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.

July 2008

Tuesday, 1st July

Bicycle Marking Open Day
Limehouse Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at the junction of Three Colt Street and the Thames path, next to the rear of Dundee Wharf from 12 noon-2:00pm and 4:00-6:00pm. By completing a quick registration form officers will issue your bicycle with a sticker & reference number unique to your bike and register your bicycle on the immobilise.com database. This is a quick and free service, which can help in reporting the loss or theft of your bicycle.

Wednesday, 2nd July

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Relaxing, slow paced, 2 hour local ride following quiet routes. We're heading south crossing the river at Canary Wharf for an explore of Russia Docks and Surrey Quays. There's a cost of £2.30 for the ferry.
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.

Sunday, 6th July

Easy RIDE: Graveyards of northern London
In a continuation of last year's smashing exploration of the big 7 Victorian cemeteries, we will explore some of the northern London cemeteries. We will start at a maybe overlooked cemetery close to home, Tower Hamlets Cemetery. Then move on to Abney Park in Stoke Newington. If the day is warm, we will stop for a swim at Hampstead Heath, and round off the day with a look through Highgate Cemetery. We will find lunch along the way.
» Route map (vague approximation)
» Meet at 9.00am on top of the Green Bridge at Mile End Park [map].
Contact Kerry 07788 188759.

Wednesday, 9th July

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Margarets House, 21 Old Ford Road [map] 7.30-9.00pm. This is when we plan what we'll be getting up to. Everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to a local pub from 9.15pm. Contact .
Notes from previous meetings.

Saturday, 12th July

'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.

Sunday, 13th 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.
If you can help out on the day please contact .

Saturday, 19th July

RIDE: 16th 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 including return transport on this Dunwich Dynamo FAQ page.
...alternatively simply turn up at the start at the Pub on the Park from 7.30ish and enjoy a social evening waving bon voyage to the 100s of intrepid Dynamo-ers.

Sunday, 20th July

Easy/Medium RIDE: The Jam Factory Ride
Take the train out to Essex, then a 35-45 mile ride including a visit to the Wilkins Tiptree Jam Factory museum and cafe.
» Meet at 9.00am outside Liverpool St station ticket office.
Contact Caroline 07967 139491 if you are planning on coming so the purchase of group saver tickets can be worked out.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 20th July

Friends of Arnold Circus Picnic Party
Community event at Arnold Circus from 1-6pm [background & location]. We'll be there running our Dr Bike service and marshalling the 100 Revolutions Bike Ride which ends the afternoon from 5-6pm.

Saturday, 26th July

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

Wednesday, 30th July

Easy RIDE: Afterworker
Join us for a mostly away from traffic meander of the borough and surrounding areas.
Meet at 6.30pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Don't forget your lights and there'll be a pub social afterwards at the Palm Tree from 9.00pm.
Contact Keith 07944 177343.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

August 2008

Saturday, 2nd August

Medium RIDE: Beautiful Villages of Suffolk
Moderate paced 50 mile ride on mostly flat country roads, taking a train to the start at Marks Tey. We'll pass the Colne Valley in the morning, 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 through the quiet lanes of Constable country before taking the train back from Manningtree. Join us for quite possibly your best day out this summer! (2006 ride report)
» Meet at 8.55am at Liverpool St Station for 9.18 departure. Buy a cheap day return for Manningtree. Normal fare is £21, but we can reduce this with Group Savers or Network cards. (Alternatively, catch the train from Stratford at 9.25.)
Contact Neville call 020 7537 7821.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Wednesday, 13th August

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Margarets House, 21 Old Ford Road [map] 7.30-9.00pm. This is when we plan what we'll be getting up to. Everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to a local pub from 9.15pm. Contact .
Notes from previous meetings.

Thursday, 14th 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 is Italian bike night therefore, you'll be particularly welcomed if you arrive on an Italian bike (Bianchi, Colonago etc).
» 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: 6:30pm canal at the Overdraught pub on the corner of Haggerston Rd & Dunston Rd; 6:40pm east end of the Islington Tunnel, the corner of Colebrooke Row & Duncan St; 6:50pm west end of Islington tunnel, Muriel Street; 7:20pm Paddington Basin at the opposing statues under the Westway (by PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ONLY); 7:45pm canal at Sainsburys Kensal Green.
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.
Contact 07944 177343 for more details. Owen will lead the ride from the Green Bridge 07903 018970.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 17th August

Easy/Medium RIDE: The Secret Bunker
Take District Line out to Upminster then 10 miles to Kelvedon Hatch and the Secret Bunker (admission £6.50). Lunch in underground canteen or bring picnic, then 12 miles to Theydon Bois optional drop out point to take the Central Line back to Leyton. Otherwise carry on up into Epping Forest for tea at High Beech and then return down the Lee Valley towpath and tracks maybe finishing off the day in the Palm Tree in Mile End Park. About 40 miles for the full route.
» Meet at 9.00am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] to then take the District Line out to Upminster. Train out/back is £1 each way if you have an Oyster card, otherwise £3 single/£4.80 day travelcard. If you want to meet us at Upminster please let me know - we expect to be there around 9.45am.
Contact Caroline 07967 139491.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Saturday, 30th August

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

Sunday, 31st August

Bicycle Ballet
The Bicycle Ballet is a dance of cycling; a spectacular choreography about riding a bike, performed by cyclists. Come along and try out some Bicycle Ballet moves at this free, open session 2.00-4.00pm in Victoria Park. Full details at www.bicycleballet.co.uk.

September 2008

Saturday, 6th 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 Keith if you can help out on the day.

Sunday, 7th September

Easy RIDE: The Cuckoo Trail
Always popular Wheelers ride of 30 easy miles starting and ending 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.
We'll be catching the 9.47am train from Victoria station and will meet our ride leader Jane at Polegate.
» Meet at 8.15am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map] to be ready to leave at 8.30am. Alternatively meet us direct at Victoria.
Email/text Owen 07903 018970 if you are planning on coming to give an idea of numbers for buying group saver tickets.
Reports & photos from previous Wheelers rides.

Sunday, 7th September

BikeJam London 2008
BikeJam is a free, fun filled day out for all the family celebrating all things related to cycling taking at Tower Hill from 10.30-15.30 to coincide with the Tour of Britain.

Wednesday, 10th September

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Margarets House, 21 Old Ford Road [map] 7.00-8.20pm NB earlier start time. This is when we plan what we'll be getting up to. Everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to Aneeta's book signing at Prick Your Finger, Globe Road and then no doubt a local pub. Contact .
Notes from previous meetings.

Sunday, 14th September

Spitalfields Show & Green Fair
12-6pm 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.

Sunday, 14th September

Bicycle Ballet
The Bicycle Ballet is a dance of cycling; a spectacular choreography about riding a bike, performed by cyclists. Come along and try out some Bicycle Ballet moves at this free, open session 2.00-4.00pm in Victoria Park. Full details at www.bicycleballet.co.uk.

Sunday, 21st September

Easy RIDE: London Freewheel
Fun mass participation ride to and around central London www.londonfreewheel.com. We'll be involved with the feeder ride from Victoria Park.
Meet at 10.15am UNDER 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.

Monday, 22nd September

Car Free Day - "Give your Car the Day Off"
The council is organising a street festival on Saunders Ness Road at the southern tip of the Isle of Dogs to encourage as many residents and employees on the Isle - and elsewhere in Tower Hamlets - to walk or cycle to their destinations rather than use the car. Full details of all the activities (bike try out, BMX displays, Rollapaluza etc.) at towerhamlets.gov.uk/carfreeday.
We will be there all day providing a Dr Bike service for anyone who stops by.
Contact Owen 07903 018970.

Saturday, 27th September

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

October 2008

3rd-5th October

RIDE: Wheelers 5th Annual Autumn Weekend Away
We're off to Bristol, staying in the YHA Hostel down by the old docks. There is some good cycling country within very easy reach of the city centre - including the Mendips and Cheddar gorge, north into Gloucestershire, also the possibility of an exhilarating ride over the Severn bridge to Wales, and exploration of some local off road cycle routes such as the Bristol to Bath railway path.
We would propose to have a Friday ride for those who can get the day off work then rides on Saturday and Sunday. Depending on numbers there could be a choice of routes of different distances.
Budget for about £50 for the train fare and £19 per night inc. breakfast. We'll probably eat out though food can obviously be cooked at the hostel.
If you are interested please e-mail Caroline asap - we will need some money fairly quickly as we will have to pay for the hostel places up front.

Wednesday, 8th October

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Margarets House, 21 Old Ford Road [map] 7.30-9.00pm. This is when we plan what we'll be getting up to. Everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to a local pub from 9.15pm. Contact .
Notes from previous meetings.

Sunday, 19th October

Easy RIDE: Crossness Ride
Ride east along the Thames to see the Crossness Pumping Station engines in steam (admission £5). Total ride distance will be about 20 miles keeping away from busy roads.
Meet at 12.45 for prompt 1.00pm departure on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map]. Also pick up point at 1.50pm prompt on the North Woolwich Road outside the park, by Pontoon Dock DLR station.
Contact 020 7537 7821.

Saturday, 25th October

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

Sunday, 26th October

Easy RIDE: Breakfast ride
Easy ride up the canal and River Lee towpath before it gets busy. Breakfast at Springfield Cafe. Ideal for those with something else to do later in the day, or carry on up the river and make it a longer ride.
Meet at 8am on top of the Green Bridge Mile End Park [map].
Contact 07967 139491.

November 2008

Wednesday, 12th November

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Margarets House, 21 Old Ford Road [map] 7.30-9.00pm. This is when we plan what we'll be getting up to. Everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to a local pub from 9.15pm. Contact .
Notes from previous meetings.

Sunday, 16th November

Easy RIDE: Oranges & Lemons Ride
A themed ride around the East End and City based on the traditional Oranges & Lemons rhyme. References: rhymes.org.uk, bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2, Wikipedia.
Meet at 11.00am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact David.

Saturday, 22nd November

Wheelers' Planning Day
We can only get through so much during our monthly meetings. Join us for an extended edition where we'll be more able to discuss and develop in more detail the numerous ideas many of us have for Wheelers' campaigns, projects, rides etc.

10.00am-3.00pm
Lighthouse Baptist Church [map] hall entrance is via Maddams Street off Devons Road.

If you can't make it for all of the session then feel free to drop in at any time convenient. The day will be informal enough for you to be able to join in wherever we're at.
Refreshments and even some lunch provided!
Contact Owen 07903 018970.

Saturday, 29th November

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop & Bicycle Bits Swap Shop
Special Event: Bicycle Bits Swap Shop - bring along any spare bike bits you don't want anymore and come along if you're looking for any bike bits. You can clear out some of your junk or at last get that bicycle project finished. Coincides nicely with Buy Nothing Day.
11.00am-3.00pm at Limehouse Town Hall [map]. Full details on our workshop page.

December 2008

Sunday, 7th December

Easy RIDE: Breakfast Ride
Cafe breakfast at about 9:30am, destination will be along the Lea Valley or along the Thames - to be announced on the day. 15-20 miles in total.
Meet at 8.15am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact .

Wednesday, 10th December

Monthly Wheelers Meeting
Meet at St Margarets House, 21 Old Ford Road [map] 7.30-9.00pm. This is when we plan what we'll be getting up to. Everyone welcome. Followed by a visit to a local pub from 9.15pm. Contact .
Notes from previous meetings.

Sunday, 14th December

Moderate RIDE: Southend in Winter Ride
We'll take the tube to Upminster, lunch at Hanningfield Reservoir, drop down to Southend, check out any Christmas lights, drink tea and eat chips and/or cake and then train back from Chalkwell. Approximately 45 miles. The pace will be moderate - brisk enough to stay warm, but not so fast that you need a racing bike to keep up! Mostly country lanes and minor roads, but a few short stretches of busier traffic at some points.
Meet at 8.45am on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact .

Thursday, 18th December

Easy RIDE: Christmas Lights Afterworker
Join us for our seasonal meander around the borough taking in the delights of the Christmas lights displays.
The ride will end by 7.30pm at Departure, the fairly new arts centre in Limehouse, for this free event: The Christmas Story Through Artistic Eyes - A Word & Image Presentation by Stuart Currie with seasonal refreshments.
Meet at 6.00pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact 020 7537 7821.

Sunday, 21st December

Easy RIDE: Christmas Lights Ride
A further meander around the borough to enjoy more of the Christmas lights.
Ride ends at the 6.00pm candle-lit carol service at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, Bow E3 3QX. Mince pies can of course be expected.
Meet at 4.30pm on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park [map].
Contact 020 7537 7821.

Thursday, 25th December

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

Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
No workshop in December.

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