January 2009
Tuesday 6th
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Wednesday 7th
Monthly meeting
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Thursday 15th
Cycling on the agenda at the Shoreditch Neighbourhood Committee
Hackney's four neighbourhood committees meet quarterly to discuss issues of interest to residents, and this quarter cycling is on the agenda for Shoreditch. A presentation will be given by a council officer responsible for issues surrounding cycling in the borough, and questions will be invited from members of the public. Often, when cycling is discussed at this type of event, the ever-green subjects of footway cycling and ignoring traffic signals dominate, but we live in hope of spreading a broader understanding of the issue, and this type of event does provides an opportunity to state our case. The more people supportive of cycling in attendance, the better.
It will also be an opportunity for us to raise issues of concern to the campaign within the Shoreditch area. For instance, we would like to know how long we have to wait before the council turn some of our key streets back to two-way working (at least for bikes), notably Hoxton Street (south) and Murray Grove, but also the lanes of south Shoreditch (Rivington Street etc). We'll also be asking to know more about the planned new cycle route north through the soon-to-be-redeveloped Haggerston West and Kingsland estates, and whether it will be continuous up to Dalston.
>>7pm at Haggerston School, Weymouth Terrace, London E2 8LS
Tuesday 20th
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Saturday 24th
Burns Night
Our ever-popular annual Burns Night fundraising supper and dance. Details and tickets.
February 2009
Tuesday 3rd
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Wednesday 4th
Monthly meeting
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Tuesday 17th
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Wednesday 25th
A10 Pitstop
The first 'cycle pitstop' of 2009, promoted jointly by Hackney Cyclists and Hackney council's Streetscene department. Homeward-bound commuters will be invited to check their bikes in for a five-minute 'Dr Bike' diagnosis. Items that require attention will be noted on a ticksheet which people can take to a local bike shop to benefit from specially negotiated reductions on servicing and parts. Lights will be on sale at trade prices, and mechanics will be fitting rear reflectors for free.
>> 4pm to 7pm, at the corner of Kingsland Road and St Peter's Way (leading to De Beauvoir Square), opposite Middleton Road.
Tuesday 3rd
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Wednesday 4th
Monthly meeting
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Sunday 8th
Cycle East -- part of East Festival 2009
Enjoy an afternoon of three great performances within easy cycling distance for just a tenner, thanks to East -- the annual festival that celebrates the uniquely rich creative mix of east London. This is your opportunity to hear Mercury Music Award nominees Portico Quartet perform at Toynbee Studios; enjoy the beautiful surroundings of St-John-at-Hackney church with a special vocal performance by Helen Chadwick Group; and watch new and rarely seen shorts by a selection of East End playwrights including Steven Berkoff and David Eldridge at the Arcola Theatre in Dalston. Hackney Cyclists and Southwark Cyclists will be leading a marshalled ride between the three performances.
Full details.
Tuesday 17th
Self-help maintenance workshop
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April 2009
Wednesday 1st
Monthly meeting special: meet the London mayor's cycling ambassador
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has appointed Andrew Boff to the new post of 'cycling ambassador'. As well as being a member of the Greater London Assembly, Andrew lives in Hackney and most definitely rides his bike (like everyone round here). This is your opportunity to ask Andrew about the mayor's plans to promote cycling in London -- such as the Vélib-style central London bike-share scheme starting next year -- and maybe also to grill him about some of the mayor's less popular measures, like allowing motorbikes in bus lanes and cutting funding for the London Cycle Network. All are very welcome to attend. We will serve soft drinks and some nibbles, and the Pub on the Park is just next door for a drink afterwards.
>> 7:30 to 9:30pm, at the Hothouse, 274 Richmond Road, London Fields, E8 3QW. Map.
(NB change from usual meeting venue)
Monday 6th
"Mr Critical Mass" at Pogo Café
An evening in the company of Chris Carlsson, "Mr Critical Mass" himself. Entitled "Still We Ride and Nowtopia", this very special event will feature a slide show, talk, film and a question and answer session.
>> 7.30pm, Pogo Café, 76 Clarence Road, London E5 8HB
Tuesday 7th
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Sunday 19th
Hackney City Farm Bicycle Day
An event to celebrate cycling in all its beautiful manifestations, and bring together the spectrum of Hackney's cyclists to meet and network. Features planned include a cycle-powered cinema/soundsystem, grass track racing, a bicycle jumble/swap, and of course a Dr Bike. Sponsored by Bike Yard East, the friendly bike repair and service workshop based in Hackney City Farm.
>> Noon to 4pm, Hackney City Farm (entrance on corner of Hackney Road and Goldsmiths Row). Map location
Tuesday 21st
Self-help maintenance workshop
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May 2009
Tuesday 5th
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Wednesday 6th
Monthly meeting
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Tuesday 19th
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Tuesday 2nd
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Wednesday 3rd
Monthly meeting
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Wednesday 10th
Public meeting: 20mph for Hackney -- one year on, how's it going?
Hackney Cyclists and Hackney Living Streets invite you to a public meeting to discuss progress since Hackney council voted last year to make 20mph the default speed limit in our borough.
Speakers will include representatives of the main political parties locally, plus Rod King from the 20's Plenty campaign.
>> 7:30 to 9:30pm, at the Hothouse, 274 Richmond Road, London Fields, E8 3QW. Map.
Saturday 13th
(First day of Bike Week 2009 -- but then again, in Hackney every week is bike week)
Bike the Bounds of the borough
This annual ride is about 20 miles long in total and takes in very varied cityscapes, from the green beauty of the Lower Lea Valley to Old Street roundabout. We normally proceed at a very slow pace, and the ride is suitable for all. There are only a few busy sections, and it will be safe for children to come along. All are welcome! We ride anti-clockwise around the borough, finishing with drinks at
the Princess of Wales pub at Lea Bridge. It normally takes around five hours, depending on the size of the group, and we do a few stops along the way.
>> 12pm outside Hackney Town Hall
Tuesday 16th
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Wednesday 17th
London Fields cyclists' breakfast
Join Hackney Cyclists for fresh coffee and croissants, and while you're eating them, let Dr Bike give a quick diagnosis of your bike's state of health.
>> 7am to 9am, London Fields, E8
Sunday 17th
Solstice Tree Wheel
The Tree Musketeers invite you to join them a cycling tour of Hackney's trees.
>> 11am, Gascoyne Road, Well Street Common E9
July 2009
Wednesday 1st
Hackney Cyclists Annual Meeting
The main business of our Annual Meeting will be the election for the posts of chair (co-ordinator), secretary and treasurer. If you would like to put yourself forward for any of these positions, or would like to volunteer in another capacity such as newsletter editor, rides co-ordinator, or stall organiser, please get in touch.
>> Venue TBC
7pm for 7.30pm
Saturday 4th to Sunday 5th
Dunwich Dynamo XVII
From Hackney overnight to the beach at Dunwich in Suffolk. Info from the London
School of Cycling and Southwark
Cyclists.
>> Riders gather in London Fields around 8pm
Tuesday 7th
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Sunday 12th
The Hackney Society Triathlon
Swim, cycle and walk your way round Hackney’s historic swimming pools with Simon Inglis – co-author of Great Lengths: The Swimming Pools of Britain. The tour will include King’s Hall, Pitfield Street Baths, Haggerston Baths and finish with a swim at London Fields Lido (LFL). FREE, except swim at the Lido.
>> 2pm, Kings Hall leisure centre, Lower Clapton Road, E5 0NU
Tuesday 21st
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Thursday 23rd
N16 Pitstop
Hackney Streetscene's cycle pitstop marquee moves on to Stoke Newington, with five 'Dr Bike' mechanics on hand to check the health of homeward-bound commuters' bikes and give them a written diagnosis which they can take to a local bike shop for a 10% reduction on servicing and parts. Lights and other accessories will be on sale at subsidised rates, and bananas, water and juice will be available free!
>> 4pm to 7pm, at the corner of Bouverie Road and Stoke Newington Church Street N16.
August 2009
Tuesday 4th
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Wednesday 5th
Monthly meeting
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Tuesday 18th
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Tuesday 1st
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Wednesday 2nd
Monthly meeting
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Tuesday 15th
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Saturday 17th
Car-park Free Day
This Saturday afternoon the courtyard of a Haggerston housing estate, usually dominated by parked motor vehicles, will be greened over, to mark European Mobility Week. The freed-up space will be filled -- just for the day -- with instant
lawns, gardening demonstrations, games, film shows, and cycle mechanics(!). The event takes place between 1pm and 6pm at the Broadway Market end of Whiston Road, and is being promoted by Hackney Homes and Hackney Streetscene, with the co-operation of the Whiston and Goldsmiths tenants and residents association. All are invited to come and enjoy the transformation. More.
Tuesday 6th
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Wednesday 7th
Monthly meeting
The main business of this month's meeting is our annual elections for co-ordinator (chair), secretary and treasurer. LCC members are invited to consider standing for these posts, or to volunteer for other committee posts such as newsletter production, events/rides organising -- or pretty much anything else you'd like to do! See our meetings page for details of time and place.
Tuesday 20th
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Tuesday 3rd
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Wednesday 4th
Monthly meeting
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Tuesday 17th
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Wednesday 25th
Monthly mid-weeker
The first of a new series of monthly evening social rides. Route is flexible, but will end up at a location where changes to the streetscene are planned or needed.
This time our aim will be the junction of Albion Road, Albion Grove and Clissold Road, where we'll spend a short discussing plans and aspirations -- not too long, though, because it's not a summer night after all.
Following this, at around 9 pm, we will repair to the Alma just around the corner on Newington Green. You are very welcome to join us at the pub if you do not fancy the ride.
We are open to other themes (campaigning or otherwise) for these evening rides. Hope to see you there! Contact: Brenda and Ben (events co-ordinators) on 07958 525043
>>Ride departs 7:00 pm from the Town Hall, Mare Street, London E8
Tuesday 1st
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Wednesday 2nd
Monthly meeting
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Tuesday 15th
Self-help maintenance workshop
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Thursday 17th
London Fields Winter Warmer
It's like our summer bike breakfast, except wintery, and in the early evening. We'll serve hot soup, cookies, mulled wine, spiced cider to people as they cycle through London Fields on their way home. Or make a special journey and an hang out with us for a while to enjoy a bit of holiday cheer and work out how to keep warm!
>>5pm - 8pm, London Fields, E8
REGULAR EVENTS
One-off events | Regular events
Hackney LCC members' meeting
All members of the LCC are welcome to come to our Monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. More details here.
Hackney self-help cycle maintenance workshop
Sort your bike out! First and third Tuesdays of every month. Details.
Little Green Ride
There is a strong Hackney element in the Little Green Ride, an easy paced ride of around 30 miles mostly on quiet Hertfordshire lanes with a stop at a country pub for lunch. Riders meet at Finsbury Park mainline station ticket hall at 9:45 on the third Sunday of every month. Contact Stephen Taylor on 07977 235735.
Please see the LCC rides and events page to find out the new dates for this and other rides all across London.
You might also like to subscribe to the 'lccrider' email list (an information-only list, not a discussion forum). You can then get information, post messages about your rides and put them into the automatic calendar reminder system. To subscribe send an email to lccrider-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Tower Hamlets Wheelers rides
Our neighbouring LCC borough group, Tower Hamlets Wheelers, have a very active rides programme. Check out the
Wheelers' rides diary.
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