Share your
experiences of cycling in London
The London Cycling
Campaign is asking Havering cyclists to complete a short survey about their
experiences of cycling in London.
You’ll be in with a chance of winning a
‘Sign for Cycling’ goodie bag with Lezyne bike lights, plus an exclusive new
Ass Saver and saddle cover.
Complete the survey here before Wednesday 24 February.
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School Travel
Plan One
Representatives from infant, junior primary schools across Havering will
find out All about Cycling when they
attend a School Travel Plan Conference at Havering
Town Hall on Friday 26 February.
Making the presentation will be Havering Council’s Cycling
Officer, John Lynn, and Sustrans BIKE IT Officer, Jeremy Tranter.
Infant, junior and primary schools can reserve a place by emailing Jay Amin.
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School
Travel Plan Two
Cycling
will be on the agenda when Havering secondary schools attend a School Travel
Plan Conference at Coopers Company
and Coborn School in Upminster on Friday 4 March.
Havering
Council’s Cycling Officer, John Lynn,
will be leading a round table discussion on cycling and in the afternoon there
will be a Bike Polo
(pictured) demonstration.
Secondary schools can reserve a place by emailing Jay Amin.
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Cycle in a breath of fresh air
CleanSpace is a UK initiative that allows
cyclists to monitor air pollution levels and reward them for the miles they
cycle.
You can download the CleanSpace app,
view an interactive map of air quality and track your journeys so you know
just how clean your rides are. Travelling in a manner that doesn’t cause
pollution gets you ‘CleanMiles’ that you can redeem with reward partners like Halfords (for a free bike lock or water bottle) or 20 per cent off at First Bike, to name a few.
 Please remember the Highway Code rule on cycle lights
Rule 60
At night your cycle MUST have white front and red rear lights
lit.
It MUST also be fitted with a red rear reflector (and amber pedal
reflectors, if manufactured after 1/10/85). White front reflectors and spoke
reflectors will also help you to be seen.
Flashing lights are permitted but it
is recommended that cyclists who are riding in areas without street lighting
use a steady front lamp.
Read more about cycling
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 Free CPC
driver training for Havering businesses
Havering
businesses can register their commercial drivers for free Certificate
of Professional Competence (CPC) accredited safer urban driver training.
Funded by Transport for London, the one-day course focuses
on safe driving around vulnerable road users, particularly cyclists, to
increase safety on London’s roads. There are
several dates through to Wednesday 17 February, but places are limited so book
now to avoid disappointment.
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Roadworks and more
Havering Council’s weekly email Travel
Update gives details of forthcoming roadworks and other transport issues
affecting the Borough. Sign
up for your copy here.
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The latest cycling information
More information is available on Havering Council's website. You can also view cycling videos on Havering Council's YouTube channel.
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Bike maintenance courses are back
The popular bike
maintenance courses will take place at myplace, 343
Dagnam Park Drive, Harold Hill, RM3 9EN.
Saturday 5 March: two basic bike maintenance courses: 10am –
12pm and 1pm – 3pm
Saturday 26 March: advanced bike maintenance course:
10am – 4pm, with one hour for lunch.
People
should bring their own bikes and wear overalls or old clothes, in case they get
oil on their clothes.
Book
your place here.
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Free
Bikeability training
The Bikeability and Start to Ride training courses will
take place at myplace,
343 Dagnam Park Drive, Harold Hill, RM3 9EN, during the Easter school holidays
on the following dates:
Tuesday 29 March: Bikeability Level 1 and 2: 10am –
2.30pm (day one of course)
Wednesday 30 March: Bikeability Level 1 and 2: 10am –
2.30pm (day two of course)
Wednesday 30 March: Start to Ride training: 10am – 12pm
& 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Thursday 31 March: Bikeability Level 3: 10am – 2.30pm
Book
your place here.
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Santander
Cycles expands to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Eight new docking stations and 310
docking points have been installed at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
as part of the Santander Cycles
scheme.
The newest docking stations are
located at iconic venues, including at the London Aquatics Centre, Lee
Valley VeloPark, the ArcelorMittal
Orbit and East
Village, the former 2012 Athlete’s Village. Locals and visitors are now
able to hire a bike and cycle around the Park, docking and re-hiring at various
points, allowing them to enjoy all that the area has to offer, and cycle on
into the city using Cycle
Superhighway 2.
Explore Rainham Marshes by bike
You
can now explore the RSPB
Rainham Marshes reserve by bike through
the Active
in Nature cycle hire scheme.
Route
maps with marked distances, including an 8.5km reserve loop taking in the river
wall and the side of the reserve are available.
Local
residents benefit from free hire for a limited time.
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London cycle maps
New cycle guides containing an A-Z map of different parts of
London are available. The maps show signed cycle routes, quiet roads
recommended by cyclists, greenways and stations with cycle parking.
Maps five and eight are particularly relevant to Havering. Order your
copies here.
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Sunday rides for beginners
Local members of the CTC (Cyclists Touring Club) organise rides
for beginners on the first Sunday of each month from 8.45am. Meet outside Roomes Stores, Station Road, Upminster,
RM14 2UB.
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Local cycling groups
There
are several cycling groups that operate in Havering.
All
welcome new members and offer the opportunity to ride with fellow cyclists. You can also search for clubs further afield using the club finder tool on the British Cycling
website.
See the list of local cycling groups here.
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Cycling on Facebook
If you're on Facebook please like the Havering Council cycling page, where you'll find regular news and information about cycling in the Borough.
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