Wheelers Events & Rides Archive 2008

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January 2008

Wednesday, 9th January

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.

Wednesday, 23rd January

New Year Get Together
The evening will be an informal opportunity to eat, drink, chat about bikes and what we are up to in Tower Hamlets.
Meet at 7.30pm at the Vesuvio cafe on Three Colt Street, Limehouse and we'll get started on the food straight away!
The usual menu will be available at Vesuvio's, but they have asked us to give them a list of our choices the day before so they can be ready for us. Numbers are limited so please let David Tuckwell and Caroline Fenton know as soon as possible by e-mail if you wish to attend and then also by Tuesday (22nd) morning advise your choice of starter and main course.

Saturday, 26th January

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

Saturday, 26th January

Hackney Cyclists Burns Night
Join our neighbours for their 12th annual Burns Night fundraising supper & dance. Haggis, neeps, tatties, recitations, songs, and then three hours of dancing to The Muckers, or propping up the bar. Tickets in advance only. Book soon because it always sells out. Full details and tickets.

February 2008

Sunday, 3rd February

Easy RIDE: Lea Valley Loop
Lee Valley, Epping Forest, Essex Weald nearly circular ride (40 miles, 2.5 muffins estimated) Upminster finish, train back [route map]. First section up Lea Valley off road and easy, then on road with some hills. For a lower muffin rating come with us as far as Enfield Lock, then turn back and return by the same route.
Morning cafe stop at Springfield Marina, lunch Epping Forest (pub or take away cafe or bring picnic if weather is good), afternoon tea at Weald Country park.
Meet at 9.30am on top of the Green Bridge at Mile End Park [map].
For return train travel, Oyster pay as you go is valid, also Group save tickets can be bought (3 or 4 for the price of 2). Return can be to District Line (eg Mile End) or Limehouse.
Contact Caroline 07967 139491.

Wednesday, 13th 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 a local pub from 9.15pm. Contact Owen.
Notes from previous meetings.

Thursday, 14th February

Wheels & Heels: The New Season's Accessories
As part of London Fashion Week come along to Columbia Road from 6.00pm where current innovative cycling design by local, independent designers will be showcased to attract more people to cycling. Hackney and Tower Hamlets councils are running the event and we'll be joining in in some shape or form.

Saturday, 23rd February

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

Sunday, 24th February

RIDE: Highgate Hill Ride
25 miles, 2000+ft of climbing in 4.5 hours, average speed 10mph, go at own pace uphills. We'll cycle the back roads to Islington heading for Tufnell Park. Then Dartmouth Park Hill, Highgate Village (1mile uphill), Archway A1, Cranley Gardens, Muswell Hill, Alexander Palace, Wood Green, bottom of Muswell Hill, past Hornsey Station, Crouch Hill to bottom, up to Hornsey Lane over A1, Highgate Village, back to Muswell Hill and up Shepherds Hill. Will fit in a cafe stop at Muswell Hill. Then all downhill and flat return to Bethnal Green.
Meet at 9.00am on top of the Green Bridge at Mile End Park [map].
Contact Steve 07870 365533.

March 2008

Sunday, 9th March

RIDE: Chilterns Ride
CANCELLED Sorry, ride leader injured.

Wednesday, 12th March

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 - Speakers Aneeta Patel & Steve Collins on cycling in India & Ethiopia. Followed by 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 Steve 07870 365533.

Sunday, 16th March

Easy RIDE: Thames Path eastwards
We plan to go out via North Woolwich and the ferry and return via Greenwich (or vice versa - trying to work out which gives the best tea stop opportunities). We will aim to get as far as Dartford (cafe lunch) where you can easily get a train back to Greenwich if you want a shorter day. Total distance will be around 40 miles.
Meet at 9.30am on top of the Green Bridge at Mile End Park [map].
Contact 07967 139491.

Saturday, 29th March

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

April 2008

Friday, 4th April - Sunday, 6th April

RIDE: Weekend away in Essex/Suffolk
We have booked the new Stour Valley bunkhouse near Manningtree for our exclusive use. On Saturday and Sunday we are planning to organise at least two rides - one relatively easy, the other a little more challenging (or with less time for sightseeing and eating and drinking!), on Friday you can get there after work, or if you can get the day off, join us for a ride out there (possibly from Colchester) or just do your own thing.
Cost for bed, breakfast and one communally cooked evening meal max £55.
Contact on 07967 139491 for more details or to book a place.

Wednesday, 9th April

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 .
Notes from previous meetings.

Saturday, 26th April

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

Sunday, 27th April

Easy RIDE: Headcorn, Kent
Scenic oasthouses, countryside, early spring blooms. 30 miles. Pub lunch after 15 miles.
» Meet at 8.45am on top of the Green Bridge at Mile End Park [map] and we'll go and catch a train from London Bridge.
NB. If you want to join at London Bridge instead of meeting at the Green Bridge please contact the leader in advance.
Contact 07870 365533.

Wednesday, 30th April

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
POSTPONED until 14 May

May 2008

Sunday, 4th May

Medium RIDE: Bluebells of Spring
30/40 mile ride around Surrey, stop at Winkworth Arboretum to see fields of bluebells in full bloom (photos), as well as 1000 different trees and shrubs. Pub lunch along the way.
» Route map
» Meet at 9.00am on top of the Green Bridge at Mile End Park [map]. Train from Waterloo to Milford, 10.00am.
Contact Kerry 07917 616900.

Wednesday, 7th May

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet (a week earlier than usual) 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 .
Notes from previous meetings.

Wednesday, 14th May

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 07944 177343.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 28th May

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 07944 177343.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 31st May

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

June 2008

Wednesday, 4th June

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Relaxing, slow paced, 2 hour local ride up the Lea Valley to Springfield Marina and back.
» 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 Owen 07903 018970.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 7th June

Smithfield Nocturne
A summer evening of bike racing around the historic Smithfield Market. Full details at smithfieldnocturne.co.uk. Join Wheelers for the short ride west to watch what will be a fantastic five hours of pedalling entertainment.
» Meet at 4.30pm 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.

Sunday, 8th June

Easy RIDE: Rotherhithe Tunnel Centenary Ride
Feeder ride to Centenary Celebrations for the Rotherhithe Tunnel at noon here.
Meet at 9.00m on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map]
Contact Steve call/text 07870 365533.

Wednesday, 11th 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 .
Notes from previous meetings.

14th-22nd June

Bike Week 2008
Plenty of free Bike Week events in Tower Hamlets for you join in with:

Sun, 15th: RIDE: First-timers Longer Ride meet on top of Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 10.00am
Tue, 17th: Easy RIDE: Quirky Things You Probably Don't Need To Know Ride meet on top of Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 7.00pm
Wed, 18th: Wheelers Cyclists' Breakfast Narrow Street 7.30-9.30am
Thu, 19th: Easy RIDE: The Glamour Ride meet on top of Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 7.00pm
Sat, 21st: Easy RIDE: Midsummer Madness Ride meet at Beigel Bake, Brick Lane at 2.00am
Sat, 21st: Tower Hamlets Bike Fest. Arts Pavillion, Mile End Park 11.00am-5.00pm
Sat, 21st: Easy RIDE: Lea Valley Ride meet Arts Pavillion, Mile End Park at 1.00pm (must register at the Bike Fest. first)
Sun, 22nd: Picnic Victoria Park from 2.00pm

Full details on the Wheelers' Bike Week 2008 page.

Saturday, 28th June

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

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