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Bike Week 2005 in Tower Hamlets
11-19 June 2005
[Last update: 12 May 2005]
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 relatively 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.
Key: LCG10 Zb39 = London Cycle Guide No. 10 grid Zb39
11th Saturday
10.00am
Ride to Hampstead Heath
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park E3
[LCG10: Ac42 map]
Leisurely cycle to Hampstead Heath. Approx 20 miles round trip, taking the bank of the River Lea/Navigation and old railway track, with optional swim in Heath Ponds, ice cream at smart parlour in Chalk Farm & other undoubtable and untold delights. Bring suncream.
Contact: Carol
12th Sunday
12.00pm-4.00pm
Wheelers Cycling Fun Day
Victoria Park (Royal Gate East, Grove Road, near Royal Inn on the Park pub.)
[LCG10: Zb39 map]
Start Bike Week with the 4th Wheelers Cycling Fun Day. There will be a Dr Bike stand so you can get your bike tuned, an obstacle course to test your bike handling skills, security bike marking, a cycling information stall and more.
Contact: Owen
13th Monday
6.30pm-9.00pm
Lazy Lea Valley Ride
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park E3
[LCG10: Ac42 map]
Start the week with an easy evening ride up and back down the Lea Valley. This will be a very relaxed ride arriving back at Mile End Park at dusk. Don't forget your lights.
Contact: Steve
14th Tuesday
8.00am-10.00am
Town Hall Cycling Day
Tower Hamlets Town Hall, Mulberry Place, Clove Crescent
[LCG10: Ec45 map]
Wheelers and good going will provide a cycling information stall, Dr Bike and breakfast for those councillors and council employees arriving on bicycles.
Contact: Owen
15th Wednesday
7.30am-9.30am
Wheelers Cyclists' Breakfast
Narrow Street at Ropemakers Fields (near The Grapes pub) E14
[LCG10: Bc45 map]
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.
Contact: Owen
15th Wednesday
7.00pm-9.00pm
East End on Screen : The DVD Edition
Meet outside Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road (opp. Whitechapel tube)
[LCG10: Xb43 map]
A revised edition of the hugely successful tour of film locations within the borough. Don't forget your lights.
Note: Limited to 25 riders - contact Keith via linnk below to book a place.
Note: Limited to 25 riders - contact Keith via linnk below to book a place.
Contact: Keith
16th Thursday
7.00pm-9.00pm
Heroes & Villains
Meet at Stepney Green tube, Mile End Road
[LCG10: Xb43 map]
The ever popular Wheelers history tour returns to visit the haunts of a variety of heroes and villians who have associations with Tower Hamlets. Don't forget your lights.
Contact: Gary
18th Saturday
10.00am
First-timers Longer Ride
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park E3
[LCG10: Ac42 map]
Test yourself over a longer distance than our usual easy rides. The pace will still be easy but we will cover upto 50 miles with convenient drop-out points along the way if you would prefer to aim for a shorter distance.
Contact: Steve
19th Sunday
10.30am-3.00pm
Family Pedalling Picnic
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park E3
[LCG10: Ac42 map]
Easy ride around the borough eventually ending up at Victoria Park for a lunchtime picnic. The route will follow the canals, riverside, park routes and quiet streets stopping off at places of interest.
This is an All Abilities ride in association with Pedal Power.
This is an All Abilities ride in association with Pedal Power.
Contact: Owen
and just outside of Bike Week but one not to miss...
21st Tuesday
2.00am (yes, in the morning!)
Midsummer Madness Ride
Meet at Beigel Bake, Brick Lane E1 6SB
[LCG10: Vb42 map]
Ride to Primrose Hill to watch the sun come up on the longest day. We will first ride to London Bridge to meet up with cyclists from all over the capital before heading off to Soho for a coffee stop. Finally, all will ride up to Primrose Hill to watch the sunrise at 4.43am.
Contact: Owen
Any questions, offers to help out etc. contact Owen (020 7515 9905).
Previous recent Bike Weeks in Tower Hamlets: 2004 | 2003 | 2002
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