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Training venue required to run a cycle instructors training course

An appeal for help from Illias Ioannou, Barnet Council’s Cycling Officer:

You may be aware that we have a shortage of cycle instructors in Barnet and therefore have a very limited capacity to deliver cycle training in the borough.   Our training provider Cycle Confident Ltd ran a recruitment drive over the summer to recruit new instructors across all the 18 London Boroughs they work in but unfortunately, they had no one apply from the Barnet area.  They are now planning a more focussed recruitment exercise focussed just on Barnet in the next few weeks.

Once they have at least 6 individuals apply, they will then have to train these individuals and are looking for a Barnet venue, preferably at low cost, to run a cycle instructor training course for 6 people plus one trainer for 2 weeks beginning Monday 20th November to 1st December,  Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm each day.  They would need access to Wi-Fi and white board and secure parking for 7 bicycles.  An outside playground/Multi Use Games Area/tennis court type space would be preferable but if not, a local park would need to be within the vicinity.

If anyone can suggest a suitable venue please email Cycling@Barnet.gov.uk

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Thursday, 28th September: Monthly Meeting – Bike Security and Tips

After business and coffee we’ll be discussing issues on bike security and protection of cycles from theft. With over 18,000 cycles reported stolen to the Met Police last year and only 7% of them solved, bike security is of a major concern. Discussions will centre around the choice of locks and levels of protection and ways and means to improve bike security. Audience participation welcome as we want to learn what works for you and security experiences you have learned from. All welcome and bring along any locks or security devices you would like to show and discuss.

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

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Monthly meetings restart!

Our monthly indoor meetings are restarting for the new season. The pattern is that meetings are held on the last Thursday of most months. We meet at 8pm, Trinity Church Centre, Nether Street, North Finchley N12 7NN. This is your chance to meet other Barnet Cycling Campaign members and find out what is happening locally in campaigning and cycle rides. We try to feature a special topic for discussion. All are welcome

Dates: Thursday 28 September, Thursday 26 October, Thursday 30 November.

THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER Our special topic after the coffee break will be bike security. More details to come.

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Battersea Bridge Protest this Thursday, 6pm

Please join us on Thursday 7th of September to send a loud, clear message to Transport for London, Kensington & Chelsea and Wandsworth councils – Battersea Bridge must be made safe for cycling now. 

Assemble: 6pm, south side of bridge – In Town Statue, 1 Battersea Bridge, SW11 3TP

Tragically, on 10th August, a 27-year-old woman was killed while cycling across Battersea Bridge. Last year, another woman lost her leg cycling at the north end of the bridge. On average, there’s a serious or fatal collision involving someone cycling on this bridge every year. 

These deaths and serious injuries could have been avoided. Weak schemes have been proposed, but nothing has been delivered, and the bridge remains deadly. Join us on Thursday to demand urgent action from Transport for London, Kensington & Chelsea and Wandsworth councils.

This ride will be short – please turn up on time and wear muted clothing for the ride, homemade placards welcome – our slogans are “Make Battersea Bridge Safe For Cycling” and “Fix Battersea Bridge”.

FOR MORE DETAILS:

https://lcc.org.uk/news/battersea-too-little-too-late-tfl/

New protest laws: For those concerned about the change in protest laws, we have done everything possible to avoid arrests – find out more here.

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Urban Hill Climb 2023: Entries Close 24th September

Urban Hill Climb 2023 will take place on the 30th of September this year, bigger and better than ever! We’ve introduced new e-bike categories, new prizes, and an all new expo area!

Entries will close on 24th September for all categories! Book now to secure your spot.

This is a family friendly event. Whether you’re racing for the best possible time or cruising up the slopes waving to the fans we hope you’ll have an amazing day. 

to register:

https://www.riderhq.com/events/p/hp50i08g/f/urban-hill-climb-2023

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Orbea bike and exercise stand for sale

The following items are being offered for sale:

Orbea man’s road bike in good condition, which comes with a lock, front pannier and clip peddles.  £100 or near offer.

The second item is an indoor exercise stand for a bike. £10.

Please contact Max Chowen if interested – 07770 636 789.

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Cycle for London virtualchallenge event

The London Cycling Campaign is calling on our members and supporters to take on a challenge and Cycle For London. You can take part on your own, as a family, a group of friends, or your whole cycling club could take on a joint challenge.

We’ve seen immense progress in recent years, with more high quality schemes delivered than ever before. We must maintain this momentum to ensure everyone can access streets that work for people and planet.

Choose your distance, set up your profile and start clocking up the miles all to help raise vital funds to make cycling safer and more enjoyable for everyone.

Challenge link: https://cycle-for-london.raisely.com/

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Survey: BARNET SCHOOL STREETS

Encouraging active and safer travel to school

Each school in Barnet has proposals for safer travel to schools. Barnet Council are running a survey on the Engage Barnet website. Details can be found here:

https://engage.barnet.gov.uk/school-streets-engagement

It is easy to take part – you can just look at the schools you have in your neighbourhood – or look at them all.

The closing date is officially today – 21st July – but it will probably remain open over the weekend. There is also an email address if you want to get it touch directly.

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REMINDER-Thursday 20 July: Monthly Meeting – Summer inspiration!

REMINDER-Thursday 20 July: Monthly Meeting – Summer inspiration!

After a bit of business and coffee, come and talk about rides for the summer – rides taken, rides planned, rides wished for. It will include a report from some of the members who went on the recent Forty Plus holiday to France. Come along with a few tales to tell – or to be looking for inspiration.

NB meeting is early this month due to Church Centre summer closure. Meetings resume 28 September

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The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of the month at 8pm. If you have any suggestions for topics for these meetings please get in touch.

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

All welcome.