Barnet Cycling Campaign – building a better biking borough – part of London Cycling Campaign
If you would be interested in riding in small groups of 6 people or fewer – taking into account all the various Covid-19 guidelines – we are gathering a mailing list of names. Places on rides would need to be booked in advance. To be kept in touch about how rides will be organised, and how to take part, please email alison.ewington@ntlworld.com
Also see the longer post in the August newsletter for a fuller explanation.
A message from Nadia from Barnet Mencap: “Love Cycling? Ready to take on an exciting challenge and raise money for a local charity at the same time? Barnet Mencap is a leading charity supporting both children and adults across the borough of Barnet. The London to Brighton Bike ride is set to be an incredible adventure and takes place on Sunday 13th September 2020. Lunch is included. Starts at Clapham Common. Coach travel back to London is available. Common questions and answers can be found here:
https://www.londonbrightoncycle.co.uk/faqs/
If you are interested in taking part, and importantly collecting sponsorship funds for Barnet Mencap, please contact Nadia at nadia.topper@barnetmencap.org.uk.
These are exceptional times for all of us. Given the current push by the government to increase cycling we are stepping up our campaigning to get the cycling infrastructure Barnet so badly needs. We want Barnet Cyclists to survive to do this and in the future to provide you with the rides and meetings we all used to enjoy. Also in the meantime we want to maintain our website.
For this we would like your help – if you feel able to please make your annual contribution of £10 or £4 if you are a full LCC member, by direct transfer to: Unity Trust Bank, account; London Cycling Campaign Barnet Branch, sort code; 608301, account; 20225687, and vitally important give your name as the payment reference. Failing that a cheque made out as above and posted to: Treasurer, Barnet Cyclists, 38 Glenwood Rd. NW74LJ.
Thank you,
peter R. Treasurer.
A Barnet Cyclist is a smart cyclist. Is your cycling gear fit to be seen on the road on your solitary rides? There is no reason to let standards slide. There are cycling bargains to be had at Aldi from today – click on the link below. If looking for a specific item check if your branch has it before making a special trip. You can order online with free delivery for orders over £20. Or Click and Collect at some stores.
In the light of official guidelines concerning Covid-19, and the emphasis they have put on social distancing, it is necessary for us to cancel events in the near future.
We are cancelling rides and indoor meetings from immediate effect until further notice. Once it is safe, we will post details of rides and events on this website.
Sensible cycling on your own is still possible – even desirable!
Stay safe.
A chance to get into London by circuitous means – just follow Malcolm. Ride from Tally Ho to Kensal Green for a coffee stop at the Sainsbury’s. Then, using the canal, we will make our way to Paddington basin for lunch. After that there will be a visit to Two Temple Place (near Blackfriars). This is a chance to visit the exhibition and/or have a cup of tea. (Admission is free – and it’s a great building to visit).
Then head back to King’s Cross station for trains north – or ride back if feeling energetic.
Meet: 10am Tally Ho, North Finchley N12 and 10.15 at East Finchley Library
Ride Leader: Malcolm Nightingale 07538 402147
For all rides:
Please remember to bring a spare inner tube in case you have a puncture and some basic tools that fit your bike. Remember your lights in case it is getting gloomy going home after rides.
Any questions about rides please contact Alison Ewington alison.ewington@ntlworld.com
A chance to get into London by circuitous means – just follow Malcolm. Ride from Tally Ho to Kensal Green for a coffee stop at the Sainsbury’s. Then, using the canal, we will make our way to Paddington basin for lunch. After that there will be a visit to Two Temple Place (near Blackfriars). This is a chance to visit the exhibition and/or have a cup of tea. (Admission is free – and it’s a great building to visit).
Then head back to King’s Cross station for trains north – or ride back if feeling energetic.
Meet: 10am Tally Ho, North Finchley N12 and 10.15 at East Finchley Library
Ride Leader: Malcolm Nightingale 07538 402147
For all rides:
Please remember to bring a spare inner tubein case you have a puncture and some basic tools that fit your bike. Remember your lights in case it is getting gloomy going home after rides.
Any questions about rides please contact Alison Ewington alison.ewington@ntlworld.com
Attached is a PDF of our 2020 year planner. The normal pattern of rides is a Turn-Up-and-Go on the first Sunday of the month and a planned ride on the third Sunday. There is one evening ride a month from April to August. Indoor meetings are the last Thursday of the month (except for July, August and December).
Additional events will be added as the year progresses.
Meet: 8pm Carey Hall, Trinity Church Centre, Nether Street, North Finchley N12.
All welcome.
Spring is in the air now – venture out and look for daffodils. Destination and route not planned in advance. Meet, discuss and off you go.
Meet: McDonalds near Tally Ho, North Finchley N12
Time: from 9.30am for coffee and planning – leave at 10am.
For all rides:
Please remember to bring a spare inner tubein case you have a puncture and some basic tools that fit your bike. Remember your lights in case it is getting gloomy going home after rides.
Any questions about rides please contact Alison Ewington alison.ewington@ntlworld.com
