LCC needs to have a complete list of volunteers along with their current contact details so please fill out the volunteer registration form by 31 August! This will help LCC provide support and training to volunteers as well as send comms that are beneficial to volunteers. LCC will ask volunteers to do this annually so if you filled out the form last year, please do it again here: https://membership.lcc.org.uk/lcc-volunteer-registration-form
Thursday 18 July – Meeting: Barnet Council- plans for cycle routes
NB – EARLIER IN THE MONTH THAN USUAL
We have special guests from Barnet Council this month: Nathan Smith and Alex Sexton. They will tell us about the council’s plans to develop a cycling route around the borough, the first part of which has already been implemented. They will also update us on progress with new bus lanes and the roll out of school streets.
Please do come along if you can to this important meeting. There will also be a chance to catch up with other local news and have a cup of coffee with other cyclists.
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The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. We now have a summer break and resume meetings on 26 September. 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.
Meet: 8pm, Trinity Church Centre, Nether Street, North Finchley N12.
All welcome.
BARNET COUNCIL: FREE Dr BIKE SERVICE
Due to the success of the Dr Bikes in Barnet, particularly among parents/carers and children, these will be running again from July, at the following locations/dates/times on a rotating basis each month: (details alos available on the Barnet Council website.
| Location Name | Location Description | Date | Time |
| Finchley, Lodge Lane car park | Yellow chevrons immediately to the right of the entrance to the Car Park (opposite NL Auction Rooms N12 8JH) | 10/07/2024 | 4pm to 7pm |
| Temple Fortune | By Bike racks outside entrance to M&S Food Hall at 820 Finchley Road, NW11 6XL | 24/07/2024 | 4pm to 7pm |
| Middlesex University | Pavement on The Burroughs, outside Middlesex University adjacent to Hendon Fire Station, 91 The Burroughs, NW4 4BL | 07/08/2024 | 4pm to 7pm |
| High Barnet, Stapylton Rd car park | Area immediately to the right of carpark entrance (EN5 4LR) | 28/08/2024 | 4pm to 7pm |
| Finchley, Lodge Lane car park | Yellow chevrons immediately to the right of the entrance to the Car Park (opposite NL Auction Rooms N12 8JH) | 11/09/2024 | 4pm to 7pm |
| Temple Fortune | By Bike racks outside entrance to M&S Food Hall at 820 Finchley Road, NW11 6XL | 25/09/2024 | 4pm to 7pm |
| Middlesex University | Pavement on The Burroughs, outside Middlesex University adjacent to Hendon Fire Station, 91 The Burroughs, NW4 4BL | 09/10/2024 | 4pm to 7pm |
| High Barnet, Stapylton Rd car park | Area immediately to the right of carpark entrance (EN5 4LR) | 23/10/2024 | 4pm to 7pm |
| Finchley, Lodge Lane car park | Yellow chevrons immediately to the right of the entrance to the Car Park (opposite NL Auction Rooms N12 8JH) | 13/11/2024 | 4pm to 7pm |
| Temple Fortune | By Bike racks outside entrance to M&S Food Hall at 820 Finchley Road, NW11 6XL | 27/11/2024 | 4pm to 7pm |
| Middlesex University | Pavement on The Burroughs, outside Middlesex University adjacent to Hendon Fire Station, 91 The Burroughs, NW4 4BL | 11/12/2024 | 4pm to 7pm |
| High Barnet, Stapylton Rd car park | Area immediately to the right of carpark entrance (EN5 4LR) | 18/12/2024 | 4pm to 7pm |
| Finchley, Lodge Lane car park | Yellow chevrons immediately to the right of the entrance to the Car Park (opposite NL Auction Rooms N12 8JH) | 08/01/2025 | 4pm to 7pm |
| Temple Fortune | By Bike racks outside entrance to M&S Food Hall at 820 Finchley Road, NW11 6XL | 22/01/2025 | 4pm to 7pm |
| Middlesex University | Pavement on The Burroughs, outside Middlesex University adjacent to Hendon Fire Station, 91 The Burroughs, NW4 4BL | 12/02/2025 | 4pm to 7pm |
| High Barnet, Stapylton Rd car park | Area immediately to the right of carpark entrance (EN5 4LR) | 26/02/2025 | 4pm to 7pm |
| Finchley, Lodge Lane car park | Yellow chevrons immediately to the right of the entrance to the Car Park (opposite NL Auction Rooms N12 8JH) | 12/03/2025 | 4pm to 7pm |
| Temple Fortune | By Bike racks outside entrance to M&S Food Hall at 820 Finchley Road, NW11 6XL | 26/03/2025 | 4pm to 7pm |
BARNET FUNDS
Back in May we sent out an appeal for contributions to help keep the Barnet group going.
The response has helped but some, with very busy lives or other pressures weren’t able to respond then. We hope everyone can contribute around £10, as now, requesting different amounts depending on type of membership is no longer an option for us.
So please donate by direct bank transfer to London Cycling Campaign Barnet Branch (not just Barnet Cyclists) sort code: 60 83 01 account 20225687 with your name as reference.
Thank you for your support, Peter R. treasurer.
REMINDER: Thursday 27 June – Meeting: Adrian Bird of Broadway Bikes
We will start with a round-up of local news. After the coffee break Adrian Bird, proprietor of Broadway Bikes, will be talking about his bike shop, recent developments in cycling technology and the state of the cycle trade. If you have any particular topics you want him to cover, please contact Charles Harvey on charles.harvey@hotmail.co.uk and he’ll pass them on to Adrian. So far tubeless tyres and the state of the cycle trade are topics he’s been asked to include in his talk.
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The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. Upcoming meeting dates are 18 July then we have a summer break and resume meetings on 26 September. 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.
Meet: 8pm, Trinity Church Centre, Nether Street, North Finchley N12.
All welcome.
Hertsmere Walking and Cycling Plan – have your say by 26 June
This is a brief reminder that there is less than one week left to leave your feedback on the Hertsmere LCWIP draft walking and cycling routes before 10am Wednesday 26th June.
Your local insights into the local walking and cycling routes regularly used by local residents and the improvements required to these routes are essential and we would be particularly grateful if you could review the location of the proposed main walking/cycling routes to ensure that the next stages of the process propose infrastructure in the right locations, feeding in any knowledge you have of required improvements, barriers to walking/cycling and interacting schemes or transport plans. We will use all of the feedback received at this early stage to inform the next steps of the project, including amending the draft walking/cycling networks and during our in-person audits to come up with specific infrastructure proposals.
To view the draft network plans and fill out the survey, please visit our online hub.
Should you have any questions or if you would prefer to respond with your comments via email, please get in touch with us by emailing Hertsmere.LCWIP@hertfordshire.gov.uk
REMINDER: Sunday 23 June: East Finchley Festival
Come and say hello to us at East Finchley Festival on the 23 June at Cherry Tree Wood. Bring your bike as mechanics will be available from 1-4pm to provide free bike checks and undertake minor adjustments.
Torrington Park and surrounding area road safety consultation
Barnet Council is consulting on introducing a 20-mph zone and other road safety measures around North Finchley between the High Road, Woodhouse Road and Friern Barnet lane. This is to be welcomed as the area is currently used as a rat run by many motorists and is used by many families and children walking to the numerous local schools in the area. It will also make the area safer for cycling, help to improve air quality, and reduce the number of accidents in the area. We are encouraging as many people as possible to complete the questionnaire that the council has produced seeking views on the proposals, which can be found on the Engage Barnet website, along with more information about the scheme:
Torrington Park and surrounding area road safety consultation | Engage Barnet
(If you experience problems with this link, please google “engage barnet Torrington Park”)
Please feel free to use elements of our response when completing the questionnaire.
Copy of response as attached.
Tuesday 11 June: East Finchley GoodGym Barnet event
This is an external event and not run by the London Cycling Campaign or the Barnet Cycling Campaign
Climate action event month 6.45pm this Tuesday at the phoenix cinema. All welcome!
30 minutes to show your support Phoenix Cinema, food security issues and climate action month?
Join GoodGym Barnet for a Run/Walk/Cycle with Purpose! 🏃♀️🚶♂️🚴♀️ #ActiveTransport event
Finchleyfoodbank and the Phoenix Cinema are inviting you to run/ walk or cycle with donated food ( your own) from Phoenix Cinema and then on to the Finchleyfoodbank. (279 High Road East Finchley London N2 8HG) Led by GoodGym run leaders. (Less than 2 km.) Lets all unite as a community to show we care and want to make a difference, be social and get fit!
About GoodGym: We’re a welcoming and sociable group dedicated to combining exercise with supporting our local community. Every week, we gather to get active and lend a helping hand to charities and community projects across Barnet.
The Task: Join us for the Food Bank Run, a growing movement in 2023! We invite you and your active transport friends to be part of this impactful initiative. Let’s unite the community to by participating in this Food Bank Run.
Simply bring along any tinned or dry food goods, toiletries, or healthcare items to the run. Encourage friends, family, and colleagues to chip in a few items from their cupboards! Together, we’ll deliver these donations to our local food bank drop-off point.
Don’t forget to bring a rucksack! With donations.
The Run/Walk/Cycle: GoodGym welcomes everyone, regardless of ability. With a designated back-marker, no one gets left behind. We’re all about achieving something together, so your pace is always respected and embraced.
Join us at 6:45 pm on Tuesday, 11th June for our run/walk/cycle.
Venue: Phoenix Cinema East Finchley – Toilet and parking facilities available – Dress appropriately for outdoor conditions
Let’s make a difference while staying active and having fun! See you there! 💪🌟”
Thursday 27 June – Meeting: Adrian Bird of Broadway Bikes
We will start with a round-up of local news. After the coffee break Adrian Bird, proprietor of Broadway Bikes, will be talking about his bike shop, recent developments in cycling technology and the state of the cycle trade. If you have any particular topics you want him to cover, please contact Charles Harvey on charles.harvey@hotmail.co.uk and he’ll pass them on to Adrian. So far tubeless tyres and the state of the cycle trade are topics he’s been asked to include in his talk.
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The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. Upcoming meeting dates are 18 July then we have a summer break and resume meetings on 26 September. 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.
Meet: 8pm, Trinity Church Centre, Nether Street, North Finchley N12.
All welcome.
Barnet Cycling Campaign 