Bike Week 2009

16 June 2009 – 20 June 2009

City Road Lock
Islington
London

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Come down to the Regent's Canal between Tuesday 16 and Saturday 20 June 2009, and take part in a number of fun Two Tings events.

Take a look at the events taking place:

Tuesday 16 June, 7-10pm - Our Cheese & Your Wine Party (hosted by Ealing Cycling Campaign)
Meet at Ealing Town Hall and join a leisurely 10 mile ride, concluding with a party at Osterley Lock Picnic Site. Bring a bottle and lights to go home.

Wednesday 17 June, 8am - Grand Opening
Come to the grand opening of a secret art project at City Road Lock.

Wednesday 17 June, 4-5pm - Reclaim the Towpath Ramble
Meet at Broadway Market Bridge and join a group of pedestrians and cyclists to show your support for considerate towpath use and the Two Tings Campaign. We will walk to City Road Lock en masse, reclaiming the towpath from inconsiderate users.

Wednesday 17 June, 5-7pm - Two Tings Party
Come and share a glass of wine and admire the new public art project at City Road Lock, commissioned by BW, whilst enjoying live music from the River Ratpack.

Thursday 18 June, 8-11am - Two Tings Awarness Event
Come and meet London's towpath rangers, help to promote safe shared use of the towpath, and get a free bike safety check. Free tea, coffee and refreshments too.

Thursday 18 June, 5-6pm - City Road Lock to Victoria Park Parallel Route Ride
Do you cycle the Regent's Canal as part of your daily commute? Are you tired of dodging pedestrians and other cyclists and slowing down at bridges? Did you know there is a quicker and easier way? The towpath rangers will be leading a ride along the proposed parallel on-road route. Come and see how easy your commute could be. Meet at City Road Lock with your bike.

Saturday 20 June, 12-3pm - Art Gallery Bike Tour
Meet at City Road Lock with your bike and join a cultural tour of art galleries on or beside the canal in Islington, Hackney and Tower Hamlets.

For more information about any of these events contact towpath ranger, Joseph Young on 07899 837612 or email joseph.young@britishwaterways.co.uk.

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