Category: Meetings

We will start with a round-up of local news. After the coffee break we will have a discussion about the future of our local group. We need to gather views on the activities that can be run by our group and what can realistically be offered. Now is your chance to influence what we should be doing – and volunteer to get involved.

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The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. Upcoming meeting dates are 30 May, 27 June and 18 July. 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.

We will kick off with a round-up of local news. After the coffee break we will show a selection of cycling film clips – both informative and fun – and the Zen…..

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The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. Upcoming meeting dates are 25 Apr, 30 May, 27 June and 18 July. 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.

We will kick off with a round-up of local news. After the coffee break we will show a selection of cycling film clips – both informative and fun!

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The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. Upcoming meeting dates are 25 Apr, 30 May, 27 June and 18 July. 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.

We will kick off with a round-up of local news. After the coffee break we will have a look at how you can safely add an electric motor to your own bike. Is this a better option than buying a new electric bike? What are your experiences of riding an electric bike – would you ever back-pedal and go back to a ‘normal’ bike?

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The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. Upcoming meeting dates are 28 Mar, 25 Apr, 30 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.

We will kick off with a round-up of local news. After the coffee break we will have a look at how you can safely add an electric motor to your own bike. Is this a better option than buying a new electric bike? What are your experiences of riding an electric bike – would you ever back-pedal and go back to a ‘normal’ bike?

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The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. Upcoming meeting dates are 28 Mar, 25 Apr, 30 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.

We will kick off with a round-up of local news – what is coming up in the new year. After the coffee break we will have a group discussion about refreshment stops on our rides. We want to hear about what people want – long stops/short stops, pubs or café’s, bring sandwiches? Then we want to compile a list of the best places to stop for breaks – in north London and south Herts. This will be of use to those planning to lead a ride – and if you are heading out on your own or with friends. Been anywhere good lately? Anywhere to avoid?

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The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. Upcoming meeting dates are 29 Feb, 28 Mar, 25 Apr. 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.

We will kick off with a round-up of local news – what is coming up in the new year? After the coffee break we will have a group discussion about refreshment stops on our rides. We want to hear about what people want – long stops/short stops, pubs or café’s, bring sandwiches? Then we want to compile a list of the best places to stop for breaks – in north London and south Herts. This will be of use to those planning to lead a ride – and if you are heading out on your own or with friends. Been anywhere good lately? Anywhere to avoid?

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The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. Upcoming meeting dates are 29 Feb, 28 Mar, 25 Apr. 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.

Following the meeting of 28^th September on Bike Security and Tips the following two YouTube websites were found most useful to the discussions in addition to other bike security websites researched: ‘How to Lock Your Bike Securely’  and  ‘Stealing My Own Bike’

The main findings suggest the D lock is still considered the best way to secure bikes for extended periods with stronger high security levels ( 6-10 security level and tested to Sold Secure). Lower level locks including cables and chains (level 1-5 are adequate for brief periods such as rural café stops or where bike is generally visible). Two locks are recommended or combined cable and D lock. Most insurance policies will require the bike is secured to a permanently fixed post for claims. Riders should briefly assess the security risk when choosing a place to secure bikes – well lighted, in busy pedestrian area, etc. Where the risk is very high, usually urban areas, then to use a lower value bike or try to make their bike less noticeable and attractive to a thief.

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We have a special speaker this month – Costi Rentzoz from Barnet Council.

Costi will provide an overview of the council’s use of the Propensity to cycle (PCT) tool to identify and prioritise potential cycle routes in Barnet. The tool takes into account a number of factors, including air quality, health, gradients and existing behaviour of cyclists. It models three scenarios, ranging from doubling cycling by 2025, going Dutch and the use of e-bikes.

16 potential routes have been identified and the council would like to sense check these with our group.

This discussion will start at 8pm – please come and participate in the future of cycling in Barnet.

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The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of most months at 8pm. If you have any suggestions for topics for these meetings please get in touch.

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

All welcome.

After business and coffee we’ll be discussing issues on bike security and protection of cycles from theft. With over 18,000 cycles reported stolen to the Met Police last year and only 7% of them solved, bike security is of a major concern. Discussions will centre around the choice of locks and levels of protection and ways and means to improve bike security. Audience participation welcome as we want to learn what works for you and security experiences you have learned from. All welcome and bring along any locks or security devices you would like to show and discuss.

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