Tower Hamlets Wheelers
NEWS RELEASE 6 June 2005
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A WEEK OF CYCLING FOR EVERYONE
- Bike week in Tower Hamlets 11-19 June 2005 -
Next week is National Bike Week and thanks to local cycle group the Tower Hamlets Wheelers, there are plenty of biking activities in the borough to suit all ages and abilities.
The week kicks off with a Cycling Fun Day in Victoria Park, an annual event which is now in it's fourth successful year. With an obstacle course to test your bike handling skills, a Dr Bike stand so you can get your bike tuned, security bike marking and more, the fun day has everything you need to get cycling.
The week continues with themed rides, such as East End on Screen and East Ends Heroes & Villains, a cyclists' breakfast and culminates with a Family Pedalling Picnic - an easy ride around the borough ending up at Victoria Park for lunchtime.
For details of these events and more, log on to www.towerhamletswheelers.org.uk/bikeweek/
For more on Bike Week see: http://www.bikeweek.org.uk/
Ends
For media enquiries contact Kerry Noble, Tower Hamlets Wheelers' Press Officer on 07815 902560.
Notes to editors
Images of last year's Bike Week activities are available on request.
Full listings for Bike Week 2005 in Tower Hamlets
11-19 June 2005
11th Saturday 10.00am
Ride to Hampstead Heath
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park E3
Leisurely cycle to Hampstead Heath. Approx 20 miles round trip, taking the bank of the River Lea/Navigation and old railway track, with optional swim in Heath Ponds, ice cream at smart parlour in Chalk Farm & other undoubtable and untold delights. Bring suncream.
12th Sunday 12.00pm-4.00pm
Wheelers Cycling Fun Day
Victoria Park (Royal Gate East, Grove Road, near Royal Inn on the Park pub.)
Start Bike Week with the 4th Wheelers Cycling Fun Day. There will be a Dr Bike stand so you can get your bike tuned, an obstacle course to test your bike handling skills, security bike marking, a cycling information stall and more.
13th Monday 6.30pm-9.00pm
Lazy Lea Valley Ride
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park E3
Start the week with an easy evening ride up and back down the Lea Valley. This will be a very relaxed ride arriving back at Mile End Park at dusk. Don't forget your lights.
14th Tuesday 7.30am-10.00am
Town Hall Cycling Day
Tower Hamlets Town Hall, Mulberry Place, Clove Crescent
Wheelers and good going will provide a cycling information stall, Dr Bike and breakfast for those councillors and council employees arriving on bicycles.
Wednesday 7.30am-9.30am
Wheelers Cyclists' Breakfast
Narrow Street at Ropemakers Fields (near The Grapes pub) E14
Traditional Bike Week event across London - stop by on your way to work and enjoy some free breakfast. Meet with your fellow Tower Hamlets commuters, Wheelers members, councillors and council transport officers.
15th Wednesday 7.00pm-9.00pm
East End on Screen : The DVD Edition
Meet outside Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road (opp. Whitechapel tube)
A revised edition of the hugely successful tour of film locations within the borough. Don't forget your lights.
16th Thursday 7.00pm-9.00pm
Heroes & Villains
Meet at Stepney Green tube, Mile End Road
The ever-popular Wheelers history tour returns to visit the haunts of a variety of heroes and villains who have associations with Tower Hamlets. Don't forget your lights.
18th Saturday 10.00am
First-timers Longer Ride
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park E3
Test yourself over a longer distance than our usual easy rides. The pace will still be easy but we will cover up to 50 miles with convenient drop-out points along the way if you would prefer to aim for a shorter distance.
19th Sunday 10.30am-3.00pm
Family Pedalling Picnic
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park E3
Easy ride around the borough eventually ending up at Victoria Park for a lunchtime picnic. The route will follow the canals, riverside, park routes and quiet streets stopping off at places of interest.
21st Tuesday 2.00am (yes, in the morning!)
Midsummer Madness Ride
Meet at Beigel Bake, Brick Lane E1 6SB
Ride to Primrose Hill to watch the sun come up on the longest day. We will first ride to London Bridge to meet up with cyclists from all over the capital before heading off to Soho for a coffee stop. Finally, all will ride up to Primrose Hill to watch the sunrise at 4.43am.
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