| We are still looking for more volunteer ride marshals for FreeCycle feeder. If you are interested in being a volunteer marshal or know someone who might be, please share this link: https://membership.lcc.org.uk/marshal-volunteer-sign-2022 The total number of registrants for each borough’s feeder rides can be found here.We have two more marshal trainings, next Wednesday 18th and Saturday 21st at the LCC office. Share these with anyone who would like to attend. Wednesday 18 – https://membership.lcc.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=575 Saturday 21 – https://membership.lcc.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=576 If you have any questions about your local group feeder ride, contact mike.mcsherry@lcc.org.uk. |
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
Barnet Environmental Hustings
In the lead up to the 5 May local elections the local political parties held an online hustings event on 20 April. To read a summary – and follow related links – see link below
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RdbXncPB-wuOXxpy0YXeDU0U5wQgyycT/view
there is a summary on the online chat here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15eh_28FQY7-qVnZt7T-vbec76NC3EmJj/view
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):
Tickets are limited for each start-time window so register now to avoid disappointment.
Action on climate and active travel: letter to borough leaders
An open letter has been sent to eight London borough leaders on climate and active travel. It has been sent to the leader of Barnet borough council.
To see the letter click the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VO1mBwed28Bdmscsp9WB7778LdkU-AAT/view
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.Â
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.
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.Â
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.
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.
A 20% discount has been arranged for Barnet Cycling Campaign members.Â
Use code BARNET22 to get the discount
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:
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
Barnet Cycling Campaign 