Barnet Cycling Campaign – building a better biking borough – part of London Cycling Campaign
A list of planned rides with Barnet Cyclists. Our rides vary: if you are new to us please consult our Rides Co-ordinator, or the ride leader for the ride you’d like to join, for advice about suitable rides for you. As a rough guide, our easiest rides start at around 15 miles at a pace of about 7 to 8 mph. We also have opportunities for stronger riders.
A Friday afternoon ride and all-day rides on the Saturday and Sunday. Come for 1, 2 or all 3 days. Starting point will be central King’s Lynn. Book your own accommodation and make your own way there. Please contact Alison Ewington for details of meeting times and place and to confirm if you are coming.
alison.ewington@ntlworld.com
Nothing planned in advance: turn up early if you want a coffee and to talk about where to go. Group should (!) be ready to leave at 10am.
Meet:McDonalds near Tally Ho, North Finchley N12
Time:from 9.30am for coffee and planning – leave at 10am.
A ride with a stop for a meal at The Green Dragon, St Albans Road, Barnet – and Tuesday is Steak 2 for 1 night!
We will go for a brisk ride arriving at the restaurant around 8.30pm.
The Green Dragon is quite popular – if you’re definitely coming for the meal a simple text message confirming to Ray Thorn the ride leader on 07956816195 by midday on the 1st would be much appreciated.
Meet:7:00 pm Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, N12 or 7.30pm outside Waitrose,
The Spires, Barnet – Stapylton Road entrance, by the bandstand.
Ride leader: Ray Thorn mobile 07956 816195
www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/
A special destination – the excellent Wetland Centre – see website for details. This is a re-run of the ride from last year where the high temperateures scared quite a few people off! We should be safer in April. There is an entrance charge (Group rate for more than 12 people = £10.81 adults, £9.19 concessions (65+) ).
Cycle down to King’s Cross or take the train – come early if you want to have a coffee – we leave promptly at 10.30am.
Meet:10.30am on Pancras Road between King’s Cross and St Pancras International stations, near German Gymnasium where the bike racks are.
Suggested trains:
To London St Pancras International arriving 10:07
Mill Hill Broadway: 9.46
Hendon: 9:50
Cricklewood: 9.53
To King’s Cross arriving 10:20 (NB Change at Finsbury Park)
Hadley Wood: 9:50
New Barnet: 9:53
Oakleigh Park: 9:55
New Southgate: 9:58
Alexandra Palace: 10:01
Ride Leader: Alison Assiter 07757 219481
Enjoy the start of the lighter nights – the first of this year’s evening rides through some lovely Hertfordshire countryside on a warm spring evening (bring a jumper!) Stop for a meal on the way back – The Chequers in Potters Bar.
Meet: 7:00 pm Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, N12 or 7.30pm outside Waitrose,
The Spires, Barnet – Stapylton Road entrance, by the bandstand.
Ride leader: Talia Ross mobile 07816 767 212 / talia.ross2012@gmail.com.
Nothing planned in advance: turn up early if you want a coffee and to talk about where to go. Group should (!) be ready to leave at 10am. Note that as it is Easter Sunday some eating places such as garden-centres and supermarkets will be closed.
Meet: McDonalds near Tally Ho, North Finchley N12
Time: from 9.30am for coffee and planning – leave at 10am.
Due to the forecast for very low temperatures and snow for Sunday, it has been decided to cancel the Zeppelin Ride. We will re-schedule this ride as soon as we can – both Charles and Talia have put a lot of time into planning the ride and we would like to enjoy it without the danger of hypothermia or anyone falling off their bike on ice.
Meet: 10am Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley N12
or 10.45am outside Waitrose, The Spires, Barnet – Stapylton Road
entrance, by the bandstand
For further info, contact Charles Harvey charles.harvey@hotmail.co.uk
020 8455 5174
Nothing planned in advance: turn up early if you want a coffee and to talk about where to go. Group should (!) be ready to leave at 10am.
As of Saturday afternoon the temperature is rising (a bit) and Sunday should be a few degrees above freezing. So if anyone wishes to venture out……do take care on roads that will still have snow and slush around. Remember you are responsible for your own safety and making sensible decisions about where to go. Looking forward to warming days very soon!
Meet: McDonalds near Tally Ho, North Finchley N12
Time: from 9.30am for coffee and planning – leave at 10am.
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