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Thursday 25 September: Monthly Meetings 

7pm: Campaign Group meeting to discuss local campaigning issues. All are welcome to attend, so if you want to find out more, please come along!

8pm: Monthly meeting for all! CYCLING IN CITIES AROUND THE WORLD

After a catch up on local cycling news – and the all-important coffee break – we will discuss recent developments in cycling provision in cities in other countries. Paris has had a sea-change in recent years and Paul will bring us up to date on that. Have you cycled in any European cities recently – or even further afield? Come along and join in. We hope to be able to show some film clips – if you have anything you can share, please contact alison.ewington@ntlworld.com    ALL WELCOME!

CHRISTMAS LUNCH is booked for Sunday 14 December. Put the date in your diary and look out for booking details to come.

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The pattern of meetings is usually the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. (Campaign Group meets at 7pm).

Future meeting dates: 30 October and 27 November.

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.

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Saturday 27 September: Urban Hill Climb – Volunteers needed

The only hill climb event in Greater London, UHC offers riders the chance to test themselves against Swain’s Lane, Highgate N6 6DU

The LCC is looking for volunteers to help between 11am and 5.30pm – varied duties – supporting staff on stalls, registrations, podiums etc; crowd control/marshalling; litter picking and moving kit; handing out water. Please contact cathy.alexander@lcc.org.uk to express interest.

Anyone with a bike and a bit of nerve can conquer Swain’s, from the young novices to the hill climbing veterans… If you want to take part…places are still available in all categories.   https://entries.sublimetiming.com/race/35

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FREE Dr Bike sessions

Barnet Council are organising a number of Dr Bike sessions:

Free Dr Bike sessions to keep your bike in top shape

You can take your bicycle to have a free, full safety check at Dr Bike sessions run by qualified bicycle mechanics across the borough. They will check the condition of your bike’s tyres, rims, gears, brake function and tyre pressure and adjustments can be made if required.

Upcoming sessions

  • Lodge Lane car park, Finchley on Wednesday 10 September
  • Temple Fortune on Wednesday 17 September
  • Middlesex University, Hendon on Wednesday 8 October
  • Stapylton Road car park, High Barnet on Wednesday 15 October

All sessions run from 4pm to 7pm. Find all session dates and locations here:

https://lbbcommunicationsexternal.cmail20.com/t/d-l-glhuddd-dhjylrjhkl-g/

Copy and paste into your browser or search for this and other cycling advice from Barnet Council at ‘Cycling Barnet Council’

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Barnet Council 20mph consultation

The council is consulting on its approach for deciding whether to implement 20 mph zones in Barnet. Their proposal is that if residents want a 20-mph zone in their area, they can apply to the council for this but have to provide evidence that there is support for this in their community and obtain support from at least one of their local councillors. The council says it will also implement 20 mph in areas where it has identified there are safety concerns.

Barnet cyclists support the implementation of 20 mph zones but believe that the council’s proposals are not proactive enough, are very bureaucratic and could be vetoed by local councillors. 

The council has identified the type of areas where they think 20 mph would be appropriate, including near schools, hospitals and in residential areas. We think that they should go ahead and implement 20 mph across the borough in these areas, and this is what they should be consulting on. 

The recent research results from Wales and Transport for London shows that 20mph limits can have a real impact on reducing casualties and are much cheaper to install than localised Zones. We are not suggesting that there should be a default 20mph limit in Barnet but that the council should be open to introducing 20mph limits across much wider areas than just a few streets (as this consultation is proposing).

Responding to the consultation gives us all a chance to say that we support 20 mph but would like to see the council take a more proactive approach. It is also an opportunity to say that we would like to see other traffic calming measures such as modal filters in the borough and consideration given to 20mph speed limits as well as Zones.

The consultation closes on 21st August, and can be found on the engage Barnet website here: 20mph Zone Policy consultation | Engage Barnet

Please take time to complete the survey and encourage your contacts, friends and family to do likewise.

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REMINDER Thursday 17 July: Monthly Meetings EARLIER THAN USUAL IN JULY

7pm: Campaign Group meeting to discuss local campaigning issues, including improvements to the A1000, the council’s Transport Strategy, and how to make Barnet a better place for cyclists. All are welcome to attend, so if you want to find out more, please come along!

8pm: Monthly meeting for all! ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY?

After a catch up on local cycling news – and the all-important coffee break – Charles H. (with help from Penny) will talk about how best to set up your bike – and yourself – for a comfortably ride. This is an excellent talk to come to if you have not been to a meeting before – or not been for a while. ALL WELCOME!

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The pattern of meetings is usually the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. (Campaign Group meets at 7pm) but we now have a summer break as the church centre closes.

The next meeting will be Thursday 25 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.

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Saturday 27 September: Urban Hill Climb

The only hill climb event in Greater London, UHC offers riders the chance to test themselves against Swain’s Lane, Highgate N6 6DU

For many attempting the climb, it’s not so much about the time you set getting up the hill, but simply making it up, having been spurred on by the sounds of cow bells, pot and pans, and blow horns.

Anyone with a bike and a bit of nerve can conquer Swain’s, from the young novices to the hill climbing veterans…

Bookings to take part are now open. 

https://entries.sublimetiming.com/race/35

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Thursday 17 July: Monthly Meetings EARLIER THAN USUAL IN JULY

7pm: Campaign Group meeting to discuss local campaigning issues, including improvements to the A1000, the council’s Transport Strategy, and how to make Barnet a better place for cyclists. All are welcome to attend, so if you want to find out more, please come along!

8pm: Monthly meeting for all! ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY?

After a catch up on local cycling news – and the all-important coffee break – Charles H. (with help from Penny) will talk about how best to set up your bike – and yourself – for a comfortably ride. This is an excellent talk to come to if you have not been to a meeting before – or not been for a while. ALL WELCOME!

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The pattern of meetings is usually the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. (Campaign Group meets at 7pm) but we now have a summer break as the church centre closes.

The next meeting will be Thursday 25 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.

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REMINDER Thursday 26 June: Monthly Meetings 

7pm: Campaign Group meeting to discuss local campaigning issues, including improvements to the A1000, the council’s Transport Strategy, and how to make Barnet a better place for cyclists. All are welcome to attend, so if you want to find out more, please come along!

LATEST EDITION OF LOCAL NEWSLETTER ATTACHED

8pm: Monthly meeting for all!  CYCLING THE MARCHER CASTLES WAY

After a catch up on local cycling news – and the all-important coffee break – Paul Shipway will give us an illustrated talk on cycling the new Marcher Castles Way. This 180 mile off-road route runs along the English/Welsh border 

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The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. (Campaign Group meets at 7pm). 

Topics coming up:

17 July: Are you sitting comfortably? How best to set up yourself and bike. [NB earlier in the month than usual.

25 Sep: meetings resume after the summer break

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.

BCC Camaign News Jun 25Download
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London bike shop network map

LCC MEMBERS SAVE IN BIKE SHOPS ACROSS LONDON

A reminder that members of the London Cycling Campaign can save at over 160 independent local bike shops across London. These shops offer exclusive discounts to LCC members (discounts vary and are at the discretion of the supplier).

Check out the map for shop locations at:

https://lcc.org.uk/bike-shop-network-map/

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Sunday 22 June EAST FINCHLEY FESTIVAL

This coming Sunday in Cherry Tree Woods, East Finchley (opposite the Tube Station). 12noon – 6pm. A lively community festival with stalls, food and music. There will be a Barnet Cycling Campaign stall along with ‘Breeze’ women’s cycling group. There will be a Dr Bike service. Come along and meet other local cyclists.