Newsletter of Greenwich Cyclists – No.24– March 2003
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A scheme to help commuters avoid the congestion charge is among the exciting range of activities on offer during the International Women’s Festival in March.
The Greenwich Cyclists’ cycle-buddy scheme, providing one-to-one support to would-be cycle commuters, has been developed to turn novices into confident cyclists.
Coupled with the cycle training for beginners, provided by professional instructors, and a series of ‘Easy Going’ rides, it amounts to a comprehensive programme to get more people on their bikes.
The programme includes:
All activities in the programme are FREE and open to both men and women.
Liz Delap, of Greenwich Cyclists, explains: "Cycling is fantastic exercise, it’s great fun and, of course, cyclists don’t have to pay the congestion charge . We aim to help anybody
interested in learning to cycle or brushing up their bike skills to do so. Our activities are
designed to suit all ages and abilities – they’re open to everyone".
Learning to ride at the Absolute Beginners Classes will be easy with our experienced trainer, supported by volunteers. We can even lend you a bike! To pre-book the classes, or to borrow a bike, contact Hilary on 07929 722 973. The classes run 10.30-12.30am or 2-4 pm. Meet us on Thames Path at back of Waterfront Leisure Centre, Woolwich.
Improve your cycle skills, or just enjoy a fun day out at the Easy Going Rides. There’s a choice of 5 rides on Sunday 9th, Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd March, from a gentle few miles along the river, to shopping trips and building up to our legendary Locks, Docks and one Smoking Ferry ride. See the back of this flyer for more details.
As for the Buddy Scheme, would-be commuters contacting us can expect help planning their route with the aid of route maps. We’ll also cycle the route with you, so you can concentrate on enjoying the ride and gain confidence!
Further details from www.greenwichcyclists.org.uk or phone Hilary on 07929 722 973.
So you heard it here first …..again! Last summer we reported the Greenwich foot tunnel was to be closed overnight, for a few weeks, whilst much needed repair work was carried out. There’s been no sign of the work yet, but contractors have been spotted assessing the scene…. The guys in the lift think work will start soon. There’ll be signs in the tunnel to give advance notice. Just remember where you heard it first!
We usually keep in touch via e-mail. Join the e-group, by logging on via our website www.greenwichcyclists.org.uk
If you don’t have access to e-mail or the internet, please contact us with your address. Phone Barry Mason on 020 7232 0444.
You can pick up Pedal Power at the following places:
Full list and more details at www.greenwichcyclists.org.uk. We add more rides every week and include more and more rides from neighbouring groups too.
Saturday 1 March: Easygoing ride: Museum of London. 10am Cutty Sark Gardens. Peter. 0794 741 5870
Saturday 8 March: International Women’s Festival Event (men very welcome too!) Absolute Beginners’ Cycle Class. 10.30-12.30am or 2-4 pm. Meet on at back of Waterfront Leisure Centre, Woolwich. Hilary 07929 722 973.
Sunday 9 March: International Women’s Festival Event (men very welcome too). Meet 10am CSG for ride to the Thames Barrier. Or at 11am at Thames Barrier Visitor Centre for coffee and ride back to Greenwich. Hilary 07929 722 973
Saturday 15 March: International Women’s Festival Event (men very welcome too). Meet 10am CSG for 3-mile ride to Surrey Docks Farm. Hilary 07929 722 973
Sunday 16 March: International Women’s Festival Event (men very welcome too). Meet 11am at back of Waterfront Leisure Centre, Woolwich., for ride Greenwich, and back to Woolwich. 5 miles each way. 10pm CSG to cycle to Woolwich. Hilary 07929 722 973
Saturday 22 March: International Women’s Festival Event (men very welcome too). Meet 10am CSG for ride to Borough Market. Train or cycle back. Hilary 07929 722 973
Sunday 23 March: International Women’s Festival Event (men very welcome too). Locks, Docks and one smoking ferry ride. Meet 10am CSG. 5-30 mile options. Barry 07905 889 005.
Saturday 29 March: Cliffe and the Hoo peninsula. Meet 9am CSG for ride to Gravesend, or London Bridge for 10.13 train. Train back. Barry. 07905 889 005.
Saturday 5 April: Easygoing ride. The Monument. 10am CSG. Train or cycle back. Hilary 07929 722 973.
Sunday 13 April: Locks, docks and one-smoking ferry. Stay all day (30 miles) or just half! 10am CSG. Barry 07905 889 005.
Good Friday 18 April: Watch the Veldrome Racing: European Track
Championships. Entry fee. Meet 10am CSG for ride there. Stay all day. Barry 07905 889 005.
Saturday 26 April: Whitstable. 55 miles. Barry 07905 889 005 (Or stay overnight and......)
Sunday 27 April: Whitstable - Dover. Meet 11am Whitstable Harbour. 9.05am Victoria train arrives Whitstable 10.20am. Train back from Dover lateish. Barry 07905 889 005.