| Do you think that cycling should be for *everyone* in London? Come and join us! This ride – for all who identify as women or non-binary and their allies – is both a celebration and a call to action. Today, less than a third of London’s bike journeys are by women. LCC is holding this ride to call for a London where everyone can cycle, along with our briliant partners Joy Riders and Londra Bisiklet Kulübü. To book a place register here: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lcc-womens-freedom-ride-tickets-489439947057 Marshall’s needed – Marshal Training In preparation for the ride, which currently has circa 500 people attending, we have a couple of training sessions. These are not compulsory but are for people who would like to know more about being a marshal and the skills, risk assessments, communication techniques used by the ride leader to keep the ride fun, social and safe. There is a short classroom session followed by a practical session on the road. The first session is in Enfield on the 11th February, the second is in Clerkenwell on the 26th February. Following the session on the 26th, there is also a pre-ride recce of the route we will use on the day. Although we don’t need every marshall to attend this session, it’s important as many marshals as possible are able to take part so the ride leader can explain how they want the marshals to work on the day, different roles at different junctions etc. Please share this with any interested marshals. Register at the links below. There are only limited places on the two training sessions. 11th Feb, 10:45-13:30, Enfield https://lcc.org.uk/default-events/ride-marshal-enfield/ 26th Feb, 10:00-12:30, Clerkenwell https://lcc.org.uk/default-events/ride-marshal-course-clerkenwell/ 26th Feb pre-ride recce starting at Marble Arch, meet at 12:50 for 1pm start https://lcc.org.uk/default-events/pre-ride-recce/ |
REMINDER Thursday 26 January: Monthly Meeting – What did Santa bring you?
After a round up of ‘business’ and a coffee break and time for a chat, we will have a bit of a ‘show-and-tell’ with whatever Christmas Cycling pressies members received. Or anything you have treated yourself to. Or things you might want to ask advice about before buying. Everyone is sure to have an opinion!
The pattern of meetings is the last Thursday of the month. 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.
Fundraising for London Air Ambulance
There are opportunities to join in fundraising cycling activities that will benefit the London Air Ambulance.
Miles for Missions – Ride 116 https://fundraising.londonsairambulance.org.uk/event/miles-for-missions-cycle
Event 1-31 October
Deadline no deadline
This is part of our virtual events series. The idea being people ride 116 in the month of October, self-lead challenge so could be one ride or lots of smaller rides. Miles are tracked through the website and badges unlocked as you progress..
RideLondon – Essex 100 https://fundraising.londonsairambulance.org.uk/event/ridelondon2023
Event                   28 May 2023
Deadline             TBC – likely Feb/March
They are also listed on Ride Across Britain as a participating charity, this means that anyone who wants to take that challenge on can do it for the London Air Ambulance, they pay less registration but have a minimum fundraising option of £2,500.
https://www.rideacrossbritain.com
See the websites for details.
Bike Week 6-12 June
Goodgym in Barnet are offering the chance to join them in a combined bike ride and litter pick this coming Saturday.
See here for details
https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/help-celebrate-cycle-week-in-barnet
And there are some incentives for supporting local businesses during Bike Week:
Retail businesses offering discounts to cyclists for Bike Week 6-12 June 2022
Please encourage retailers to support cycling by using these discounts.
Why not plan your cycle route out / home or a special visit to stop by at one of the following in East Finchley?
Coffee Bank
85 High Rd, London
East Finchley
N2 8AE
On the left heading north A1000
https://goo.gl/maps/p2b2oTD94HXYrp6F7
Serving drinks and food. Includes Cake!
Offering 20% off food and drink ( non alcohol) discount to Cyclist.
Bike parking outside
Phoenix Cinema. 52 High Road London N2 9PJ
Ewelina, the manager, is giving £2 off cinema tickets and 10% discount on food and drink.
Café with cake selection. Bike parking outside.
Bald Faced Stag. Pub. 69 High Rd London N2 8AB
Louise, the manager, is giving a 20% discount on food and drink for those cycling. ( you need to prebook a table)
Bike parking in car park at rear book online www.thebaldfacedstagn2.co.uk / 020 8442 1201
Please remember these discounts are at the discretion and goodwill of the businesses.
Sunday 29 May: RideLondon Free Cycle -LAST PLEA FOR MARSHALLS
The LCC have had to close sign ups for the RideLondon FreeCycle due to a shortage of marshals (except in boroughs where there are less than 50 sign ups). This is so they can keep the ride size to safe numbers. If you have friends or contacts who want to take part, they can sign up to be marshals. If they have a big sign up of marshals, they can consider opening some of the rides again. If you have friends, colleagues or contacts who are keen to join and they are confident cyclists, encourage them to sign up to volunteer marshal.Â
Sign up here:
RideLondon FreeCycle Sunday 29th May: Feeder Rides
| We are still looking for more volunteer ride marshals for FreeCycle feeder. If you are interested in being a volunteer marshal or know someone who might be, please share this link: https://membership.lcc.org.uk/marshal-volunteer-sign-2022 The total number of registrants for each borough’s feeder rides can be found here.We have two more marshal trainings, next Wednesday 18th and Saturday 21st at the LCC office. Share these with anyone who would like to attend. Wednesday 18 – https://membership.lcc.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=575 Saturday 21 – https://membership.lcc.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=576 If you have any questions about your local group feeder ride, contact mike.mcsherry@lcc.org.uk. |
Sunday 12 June: Camden Clean Air Cycle Ride
This event will take place on Sunday 12 June and start and finish at Granary Square, and the new and improved 28KM route will take in Hampstead Heath, Primrose Hill, Camden Town, King’s Cross, Bloomsbury, and more. Marshals and signs will be spread out along the way, and this year you will also be able to choose whether to self-guide or follow a riding marshal who will lead small groups around the route. They have also partnered with HumanForest who will have e-bikes available to hire at the start line for anyone who fancies an extra push!
Key details
Date: Sunday 12 June
Time: Select a start time window from 10am – 12pm
Location: Granary Square, King’s Cross
Tickets can be bought here (Adult £6, Child £4, Family £15):
Tickets are limited for each start-time window so register now to avoid disappointment.
4th March: Vigil in Holborn
LCC is set to hold a vigil, Friday 4th March, 6pm following another Holborn cycling fatality.
To mark the tragic death of yet another cyclist in the Holborn one way system, the London Cycling Campaign will be holding a vigil outside Holborn Station at 6pm, Friday 4th March. Please gather at 6pm to show respect for the victims who have died at this location. Candles will be lit and a short statement made.
We will be protesting the continued lack of action to deal with road danger at this hazardous junction where eight cyclists have died in collisions since 2008. The most recent, prior to this week’s sad death, was that of Doctor Marta Krawiec last September, just north of Holborn Station. At that location, temporary changes were made within weeks following that fatality. We urge London’s authorities to act swiftly here also – but more, not to wait for yet another predictable fatality or serious collision at such a location before taking action.
At this stage emergency services have confirmed that the latest collision took place in High Holborn near the junction with Procter Street and that it involved an HGV.
The LCC is also looking for marshals to help with this event. If you can help (experience neded) please email Mike.McSherry@lcc.org.uk
RideLondon FreeCycle Sunday 29th May: Feeder Rides
LCC have again been asked to organise feeder rides from every borough in London as we have for the previous 7 years. The feeder rides are a great opportunity for engagement with local riders and members and an important event in our Get London Cycling campaign.
This year, because of arrangements for the Queen’s Jubilee, the route and entry points have changed from the last event in 2019. Also, another change is that almost all of the route will have barriers because it is also being used for professional road racing immediately after the FreeCycle.
The LCC is looking for volunteers to lead a feeder ride from Barnet. Marshalls are also needed. Training sessions are available for both roles. These will commence at the beginning of March and will usually take place on Saturday and Sunday mornings but there is also a Wednesday evening session on offer.
If you want to volunteer please contact alison.ewington@ntlworld.com
London to Brighton Ride – for Barnet Mencap
Barnet Mencap is offering places on the London to Brighton bike ride on 11th September 2022. The aim is to raise funds to support their work in Barnet. There is a £55 registration fee and they ask that riders raise at least £150 in sponsorship.
Are you looking to take on an exciting cycle challenge? Fancy raising money for children and adults at Barnet Mencap?
On this iconic London to Brighton Cycle Ride, leave the buzz of the city behind and join fellow cyclists as you face the challenge of a 54-mile journey on two wheels, from the heart of London to the buzzing Brighton seafront!
Once out of London you will predominantly cycle along quiet lanes passing through Mitcham, Carshalton, Chipstead, Banstead and Haywards Heath before taking on the challenge that is Ditchling Beacon – a mile long climb to the top of the South Downs where you will be rewarded with amazing views and a water break! From there it’s downhill for the last few miles onto Brighton sea front.
By signing up to this challenge we ask that you commit to raising a minimum sponsorship of £150 per person.
If you have any queries, please get in touch with us at projectsupport@barnetmencap.org.uk or020 8349 3842.
Barnet Cycling Campaign 