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Family Rides

Monday 4 May – CAMDEN CYCLISTS’ RIDE TO RICHMOND PARK

A full day leisurely, family-friendly outing to see the breath-taking azaleas in bloom in the Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park. Children are welcome and encouraged. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+). Train assisted from West Hampstead station.

Places must be booked via this link – a few still available:

https://lcc.org.uk/events/camden-cyclists-ride-to-richmond-park-2/

Sunday 14 June – FAMILY RIDE: Mill Hill Broadway to Brent Cross West. MARSHALLS NEEDED

This ride is for families with children with lots of opportunities to stop and play along the route. The Ride Leader is looking for ride marshalls to help on the day. Some experience of marshalling rides would be an advantage. If you can help, please contact barnetlcc@gmail.com

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MOONWALK 16/17 May: Cycling Marshalls needed

We’ve been contacted by “Walk the Walk” about encouraging cyclists to volunteer to help with marshalling on the “Moonwalk” on 16/17 May. The Moonwalk is an overnight marathon length walk through central London in aid of Cancer Charities (especially but not exclusively breast cancer charities). 

Cyclists are essential to the volunteering effort because they can easily reach parts of the route that support vehicles can’t and are able to respond quickly to hotspots on the route where additional help is needed, cyclists navigate the front walkers around the route, and others follow the end of the walk looking after the weary last walkers. Cyclists sign up for one, or two, shifts – from about 9pm (Saturday) to 7am Sunday and then from about 7am Sunday to 12 noon. 

They need about 60 or 70 cyclists. It is a quite brilliant and uplifting night out with a joyous atmosphere, and millions of pounds will be raised. You can also help by getting sponsored as a volunteer (but you do not have to – your time and enthusiasm is all that is needed). 

All the details about the Moonwalk and how to volunteer are on the WTW website https://walkthewalk.org/volunteer/

Cyclists do need to be over 18 – because you’ll be out in the wee small hours. 

Feel free to contact Richard below if you need more information specifically about the cycle marshal role.

Richard Perry <richardgeoffreyperry@gmail.com>

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Thursday 30 April: Campaign Group & Monthly Meeting 

7pm: The Campaign Group will meet before the general meeting. Matters to be discussed include the local elections, A1000 cycle route, Barnet Loop and LCC news, This meeting is open to anyone who wants to get more involved in cycle campaigning in Barnet.

8pm: Monthly meeting – Royal Chilterns Way

After a catch up on campaign matters and the all-important coffee break, Paul will tell us all about riding the new Cycling UK ‘Royal Chilterns Way’. This is a 280km off road route is not far away from us – so something to think about this summer? Come and find out what it is all about. 

Everyone is welcome – if you are not yet a member – do come along and try a meeting. 

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The pattern of meetings is usually the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. 

Future meeting dates: 28 May, 25 June & 16 July.

If you have any suggestions for topics for these meetings please get in touch – have you been on any interesting tours/rides? We can provide a projector to show pictures/films. 

Meet: 8pm, Trinity Church Centre, Nether Street, North Finchley N12.

All welcome.

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Ride – Monday 6th April

London Phoenix, a local cycling club, are holding their annual Easter Classic Event on Monday 6thApril. There is a choice of a short and a long road ride as will as a gravel ride. The rides all start from the tennis table club in Barnet Lane, Barnet EN5 2DN, with riders setting off from 9.00am. All three routes head out into the lovely Hertfordshire Countryside and will all pass through Brickendon village where there will be refreshments. More information about the event and how to enter can be found here Easter Classic 2026 — London Phoenix Cycling Club.  

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REMINDER: Thursday 26 March: Campaign Group & Monthly Meeting 

7pm: The Campaign Group will meet before the general meeting. Matters to be discussed include the local elections, A1000 cycle route, Barnet Loop, LCC news (incl. cycle theft) and the recent meeting with Alan Schiederman. This meeting is open to anyone who wants to get more involved in cycle campaigning in Barnet.

8pm: Monthly meeting – TFL Strategic Network

Do you know what this is.…have you heard about it? If not, this is your chance to find out. Paul Shipway, the LCC co-ordinator for Barnet, will explain what it is and what it looks like in Barnet and what the council is currently doing (or not) to deliver it. Then there will be a discussion about what you would like to see for cycling in Barnet. With the local elections coming up this is a very timely discussion

Everyone is welcome – if you are not yet a member – do come along and try a meeting. 

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The pattern of meetings is usually the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. 

Future meeting dates: 30 April, 28 May, 25 June & 16 July.

If you have any suggestions for topics for these meetings please get in touch – have you been on any interesting tours/rides? We can provide a projector to show pictures/films. 

Meet: 8pm, Trinity Church Centre, Nether Street, North Finchley N12.

All welcome.

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Thursday 26 March: Monthly Meeting 

8pm: Monthly meeting – TFL Strategic Network

Do you know what this is.…have you heard about it? If not, this is your chance to find out. Paul Shipway, the LCC co-ordinator for Barnet, will explain what it is and what it looks like in Barnet and what the council is currently doing (or not) to deliver it. Then there will be a discussion about what you would like to see for cycling in Barnet. With the local elections coming up this is a very timely discussion.

Everyone is welcome – if you are not yet a member – do come along and try a meeting. 

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The pattern of meetings is usually the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. 

Future meeting dates: 30 April, 28 May, 25 June & 16 July.

If you have any suggestions for topics for these meetings please get in touch – have you been on any interesting tours/rides? We can provide a projector to show pictures/films. 

Meet: 8pm, Trinity Church Centre, Nether Street, North Finchley N12.

All welcome.

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REMINDER Thursday 26 February: Campaign Group & Monthly Meeting 

7pm: The Campaign Group will meet before the general meeting. Matters to be discussed include the A1000 cycle route, Barnet Loop and campaign news from LCC HQ. This meeting is open to anyone who wants to get more involved in cycle campaigning in Barnet.

8pm: Monthly meeting – Land’s End to John o’Groat’s

We will start with a round-up of local cycling issues. After a chance to catch up over a cup of coffee, we will be showing a wonderfully inspirational (and beautifully shot) film about one man’s cycle ride from Land’s End to John o’Groat’s. Looking for a ride to tackle in 2026? This could be it! Everyone is welcome – if you are not yet a member – do come along and try a meeting. 

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The pattern of meetings is usually the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. 

Future meeting dates: 26 March, 30 April, 28 May, 25 June & 16 July.

If you have any suggestions for topics for these meetings please get in touch – have you been on any interesting tours/rides? We can provide a projector to show pictures/films. 

Meet: 8pm, Trinity Church Centre, Nether Street, North Finchley N12.

All welcome.

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Action on Cycle Theft

An estimated 40,000 cycles are stolen in London every year. But only around 2% are ever recovered. We’re calling on the Metropolitan Police and London’s Mayor to take action to tackle cycle theft now.

For too long, too little effort has been made to get to grips with cycle theft, and as a result, more and more people are falling victim to a crime that sees the perpetrators act with near impunity.But it doesn’t have to be this way – LCC’s new report shows how other countries are doing far better at beating the thieves, as are other police forces.Please support LCC’s campaign calling for action to combat cycle theft, by signing our petition today.
https://action.lcc.org.uk/theft