Wheelers Events & Rides Archive 2005

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January 2005

Wednesday, 12th January

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Georges Town Hall, 236 Cable Street [map] 7.30-9.00pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to The Grapes on Narrow Street. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Wednesday, 19th January

New Year's Social
Join the Wheelers for their annual New Year's Social. Celebrate the start of what will hopefully be another successful and enjoyable year of cycling in and around Tower Hamlets with the Wheelers!
Meet 7.00pm at Dhaka Biryani, a Bengali Cafe for a fixed price 3-course menu of £12 per head. Feel free to bring your own alcohol. As usual there will be prizegivings, a quiz of some kind and this year a special guest speaker.
NB: Space is limited so please book your place with Gary on 020 7265 9095 or Owen 020 7515 9905.
Dhaka Biryani, 96 Mile End Road E1 4UN [map]. There is cycle parking outside the cafe or use make use of Gary's front garden which is close by.

Saturday, 29th January

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
11.00am-3.00pm at Limehouse Town Hall [map]. Full details on our workshop page.

Saturday, 29th January

Easy RIDE: Hawksmoor Architecture Ride
Ride down to join this Lambeth Cyclists ride - full details.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 9.30am (or outside The Dove, Broadway Market at 9.15am). Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

February 2005

Saturday, 5th February

Easy RIDE: Up the Lee Valley to Waltham Abbey
We will join up with a Sustrans Rangers Lee Valley ride, Waltham Forest LCC will be tagging along too. We'll be aiming to meet them at the Springfield Cafe at 11am. The destination will then be Waltham Abbey (about 20 miles) but you can drop out and head back when you like or catch a train. The pace will be nice 'n' easy as the rangers will be wanting to stop and discuss routes etc.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 10.00am. Contact Owen call/text 07903 018970.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 6th February (not on 5th Feb as listed in THWnews Feb/Mar newsletter)

RIDE: London - Canterbury
100 miles of NCN routes through quiet lanes, Weald of Kent, North Downs and onto Canterbury. Opt out points to catch the train back along the way for shorter distances.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 6.30am (or if coming from Hackney, 6.15am outside Little Georgia, Broadway Market [map]). Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 9th February

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Georges Town Hall, 236 Cable Street [map] 7.30-9.00pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to The Grapes on Narrow Street. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Saturday, 19th February

Easy RIDE: Around Tenterden & Rye
Very flat 30 miles through Kent coastal marshes and Shirley Moor, historic towns, cream tea and scones.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 9.00am (or if coming from Hackney, 8.45am outside Little Georgia, Broadway Market [map]). Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 23rd February

Wheelers Monthly Social
9.00pm onwards at the Approach Tavern, Approach Road [map].

Saturday, 26th February

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
11.00am-3.00pm at Limehouse Town Hall [map]. Full details on our workshop page.

March 2005

Saturday, 5th March

RIDE: Ten Hills in London
Scenic revisited and revised route with panoramic views (last ridden October 2003). Hills not tooooo taxing and opt out when you want.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 10.00am (or if coming from Hackney, 9.45am outside Little Georgia, Broadway Market [map]). Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 9th March

Wheelers AGM & Social
Following the formal matters of the AGM, the evening will be a social occasion which hopefully will entice you to come along, meet the Wheelers and who knows, may be join in with what we get up to.

We have arranged for two special guests to join us:
* Jenny Jones AM Green Party London Assembly Member.
* Lucy Davis: Cycling Community Officer of the London Cycling Campaign.

Timetable:
    7.00pm - Arrivals
    7.15-8.00 - AGM
    8.00-8.30 - Guest Speaker : Jenny Jones, MLA Green Party
    8.30-9.30 - Social

Location: Limehouse Town Hall, 646 Commercial Road, E14 7HA [map].

All of our committee posts are up for re-election during the AGM. If you are interested in any of these then contact Owen for more info.

Everyone welcome! If you require any more details please contact Owen 020 7515 9905.
Notes from previous meetings.

Saturday, 19th March

RIDE: London to Rye
100+ miles into Kent through scenic countryside ending up at Rye. Opt out points along the way.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 6.30am (or if coming from Hackney, 6.15am outside Little Georgia, Broadway Market [map]). Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 23rd March

Wheelers Monthly Social
9.00pm onwards at the Approach Tavern, Approach Road [map].

Friday, 25th March

Easy RIDE: Herne Hill Velodrome
Ride down to Herne Hill Velodrome to watch the Good Friday International Track Meeting. £12 entrance fee at the velodrome for 5 hours of top quality racing action.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 9.30am. Contact Owen.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 26th March

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
11.00am-3.00pm at Limehouse Town Hall [map]. Full details on our workshop page.

Saturday, 26th March

RIDE: Beech Woods in the Chilterns
Easy paced 40 miles around the Chilterns passing through beautiful beech woods.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 9.00am (or if coming from Hackney, 8.45am outside Little Georgia, Broadway Market [map]). Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

April 2005

Saturday, 9th April

Off-Road RIDE: Chilterns Beech Woods Off-Roader
20 miles hilly off-road ride through beech woods in the Chilterns, over ancient trails (mountain bike required).
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] at 9.00am (or if coming from Hackney, 8.45am outside Little Georgia, Broadway Market [map]). Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 10th April

RIDE: Hops & Oast Houses of Kent * POSTPONED *
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.

Wednesday, 13th April

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Georges Town Hall, 236 Cable Street [map] 7.30-9.00pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to The Half Moon, Mile End Road (just east of Stepney Green tube) from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Saturday, 16th April

RIDE: Chilterns Hills
60 miles of big Chilterns hills guided by Brendon, a local.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] to be ready to leave at 9.00am to ride to catch a train from Euston. Give Colin a text on 07799 537504 if you're coming along.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 27th April

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
First one of the year! Easy after-work ride around the borough's waterways, parks and quiet streets for a couple of hours.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] at 6.30pm. Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 27th April

Wheelers Monthly Social
9.00pm onwards at the Morgan Arms, Coborn Road.

Saturday, 30th April

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
11.00am-3.00pm at Limehouse Town Hall [map]. Full details on our workshop page.

30th April-8th May

Wheelers Wide Ride
Gary's coast to coast tour across England and Wales, from the most westerly point of Wales to the most easterly point of England, taking in Meriden the centre of England.

Using some B&B's but mostly YHA accommodation spaced fairly evenly across the countries I am guessing that costs could be as low as £150 for accommodation. I already have a fair bit of interest in this, so if it looks good to you, contact me via email or 020 7265 9095.

To see what fun times and fine scenery that can be taken in on one of Gary's tours have a look at photos from the Wheelers Highland Tour that was held in May 2004.

May 2005

Wednesday, 11th May

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Georges Town Hall, 236 Cable Street [map] 7.30-9.00pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to The Grapes on Narrow Street from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Saturday, 14th May

Off-Road RIDE: Off-Roader
20 miles hilly off-road ride through woods (mountain bike required). Location tba.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 9.00am (or if coming from Hackney, 8.45am outside Little Georgia, Broadway Market [map]). Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 18th May

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Easy after-work ride around the borough's waterways, parks and quiet streets for a couple of hours.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 6.30pm. Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 21st May

Easy RIDE: tba
Nice cafe's for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Quiet routes around borough. This ride will include some unique places. Relaxed ride for a natter and see some local areas of interest. Might be a regular if popular. Stay tuned for more info!
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at tba. Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 22nd May

Easy RIDE: Weybridge Wander
Easy 30 mile quiet Thames Path ride to Weybridge for pub lunch. Ride all the way and train back. Wide paths, but not for racing bikes.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 9.00am (or if coming from Hackney, 8.45am outside Little Georgia, Broadway Market [map]). Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 28th May

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
11.00am-3.00pm at Limehouse Town Hall [map]. Full details on our workshop page.

June 2005

Wednesday, 1st June

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Easy after-work ride around the borough's waterways, parks and quiet streets for a couple of hours.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 6.30pm. Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 1st June

Wheelers Monthly Social
9.00pm onwards at the Palm Tree, Haverfield Road (within Mile End Park).

Saturday, 4th June

8th Great Beigel Race
POSTPONED until later in summer.
Reports and photos from past editions.

Wednesday, 8th June

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Georges Town Hall, 236 Cable Street [map] 7.30-9.00pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to a local pub from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

11th-19th June

Bike Week 2005
Plenty of free Bike Week events in Tower Hamlets for you join in with:

Sat, 11th: Ride to Hampstead Heath meet on top of Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 10.00am
Sun, 12th: Wheelers Cycling Fun Day Victoria Park 12-4pm
Mon, 13th: Lazy Lea Valley Ride meet on top of Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 6.30pm
Tue, 14th: Town Hall Cycling Promotion Mulberry Place 7.30-10.00am
Wed, 15th: Wheelers Cyclists' Breakfast Narrow Street 7.30-9.30am
Wed, 15th: East End on Screen : The DVD Edition meet outside Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road at 7.00pm
Thu, 16th: Heroes & Villains meet at Stepney Green tube, Whitechapel Road at 7.00pm
Sat, 18th: First-timers Longer Ride meet on top of Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 10.00am
Sun, 19th: Family Pedalling Picnic meet on top of Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 10.30am

Full details on the Wheelers Bike Week 2005 page.
Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, 21st June

Midsummer Madness Ride
We'll be joining up with 100s of others for this fun night ride.
2.00am: outside Beigel Bake, Brick Lane [map], 2.30am: south end of London Bridge, 3.00am: Bar Italia, Frith Street, 4.00am: top of Primrose Hill, 4.43am: the magical summer solstice sunrise on the longest day of the year.

Saturday, 25th June

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
11.00am-3.00pm at Limehouse Town Hall [map]. Full details on our workshop page.

Wednesday, 29th June

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Easy after-work ride around the borough's waterways, parks and quiet streets for a couple of hours. Followed by social in the Approach Tavern, Approach Road from 9pm.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 6.30pm. Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Thursday, 30th June

RIDE: Quicker Afterworker
Setting out from work for a training ride into Essex with possibility of train back at 9:00pm. If anyone is interested contact Steve call/text 07951 797845 for a meeting point between 5:00-5:30 in Tower Hamlets or 4:30-4:45 in town.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

July 2005

Saturday, 2nd July

Easyish RIDE: Faversham-Whitstable
Easyish ride from Faversham-Whitstable for oysters and beach for swim, then crab and winckle line to Canterbury for a wooded track ride back to Faversham.
The ride will be led by local Dave and his young daughter in tow until Canterbury, then by myself. Distance will be about 30 miles. There are stations along route if needed or if you decide to shop at Canterbury.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 8:00am to ride to Victoria to get train to Faversham. Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 6th July

Easy RIDE: Bonus Afterworker
Quickly arranged easy after-work ride heading out east to Woolwich, crossing the river and back via Greenwich.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 6.30pm.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 9th July

RIDE: East Sussex Cycling Festival
Early start at 5:00am for ride 50miles out, camp overnight. Return ride Sunday (festival continues to Monday). Arrange meeting point with Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 13th July

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at Victoria Park (enter via Bonner Hall Bridge Gate, turn left and look for the bikes: map) at 7.30pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to The Approach, Approach Road from 9.00pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Sunday, 17th July

London Bikeathon : Leukemia Research Fund
Wheelers will provide the Dr Bike stand at King Edward Memorial Park, Shadwell.
www.londonbikeathon.co.uk

Sunday, 17th July

Spitalfields Community Festival & Eco Fun Fair
12-6pm Allen Gardens, Buxton Street, E1.
We will be there with our info stall, Dr Bike stand, obstacle course and more.
Contact Owen if you can help out on the day.

Saturday, 23rd July

RIDE: 13th Dunwich Dynamo
Set off at 9pm with over 200 others for an overnight ride of 120 miles to Dunwich on the Suffolk coast. Full details on this Dunwich Dynamo FAQ page.

Several Wheelers took up the challenge in 2004 & 2003 and had a great time. Many will be up for it again - are you?!

Return Transport
Barry Mason is again hiring coaches for the trip back (see link above) but to ease the crowd slightly and to make a quicker getaway us Wheelers have also hired a minibus and trailer to get up to 16 people back. (This was recently used to get the 'Wide Riders' back from Lowestoft.)

WHEELERS MINIBUS IS NOW FULL but you can still buy a coach ticket instead.

Tickets for the Wheelers minibus return journey cost £24.00
Cheques payable to: Tower Hamlets LCC
Send to: Owen Pearson, 34 Vermeer Court, Rembrandt Close, London E14 3XA
(Make sure it is clear who the cheque is paying for.)

Seats allocated on first-come first-served basis so to reserve one on the minibus send an email to Owen and then put your cheque in the post when your booking is confirmed.

Wednesday, 27th July

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Easy after-work ride around the borough's waterways, parks and quiet streets for a couple of hours. Followed by social in the Crown, Old Ford/Grove Road roundabout from 9pm.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 6.30pm. Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Thursday, 28th July

RIDE: Quicker Afterworker
Faster training ride of about 30 miles. Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845 for a meeting point between 5:00-5:30 in Tower Hamlets or 4:30-4:45 in town.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 30th July

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
11.00am-3.00pm at Limehouse Town Hall [map]. Full details on our workshop page.

Saturday, 30th July

POSTPONED RIDE: Hilly Off-Road Ride

Sunday, 31st July

RIDE: Faversham Coastal Ride
Whitstable, Margate and finishing at Broadstairs. There will be swimming and beach time, on the way as well as a pub lunch. A popular leisurely ride, with many stations on route, should you decide you've had enough sea air and clifftop views. Anyone want to add Dover on as well?
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 8.30am. Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845. Try and let Steve know if you intend to come along.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

August 2005

Wednesday, 3rd August

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Easy after-work ride around the borough's waterways, parks and quiet streets for a couple of hours.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 6.30pm. Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Thursday, 4th August

RIDE: Quicker Afterworker
Faster training ride of about 30 miles. Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845 for a meeting point between 5:00-5:30 in Tower Hamlets or 4:30-4:45 in town.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 6th August

RIDE: Kent 140 miler
Distance: 50-100-140 miles. Picturesque and quiet lanes. Undulating for first 45 miles. The ride will be from Tower Hamlets via Greenwich, over North Downs into Kent, heading towards Walland Marshes and then the coast up from Rye to Canterbury. Train back to London Bridge.
People are welcome if they want to do the first 50 miles to the pub stop at Yalding at opening 12:00pm, but you may suprise yourself if you continue on as the following 60 miles will be quite flat, passing stations on route if you feel you need to opt out - or stay with us for the full 140 to Canterbury.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 6.30am.
It is possible to meet us at Headcorn station around 1:45pm and do the flatter end of the ride, call me to arrange if that's your plan. Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 7th August

RIDE: Sussex coast
70 mile ride our to the coast near Brighton. Optional return ride back or train. Slightly slower pace (as I will probably be knackered). Hopefully time for an afternoon swim too. Again a scenic route.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 7.00am.
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 10th August

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at Victoria Park (enter via Bonner Hall Bridge Gate, turn left and look for the bikes: map) at 7.30pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to The Approach, Approach Road from 9.00pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Thursday, 11th August

Easy RIDE: Ace Cafe
Easy 12 mile ride to the Ace Cafe, Stonebridge Park - the popular haunt of motorcycle enthusiasts. Good and reasonably priced food awaits you at the destination. The evening we are going on is Italian bike night therefore, if you arrive on an Italian bike (Bianchi, Colonago etc.) you can claim a free pasta meal - perhaps!
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] ready to leave promptly at 6.15pm or 6.45pm outside Madame Tussaud's, Marylebone Road. Other pickup points on the way. Contact Keith 07944 177343 for more details. Owen will lead the ride from the Green Bridge 07903 018970.
Ride or train or tube or some combination of any of those to get back. Don't forget your lights and call if you think you might be late to the start points.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 13th August

RIDE: 160 miles
Full details tba. Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 14th August

Easy RIDE: Epping Forest
We'll join up with our Limehouse Town Hall workshop hosts "The Boxing Club". Up the Lea Valley and beautiful beechwood 40 mile ride, cafe's and pub stop, stations on route too for early returns. Not for racing bikes or tyres below 25C.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] at 10.00am. Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 20th August

RIDE: Chilterns 80 miler
Into Chilterns for 80 miles of hills and gradients. Drop off stations along route if you only want to do 50 miles.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] at 8:00am. Head off to catch train from Marylebone. Return 6:00pm via train.
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 24th August

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Easy after-work ride around the borough's waterways, parks and quiet streets for a couple of hours. Followed by social in the Palm Tree, Haverfield Road, Mile End Park from 9pm.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 6.30pm. Contact Owen call/text 07903 018970.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 27th August

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
11.00am-3.00pm at Limehouse Town Hall [map]. Full details on our workshop page.

Wednesday, 31st August

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Easy after-work ride around the borough's waterways, parks and quiet streets for a couple of hours. Followed by social in the Palm Tree, Haverfield Road, Mile End Park from 9pm.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 6.30pm. Contact Owen call/text 07903 018970.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

September 2005

Saturday, 3rd September

St Barnabas Community Fete
12-6pm at Wennington Green (Grove Rd/Roman Rd junction), Mile End Park.
We will be there with our info stall, Dr Bike stand, obstacle course and more.
Contact Owen if you can help out on the day.

Sunday, 4th September

Easy RIDE: Tour of Britain
Gentle paced ride to Westminster to watch the fast paced final stage of the Tour of Britain.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 1pm. Keith will be leading.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 14th September

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at Victoria Park (enter via Bonner Hall Bridge Gate, turn left and look for the bikes: map) at 7.30pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to The Approach, Approach Road when it gets dark. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Saturday, 17th September

Easy RIDE: Eastway-Lea Valley
We're joining up with a Pedal Power session - the cycling club for adults with learning disabilities. We've been helping them recently with funding via our Bike Buddy scheme.
We'll ride along the canals to Eastway and then lead some of the group on a short ride up the Lea Valley. There'll also be a stop off for a snack at the Springfield Marina cafe at some point. Then back to Eastway to join up with the main Pedal Power session from 2pm for some leisurely biking round the circuit. This promises to be a great social event.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 11.15am. The Pedal Power session finishes at 4pm so we'll then lead a ride back shortly afterwards. Contact Owen.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 18th September

RIDE: Churches and Teas
A ride into Hertfordshire countryside heading for the lovely church in Upshire for tea. Total round trip distance of 120km (75 miles) with options for completing shorter distances. Just ride until lunch, choose a shorter afternoon section or join the ride after lunch. Plenty of stations along the route where you can join/leave the ride. There will also be a morning coffee stop at Epping so you can join/leave there too.
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 9.00am. Ken will be leading 07968 723313.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 21st September

Easy RIDE: Last Afterworker
As the nights draw in, time for our last easy after-work ride around the borough's waterways, parks and quiet streets for a couple of hours.
To add to the occasion, we're having a "glamour" theme to the ride - dress up, wear a cool hat, decorate your bike - whatever you like, if you want to join in feel free. And if you don't then come to the ride anyway and laugh at the rest of us!
Followed by "end of summer" social in a local pub from 9pm.
Don't forget your lights!
Meet on top of the Green Bridge [map] at 6.30pm. Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Thursday, 22nd September

RIDE: Quicker Afterworker
Faster training ride of about 35 miles. The route will go via Enfield and Barnet.
Meet at 5.30pm on top of the Green Bridge [map]. Contact Ken on 07968 723313 if you would like to meet elswhere or at a later time.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 24th September

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
11.00am-3.00pm at Limehouse Town Hall [map]. Full details on our workshop page.

Sunday, 25th September

Easy RIDE: Cuckoo Trail
About 30 easy miles, starts and ends in Polegate, East Sussex near Eastbourne. From Polegate we meander up the cuckoo trail an old railway track to Horam for coffee. Then take lanes across the Weald to Berwick, with Firle Beacon on the South Downs firmly in view - Berwick Tavern a possible lunch spot. We then ride down the Cuckmere valley to the beach at Cuckmere Haven and possible swim if warm and the tide is in. The last part of the ride is off road through Friston Forest back to Polegate.
Jane will be leading and will meet all at Polegate at 11.15.
Meet at 8:45am on top of the Green Bridge [map] to ride to Victoria Station to catch the 9:47am train. Steve (07951 797845) will lead to the station.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 25th September

Bethnal Green Spaces Festival
We'll be at Weavers Fields running a Dr Bike and info stall from 12-6pm.

October 2005

Sunday, 2nd October

Easy RIDE: Olympic Circle Ride
The Newham LCC is getting back on its feet - join them for a circular ride around the borough of Newham to explore the many pleasant cycle routes we have in the area.
They'll start at East Ham Central Park for coffee, cycle up the Greenway to Stratford, down the Lea River, through the Royal Docks, then back up to Central Park.
You can join in for all or part of the way! Children welcome if supervised by a parent or guardian.
Meet at 10.30am at the cafe in Central Park for a coffee before the ride start at 11.00am. Contact details and map.

Sunday, 2nd October

RIDE: Ride of the Fallen Leaves
A ride organised by the Dulwich Paragon cycling club and Mosquito Bikes. Two quite testing routes will be fully signposted one 120km (75 miles) the other 80km (50 miles). It being an "organised" ride there is an entry fee of £15 on the day or £12 in advance. There is also the option to get sponsorship for your efforts with all proceeds going to The Lavendar Trust. Full details at www.dulwichparagon.com.
Ken will lead a ride to the start at Herne Hill Velodrome. Meet to leave promptly at 7.45am on top of the Green Bridge [map]. Let him know you'll be joining him on 07968 723313.

7th-9th October

Wheelers Autumn Chilterns Weekend Away
A long weekend cycling to, around and maybe even back from the Chilterns, staying at Jordans YH. Accommodation fully booked but join in on individual day rides, see below.

Friday, 7th October

RIDE: Canal Ride to Jordans
Ride along the Regent's and Grand Union canals to Harefield, then a few miles on road to finish up at Jordans Youth Hostel, Buckinghamshire. Estimated distance about 50 miles. Those not staying for the weekend will easily be able to catch a train back.
Meet at 8.30am on top of the Green Bridge [map]. Contact Gary 020 7873 3270.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 8th October

RIDE: Chilterns Rides
A choice of rides of varying distances/pace will be setting off from Jordans Youth Hostel at 10am. Contact Ken 07968 723313 for more details. Jordan is close to a couple of train stations so easy to get out to from London.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Monday, 10th October

Newham LCC meeting
Get involved with the relaunch of the Newham LCC group - details.

Wednesday, 12th October

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Georges Town Hall, 236 Cable Street [map] 7.30-9.00pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to The Grapes on Narrow Street from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Saturday, 29th October

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
11.00am-3.00pm at Limehouse Town Hall [map]. Full details on our workshop page.

November 2005

Wednesday, 9th November

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Georges Town Hall, 236 Cable Street [map] 7.30-9.00pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to The Royal Oak, Columbia Road from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Saturday, 12th November

RIDE: Bedfordshire Ride
Approx 100K flat ride. Fairly fast but there may be frequent stops as I need to check routes as planning for future CTC ride. Can guarantee you a good ride, decent lunch and fine company. Meet at Kings Cross Thameslink at 9.00 to catch 9:18 for Flitwick. You should be back in town by 17.00.
Contact Ken 07968 723313 for more details and call/text to let him know you'll be coming along.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 13th November

Pedal Power Sponsored Bike Ride
Support disability cycling and test your endurance!
Pedal Power is hosting a sponsored cycle ride at Eastway Cycle Circuit.
Family Friendly Event - Come and meet our riders, enjoy our home made café food, make some new friends and raise some money to help us buy new bikes so we can include more disabled people.
Ride lasts from 12.00-4:00pm
If you would like to come along please contact Ray Vallins 020 7502 0301 or Caroline Argent 020 7354 8666 at London Sports Forum for Disabled People for a special sponsorship form.

Saturday, 19th November

RIDE: Essex Ride
Approx 100K flat ride. Fairly fast but there may be frequent stops as I need to check routes as planning for future CTC ride. Pub lunch will be arranged as usual.
Meet Liverpool Street 08.00 for 08.22 to Brentwood. You should be back in town by 17.00.
Contact Ken 07968 723313 for more details and call/text to let him know you'll be coming along.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 26th November

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
11.00am-3.00pm at Limehouse Town Hall [map]. Full details on our workshop page.

December 2005

Wednesday, 14th December

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Georges Town Hall, 236 Cable Street [map] 7.30-9.00pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to a local pub from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Sunday, 18th December

Easy RIDE: Christmas Lights & Carols by Candlelight Ride
Enjoy Wheelers' annual sedate tour of the borough's festive decorations searching out the best of the illuminated winter wonderland that is Tower Hamlets at Christmas. The ride will end at Hawksmoor's splendid St Anne's Church, Limehouse for Carols by Candlelight at 7.30pm. We will then no doubt visit the Grapes on Narrow Street. Dress warm, and bring your best voice.
Meet at 6.15pm on top of the Green Bridge [map]. Gary 020 7265 9095
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 25th December

Easy RIDE: 2512 Ride
A slow, socialable all day meander - full details on the Southwark Cyclists site.

Monday, 26th December

Easy RIDE: Boxing Day Ace Run
Easy paced 14 mile ride along the Regents and Grand Union Canals to the Ace Cafe at Stonebridge Park for lunch.
Meet 11am on top of the Green Bridge in Mile End Park [map]. Keith 07944 177343.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
No workshop in December.

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