Tower Hamlets Wheelers
NEWS RELEASE 7 June 2006
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A WEEK FOR ALL TO ENJOY CYCLING
- Bike Week in Tower Hamlets 17-25 June 2006 -
National Bike Week is coming up 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.
To start the week is a ride to Epping Forest for those that would like to attempt a distance a little further than their usual commute or trip to the shops.
This is followed by the fifth edition of the Cycling Fun Day in Victoria Park. On hand will be everything you need to get cycling - training and route advice, maintenance and security tips, a Dr Bike stand to get your bike tuned, bike handling skills testing and more.
The week continues with easy, fun rides all following off-road and quiet routes, a cyclists' breakfast and culminates with a special Bike Week edition of the Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop at Limehouse Town Hall.
For details of these events and more, visit www.wheelers.org.uk/bikeweek
For more on Bike Week see: www.bikeweek.org.uk
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For media enquiries contact Owen Pearson, Tower Hamlets Wheelers' Co-ordinator on 07903 018970.
Notes to editors
Images of previous year's Bike Week activities are available on request.
Full listings for Bike Week 2006 in Tower Hamlets
17-25 June 2006
17th 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 upto 50 miles with convenient drop-out points along the way if you would prefer to aim for a shorter distance. This ride was a great success last year so give it a go!
18th Sunday 12.00pm-4.00pm
Wheelers Cycling Fun Day
Victoria Park (Royal Gate East, Grove Road, near Royal Inn on the Park pub.)
Come along to the 5th 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, a cycling information stall and more.
19th Monday 7.00pm-9.00pm
Lazy Afterworker Ride
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park E3
Start the week with an easy evening ride along the Thames riverside. This will be a very relaxed ride arriving back at Mile End Park at dusk. Don't forget your lights just in case.
21st Wednesday 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.
21st 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.
21st Wednesday 7.00pm-9.00pm
Monuments & Memories Ride
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park E3
Another sure to be popular Wheelers themed ride. Guided tour weaving around the borough and the City. Don't forget your lights.
23rd Friday 7.00pm-9.00pm
The Glamour Ride
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park E3
A fun easy ride where we encourage you to dress up for the occasion! Prizes for those that look the best. We'll ride along to the Thames to the South Bank and back. You won't find a better way to end your week! Don't forget your lights.
24th Saturday 11.00am-3.00pm
Wheelers Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
Limehouse Town Hall, 646 Commercial Road E14
Bike Week edition of our regular monthly workshop. Come along to fix your bike, get tips on maintenance or to just sample our refreshments and friendly chat!
Mend-a-Puncture Lessons: Our very own Mr Bike will be running two sessions at 11.30am and 1.30pm. £5 inc. goodies to take away. Limited numbers so book in advance.
25th Sunday 11.00am-3.00pm
[tbc] Pedalling Picnic
Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park E3
[tbc] 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.
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