The incident happened around 9.35am on Friday, October 26.

The cyclist suffered a broken hip which required surgery and several days in hospital.

A police spokesperson said: “The cyclist was travelling city bound along Milngavie Road.

“On passing Asda on Milngavie Rd, he was struck from behind by an unknown motor vehicle, possibly silver or light coloured.

“This caused the cyclist to come off his pedal cycle and strike a pedestrian barrier”.

He added: “The motor vehicle failed to stop.

“As a result of this incident the injured party suffered a broken femur, which required surgery and several days in hospital.