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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.

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RIDE: Sunday 23 July – Sandridge Loop

Head out via Galley Lane north through Ridge and Colney Heath. Return the same way mostly with a short loop at Colney Heath and arrive back at the Spires via Swanley Bar and Potters Bar. 

Possible cafe stops at The Potting Shed near Sandridge and The Oakmere for coffee on the way back.

A good deal of straight road generally with some quick traffic but relatively flat with a few exceptions. 

Pace the usual 10-11 mph average. Probably back by 3.30 or 4.00 pm. Route is approx. 37 miles.

This ride will be led by Peter King.

You MUST register if you want to join this event.

We can only take riders over 18 years old on this ride

TO BOOK CLICK ON THIS LINK

.www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sandridge-loop-tickets-675403147997?aff=oddtdtcreator

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REMINDER: Thursday 29 June: Monthly Meeting – Ride The Rebellion Way!

After a bit of business and coffee, Paul will tell us all about a recent ride on the new cycle route in Norfolk – The Rebellion Way. Come and be inspired – a great route for the summer.

There will also be a chance to buy some select cycle items from former BC member Robert Sacks. Robert is downsizing and wants to find a good home for his bike-related items. Bring some money!

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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.

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Thursday 29 June: Monthly Meeting – Ride The Rebellion Way!

After a bit of business and coffee, Paul will tell us all about a recent ride on the new cycle route in Norfolk – The Rebellion Way. Come and be inspired – a great route for the summer.

There will also be a chance to buy some select cycle items from former BCC member Robert Sacks. Robert is downsizing and wants to find a good home for his bike-related items. Bring some money!

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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.

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Sunday 25 June: Barnet Vale Festival

Looking for somewhere to cycle to this Sunday?  Barnet Vale Festival is being held at Tudor Sports Ground, Clifford Road, Barnet EN5.

There is an “Eco Show and Tell” and a local bike repair shop has a stall.

The festival is on from 11-4 and includes music, food, chats and more. Free entry.

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LCC @ 45!

The LCC is gathering material for a photo feature to mark the 45th anniversary of LCC and is looking for images of badges, t-shirts, mudguard stickers, especially from the pre-spot logo era. Please send images (or items if small) to tom@lcc.org.uk in good resolution if possible. Especially sought after: original paper frame sticker (green on white?), grey t-shirt with multicolour rider, green mudguard sticker; old silver sticker with spot logo.

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EAST FINCHLEY FESTIVAL – Sunday 18 June

Barnet Cycling Campaign will have a stall at the Festival in Cherry Trees Woods this coming Sunday. 12-6pm. Free entry. Come along for a chat and find out the latest news of what is happening for cycling in Barnet. There will also be representatives from the women-only ‘Breeze’ rides. Find out about the Cycle Buddies scheme. Cycle jumble. Sign up to receive our newsletter with the chance of winning a prize.

Tell your friends and family – anyone who is interested in cycling in Barnet.

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Sunday 18 June: East Finchley Festival

We will have a stall at the East Finchley Festival on Sunday 18th June. The BCC will have a cycle jumble box at the stall, like the one we have at meetings though on a bigger scale. If have any cycle jumble, ideally bring it along to the festival yourself. If you are not able to come to the festival but have some cycle jumble you want to contribute, please contact me on 020 8455 5174 / 07961 194 771 or  charles.harvey@hotmail.co.uk and I should be able to collect it.

Charles Harvey 

For details of the festival, see https://www.eastfinchleyfestival.org/