EAST LONDON CYCLIST
EAST LONDON CYCLIST LOCAL CYCLING NEWS & UPDATES
March 2015
www.towerhamletswheelers.org.uk @thwheelers Tower Hamlets Wheelers
CS3: Cable Street and Horseferry Road consultations TfL has recently consulted on improvements to three locations to CS3 in Cable Street and for CS3 at Horseferry Road (27th Feb).
Upcoming Events
What we said is available at: http://goo.gl/fk27Tw
Monthly Meeting
Cable Street should be a ‘cycling street’ free from through motor traffic and safe for all ages to travel easily on foot or by cycle. As a step towards this we are supporting LBTH's proposal to stop ratrunning motor traffic enabling people to cycle west-bound in the carriage-way and east-bound on the segregated track.
CS2U Update Last newsletter we updated you on our ‘Love Whitechapel Market campaign’ to persuade market traders to not oppose the essential upgrade works. Unfortunately, TfL presented highly watered down plans that offer no segregation around the market. THW have expressed severe concerns around the updated proposal and accompanied the Green Party’s Darren Johnson as he took his questions regarding cyclist st safety to Mayors Question Time on 21 January. Full story: http://goo.gl/L2TOqu
Wednesday 11 March – 7:30pm Join us as we plan what we’ll be getting up to over the next month. All welcome and visit to nearby pub from 9pm.
Bicycle Maintenance Workshop Saturday 21 March – 11am Hands on workshop with Dr Bike on hand if you need any help. Tea, cake and chat available! More details at wheelers.org.uk/diary
Volunteer with Bike It! The Wheeler’s were treated to a special meeting in February as we were joined by Amy and Sam, Bike It Officers for Tower Hamlets, alongside John Rymmel, Schools Travel Advisor for the borough. Working with schools across Tower Hamlets, Bike It aims to give young people the skills and confidence to travel under their own steam – and their parents the confidence to let them. The team relies heavily on volunteers and if you think you might be able to help, please get in touch with [email protected]
More details: http://goo.gl/eJwuPx
Dr Bike’s Top Tips Each newsletter we plan on bringing you some top bicycle tips from our very own man in the know, Dr Bike. This month he’s got some sound advise to keep your bicycle moving: Inflating your tyres to their correct pressure will not only improve the ride but will also reduce the risk of punctures. Look on the side of the tyre for a number followed by PSI (pounds per square inch) and use a floor pump with a pressure gauge to inflate the tyre to its recommended pressure. Carry a puncture repair kit (plus inner tube), a pump, tyre levers, small multitool and a spanner to remove your wheels easily.
GET INVOLVED LOCALLY – CONTACT [email protected] IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN DOING SOME CYCLE CAMPAINING OR WANT TO GET INVOLVED WITH OUR ORGANISED RIDES AND ACTIVITIES IN TOWER HAMLETS
March 2015
www.towerhamletswheelers.org.uk @thwheelers Tower Hamlets Wheelers
CS3: Cable Street and Horseferry Road consultations TfL has recently consulted on improvements to three locations to CS3 in Cable Street and for CS3 at Horseferry Road (27th Feb).
Upcoming Events
What we said is available at: http://goo.gl/fk27Tw
Monthly Meeting
Cable Street should be a ‘cycling street’ free from through motor traffic and safe for all ages to travel easily on foot or by cycle. As a step towards this we are supporting LBTH's proposal to stop ratrunning motor traffic enabling people to cycle west-bound in the carriage-way and east-bound on the segregated track.
CS2U Update Last newsletter we updated you on our ‘Love Whitechapel Market campaign’ to persuade market traders to not oppose the essential upgrade works. Unfortunately, TfL presented highly watered down plans that offer no segregation around the market. THW have expressed severe concerns around the updated proposal and accompanied the Green Party’s Darren Johnson as he took his questions regarding cyclist st safety to Mayors Question Time on 21 January. Full story: http://goo.gl/L2TOqu
Wednesday 11 March – 7:30pm Join us as we plan what we’ll be getting up to over the next month. All welcome and visit to nearby pub from 9pm.
Bicycle Maintenance Workshop Saturday 21 March – 11am Hands on workshop with Dr Bike on hand if you need any help. Tea, cake and chat available! More details at wheelers.org.uk/diary
Volunteer with Bike It! The Wheeler’s were treated to a special meeting in February as we were joined by Amy and Sam, Bike It Officers for Tower Hamlets, alongside John Rymmel, Schools Travel Advisor for the borough. Working with schools across Tower Hamlets, Bike It aims to give young people the skills and confidence to travel under their own steam – and their parents the confidence to let them. The team relies heavily on volunteers and if you think you might be able to help, please get in touch with [email protected]
More details: http://goo.gl/eJwuPx
Dr Bike’s Top Tips Each newsletter we plan on bringing you some top bicycle tips from our very own man in the know, Dr Bike. This month he’s got some sound advise to keep your bicycle moving: Inflating your tyres to their correct pressure will not only improve the ride but will also reduce the risk of punctures. Look on the side of the tyre for a number followed by PSI (pounds per square inch) and use a floor pump with a pressure gauge to inflate the tyre to its recommended pressure. Carry a puncture repair kit (plus inner tube), a pump, tyre levers, small multitool and a spanner to remove your wheels easily.
GET INVOLVED LOCALLY – CONTACT [email protected] IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN DOING SOME CYCLE CAMPAINING OR WANT TO GET INVOLVED WITH OUR ORGANISED RIDES AND ACTIVITIES IN TOWER HAMLETS
