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London to Brighton: Sunday 13th September

A message from Nadia from Barnet Mencap:  “Love Cycling? Ready to take on an exciting challenge and raise money for a local charity at the same time? Barnet Mencap is a leading charity supporting both children and adults across the borough of Barnet. The London to Brighton Bike ride is set to be an incredible adventure and takes place on Sunday 13th September 2020. Lunch is included. Starts at Clapham Common. Coach travel back to London is available. Common questions and answers can be found here:

https://www.londonbrightoncycle.co.uk/faqs/

If you are interested in taking part, and importantly collecting sponsorship funds for Barnet Mencap, please contact Nadia at nadia.topper@barnetmencap.org.uk.

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Please help with the campaign for emergency Covid-19 infrastructure in Barnet!

If our local politicians don’t do more now the opportunity will be lost.

So if you haven’t done so already, please use both of these email templates to show your Council representatives what people who don’t want to use public transport or have the roads clogged with cars need them to do.

Email the Council Leader
Email your local Councillors

Let them know where you need pop-up cycle lanes, roads closed to motor traffic, school streets, 20mph speed limits, safer junction designs and pavement widening in your area.

For further details please see our post: Emergency Cycle Lanes in Barnet, which is being updated with the latest situation in Barnet. Thank You!

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Shop for cycling gear

A Barnet Cyclist is a smart cyclist. Is your cycling gear fit to be seen on the road on your solitary rides? There is no reason to let standards slide. There are cycling bargains to be had at Aldi from today – click on the link below. If looking for a specific item check if your branch has it before making a special trip. You can order online with free delivery for orders over £20. Or Click and Collect at some stores.

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MEETING REMINDER: Thursday 27th February: Monthly Meeting – ride from Munich to Rome!

After business and coffee, we will hear from Helen and Ray on taking part in a ride from Munich to Rome last year.  Even a quick glance at an atlas tells you that this is a long way with lumps and bumps in the road (eg the Alps). Come and hear all about it – with pictures. Not to be missed!

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

All welcome.

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Thursday 27th February: Monthly Meeting – ride from Munich to Rome!

After business and coffee, we will hear from Helen and Ray on taking part in a ride from Munich to Rome last year.  Even a quick glance at an atlas tells you that this is a long way with lumps and bumps in the road (eg the Alps). Come and hear all about it – with great pictures. Not to be missed!

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

All welcome.

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South Central Hertfordshire Growth and Transport Plan: Response from Barnet Cycling Campaign

Herts Council are consulting on their plans for a new transport strategy for transport improvements and investment in Welwyn Hatfield, Hertsmere and St Albans, in line with forecast development to 2031. This is important for those of us who cycle between LB Barnet and Hertfordshire and our Campaign Group has sent in the following response:

Continue reading “South Central Hertfordshire Growth and Transport Plan: Response from Barnet Cycling Campaign”
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Sunday 16th February: A February special.

A ride tailored to suit the time of year. Will have morning coffee, pub lunch and tea in the afternoon. NB Starting at The Spires only.

Meet: 10.30am outside Waitrose, The Spires, Barnet – Stapylton Road entrance, by the bandstand.  NB No Tally Ho pick up.

Ride Leader: Ian Ollier

 For all rides:

Please remember to bring a spare inner tubein case you have a puncture and some basic tools that fit your bike.  Remember your lights in case it is getting gloomy going home after rides.

Any questions about rides please contact Alison Ewington 01707 376282 alison.ewington@ntlworld.com

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RIDE: Sunday 2nd February TUAG: Turn-Up-And-Go

Once again – route not planned in advance. Meet, predict the weather (good luck with that!) discuss and off you go.

Meet: McDonalds near Tally Ho, North Finchley N12

Time: from 9.30am for coffee and planning – leave at 10am.

For all rides:

Please remember to bring a spare inner tube in case you have a puncture and some basic tools that fit your bike.  Remember your lights in case it is getting gloomy going home after rides.

Any questions about rides please contact Alison Ewington 01707 376282 alison.ewington@ntlworld.com

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MEETING REMINDER: Thursday 30th January: Monthly Meeting

First evening meeting of 2020. To start with we will deal with business as usual, have a cup of coffee with a chat and a chance catch up with what everyone has been doing. In the second half Ray Thorn will do ‘a show and tell’ about the bike he has adapted for night riding. And he does some extreme ‘night riding’!   Do come and share your tips for staying safe in the dark – bring any clothing and bits of gear you can recommend – or even advise not to waste time on!

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

All welcome.

 

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Ted Talk by Rob Ainsley on Cycling

This short video is part of last week’s Cycling UK “Cycle Clips” submitted by Charles H. Several Barnet cyclists have watched it and thought it a “nice amiable and personal account of the joys of cycling”.

It is 12 minutes long and covers thoughts on why people may like to cycle as well as some issues on expectations of climate changes in the UK and longer term views in a sort of upbeat manner.

https://www.cyclinguk.org/blog/cycling-against-tide-why-i-love-cycling