NEW YEAR RIDE: Sunday 23 January

YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE IN ADVANCE – SEE LINK BELOW

A round trip from Barnet into Hertfordshire. 25 miles (40km) at a steady pace (9/10 miles per hour average). This ride is suitable for riders who want to keep moving fairly steadily but is neither for beginners nor strong riders wanting to push themselves. Mainly on road with some hills, and a horse bridge!

There will be one stop for refreshments at the Welcome Break at South Mimms at just over half way round the route. Ride will return at 3pm. Do bring lights to get you home.

Details of meeting place on the booking form. Meet at 9.45 for briefing and bike check – ready to leave at 10am

Sorry, but we cannot accommodate children on this ride.

This is the link to the Eventbrite to book.

http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/245885148097

Sunday 16 Jan 1pm: Westminster Winter Wonder Ride

Westminster Cycling Campaign is organising a ride for women and their allies called ‘Winter Wonder Ride’ on Sunday 16 January, 1pm. Dress code: warm and fabulous! This will be a short family-friendly marshalled ride mainly using protected bike lanes and traffic-free roads. Please spread the word – it should be a lot of fun, while highlighting the need for more safe cycle infrastructure in Westminster. And everyone is welcome to join in and support this ride, regardless of gender.

All riders must be registered to join so if you’d like to register or learn more about the ride, please click below. 

If you can volunteer as a marshal (you don’t need to identify as a woman) please contact katy.rodda@lcc.org.uk

Sunday 6th AND 13th February:  Zeppelin Ride (Central London CTC)

THE RIDE SCHEDULED FOR 6TH FEB IS FULLY BOOKED. A SECOND RIDE WILL BE HELD ON 13TH FEB. DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK AS BELOW. IF RESTRICTIONS EASE THE NUMBERS ON EACH RIDE MAY BE ABLE TO BE INCREASED NEARER THE TIME.

NB this is not an LCC ride – it is being run by Central London CTC. Places must be booked online in advance. See end of this note on how to book a place.

Meeting time: 10:30.  

Ride Leader: Charles Harvey 07961 194 771

Start point: Potters Bar Railway Station. [Some riders will arrive by train. If you are cycling to the start point or coming on an earlier train, have a coffee at the Café Nero opposite the station’s main entrance, which allows you to keep an eye on the cycle parking area].

Ride Description:  A ride that takes you to places connected with the downing of the German airships SL11 and L31 in 1916, at Cuffley and Potters Bar respectively. Lunch at The Plough at Cuffley. To give you a feel for the rigours of high altitude flight, this ride takes you over some of the highest points in eastern Hertfordshire, including Cuffley, Newgate Street and Essendon. You have been warned!

For further info, contact Charles Harvey charles.harvey@hotmail.co.uk

020 8455 5174 / 07961 194 771    

NB if this ride is over-subscribed it will be repeated on Sunday 13th February

To book a place: Go to the link below. 

https://www.centrallondonctc.org.uk/rides

Find the entry for the ride and click on BOOK

Sunday 6th February:  Zeppelin Ride (Central London CTC)

NB this is not an LCC ride – it is being run by Central London CTC. Places must be booked online in advance. See end of this note on how to book a place.

Meeting time: 10:30.  

Ride Leader: Charles Harvey 07961 194 771

Start point: Potters Bar Railway Station. [Some riders will arrive by train. If you are cycling to the start point or coming on an earlier train, have a coffee at the Café Nero opposite the station’s main entrance, which allows you to keep an eye on the cycle parking area].

Trains: N.Southgate 10.23, O.Park 10.26, N.Barnet 10.28 (arrives P.Bar 10.34

Ride Description:  A ride that takes you to places connected with the downing of the German airships SL11 and L31 in 1916, at Cuffley and Potters Bar respectively. Lunch at The Plough at Cuffley. To give you a feel for the rigours of high altitude flight, this ride takes you over some of the highest points in eastern Hertfordshire, including Cuffley, Newgate Street and Essendon. You have been warned!

For further info, contact Charles Harvey charles.harvey@hotmail.co.uk

020 8455 5174 / 07961 194 771    

NB if this ride is over-subscribed it will be repeated on Sunday 13th February

To book a place: Go to the link below. 

https://www.centrallondonctc.org.uk/rides

Find the entry for the ride and click on BOOK

Christmas Lunch Sunday 12 December CORRECTION

To make a correction to the reminder sent earlier – the inclusive cost for the lunch is £22.  See the booking form for full details.

Any difficulties, or to be emailed a booking form, contact ianollier99@gmail.com

BOOKING FORM AND PAYMENT MUST BE WITH IAN OLLIER BY 30th NOVEMBER

Christmas Lunch Sunday 12 December REMINDER

Our Christmas lunch will be held on Sunday 12th December at Alexander’s,81 Russell Lane 2pm for 2.30pm. cost is £18 – and must be booked in advance with menu choices and payment. For full details and booking form see the November newsletter on the website.

Any difficulties, or to be emailed a booking form, contact ianollier99@gmail.com

BOOKING FORM AND PAYMENT MUST BE WITH IAN OLLIER BY 30th NOVEMBER

CTC Ride: Sunday 21st November BLUE PLAQUES

Blue Plaques Ride (southern Finchley, Hampstead Garden Suburb, northern Hampstead)

This is reminder of the ride this coming Sunday – there are still places available – please book here:

https://www.centrallondonctc.org.uk/rides

NB this is not an LCC ride – it is being run by Central London CTC. Places must be booked online in advance (limited to 15). See end of this note on how to book a place.

Start time: 10:00.  

Ride Leader: Charles Harvey 07961 194 771

Start point: Tally Corner by the Tally Ho pub, North Finchley, junction of Ballards Lane (A598) and High Road (A1000). Post code N12 0BP. Nearest railway station: New Southgate. 

Ride Description:  A ride visiting the plaques commemorating famous people who have lived in Finchley, Hampstead Garden Suburb and Hampstead. 

Ride notes:  Hampstead is hilly! So, if you have a choice of bikes, bring the one with the lowest gears. Also, due to the stop/start nature of the ride, there is little opportunity to build up body heat. So, if the ride is on a cold day, bring warm extra layers. There will be loo and refreshment stops at Golders Hill Park and South End Green. You can buy food and drink at either. If it is warm enough, you are welcome to bring a picnic and sit on the grass to eat it. If you arrive early, teas and coffees are available from a McDonalds by the start point. 

To book a place: Go to the link below. 

https://www.centrallondonctc.org.uk/rides

Sunday 14 November  2.30-4.30pm

ECO SHOW AND TELL

An ideas fair – Albert Place, Finchley Central N3 1QA, near Tesco

(Bad weather: St Mary’s Church, 26 Hendon Lane N3 1TR)

Neighbours share their eco experiences, skills and knowledge. Zero waste shop, recycled art corner, gardening for pollinators, plastic-free cleaning and lots more.

There will be a chance to talk to two of our members about the LCC ‘Cycle Buddy’ scheme and the ‘Breeze’ women-only rides programme.

Free entrance.