Plenty of riding to be had...the rail network is very good and can get to places that aren't quite local but not far off - Stirling is 'nearby' for some hills, also heading up to Milngavie gives you access to a lot of riding round the West Highland Way - you can ride out to Milngavie - along the Kelvin something or other - follows a river I think - it's a nice pedal.

Glasgow MTB Club has loads of local knowledge, if you hook up with them you will find oceans of places to go ride.

cheers guy's ill check em out.  i look forward to "dodge the wino" and "avoid the ned". sounds like a laugh