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Sunday 6th January: TUAG Turn-Up-and-Go

First ride of the New Year – start it off on the right pedal and work off the mince pies.

Have you noticed our new recruit in the photo on our home page?  He has joined for a trial period until 12th Night………

Meet: McDonalds near Tally Ho, North Finchley N12

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

Please remember to bring a spare inner tube in case you have a puncture and some basic tools that fit your bike.  Late afternoons might be gloomy so bring lights on rides

Any questions about rides please contact   alison.ewington@ntlworld.com

 

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LB Barnet Draft (transport) Local Implementation Plan 3 2018-2041

This response to the consultation is from (Barnet Cyclists), the local borough group of London Cycling Campaign (LCC). We represent the interests of cyclists living or working in Barnet and aim to expand the opportunities for all to cycle safely in the borough.

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The draft plan in its current form does not fully address the issues faced by Barnet, in particular the lack of safe space for cycling on direct routes and within neighbourhoods.

Our response identifies further challenges and opportunities, focuses on why the borough transport objectives are not sufficiently robust to achieve the desired shift to walking, cycling and public transport set by the Mayor’s Transport Strategy up to 2041, and suggests further measures and targets.

The consultation was published here: https://engage.barnet.gov.uk/Transport_Local_Plan

Our response focussed on four main topics:

  • Strategic Cycle Network
  • Liveable / Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
  • Behavioural Change
  • Additional Targets

Continue reading “LB Barnet Draft (transport) Local Implementation Plan 3 2018-2041”

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Reminder: Christmas Lunch – Sunday 9th December

The last chance to book for the Christmas lunch is this coming Thursday – 29thNovember.

Booking forms and payment must be returned to Ian Ollier (11 Bevan Road, BARNET, EN4 9DZ) on or before this date. They can be returned at the evening meeting on the 29th where extra forms will be available.

To find the booking form, go the newsletter section of this website for the link to download.

Any problems with finding the form please email alison.ewington@ntlworld,com

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RIDE REMINDER:Sunday 18th November Walthamstow and the Wetlands

A ride within London showing how different it can be by bike. We will head over to Trent Park for a coffee, then eastwards to the river Lea via Forty Hall and Enfield. Lunch will be at the Navigation Inn on the Lea. Then down the canal side to the Wetlands for a little ride round before heading into the older part of Walthamstow for afternoon tea at ‘God’s Own Junkyard’. www.godsownjunkyard.co.uk. Then we return west on a fairly straight route via Tottenham Cemetery. NB we might have to carry our bikes up and over a footbridge over a railway. We should be back at around 5.30-6pm.  BRING LIGHTS!

Meet:10am Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley N12

Ride leader: Malcolm Nightingale 0208 449 3253 mobile: 07538402147

 

For all rides:

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Please bring a spare inner tube for a quick change in case you get a puncture.

As the days darken, brings lights and reflective gear.

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

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RIDE REMINDER: Sunday 4th November TUAG: Turn-Up-And-Go

The usual ‘make-it-up-as-we-go-along’ ride. Come a bit earlier than 10am for a coffee and to plan where to go – ready to leave at 10ish.

Meet:McDonalds near Tally Ho, North Finchley N12

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

For all rides:

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Please bring a spare inner tube for a quick change in case you get a puncture.

As the days darken, brings lights and reflective gear.

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

 

 

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MEETING REMINDER: Thursday 25th October – How do we get bums on saddles?

After the normal ‘business’ meeting to catch up on what has been happening, we want to discuss how we, as a group and as individuals, get others cycling. We will start with Veronica from the ‘Breeze’ initiative who is looking to increase the participation of women in cycling – may with some help from our group. We want to consider what are the barriers to getting our own friends and family out on a bike – and what practical things we can do to help. What advice can we offer on the website, on leaflets? What resources are available? Should we run a programme of ‘beginners’ rides?  Lots of questions – come along and help provide the answers.

All welcome.

Meet: 8pm Carey Hall, Trinity Church, 15 Nether Street, North Finchley N12 7NN

 

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RIDE REMINDER Sunday 21st October: Autumn Leaves

Last ride before the clocks ‘fall back’ so make the most of it with a little tootle about the lanes. Enjoy the fresher days and a bit of autumn colour – in both the trees and your cheeks!  Two routes of differing length will be on offer in the morning – but we will lunch together at The Chequers, Potters Bar. There will be a tea stop in the afternoon – possibly at Shenley Orchard as it is Apple Day.

Meet:10am Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley N12 or 10.30am outside Waitrose,
The Spires, Barnet – Stapylton Road entrance, by the bandstand.

Ride leaders: Talia Ross and Kathryn Ehrich

 

For all rides:

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Please bring a spare inner tube for a quick change in case you get a puncture.

As the days darken, brings lights and reflective gear.

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

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Thursday 25th OCTOBER MONTHLY MEETING – How do we get bums on saddles?

CORRECTION TO EMAIL SENT EARLIER – THIS IS THE 25TH OCTOBER MEETING

After the normal ‘business’ meeting to catch up on what has been happening, we want to discuss how we, as a group and as individuals, get others cycling. We hope to have a contribution from a ‘Breeze’ ride leader. What are the barriers to getting our own friends and family out on a bike – and what practical things we can do to help. What advice can we offer on the website, on leaflets? What resources are available? Should we run a programme of ‘beginners’ rides?  Lots of questions – come along and help provide the answers.

All welcome.

Meet: 8pm Carey Hall, Trinity Church, 15 Nether Street, North Finchley N12 7NN