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Helpers on bikes needed: Moonwalk 14th-15th May

Volunteer cyclists are needed to help with marshalling on the “Moonwalk” on 14th/15th May. Cyclists are essential 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. It is a quite brilliant night out as well as helping to raise millions of pounds for Cancer charities (especially but not exclusively breast cancer charities). There are usually about 60 or 70 cyclists helping out. Cyclists do need to be over 18 – as they will be out and about on streets of London overnight.

Details here: https://walkthewalk.org/volunteer/moonwalk-london-volunteer

If you want to ask about this event you can contact Richard Perry (LCC Barnet member) at richardgeoffreyperry@gmail.com

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Sunday 12 June: Camden Clean Air Cycle Ride

This event will take place on Sunday 12 June and start and finish at Granary Square, and the new and improved 28KM route will take in Hampstead Heath, Primrose Hill, Camden Town, King’s Cross, Bloomsbury, and more. Marshals and signs will be spread out along the way, and this year you will also be able to choose whether to self-guide or follow a riding marshal who will lead small groups around the route. They have also partnered with HumanForest who will have e-bikes available to hire at the start line for anyone who fancies an extra push!

Key details

Date: Sunday 12 June

Time: Select a start time window from 10am – 12pm

Location: Granary Square, King’s Cross 

Tickets can be bought here (Adult £6, Child £4, Family £15):

https://camdencleanair.org/cycle-ride-tickets/

Tickets are limited for each start-time window so register now to avoid disappointment.

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REMINDER: Thursday 28 April: Meeting – AGM and best cycling ‘gizmos’

This month we will start with a (short and painless) BCC AGM to check we are on track. There will also be a chance for everyone to air their views about what they want to group to do – and how to do it. 

This is your opportunity to get involved. All posts are open to volunteers but we have specific vacancies for:

Campaign Group Co-ordinator

LCC Events co-ordinator (to work with the LCC on events such as Ride London)

Membership Officer

Other motions can be raised – but please contact the committee in advance of the meeting.

To volunteer for the above roles or add anything to the agenda please contact

alison.ewington@ntlworld.com  before 26 April.

To round off the evening – do bring along any cycling ‘gizmo’, bit of equipment or paraphernalia that you can recommend to the group. Or even something to avoid!

RUMMAGE BOX  at every meeting there is the opportunity to be a real ‘recycler’. Bring along any items (ought to have some link to cycling) to let others make use of them. 

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

All welcome.

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Thursday 28 April: Meeting – BCC AGM and best cycling ‘gizmos’

This month we will start with a (short and painless) Barnet Cycling Campaign AGM to check we are on track. There will also be a chance for everyone to air their views about what they want to group to do – and how to do it. 

This is your opportunity to get involved. All posts are open to volunteers but we have specific vacancies for:

Campaign Group Co-ordinator

LCC Events co-ordinator (to work with the LCC on events such as Ride London)

Membership Officer

Other motions can be raised – but please contact the committee in advance of the meeting.

To volunteer for the above roles or add anything to the agenda please contact

alison.ewington@ntlworld.com  before 26 April.

To round off the evening – do bring along any cycling ‘gizmo’, bit of equipment or paraphernalia that you can recommend to the group. Or even something to avoid!

RUMMAGE BOX  at every meeting there is the opportunity to be a real ‘recycler’. Bring along any items (ought to have some link to cycling) to let others make use of them. 

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

All welcome.

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Cycle Show 22-24 April: Alexandra Palace

The UK’s biggest cycling show returns to London in April 2022. The show will run alongside the London eBike Festival powered by Shimano Steps to give visitors a unique cycling experience combining indoor exhibition, evening theatre shows and outdoor festival. The grounds around the venue will be used for demo tracks where you can test ride all the latest bikes up and down hill, off and on road with your choice of electric assistance or pedal power.

www.cycleshow.co.uk/

A 20% discount has been arranged for Barnet Cycling Campaign members. 

Use code  BARNET22  to get the discount

Get your tickets here

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Climate Safe Streets Campaign

The LLC have published a short film today to highlight the Climate Safe Streets Campaign with the aim of getting as many people as possible to write to their council leader to demand safer cycling.

To watch the film on You Tube see here:

Then to contact your councillor use this link on the LCC website:

lcc.org.uk/climate 

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Barnet Environmental Hustings: Wed 20 April 7.30pm

In the lead up to 5 May Local Elections, come and hear what the main local political parties will do in Barnet to protect the environment.

Barnet Climate Action Group, Barnet Friends of the Earth, Barnet Green Spaces Network and Better Streets for Barnet are holding an environment hustings for Barnet residents and businesses prior to the Local Government Elections on 5 May. 

There is confirmed attendance from (in surname alphabetical order):

David Farbey for the Green Party

Sachin Patel for the Liberal Democrat Party

Cllr Alan Schneiderman for the Labour Party

Cllr Daniel Thomas for the Conservative Party

This is an online event – to register please follow this link:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/barnet-environmental-hustings-tickets-302301019487

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REMINDER – Thursday 31st March: Monthly Meeting- Cycling Books

This month, after a quick catch up and a cup of coffee, we want to hear about what are your favourite cycling books. Read anything new recently? Or a favourite that you always go back to on your shelf. Can be on maintenance or cycling adventures anywhere in the world – or anything cycling related. Bring along your book and talk about it for 5 mins. If you have any books that you are happy to pass on to others, then bring them along too. 

Note the dates for forthcoming meetings: 28 Apr, 26 May, 30 Jun, 21 Jul. 

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

All welcome.