Sharing The Road: What Cycling Can Do For Putney

The Putney Society, Hotham Primary School and Wandsworth Cycling Campaign (WCC) have got together to organise a series of events on the weekend of 18th and 19th October.

Saturday 18th October; 10.30am-12.30pm
Brewer Building, St Mary's Church, Putney

• Video presentation on WCC's award-winning Movers and Shakers project

Saturday 18th October 1-5pm
Cycling Events for all at Hotham Primary School, Charlwood Road, featuring:

• Lunch and Afternoon Refreshments from Hotham's Global Kitchen - Delicious home cooking from around the world (hot dogs for the less adventurous!)
• Tea, coffee and homemade cakes available all afternoon
• Dr Bike session by WCC & Putney Cycles - let them check your shed-bound bicycle for roadworthiness
• Putney Cycles and Go-Pedal on hand with adult bikes for free tryouts and hire for Sunday rides
• Thamesfield Safer Neighbourhood Police Team
• Stalls with cycling info, fun cycling activities for children, help with route planning, bicycle security marking etc.
• 1.45pm Display of cycling skills by Hotham School children
• 2.30pm & 3.30pm Cycle Training UK will run two sessions in the playground on basic cycle skills. The one-hour sessions must be pre-booked by calling 07989 974406 or emailing info@wandsworthcyclists.org.uk Cost £5, payable on the day.

Sunday 19th October, 11am
WCC guided rides around Putney

Starting at St Mary's Square at 11am, short guided rides for all ages will demonstrate how easy it is to get around Putney by bicycle. Bring your own bike, or arrange to hire one for 24 hours at a reduced rate on Saturday, to be returned on Sunday. Riders can join in with one or more of the short rides to enjoy local shared paths and the new sculpture trail.

First ride to the Wandle Delta along the riverside.
Second ride to Barnes Wetlands Centre along the riverside (ride timings to be confirmed)

For more details, visit http://www.wandsworthcyclists.org.uk/