Author: BCrides

Dr Marta Krawiec’s death last week at a known blackspot in Holborn has angered cycle users – and medics, too, across London. We’ve had enough of losing loved ones. We don’t want to keep having to do this, especially not in Holborn. The two protests are well-spaced to keep momentum going, and it’s not an either/or – do join both if you can. 

Protest ride 1: Friday 20 August, start 5.30pm

We’re pleased to support Stop Killing Cyclists for this ride, which will include die-ins. Details on the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/events/180077344072270/

Protest ride 2: Wednesday 8 September, time tbc

Led by LCC, this will include a short (but very slow) ride around some of the worst junctions in the vicinity of Holborn. Please put it down for early evening for now, and we’ll share more information next week. 

#DangerousJunctions petition – still open

Please sign and share the petition if you can. 

https://www.lcc.org.uk/campaigns/junctions-action/

We have just had very late notification of this event:

eBike Demo Weekend

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August – Alexandra Palace Park

It’s a unique chance to come along and try out 100+ eBikes from over 20 brands and chat with the experts about which bike is best for you. You’ll see a range of eBikes from brands including Brompton, Ridgeback, Saracen, Dawes, Falcon, Specialized, Cannondale, Gocycle, Apache, Gazelle, Wisper, and more. Tickets are selling fast! Advance FREE tickets close tonight at 23:59. Don’t miss out.

see here for details:

https://ebikedemo.seetickets.com/content/ticket-options?src=ap12&dm_i=3I8H,1BSME,2M93G9,4T3M1,1

Are you a new cyclist feeling nervous about riding on London’s roads?

Or are you a confident cyclist who would like to help another rider experience the joy and freedom of getting about by bike?

Cycle Buddies puts new riders in touch with experienced riders.  Buddies can then meet up and ride together – to work, to the shops or just to the park for a bit of practice!

See here for more details:  https://barnetlcc.org/get-cycling/ Scroll down to Barnet LCC Cycle Buddies Scheme

For new and experienced cyclists it’s free. SIGN UP HERE 

Please spread the word to anyone you know who may like help to cycle with confidence.

East Finchley Festival – a Late Summer Social – will be held on Sunday 5^th September at Cherry Tree Wood, N2.  It will be open from 12pm-6pm.

Barnet Cyclists/Breeze/Better Streets for Barnet will be having a stall and need volunteers to help on the day. If you can spare an hour or two to help set up before 12pm, help on the stall or clear away after please contact either Charlotte on Twitter: @BarnetLCC  or  Alison at rides@barnetlcc.org

Charles Harvey, leader of the campaign group, is inviting BC members to a barn dance:
“To celebrate my 70 inglorious years and also my band leader’s birthday, we are having a joint birthday barn dance with the Red River Band on Saturday 4th September 2:30 – 5:30 pm. You’ll see my dark side behind the drum kit.” 

If you would like to come, please RSVP to charles.harvey@hotmail.co.uk for details.

“If I had known I was going to live so long, I would have taken better care of myself” Attributed to the jazz musician Eubie Blake and others.

We are taking a summer break from monthly meetings as we usually do. So there will be no July meeting. The next meeting is planned for Thursday 26th August at 8pm.

A notice will be sent out nearer the time with the Zoom link.

Happy summer cycling!

Sadly, we are letting members know of the death of Anne Leete last week after 18 months of treatment for cancer. Anne has been a long-time member of the group and a participant on a great many rides, and group holidays. She will be missed.

For details of the funeral please contact alison.ewington@ntlworld.com

The LCC is looking for at least one volunteer from each London borough to be a Climate Safe Streets Champion. They will lead the way in their own local authority to help LCC reach its CSS goals of a Carbon Zero transport Network by 2030 – with local elections coming up in May 2022, they will apply pressure on candidates for commitments to deal with the Climate Emergency we’re in by making walking and cycling a more attractive option for everyday journeys.

For details and how to apply see here:  https://www.lcc.org.uk/staff-vacancies/ or contact Suami.Rocha@lcc.org.uk

If you haven’t already signed the Barnet Council ePetition to keep in place the A1000 cycle lane then please consider doing so. See here:

https://barnet.moderngov.co.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?Id=127

Although it is not perfect, it would be worse without it. Do spread the word to your cycling friends – it would be great to get more names on it than the one to remove the lane.

Petition closes on 30 June – so take action now!

We will start with a brief round-up of what is happening locally and what is happening on the Campaign front.

Then, this month our ‘Twittersphere’ guru, Charlotte French, will give us a demo of our newly reactivated Twitter site and talk us through how to make the most of social media to promote cycling. It’s a lot of fun! We will also have an update on the LCC’s Cycle Buddy scheme and how you can get involved in the Barnet Group.

Do have a look at: https://twitter.com/barnetlcc

This meeting is open to members of the group and our local supporters only. If you attended any of the previous meetings there is no need to do anything and you will be sent the Zoom invite a few days before the meeting. If you wish to be added to the list, please send an email to alison.ewington@ntlworld.com.