Yesterday Redbridge Cycling Campaign members and friends for a beginner friendly ride from Wanstead Park with about 20 people coming, half were children – fantastic to see young riders!

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Wanstead High Street was closed to car traffic from Christchurch Green down to Gail’s with a selection of farmers’ market stalls and other festival particpants on the road and on the green itself. The fine weather encouraged good attendance.

It was fantastic to see many people cycling to and around the area, with lots of children getting involved on many different types of bikes having fun safely on a traffic-free section of the High Street. Tandem and penny-farthing bikes were witnessed in the area – maybe a new trend in Redbridge! A number of organised bike rides provided opportunity to get involved such as by TrailNet.

Mark from RCC had a chat to one of the TFL representatives, Jasvir, who was very knowledgeable about cycle routes in East London with many recommendations. Useful information about ULEZ and how to prepare for it was avaible and hopefully will encourage more people to cycle for some of the journeys!

Dr Bike had a stall with two mechanics – perfect opportunity for a free bike check and fix! Unsurprisingly they were busy as usual. One of the mechanics works for Cycle Confident – great way to get free classes in Redbridge for those new to cylcing or wanting to gain more confidence on their bikes!