cyclists will depart at 9.00 AM and they will be stewarded en route to George Square by 2 team leaders cycling alongside. All 100 riders converge at George Square from 10AM before they set off for the final procession route to The Briggait at 10.30 AM.

• Upon arrival at The Briggait there will be indoor and outdoor provision of off road storage for bikes. While these areas will be marshaled, cyclists leave their bikes at their own risk and are recommended to use bike chains or locks.

• A free breakfast buffet will be provided for all cyclists and supporters from 11AM at The Briggait, announcements and prizes will take place at 11.30am and there will also be a live DJ and a selection of information stalls until 1pm.

24/07/2014

Planning your Friday night? Don't forget to peddle past tokyobike tomorrow between 4-6pm to see help us celebrate the launch of a new print edition and film by Jacqueline Donachie!

To all those wonderful colourful artists on bikes, please join us on Friday 25 July 4-6pm at tokyobike, Glasgow to celeb...
08/07/2014

To all those wonderful colourful artists on bikes, please join us on Friday 25 July 4-6pm at tokyobike, Glasgow to celebrate the launch of a new print edition and film by Jacqueline Donachie, commissioned in response to ‘Slow Down’ a series of public art events held in Huntly, Melbourne and most recently in Glasgow.

05/05/2014

There is still time to catch Glasgow Slow Down Print Room at South Block this week before it ends this Friday 9th May! Open daily 9 - 5pm.

01/05/2014

Getting ready for a second round of photo printing, so there is still time to get your images into the exhibition! Email us at [email protected]

25/04/2014

The show is all up and looking great! Hope to see many of you there later tonight at South Block to remember and celebrate our colourful ride!

24/04/2014

We have had tons of brilliant images, thank you everyone! See you all at the preview tomorrow at 6pm in the South Block!

and this one was spotted by one of our stewards near Eglington Toll!
23/04/2014

and this one was spotted by one of our stewards near Eglington Toll!

Over a week on and there are still signs of our colourful cycle around Glasgow...
23/04/2014

Over a week on and there are still signs of our colourful cycle around Glasgow...

15/04/2014
So much great coverage in today's press, as well as making the Evening Times and The Herald there is also this lovely pi...
14/04/2014

So much great coverage in today's press, as well as making the Evening Times and The Herald there is also this lovely piece on STV Glasgow!

Glasgow Slow Down saw the city covered in coloured chalk, much to the bemusement and confusion of Glasgow residents.

What an amazing day! We did it! Glasgow is a city of wonderful creative people who made today happen, we have lots of yo...
13/04/2014

What an amazing day! We did it! Glasgow is a city of wonderful creative people who made today happen, we have lots of you to thank...

Firstly, thank you to all the cyclists that took part! You made this all happen! We'd love to see your photos, so now you're home and dry with your feet up get on our flickr group page to upload!

https://www.flickr.com/groups/glasgowslowdown/

Next, a huge thank you to all the muster points for hosting our riders! Riverside Museum, Hidden Gardens, South West Community Cycles, Glasgow Sculpture Studios and the Emirates Arena.

Then, an even huger thank you for the tunes, grub and warm shelter after the long ride! Wasps Studios, WTMS at GSA and Gareth Vile

And finally the biggest and final thanks goes to our unbeatable team of riding and foot stewards, keeping us safe, and getting our bikes drawing!

Glasgow Slow Down was a temporary public artwork and performance made by artist Jacqueline Donachie in collaboration with 100 cyclists on 13th April 2014. Share you photos with us to join up the the ribbon of colour across Glasgow! [email protected]

FRONT PAGE NEWS!
13/04/2014

FRONT PAGE NEWS!

Glasgow Slow Down is a temporary public artwork being performed on Sunday to mark the run up to the Commonwealth Games.

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