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Rides: Cyclone Cycling

We have been asked to draw attention to this cycling group. They travel out on the Metropolitan Line or the Thameslink Line so it would be of interest to our members on the western side of the borough. 

NB THIS GROUP IS NOT PART OF THE LONDON CYCLING CAMPAIGN or BARNET CYCLISTS

Originating in Brent, the group now ranges across North West London – they organise London evening rides – the Chilterns, Watford and beyond. They do 35-45 mile circular daytime road rides at weekends, with an average speed of 14 mph (a good bit faster on the flat). 

See attached flyer for more info. To find out more, do drop Matt a line at: CycloneCycling@outlook.com 

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REMINDER: Thursday 27 February – Meeting: Barnet Loop and Quick Wins

We will start the meeting at 8pm with a presentation from Alex Sexton of Barnet Council to update us on plans for the ‘Barnet Loop’ linking of cycle ways and the list of possible ‘Quick Wins’.  This is important, so do come along if you can. We will catch up on other local news after coffee. 

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The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. The next meeting dates are 27 March, 24 April (with an AGM), and 29 May. If you have any suggestions for topics for these meetings please get in touch – have you been on any interesting tours/rides? We can provide a projector to show pictures. 

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

All welcome.

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Thursday 27 February – Meeting: Barnet Loop and Quick Wins

We will start the meeting at 8pm with a presentation from Alex Sexton of Barnet Council to update us on plans for the ‘Barnet Loop’ linking of cycle ways and the list of possible ‘Quick Wins’.  This is important, so do come along if you can. We will catch up on other local news after coffee. 

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The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. The next meeting dates are 27 March, 24 April (with an AGM), and 29 May. If you have any suggestions for topics for these meetings please get in touch – have you been on any interesting tours/rides? We can provide a projector to show pictures. 

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

All welcome.

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REMINDER Thursday 30 January – Meeting: Movie night.

After the usual cycling business catch up and coffee break – we will be showing a selection of cycle-related film clips. Come and find out what not to do with an electric bike, be amazed by the exploits of Danny Macaskill on Skye, where are the nicest towns in Herts to ride to – and a few laughs. 

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The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. The next meeting dates are 27 February and 27 March. If you have any suggestions for topics for these meetings please get in touch – have you been on any interesting tours/rides? We can provide a projector to show pictures. 

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

All welcome.

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Thursday 30 January – Meeting: Movie night.

After the usual cycling business catch up and coffee break – we will be showing a selection of cycle-related film clips. Bring your own popcorn!

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The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. The next meeting dates are 27 February and 27 March. If you have any suggestions for topics for these meetings please get in touch – have you been on any interesting tours/rides? We can provide a projector to show pictures. 

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

All welcome.

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Women’s Freedom Ride – 6 February

The LCC Women’s Network is identifying parts of the TfL Cycleways network that aren’t safe after dark, especially for women. As part of the launch of the campaign, they’re organising a fun protest ride that will ‘highlight’ these parts of the network on Thursday, 6 February, meeting at 6.15pm at Marble Arch. For more info on the ride please see the event page – https://lcc.org.uk/events/womens-freedom-ride-after-dark/

They are looking for marshals. It is not mandatory to attend the training if you have already received marshal training or if you have lots of experience. But it is mandatory to attend the zoom call (22nd January) and the rehearsal ride on the 30th January. If you have any questions or can’t attend the zoom call on 22nd January or the rehearsal ride on the 30th January, please email mike.mcsherry@lcc.org.uk and the ride leader Mariam will consider what alternative arrangements can be made.

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Barnet Council Road Safety Consultations

Barnet Council are consulting on a couple of road safety schemes. See the links below to go to the Engage Barnet website to take part. Some thoughts on possible responses from the Campaign Group are shown below the links.

Note that the consultations close on Thursday 16 January.

Brunswick Park Road and Church Hill Road, road safety consultation | Engage Barnet

  • Support the introduction of a 20-mph limit along the length of the road as proposed
  • Say that the scheme should go further and introduce 20 mph in adjoining streets
  • Suggest that continuous pavements should be used instead of uncontrolled crossings on adjoining side roads

Friern Barnet Lane road safety consultation | Engage Barnet

  • Support the introduction of a 20-mph limit along in the area as proposed
  • Say that the scheme should go further and introduce 20 mph in adjoining streets North of Hemlington Avenue
  • Introduce 20 mph along Friern Barnet Lane and Friern Barnet Roads
  • Ensure that cycle path at the start of Goldsmith Road has sufficient yellow lines to prevent parked cars blocking its exit
  • Reinstate cycle lanes on Friern Barnet Lane that were removed about 20 years ago