Charles is leading a cycling weekend in Peterborough for the Ealing LCC group on the weekend of 11th / 12th August. If you missed out on the Barnet Cycling Campaign weekends in Peterborough in 2014 and 2016,or would like to repeat some of the rides, you would be most welcome to join them. For further information, please contact Charles Harvey charles.harvey@hotmail.co.uk 020 8455 5174 07961 194 771
Sunday 5th August TUAG: Turn-Up-And-Go
Nothing planned in advance: turn up early if you want a coffee and to talk about where to go. Ready to leave at 10am.
Meet:McDonalds near Tally Ho, North Finchley N12
Time:from 9.30am for coffee and planning – leave at 10am.
Newsletter August 2018
A quick one this month.
No August meeting — the hall has a summer holiday, too.
Photo’s from the Pru ride would be welcome, as would any from summer cycling trips.
PLEA FOR MORE MARSHALS! Saturday 28thJuly: Prudential Ride London – Freecycle
We have a leader supplied by the LCC for the feeder ride as below. And we have some volunteers from Barnet Cycling Campaign to help marshal the ride. We are expecting quite a large ride so could do with some more help. If you are free on Saturday and can help, please be at Tally Ho at 9.30am to meet the leader. Best also to officially register for the ride – and as a marshal – see link below.
If you have any questions – or would like me to forward your name to the ride leader -then email me at alison.ewington@ntlworld.com
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This is a chance to ride a loop in central London that is free of traffic. For details and how to register see: https://www.prudentialridelondon.co.uk/events/freecycle/
Central LCC are organising a feeder ride from Tally Ho, N12 at 10am – note that the 10 mile route from here into the city is not traffic free and will include crossing some busy junctions. Volunteers are needed to marshal the feeder ride – if you can help please contact: https://membership.lcc.org.uk/volunteer-lcc-freecycle-rides-2018
An appeal to members in the southern part of the borough
We have been approached by an organisation called THOCH (The Hope of Childs Hill). It runs a bike project at Basing Hill Park (Between Wayside NW11 and the Hendon Way NW2) with professional instructors and help from local volunteers. It teaches basic cycling skills to both adults and children. Times are: 12-2 Saturdays and 2-4 Sundays. They would like help with basic cycle maintenance and leading easy local rides for adults.
Website: www.thoch.org.uk
For further information contact Anthony info@thoch.org.uk
I have done two sessions with them, so if you want a feel of what’s involved, please feel free to contact me charles.harvey@hotmail.co.uk
020 8455 5174 / 07961 194 771.
I feel it’s the sort of organisation Barnet Cyclists should be supporting. You wouldn’t be expected to make a regular commitment. You can turn up and help as and when you can.
Charles Harvey
Ride Reminder: Saturday 28th July: Prudential Ride London – Freecycle
This is a chance to ride a loop in central London that is free of traffic. For details and how to register see: https://www.prudentialridelondon.co.uk/events/freecycle/
Central LCC are organising a feeder ride from Tally Ho, N12 at 10am – note that the 10 mile route from here into the city is not traffic free and will include crossing some busy junctions. Volunteers are needed to marshal the feeder ride – if you can help please contact: https://membership.lcc.org.uk/volunteer-lcc-freecycle-rides-2018
Friday 3rd August: Evening Ride to Hampstead
The last of the season – a real sundowner. Ride across the ‘high spot’ of being in London – Hampstead Heath. Stopping for a meal at The Fish Café, 71 High St, Hampstead (http://villabiancagroup.com/fishcafe/).
Meet:7:00 pm Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, N12 or East Finchley Library at 7.15pm
Ride leader: Malcolm Nightingale
EMEMBER LIGHTS TO GET HOME
Campaign Group News – July 2018
Barnet Cyclists (BC) has a campaign group which responds to council consultations and keeps an eye on proposed developments that may affect cycling. Some of the issues we’ve been dealing with recently are:
Stay Wider of the Rider campaign: This is a London-wide LCC campaign and we’d encourage BC members to add close passes to the map. See https://barnetlcc.org/stay-wider-of-the-rider/ for details.
Brent X new railway station: I’ve attended the two recent exhibitions. There will be cycle parking and lifts to the platforms and a bridge over the railway line but no details of the design yet. Planned completion date is 2022.
Pentavia Retail Park – revised proposals consultation: Jon K and Jon C have submitted observations on the revised scheme, maintaining our objections while welcoming some of the improvements.
High St Barnet consultation: I have submitted objections with advice from Jon C and Simon Munk from the LCC and input from other members of the Campaign Group.
Playing fields consultation (Barnet, West Hendon, Copthall/Mill Hill): Campaign Group members have submitted responses to all three consultations. Barnet and Copthall both have cycle routes through them and a cycle route runs to the south of the West Hendon Playing Fields along the north shore of the Welsh Harp reservoir.
Dockless pool bikes: Jon C and Jon K had submitted observations on Barnet’s plans. Urbo, the councils preferred supplier, had have now pulled out of London.
Liaison with Haringey LCC group: We try to keep in touch with that is happened in adjoining boroughs. I’ve had a useful meeting with Selena Calder (Haringey LCC). LB Haringey had made a successful bid to TfL for a Liveable Neighbourhood plan in Crouch End. They have no further news on the proposed Hornsey – North Finchley Quietway.
Basing Hill Park cycle project: I’ve been contacted by a children’s cycle project that meets at Basing Hill Park on Saturdays. Anthony, who runs it, hopes that we can help him run some local rides for parents.
LCC infrastructure training sessions: Penny has attended one of Simon Munk’s infrastructure training sessions at the LCC office and found it most useful. She has circulated useful links to the rest of the campaign group.
Road safety measures around Menorah Primary School: I have submitted a written response to the consultation which includes a 20 mph zone around the school and a new built out crossing. I also spoke at the committee meeting. The revised scheme is going out to further consultation.
Church Lane, East Finchley: The council has new plans for Church Lane. The Campaign Group supports the new speed hump and the new electronic warning sign but we do not want to see the existing sign removed.
Finchley Reform Synagogue climate change group: I have met up with this group and will help draft the Low Traffic Neighbourhoods section of their proposed cycle strategy.
If you want further information on any of the items discussed or to be involved in the campaign group, please contact me.
Charles Harvey – 21 July 2018
020 8455 5174
Barnet Cyclists/Barnet Cycling Campaign is part of London Cycling Campaign
Thursday 19th July (NB EARLIER IN MONTH THAN USUAL) Monthly Meeting – Travellers Tales (Albania and Vietnam)
After the normal ‘business’ meeting and coffee we will hear from three of our members about their recent cycle trips in foreign parts. Talia has been to Albania and Charlotte and Laura have been to Vietnam. Illustrated with their photographs. All welcome.
Meet: 8pm Carey Hall, Trinity Church, Nether Street, North Finchley N12
Ride Reminder: Sunday 15th July: Ride to Cromer Windmill
NOTE CHANGES TO TRAIN TIMES – NEW TIMETABLE AND TRAIN IS A BIT EARLIER THAN ORIGINALLY ADVERTISED
An up-and-down ride to the only windmill in Hertfordshire, starting at Welwyn Garden City. Lunch at Ardeley, returning along some quiet lanes stopping at Hertford for tea. Slightly longer than our usual ride to make the most of the summer day but the distance (30-35 miles) should be manageable for all Barnet Cycling Campaign members.
TRAIN TIMES MIGHT BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE- REVISED TIMETABLE BEING INTRODUCED AT THE WEEKEND – CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING
New Southgate 09.51
Oakleigh Park 09.54
New Barnet 09.57
Arrive: Welwyn Garden City 10.18
NB ENGINEERING WORKS SOUTH OF FINSBURY PARK – NO TRAINS BETWEEN MOORGATE AND FINSBURY PARK
Or cycle up to Welwyn Garden City – or even use a car to bring your bike up!
Meet: MacDonalds, Welwyn Garden City, (just outside the shopping centre/station entrance). Be ready to leave at 10.30am
Ride leader: Ray Thorn 07956816195
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