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Bike Week 2008 in Tower Hamlets
14-22 June 2008
[Last update: 26 May 2008]
Below are the events Tower Hamlets Wheelers will be running during this year's Bike Week. All of our events are free and everyone is invited. We particularly welcome those new to cycling and have some easy rides lined up during the week (and the rest of the summer) to help improve your riding and increase your fitness.
15th Sunday
10.00am-4.00pm (approx finish time)
Medium RIDE: First-timers Longer Ride
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park E3
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Test yourself over a longer distance than our usual easy rides. The pace will still be easy but we will cover up to 50 miles with convenient drop-out points along the way if you would prefer to aim for a shorter distance. If you commute regularly you may be surprised how far you can ride. This ride is always popular so give it a go!
Contact: Steve 07870 365533
17th Tuesday
7.00pm-9.00pm
Easy RIDE: Quirky Things You Probably Don't Need To Know Ride
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park E3
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Another edition of the ever popular Wheelers' themed ride. A guided tour weaving around the borough and the City at a very easy and relaxed pace.
Don't forget your lights.
Don't forget your lights.
Contact: 07790 387315
18th Wednesday
7.30am-9.30am
Wheelers Cyclists' Breakfast
Narrow Street at Ropemakers Fields (near The Grapes pub) E14
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Traditional Bike Week event across London - stop by on your way to work and enjoy some free breakfast. Meet with your fellow Tower Hamlets commuters & Wheelers members, councillors and council transport officer.
Contact: Owen 07903 018970
19th Thursday
7.00pm-late
Easy RIDE: The Glamour Ride
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park E3
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Who says cycling is all lycra, sweat and bad hair days? Not us! Dress according to your own definition of glamour, decorate either yourself or your bike or both. In previous years we've had Wonder Woman, toy dogs in baskets and Audrey Hepburn meets Skate Park. Or just bring a glamorous attitude! This year we'll also have the classy "Beatrix" bicycle sound system accompanying us playing suitably glamourous tunes. It's an easy fun ride, with a break for prize giving and a social at the end. Less than 10 miles.
Don't forget your lights.
Don't forget your lights.
Contact: Owen 07903 018970
21st Saturday
2.00am (yes, in the morning!)
Easy RIDE: Midsummer Madness Ride
Meet at Beigel Bake, Brick Lane E1 6SB
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Ride to Primrose Hill to watch the sun come up on the longest day. After stocking up with beigels (Beigel Bake is open 24 hours) we will first ride to London Bridge for 2.30am to meet up with cyclists from all over the capital before heading off to Frith Street in Soho for a coffee stop. Finally, all will ride up to Primrose Hill to watch the sunrise at 4.43am.
Bring warm clothes as it'll get chilly.
Bring warm clothes as it'll get chilly.
Contact: Owen 07903 018970
21st Saturday
11.00am-5.00pm
Tower Hamlets Bike Fest.
Arts Pavillion, Mile End Park, off Grove Road E3
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Featuring bicycle try-out opportunities, BMX trick shows, displays from local cycle shops, Dr Bike maintenance sessions, guided rides, cycle challenges, refreshments, picnic area, cycle art displays. Supported by Tower Hamlets Wheelers, the Urban Adventure Base, BikeWorks, Sustrans, local cycling shops, Jagonari Women's Educational Resource centre and many more.
Contact: Owen 07903 018970
21st Saturday
1.00-3.00pm (approx finish time)
Easy RIDE: Lea Valley Ride
Meet at the Arts Pavillion, Mile End Park, off Grove Road E3
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As part of the Bike Fest. we will lead an easy ride up the Lea Valley. Pre-registration is required on the day.
Contact: Steve 07870 365533
22nd Sunday
2.00pm onwards
Wind Down Picnic
Victoria Park (Royal Gate East, Grove Road, near Royal Inn on the Park pub.)
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End Bike Week with a social get-together. Bring a picnic and relax in the park!
Contact: Owen 07903 018970
Any questions and/or offers to help out contact Owen (07903 018970).
Previous recent Bike Weeks in Tower Hamlets: 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002
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