Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong invited the people of Glasgow to an impromptu bike ride on Tuesday, via Twitter.

The 37-year-old, who finished third at this year’s Tour de France after four years out of the saddle, was joined by approximately 300 people as the news spread across cycling forums.

Armstrong tweeted: "Hey Glasgow, Scotland! I'm coming your way tomorrow. Who wants to go for a bike ride?"

And followed that up later with: "Hey Glasgow - ride's at 12 noon. Location tbd. Stay tuned! Still dialling it in. And yes, I have my rain coat!"

He then later confirmed the venue would be Ashtree House Hotel, Paisley at 1200 BST on Tuesday.

Armstrong is in the UK as preparation for the Tour of Ireland which starts on Friday,