On your bike (From Your Local Guardian)

On your bike

4:00pm Monday 13th October 2008

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By Jamie Henderson »

With financial uncertainty seemingly around the corner, what better way to start saving money than by dusting off that old two-wheeler and getting on your bike?

To help you get started, the Wandsdworth Cycling Campaign (WCC) is organising a special two-day event aimed mainly at adults returning to or taking up cycling.

Starting on Saturday October 18, the weekend is also jointly organised by the Putney Society and Hotham School.

Bryony Evens, of the WCC, said: “We hope to be able to welcome not only regular cyclists and those who have already rediscovered the joys of cycling, but also those who are yet to do so – with the objective of encouraging them to try again.”

“This meeting is most definitely also for those who may harbour reservations about the behaviour of some cyclists and are therefore not yet convinced about the wider benefits that cycling can bring to us all.”

On the Saturday morning, from 10.30am-12.30pm, there will be a debate at St Mary’s Church, Putney Bridge, and a video presentation on WCC’s award-winning 'Movers and Shakers' project.

Key speakers will include Justine Greening, MP, a keen cyclist and graduate of the highly successful Movers and Shakers cycle training programme, and Koy Thomson, director of the London Cycling Campaign.

Then from 1pm to 5pm at Hotham Primary School, Hotham Road, there will be a range of cycling activites, including stalls with cycling info, help with route planning, bicycle security marking, basic bike equipment for sale and sessions on basic cycle skills by Cycle Training UK.

On Sunday, October 19,, the WCC will provide guided rides around Putney. Starting at St Mary’s Square at 11am, riders can join in with one of the short rides to the Wandle Delta and the Barnes Wetlands Centre.

Whether or not you own a bike, come along and join in one or all these events. For more information call 07989 974406 or email info@wandsworthcyclists.org.uk

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Socialresponsibility, Wandsworth says...
7:20am Tue 14 Oct 08

Whilst it is excellent news that more people are taking up cycling, it should be made clear that cycling on the pavement is an offence. It's not a clever, safer alternative to cycling on the road. It's not using your imagination, as one pavement cyclist claimed when I challenged him. If you cycle on the pavement you are an anti-social criminal. It's as simple as that. And for those brave heroic parents encouraging their kids to cycle on the pavement because they 'won't comprimise on their children's safety'; remember, no one is forcing you to cycle! You are choosing to do something are not prepared to do safely and within the law, and teaching your children that the law can be broken when it suits them.

Enjoy the benefits of cycling, but take the opportunity to show your moral fibre too!