Wheelers Events & Rides Archive 2007

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January 2007

Wednesday, 17th January

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at Oxford House, Derbyshire Street [map] 7.30-9.00pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to The Approach, Approach Road from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Saturday, 20th January

RIDE: Lea Valley Ride
Cycle up Lea Valley, along towpaths, to Waltham Abbey, where we'll have our tea stop. After tea, depending on who's there/how we're feeling, we can either:
a) cycle back the way we came along the towpath to Mile End;
b) climb up to High Beach in Epping Forest, then come back along the towpath;
c) carry on along undulating roads through pretty Essex villages of Bumble's Green, Broadley Common, Epping Green and Epping Upland, returning on road.
The first two options should by any objective standards count as "easy" rides, though I did b) on New Year's Day and, after a month off the bike and on the mince pies, it felt at least "medium" to me! Whichever option we take no-one gets left behind and we'll all be back for lunch.
Depart at 9.30am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Any questions contact Matt call/text 07903 136128.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 27th January

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

Saturday, 27th January

Hackney Cyclists' Burns Night
Their 11th annual Burns Night fundraising supper & dance. Haggis, neeps, tatties, recitations, songs, and then three hours of dancing to The Muckers.
Further details and tickets.

February 2007

Sunday, 4th February

Easy RIDE: South Essex Experience
An easy paced 20-25 mile ride through the Essex countryside stopping off at Blackmore for refreshments and ending at my mum's for soup/sarnies and home made cake.
Meet outside Romford station 10am. Some roads out of Romford can be busy. Let me know if you are coming so that my mum can cater for you all!
Return Wickford/Billericay depending on energy levels and daylight.
This is a CTC ride and therefore a collection of 50p is made from each rider.
To get to Romford catch 9.05am from Liverpool St arriving at 9.30am.
Any questions contact Leigh call/text 07957 164619.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 10th February

RIDE: Matt's February Ride
Full details to follow.
Depart at 9.30am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Any questions contact Matt call/text 07903 136128.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 14th February

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Margarets House, 21 Old Ford Road [map] 7.30-9.00pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to The Approach, Approach Road from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Saturday, 24th February

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

March 2007

Saturday, 3rd March

RIDE: Matt's March Ride I
Sorry, cancelled: ride leader down with flu.

Wednesday, 14th March

Wheelers AGM & Social
POSTPONED until 11 April.

Saturday, 24th March

RIDE: Matt's March Ride II
Moderate paced road ride departing from on top of Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] at 9.30am.
Cycle north on road, roughly following the line of the Lea Valley. Aim is to do 30-40 miles, depending on weather conditions and how we're feeling, to a destination such as Sawbridgeworth, then get the train back to Liverpool St around lunchtime. Once we've passed Chingford there's lots of countryside, including some very pretty villages north of Waltham Abbey. Mid-morning tea stop at Waltham Abbey or Roydon, depending on how we're going. Option of having lunch either before or after getting the train back.
Any questions contact Matt call/text 07903 136128.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 31st March

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
Postponed until 7th April due to unavailability of Limehouse Town Hall.

April 2007

Friday, 6th April

Easy RIDE: Herne Hill Velodrome Good Friday Meeting
Meet at 10.30am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] for a slow ride south to Herne Hill to watch a great day of track racing.
Olympic and newly crowned World Pursuit Champion Bradley Wiggins will be competing amongst many others. Entrance is £12. The main racing events run from 1pm to usually about 5pm. More info at goodfridaymeeting.org.uk.
Contact Owen 07903 018970.

Saturday, 7th April

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

Wednesday, 11th April

Wheelers AGM & Social
To be held at St Margarets House, 21 Old Ford Road [map].
    7.00pm - Arrivals
    7.15-8.00 - AGM including year review and elections
    8.00-9.30 - Social, drinks, nibbles, chat
All of our committee posts are up for re-election during the AGM. If you are interested in any of these then contact Owen 07903 018970 for more info.

Wednesday, 25th April

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Relaxing, slow paced, 2 hour local ride following quiet routes.
Meet at 6.30pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Don't forget your lights and no doubt there'll be a pub social afterwards.
Contact Keith call/text 07944 177343.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 28th April

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

Saturday, 28th April

RIDE: Matt's April Ride
Full details to follow.
Depart at 9.30am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Any questions contact Matt call/text 07903 136128.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

May 2007

Wednesday, 9th May

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Margarets House, 21 Old Ford Road [map] 7.30-9.00pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to The Approach, Approach Road from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Wednesday, 16th May

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Postponed - sorry.

Saturday, 26th May

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

June 2007

Saturday, 2nd June

'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.

Wednesday, 6th June

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Relaxing, slow paced, 2 hour local ride following quiet routes.
Meet at 6.30pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Don't forget your lights and no doubt there'll be a pub social afterwards.
Contact Keith call/text 07944 177343.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

8th-17th June

Wheelers TOUR: The Big Borders Bike Ride
Week long tour travelling coast to coast from Cumbria to Northumberland. Staying mainly in youth hostels but some B&Bs. Contact Caroline & Dave.

Wednesday, 13th June

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Margarets House, 21 Old Ford Road [map] 7.30-9.00pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to a local pub from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

16th-24th June

Bike Week 2007
Plenty of free Bike Week events in Tower Hamlets for you join in with:

Sat, 16th: First-timers Longer Ride meet on top of Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 10.00am
Sun, 17th: Wheelers Cycling Fun Day Victoria Park 12-4pm
Tue, 19th: Quirky Things You Probably Don't Need To Know Ride meet on top of Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 7.00pm
Wed, 20th: Wheelers Cyclists' Breakfast Narrow Street 7.30-9.30am
Thu, 21st: Midsummer Madness Ride meet at Beigel Bake, Brick Lane at 2.00am
Fri, 22nd: The Glamour Ride meet on top of Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 7.00pm
Sun, 24th: Tour of Tower Hamlets meet on top of Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 12.00 noon

Full details on the Wheelers Bike Week 2007 page.

FREE Cycle Training: Tower Hamlets based company Bikeworks will be offering All-Ability/Disability and Community cycle training sessions during Bike Week in Mile End Park » full details and dates [pdf].

Saturday, 23rd June

Smithfield Nocturne
A summer evening of bike racing around the historic Smithfield Market. Full details at www.smithfieldnocturne.co.uk.
Join Wheelers for the short ride west to watch what is sure to be fantastic five hours of pedalling entertainment.
Meet at 4.45pm outside Beigel Bake on Brick Lane (map) for a leisurely roll over to Smithfield. Don't forget locks and lights.
Contact Keith call/text 07944 177343.

Monday, 25th June

Urban Adventure Cycling Club
First meeting of the new Urban Adventure Cycling Club for 13-19 year olds based in Mile End Park. Run by LBTH Outdoor Education Team, Mile End Park Rangers & Bikeworks » full details [pdf].

Saturday, 30th June

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

Saturday, 30th June

RIDE: Exmouth Exodus
www.exmouthexodus.co.uk - approx 100 miles. A couple of Wheelers are planning to do this - we could make up a group if others are interested. Contact Caroline & Dave.

July 2007

Sunday, 1st July

RIDE: Saffron Walden-Audley End Ride
Catch train from Liverpool Street to near Saffron Walden, cycle to Thaxted and back to train station at Audley End. Lunch stop at tea house in centre of Thaxted. Mileage tbc.
Meet at 9.45am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact Steve call/text 07870 365533.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 7th July

Easy RIDE: Watch the Tour de France Prologue
Ride to Hyde Park to watch the Prologue time trial of the Tour de France. It's the first event of the legendary three week race that this year will cover over 3500km. Two hundred professional cyclists will start the Tour with a race against the clock along an 8km course.

Want to be there to watch it? There will be mass participation rides run by London Cycling Campaign (LCC) groups all over London making their way to be a part of the largest annual spectator event in the world.

You must register your place with the LCC to be able to join the ride and more importantly have access to the LCC's spectator enclosure at Hyde Park Corner. There is of course one starting from Tower Hamlets.

Visit the LCC Tour de France site now to book!

Download the LCC flyer [pdf] - print and distribute!

Saturday, 7th July

Langdon Park School Fete
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.

Wednesday, 11th July

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Margarets House, 21 Old Ford Road [map] 7.00-9.00pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to the Genesis cinema to watch Flying Scotsman. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Sunday, 15th 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.

Wednesday, 18th July

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Relaxing, slow paced, 2 hour local ride following quiet routes.
Meet at 6.30pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Don't forget your lights and no doubt there'll be a pub social afterwards.
Contact Keith call/text 07944 177343.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 28th July

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

Saturday, 28th July

RIDE: 15th Dunwich Dynamo
Set off at 9pm with several hundred others from London Fields for an overnight and hopefully moonlit ride of 120 miles to Dunwich on the Suffolk coast. Full details on this Dunwich Dynamo FAQ page.
Return Transport
Wheelers have again hired a minibus and trailer to get up to 16 people back.
Tickets for the Wheelers minibus return journey cost £25.00.
Seats are allocated on first-come first-served basis so to reserve one on the minibus send an email to Dave and you'll be sent payment details when your booking is confirmed.

Sunday, 29th July

Friends of Arnold Circus Picnic Party
Community event at Arnold Circus from 1-5pm. We'll be there running our Dr Bike service.

Sunday, 29th July

RIDE: Thames Estuary Escape
If you haven't "done the Dynamo" then head out East along the Thames Estuary past the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge as far as the Hoo Peninsula then back by train. Pub lunch in Dartford.
Meet 9:30am at Stoke Newington Common, Brooke Road N16.
This is a Hackney Cyclists' ride, contact Adam 07940 121513.

August 2007

Wednesday, 1st August

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Relaxing, slow paced, 2 hour local ride following quiet routes.
Meet at 6.30pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Don't forget your lights and no doubt there'll be a pub social afterwards.
Contact Keith call/text 07944 177343.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 5th 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 (entry £2.00). 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 10.00 am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park.
Contact Kerry call/text 07917 616900.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 8th August

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
NOTE: Postponed until 16th August

Thursday, 9th 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.
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, 12th August

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.

Thursday, 16th August

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Margarets House, 21 Old Ford Road [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 August

Easy RIDE: Cider Works Ride
POSTPONED until 16 September.

Saturday, 25th August

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

September 2007

Saturday, 1st September

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

Sunday, 9th September

Easy RIDE: Thames Barrier Ride
Ride to the Thames Barrier to see it in action as a planned full closure takes place. The only drawback is that this happens at 5.50am...yes, in the morning. No matter, should be an interesting event to watch.
Meet at Island Gardens at 5.20am to head south through the tunnel and out east.
After watching the barrier action we'll head off to a cafe and probably come back along the north side of the river. See how we feel at that time of the morning!
Contact Rob call/text 07973 815198.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 12th September

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Margarets House, 21 Old Ford Road [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, 16th September

Easy RIDE: Cider Works Ride
Ashford to Headcorn: Spend a day pottering through Kent. Quiet lanes, dedicated cycle paths and a bit of off road (nothing too drastic, but a bit rocky). We'll have a pretty tea stop, lunch at the cider works and tea at Sissinghurst Castle. Cider can be bought for consumption and for later! Pad your panniers and bring a packed lunch. 30 miles, easy pace.
Meet Charing Cross station at 08.25 for 08.54 train to Ashford International arriving at 10.08. Return train from Headcorn.
Contact Leigh call/text 07957 164619.
A 50p donation will be required as this is a CTC organised ride.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 16th September

Spitalfields Show & Green Fair
12-5pm Allen Gardens, Buxton Street, E1 [map].
We'll once again be at this great community event with our info stall and Dr Bike stand.
Contact Owen if you can help out on the day.

Saturday, 22nd September

Car Free Day
There might be something going on in the borough, stay tuned...

Sunday, 23rd September

Easy RIDE: London Freewheel
Fun mass participation ride to and around central London. Sign-up to join in at www.londonfreewheel.com. We'll be involved with the feeder ride from Victoria Park.
Meet at 10.15am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] for a 10.30am departure on the short ride to Victoria Park - or see you straight there.
Contact Owen 07903 018970.

Saturday, 29th September

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

October 2007

Wednesday, 10th October

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Margarets House, 21 Old Ford Road [map] 7.30-9.00pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to a local pub from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

12th-14th October

RIDE: Wheelers 4th Annual Autumn Weekend Away
Two nights at Castle Hedingham Youth Hostel in Essex. Optional ride out there on Friday (55 miles) or train to Braintree (8 miles away) or Sudbury (7 miles away but station closed Sundays).
There will be rides organised for Saturday and Sunday with easy and medium pace options.
To book a place contact .
Don't delay though, not much time left and there are limited places!

17th-21st October

Bicycle Film Festival 2007
The annual film festival hits Tower Hamlets this year! All film screenings at Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road E1 6LA.
Full details at bicyclefilmfestival.com.

Saturday, 27th October

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

November 2007

Wednesday, 14th November

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Margarets House, 21 Old Ford Road [map] 7.30-9.00pm - everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to a local pub from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Saturday, 24th November

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

Bicycle Security Awareness Event, 24 November 2007
Police officers from the Limehouse Safer Neighbourhood Team will be on hand at November's workshop to register your bicycle and give out general security advice.
Find out how to efficiently lock your bike!
Many stolen bicycles are recovered by the police but tracing who it belongs to is often impossible. A registered bike makes it easier to reunite it with its owner.
The event is free and refreshments are provided.

December 2007

Sunday, 2nd 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.

Saturday, 8th December

Easy RIDE: Cycle Protest Ride
Ride to Lincoln's Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, to join the National Climate March.
Meet at 9:00am, on top of the Green Bridge at Mile End Park [map].
Contact Rob 07973 815198.

Sunday, 9th December

RIDE: Chilly Chilterns Classic
A day out in the glorious Chiltern Hills. Distance will be a hilly 45 miles.
Meet at 7.50am, on top of the Green Bridge at Mile End Park [map]. Ride the quiet roads to Marylebone station for train out to Saunderton arriving at 9.46am.
Optional drop out point at Henley-on-Thames at about 29 miles.
Wrap up warm, bring provisions for the journey as not many cafe stops on route. Lunch planned for The Half Moon at Cuxham about 1ish. Aiming to be back at Saunderton by 4pm.
Don't forget your lights.
Contact Steve 07870 365533.

Wednesday, 12th December

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Due to lack of availability of committee members.

Sunday, 16th December

Easy RIDE: Christmas Lights Tour I
A tour of the best Christmas lights on display in the borough.
Meet at 3.45pm for 4pm departure, on top of the Green Bridge at Mile End Park [map].
Ends at candle-lit carol service, Lighthouse Baptist Church, Bow, 6pm.
Contact Neville 020 7537 7821.

Sunday, 23rd December

CANCELLED Easy RIDE: Christmas Lights Tour II
Not enough lights for two tours!

Tuesday, 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 and he'll be at the Beigel Bake at the north end of Brick Lane from 10am. Join him if you wish as will be leaving for Southwark Needle at 10.20am.

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
No workshop in December.

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