Barnet Cycling Campaign – building a better biking borough – part of London Cycling Campaign
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.
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.
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!
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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.
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:
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.
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!  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 borderÂ
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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:Â 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.
We are looking for a volunteer to revive local organised rides for the group. There is a need to encourage those who may be new or returning to group riding. Maybe you would like to organise family rides? There are also special event days (such as Car Free Day on 22 September) where there is the opportunity to organise larger events – maybe in conjunction with the Council. Rides would be run under the guidance of the LCC and conform to their Risk Assessment policy.
If you are interested, please reply to this post with your contact details.
| Please take one minute today to support LCC’s new campaign asking Sadiq Khan to ‘Dare To Dream’ bigger, be bolder, and move faster on cycling. Sadiq’s first two terms were great for getting more Londoners out on a bike, but right now, when he could be delivering big change, he seems to have gone soft on cycling. So with that in mind, we’re asking the Mayor to commit to four big, bold ideas that would leave a lasting legacy for London and really get more of us cycling across the capital. -Start monthly car-free Sundays across London -Make cycling safe for families in outer London -Make a bike available for every Londoner -Give London a low-traffic West End Take a minute and email the Mayor to call on him to Dare To Dream bigger today… To take part click on ‘Dare to Dream’ above. |
Funds Appeal (2)
LCC Barnet Cycling Campaign & Barnet Cyclists
Funds Appeal (2)
Many thanks to those who have already contributed and experienced the ‘warm glow’ that comes from your good deed. This is an appeal to those who haven’t yet contributed and your chance to have the ‘warm glow’ experience. These funds help us to keep campaigning for better cycling provision in Barnet, maintain monthly meetings and other cycle group activities. Maybe you can’t remember if you have already contributed – no problem – just contribute again anyway for an extra ‘warm glow’ effect! After all the suggested £10 is not very much.
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 the reference
Apologies for pestering you and thanks in advance.
Peter R. group treasurer.
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! FIRST AID FOR CYLISTS
After a catch up on local cycling news – and the all-important coffee break – Brian Atkinson will be taking us through the basics of first-aid for someone who has a fall or collision when cycling. Maybe someone is taken ill for other reasons – what are the signs and how best to help them? Come along and find out – one day you may really need to know what to do.
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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:
26 June: Report on riding the new Marcher Castles Way
17 July: Are you sitting comfortably? How best to set up yourself and bike.
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 