Wheelers Events & Rides Archive 2006

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January 2006

Wednesday, 11th 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 a local pub from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Wednesday, 25th January

Film Night & New Year's Social
Our popular annual New Year gathering will be held at The Space, 269 Westferry Road on the Isle of Dogs and include a screening of the film "Breaking Away".

Class conflict, youthful angst, teenage crushes and bicycles all come together to create ninety minutes of easy watching, especially for two-wheel enthusiasts.
--Gary Cummins, EAST LONDON CYCLIST

The evening will start at 7pm with a fine meal^*. The film will be screened at 8.30pm. Social drinks will then follow.

Prices
Meal around £15.
Film only: £5 (+85p online booking charge)
Booking
Numbers are limited, especially for the meal, so you must pre-book to avoid disappointment.
Meal Bookings: email Caroline to reserve a place.
Film Bookings: contact The Space on 020 7515 7799 or book online at www.space.org.uk (click on the "events" button).

Contact Owen 020 7515 9905 for further details.
There will be a ride to The Space - meet at 6.00pm on top of the Green Bridge [map].
^*3 course meal - first two courses before the film, final course after.

Saturday, 28th January

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

Saturday, 28th January

Hackney Burns Night 2006
It's the Hackney group's annual fundraiser, and also their biggest social event of the year, welcoming LCC members and friends from across London. A traditional Burns Night supper is followed by variously competent but always enjoyable dancing to Hackney ceilidh band The Muckers.
More information, including instant online booking: www.hackney-cyclists.org.uk/burnsnight

February 2006

Sunday, 5th February

Easy RIDE: Lea Valley Cafe Ride
A canal cafe ride Up the Lea Valley, leisurely paced, stopping at all cafe's! Optional short train journey back for total of 25 miles or return cycle will be 45 miles.
Meet at 10.00am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 8th 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 a local pub from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Sunday, 19th February

RIDE: Chilterns Hill's Ride
Hilly 40 miles ride to pub stop or optional 60 miles total. Train from Marylebone 45mins to Chesham.
Meet at 9.00am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 22nd February

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
First one of 2006! Thames Path and river lights. Small fare needed for ferry. Pub social afterwards at 9pm at Prospect of Whitby, Wapping.
Meet at 6.30pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Lights required!
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 25th February

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

Sunday, 26th February

RIDE: Even Hillier Chilterns Hill's Ride
A hilly 50 mile ride through the Chilterns with gorgeous views and beech woods. Pub lunch and/or cafe stop on route. Some stations along route if needed. Lights needed for return to London. Bring waterproofs just in case its raining when we get back.
Meet at 8.00am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] to bike to Baker Street for £5-6 ticket on Metropolitan Line to Amersham (45 mins).
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

March 2006

Sunday, 5th March

Easy RIDE: Headcorn Loop
Train to Headcorn then easy 30 mile loop along country lanes.
Meet at 9.00am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 8th 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:
* John Biggs AM London Assembly Member for City & East.
* Ben Crowley, Fundraising Officer for the London Cycling Campaign & Hackney cyclist.

Timetable:
    7.00pm - Arrivals
    7.15-8.00 - AGM including year review and elections
    8.00-8.30 - Guest Speaker : John Biggs AM
    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.

Sunday, 19th March

RIDE: Kent Canter
Ride out to Kent. 50 miles to early lunch then optional 100 miles on to Folkstone. Cafe stop for afternoon tea.
Meet at 6.30am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 22nd March

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Thames Path and river lights. Small fare needed for ferry. Pub social afterwards at 9pm at Approach Pub, Approach Rd.
Meet at 6.30pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Lights required!
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 25th March

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

April 2006

Sunday, 2nd April

Easy RIDE: Castle Headingham Ride
Easy ride through peaceful Essex lanes to visit Castle Headingham for lunch and back, 30 miles.
Meet at 9.00am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] to ride to catch 9:58 train from Liverpool St to Audley End (30 mins journey).
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 12th 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 a local pub from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Friday, 14th April

Easy RIDE: Herne Hill Velodrome Good Friday Meeting
Meet at 10.30am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] for slow ride to Herne Hill to watch this great day of cycle track racing. And if you need any incentive to make the trip south of the river then this year Britain's most successful Olympian for 40 years, Bradley Wiggins will be competing. Further details of the meeting at www.goodfridaymeeting.org.uk. Contact Owen 07903 018970.

Wednesday, 26th April

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Relaxing local ride using quite routes. Pub social afterwards at 9pm at Approach Pub, Approach Rd.
Meet at 6.30pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Lights probably still required!
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 29th April

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

29th April-7th May

Wheelers West Coast Tour
Gary's tour along Scotland's West Coast, visiting the Point of Achnamurden, the most westerly point of mainland Britain.

Contact Gary 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 2006

Wednesday, 10th 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 a local pub from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Sunday, 14th May

Easy RIDE: Thames Riverside Ride
Easy 30mile riverside ride. The ride takes in quiet cycle routes to Lambeth Bridge, and then to Kings Road (pick up some Kensington & Chelsea cyclists), on to Putney Bridge then follows the Thames path, Kew, Richmond, Kingston, Hampton Court, to Weybridge. Several tea stop opportunities.
In occasional places the path isn't paved, easy cycling though through pleseant environs of river side. Pub lunch at end of ride or earlier depending on time. Train back to Paddington.
Meet at 9.30am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] and later 10:30 Chelsea Theatre nr Worlds End Pub, Kings Road.
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 20th May

RIDE: Tour of Hertfordshire
Moderately paced 50 mile ride around the Hertfordshire countryside lanes, undulating a little. Optional dropout point at 30 miles to catch train back. Short train journey from Liverpool Street to get out there. Ride will be lead by Matt.
Meet at 10.00am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 21st May

RIDE: North Downs Century Ride
Hundred mile, optional 50 miles ride, uide following North Downs to Canterbury. Train stations along the way for people doing 50 miles. Quick hilly pace. Train back.
Meet at 7.30am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 24th May

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Relaxing local ride using quite routes. Pub social afterwards at 9pm at Half Moon, Mile End Road, Stepney Green.
Meet at 6.30pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Lights required!
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 27th May

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

Wednesday, 31st May

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Relaxing local ride using quite routes. Pub social afterwards at 9pm at Half Moon, Mile End Road, Stepney Green.
Meet at 6.30pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Lights required!
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

June 2006

Wednesday, 7th June

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Relaxing 2 hour ride up the Lea Valley and back. Pub social afterwards at 9pm at the Palm Tree, Haverfield Road (within Mile End Park).
Meet at 6.30pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Don't forget lights.
Contact Owen call/text 07903 018970.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 10th June

RIDE: Tour of Essex
Moderately paced 50 mile (max) ride around the Essex countryside lanes passing through Great Leighs, Thaxted, Elsenham, Matching Green, Ingatestone, Danbury. Optional dropout points to catch train back.
Start with a short train journey from Liverpool Street dep. 0948 to get out to Hatfield Peverel arr. 1030 passing through Stratford at 0955.
Meet promptly at 9.15am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact Matt call/text 07903 136128.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

17th-25th June

Bike Week 2006
Plenty of free Bike Week events in Tower Hamlets for you join in with:

Sat, 17th: First-timers Longer Ride meet on top of Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 10.00am
Sun, 18th: Wheelers Cycling Fun Day Victoria Park 12-4pm
Mon, 19th: Lazy Evening Ride meet on top of Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 7.00pm
Wed, 21st: Midsummer Madness Ride meet at Beigel Bake, Brick Lane at 2.00am
Wed, 21st: Wheelers Cyclists' Breakfast Narrow Street 7.30-9.30am
Wed, 21st: Monuments & Memories Ride meet on top of Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 7.00pm
Fri, 23rd: The Glamour Ride meet on top of Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 7.00pm
Sat, 24th: Wheelers Workshop see below
Sun, 25th: Pedalling Picnic meet on top of Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 11.00am

Full details on the Wheelers Bike Week 2006 page.
Hope to see you at at least one of our events!

Saturday, 24th June

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
11.00am-3.00pm at Limehouse Town Hall [map]. Full details on our workshop page.
including Puncture Repair classes at 11.30am and 1.30pm. £5 inc. goodies to take away. Limited numbers so book in advance. Contact Owen.

July 2006

Saturday, 1st July

Teviot Festival
Teviot Neighbourhood Centre in Wyvis St, E14 [map] from 1-5pm.
We will be there with our info stall, Dr Bike stand and goodies to give away.
Contact Neville 020 7537 7821 if you can help out on the day.

Thursday, 6th July

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Easy 2 hour ride - destination Rotherhithe/Surrey Quays through ornamental canal and riverside before heading back over Tower Bridge to Wapping. Cost £2.30 for ferry.
Pub social at the Captain Kid, Wapping High Street at 9pm.
Meet at 6.45pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Don't forget lights.
Contact Keith call/text 07944 177343.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 8th July

Langdon Park 40th Birthday
11am-2pm at Langdon Park School, Byron Street, Poplar.
We will be there with our info stall and Dr Bike stand.
Contact Owen if you can help out on the day.

Saturday, 8th July

RIDE: 14th Dunwich Dynamo
Set off at 9pm with several hundred others for an overnight and hopefully moonlit ride of 120 miles to Dunwich on the Suffolk coast. Full details on this Dunwich Dynamo FAQ page.

Wednesday, 12th July

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at Mile End Park, on the grassy area outside the Palm Tree pub just off Haverfield Road [map] 7.30-9.00pm - everyone welcome. Pub social afterwards. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Saturday, 15th July

RIDE: Herts & Essex Country Lanes
Circular ride through Herts/Essex country lanes. Moderate pace. 40-50 miles.
Meet promptly at 9.45am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] to ride to Liverpool Street for 10.28 train arriving at Sawbridgeworth at 11.07.
Contact Matt call/text 07903 136128.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 16th July

Spitalfields Green Fair & Community Festival
12-6pm Allen Gardens, Buxton Street, E1 [map].
It's the 3rd year we'll be at this great community event with our info stall, Dr Bike stand and children's bike skills course.
Contact Owen if you can help out on the day.

Sunday, 16th July

London Bikeathon : Leukemia Research Fund
Wheelers will once again provide the Dr Bike stand at King Edward Memorial Park, Shadwell to give assistance to those on this big charity ride.
www.londonbikeathon.co.uk

Sunday, 16th July

Easy RIDE: South Downs Tour
Take the train out to Billingshurst for a tour nestled at the foot of the South Downs in West Sussex. Tour will be of an easy/moderate pace of 33 miles (53 km) over fairly flat terrain, taking in a ruined castle, Roman villa and some riding through woodland and on quiet lanes. Get out points along the way.
Meet 9.30am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact Janice call/text 07812 018592.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 19th July

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Relaxing 2 hour ride along quiet routes.
Meet at 7.00pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Don't forget lights.
Contact Owen call/text 07903 018970.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 22nd July

RIDE: Beautiful Villages of Suffolk
Moderate paced 50 mile ride on flat country roads, taking a train to the start at Marks Tey. Passing the "most haunted house" at Borley, before lunch at the picture-postcard village of Cavendish. Then on to Lavenham, probably the most beautiful village in Suffolk, with its crooked timber framed buildings from the 14th & 15th centuries. Unique within the UK, it is the finest surviving English medieval village. Plenty of time here for tea and a good look round. Then on to Dedham, as painted by Constable, for more tea before taking the train back from Manningtree. Join us for quite possibly your best day out this summer!
Meet 9.00am at Stratford Station [map] for 9.25 departure. Return train fare £17 but we can reduce this with Group Savers or Network cards. (Alternatively, catch the train earlier at 9.18 from Liverpool St, buying a cheap day return for Manningtree £19.)
Contact Neville call 020 7537 7821.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 23rd July

RIDE: Karen's Kent Knockabout
We're tagging along with our friends south of the river for this one. Fast paced 50 mile ride out to and around the hilly Kent countryside. Stop offs to enjoy local treats. Ride is being led by Karen and Sue - full details at southwarkcyclists.org.uk.
Meet at time 9.15am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] or meet directly at Cutty Sark Gardens [map] to be ready to leave at 10.00am.
Contact Steve call/text 07951 797845.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 26th July

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Relaxing 2 hour ride along quiet routes.
Meet at 7.00pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Don't forget lights.
Contact Owen call/text 07903 018970.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 29th July

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

Sunday, 30th July

Easy RIDE: Crossness Ride
Easy paced afternoon ride east along Thames path to visit Crossness Pumping Station on a steam day. Admission £4.00 to see the magnificent beam engine in action (photos).
Waterside delights on the return trip - a secret corner of LBTH!
Meet 1.00pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact Neville call 020 7537 7821.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

August 2006

Wednesday, 2nd August

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Relaxing 2 hour ride along quiet routes.
Meet at 6.30pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Don't forget lights.
Contact Owen call/text 07903 018970.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 5th August

RIDE: Absolute Beginners' Mountain Biking in Epping Forest
Ambling around Epping Forest as a gentle introduction to the best mountain biking to be had in east London. There will be roots, twisty, turny singletrack, mud and plenty of thrills (and possibly a few spills) - but all at an easy pace and with plenty of encouragement for newcomers to offroad riding. People will be able to tackle the bits they want to, and not the bits they don't. We'll ride as much (or as little) as everyone wants to. With a pub stop somewhere in the middle.
Helmets required, eyewear/eye protection, mountain bikes in good working nick, lots of water all strongly suggested.
Meet 10.20am at Bethnal Green rail station, Dunbridge Street [map] to catch train to Chingford.
Contact Simon.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 6th August

Easy RIDE: The Vineyard Ride
30 miles at an easy pace around Headcorn and Rye area in Kent.
Go on a lovely ride via Sissinghurst Castle for tea and cake to Chapeldown Vineyard where we can lunch in posh bistro or buy grub from almost as posh wine & food shop and eat on tables outside (warning no bread, might want to take a french stick or two!). If you feel energetic take a stroll around the vineyard or buy the rosé of the summer (according to Time Out) after quaffing a couple of tasters. Then onto Rye where we may have time to stop for a drink before catching train home. Plenty of gentle off road of varying surfaces, my hybrid coped but it was bumpy/gravelly/grassy so come prepared! About 30 miles, we'll go steady (don't want wine bottles breaking), I'd describe it as undulating!
Meet at 9am directly at London Bridge (by Upper Crust) in time to get group discount tickets or 8.15am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] for feeder ride to London Bridge.
We will be catching the 9.32am train to Headcorn.
Contact Leigh.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 9th August

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

Thursday, 10th August

Easy RIDE: Ace Cafe
A Wheelers favourite - 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.

Sunday, 13th August

Easy RIDE: Graveyard Trail
A leisurely tour of some of the grand old Victorian cemeteries in London. There are seven of them scattered around the city, too many to see in one day so we will stick to three of them on the west side of the city: Brompton, Kensal Green and Highgate. Bring your swim suit and we can stop for an optional swim at Hampstead Heath to cool off. And of course there will be plenty of cafe stops on the way.
Meet at 10.00am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact Kerry.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 19th August

'Discover Your Park'
11am-5pm King Edward Memorial Gardens, Shadwell. Event run by Trees for Cities.
We will be there with our info stall and Dr Bike stand.
Contact Owen if you can help out on the day.

Saturday, 19th August

RIDE: The Nasty, Ugl(e)y Ride
In spite of their names, Ugley (Essex) and Nasty (Herts) are two pretty country villages. But I couldn't resist trying to link them up in one ride, which will also feature as many other oddly-named villages as I can fit into a 50 mile loop (Furneux Pelham and Puckeridge, for starters).
Moderately paced 50 mile ride - nobody gets left behind. Pub/café stops lunch and mid-afternoon. Shortened route if bad weather. Special prize for ugliest/nastiest cycling gear.
Meet 9.15am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] for prompt departure to catch the 0958 from Liverpool Street, arriving Elsenham 1052.
Contact Matt call/text 07903 136128.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 23rd August

CANCELLED sorry!
Easy RIDE: Afterworker

Saturday, 26th August

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

Saturday, 26th August

POSTPONED
RIDE: Matt's Ride

Monday, 28th August

Easy RIDE: 30hirty-Something - Gary's Farewell Ride
It's nearly thirty years (1977) since I set up home in London from grotty old Grays in Essex. Soon though I'll be leaving the smoke behind so a commemorative farewell ride is in order.
If you feel like an easy pootle down my memory lane then join me for ride around the bits of town that I have resided in before settling in our borough. It'll be a scenic, occasionally spoken, but definitely easy ride about town. We will visit the sites of my former homes in: Regents Park (not the zoo)-High Street Ken-Hackney Road-New Cross-Stepney. Also some sites of long gone boozers. We can find a suitable family orientated lunch stop on the way and bring back some memories.
Meet 10.15am for a 10.30 departure on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact Gary.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

September 2006

Saturday, 2nd September

St Barnabas Community Fete
12-7pm at Wennington Green (Grove Rd/Roman Rd junction) www.bowstock.org
We will be there with our info stall and Dr Bike stand and maybe providing secure cycle parking but stay tuned on that one.
Contact Owen if you can help out on the day.

Sunday, 3rd 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 and have lunch. 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.
Meet at 8.45am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] to ride to Victoria Station to catch the 9:47 train arriving at Polegate at 11:11. Contact Steve call/text 07870 365533.
Train back from Polegate to arrive at Victoria at 18:31. Possible early return from the lunchtime spot from Berwick station.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 3rd September

Tour of Britain
Final stage of the Tour of Britain will go from Greenwich to the Mall.

Wednesday, 6th September

CANCELLED sorry!
Easy RIDE: Afterworker

Sunday, 10th September

RIDE: Double Century Ride
Ride off to Essex for a 200 mile challenge that'll take approximately 16-17 hours :-)
Meet at 5.00am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact Steve call/text 07870 365533.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 13th September

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at (venue tba) 7.30-9.00pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to a local pub from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Sunday, 17th September

RIDE: Century Ride
Fast paced 100 mile ride. Details to follow.
Meet at time tbc on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact Steve call/text 07870 365533.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 23rd September

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
CORRECTION Advertised on wrong date - will actually be held on 30th September, see below.

Sunday, 24th September

RIDE: Afternoon Tea at Abridge Ride
An afternoon ride in Hertfordshire to include the last home-made church tea for the year at Abridge. Train to Ware then short ride from there to tea at Abridge then flat roads back into town. Expect about 50-60km all of which will be on road. See report on the ride from last year.
Meet Liverpool Street at 13:20 for 13:43 to Ware, arrives 14:25 where I will be waiting.
NOTE: I will be riding out to meet the train and am happy to have company for the morning session. If you want to ride out with me you must let me know so we can make arrangements.
Contact: Ken Peters call/text 07968 723313.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 30th September

East London 'Get Cycling' Day
Victoria Park, 12-4pm.
Full details to follow but there's this lot for starters: cycle training, cycle try-outs, cycle rides, Dr Bike and mini maintenance workshops, fun stuff, obstacle courses, cycling information and advice stall, cycle parking.

Saturday, 30th September

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
NOTE LOCATION! Due to the 'Get Cycling' Day (see above) we will be running the workshop from there i.e. Victoria Park. Come along to get your bike fixed and you can join in with all of the other activities too!

October 2006

Wednesday, 11th October

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Postponed until 18th October - see below.

13th-15th October

Wheelers Autumn Norfolk Weekend Away
A long weekend cycling around Norfolk.

Wednesday, 18th October

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at 8.00pm in the Palm Tree, Haverfield Road (within Mile End Park) [map] - everyone welcome. An informal get together to get business rolling again after a slight lapse. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Saturday, 28th October

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

November 2006

Saturday, 25th November

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

December 2006

Sunday, 3rd December

Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park 'Help Keep Your Planet Cool' Event
11am-3pm Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, Southern Grove. Event run by Trees for Cities.
We will be there with our info stall and Dr Bike stand.
Contact Owen if you can help out on the day.

Wednesday, 13th December

Wheelers "End of Year" Social
Meet at the Palm Tree pub, just off Haverfield Road [map] from 8.30pm. Contact Owen 07903 018970.

Sunday, 17th 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 the Lighthouse Baptist Church, Devons Road for their Carols by Candlelight service at 6.00pm.
Dress warm, and bring your best voice.
Meet at 3.45pm for a 4.00pm departure on top of the Green Bridge [map]. Neville will be leading.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Monday, 25th December

Easy RIDE: 2512 Ride
A slow, socialable all day meander - full details on the Southwark Cyclists site.
Wheelers contact is Keith 07944 177343.

Tuesday, 26th December

Easy RIDE: Boxing Day Ace Cafe 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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