Title: Cycle Ride Around Historic Southampton
Date: 2 January 2011
Start Time: 10:00
End Time: 12:00
Location: The Bargate
Description: All are welcome on a two hour journey by bicycle around the historic sites of Southampton, including a coffee stop. Gentle cycling, suitable for all abilities. Members and non-members welcome.
If conditions are unsafe for cycling – heavy snowfall or dangerous icy roads – it may be necessary to postpone the ride. If in doubt, contact Lindsi Bluemel on 023 8033 2926.
Southampton Guildhall
Date: 5 January 2011
Start Time: 18:00
End Time: 22:00
Title: Response to Local Transport Plan and Social Evening
Location: 20 Kellett Road
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Description: We have been asked by Paul Walker, Transport Policy officer at the Council, to submit a response to the draft Local Transport Plan 3 by 13th January. This is an important document as it sets out transport priorities and goals for South Hampshire for the next decade. We will be combining a discussion of the document with a New Year social.
The evening will start with supper at 6 pm for those who can make it, followed by discussion of LTP3 from 7 – 8.30 pm. From 8.30 – 10 pm there will be a chance to socialise and also see a short presentation on cycling in Holland.
Please do come along to all or part of the evening. If possible, have a look at the draft LTP3 document on the Council website before you come, so that we can use the time efficiently.
Title: ‘Baubles and Bicycles’ Christmas Themed Fancy Dress Bike Day
Location: Guildhall Square, Southampton
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Description: Please see details of the event BAUBLES AND BICYCLES which is taking place in the Guildhall Square next Saturday 11th December, 1pm-4pm. It’s a fancy dress event, so dress up yourself and your bike and come along for bike maintenance demo’s, led bike rides, mince pies and much more. If you’re able to come: GREAT! if you’re able to help out at the event: EVEN BETTER!! Tasks could range from promoting Sustrans to helping out at the Try a Bike sessions- let Thea know if you’re free to help out (event if it’s only for part of the event).
Start Time: 13:00
Date: 2010-12-11
End Time: 16:00
The recent report of unhappy cyclists from Lordshill Road Runners being turfed outdoors with their drinks and their smells has inspired members of Southampton Cycling Campaign to start this online Guide to Cyclist Friendly Hostelries all of which will come recommended by our members. One such pub which happens to be nearby the offending establishment is The Cuckoo at Hamptworth, Nomansland so, to miscoin a well known phrase, ‘A bird in the hand indoors is worth two in the lamb outdoors’.
The list of recommendations can be accessed here, or by clicking the link ‘ Cyclists welcome here!’ under ‘What we want’ on the SCC home page.
Feel free to add comments with your own favourite cyclists’ stops!
Title: Chasing Legends “Pure Visual Adrenaline”
Location: Odeon Southampton
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Description: Every so often a film will grab hold and entertain its audience in a way that leaves them begging for more. Known for their ability to produce such award-winning work, the rag-tag crew known as Gripped Films once again lives up to their name. Independently funded, filmed and produced with as much grit, passion and determination as their subjects, Gripped Films presents Chasing Legends, a feature length documentary following the HTC-Columbia Team through the 2009 Tour De France.
All of cycling is desperate for heroes they can believe in, Gripped Films gives them Team HTC-Columbia like they have never seen, through an intense and personal glimpse inside the most winning professional cycling team as told by the riders, current and past heroes. Included in the film will be commentary from Eddy Merckx, Phil Liggett, Paul Sherwen, Jens Voigt, Lance Armstrong, George Hincapie, Mark Cavendish and many others.
Chasing Legends highlights the greatest heroes in professional cycling with a dramatic show of teamwork and panache from Team HTC-Columbia through the 2009 Tour de France. The film takes viewers on an absolutely epic ride into the race action. Using a multitude of high tech, high def cameras mounted on bikes, motorcycles, helicopters and team cars, Gripped Films will also include historical race footage, artistic travelogue of the European countryside and villages with narration from the voice of cycling, Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen.
Chasing Legends will be shown simultaneously in over 50 locations in the UK and Ireland, including Southampton, followed by live Q&A with Mark Cavendish and Phil Ligett.
Contact Lindsi if you want to be included in an SCC group booking.
Start Time: 20:00
Date: 2010-10-21
Cello Joe, The Pleasant Revolution on Brighton Beach, by anemoneprojectors
Title: The Pleasant Revolution Returns
Location: Central Baptist Church, Devonshire Rd, just off Bedford Place
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Description: ….9th Nov – concert by Pleasant Revolution on Tues Nov 9th at Central Baptist Church, Devonshire Rd, just off Bedford Place at 7.30. For those who don’t know them, they are 11 cycling musicians from the US who have just spent 5 months cycling round Europe playing Bicycle Music Festivals where they use their bikes to generate the power for the pa systems. They arrived on the Queen Mary 2 into Southampton. Possibly on Thurs 4th Nov they are coming by ferry (from Spain) to Portsmouth. They would then go to London later that day on Megatrain, then come back on the 9th to Southampton (and 6 stay at our house, 5 in another house), will be returning to the US on the Queen Mary 2 on Nov 10th.
Do come to the concert! They deserve a huge send off! The event is free but there will be CDs and merchandise to buy. They are great musicians as well as sustainable heroes! Hope to see you there.
Start Time: 19:30
Date: 2010-11-09
Are you interested in learning how to maintain your bike? Do you live in St Denys or Portswood?
Sustrans’ Active Travel Project in Southampton is offering you a 2-hour bike maintenance class with a professional mechanic at the St Denys Community Centre for just £5!
Topics covered:
- bike checks
- puncture repair
- brakes adjustment
- gear tuning
Please register your interest by contacting: streettread@sustrans.org.uk, or 02380 515206.
Please state your preferred times of the week. Sustrans will get in touch with you with the next class details and how to book.
Title: Free Over 50s cycle ride!
Location: Outside the right-hand set of steps to the entrance of the Quays Swimming Pool, Harbour Parade, Southampton, SO15 1BA
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Description: Ride duration: Approx. 1 hour (Plus a FREE refreshment stop of approx. 30 minutes)
Route: From the Quays, through the Central Parks to the Common, round the Common, stop for FREE refreshments at the Hawthorns Cafe, and return.
Pace: Leisurely.
Requirements: Participants must be confident cycling on short stretches of road, and wear non-baggy clothing, suitable to weather conditions.
No bike? Sustrans can offer a bicycle and helmet for FREE hire, subject to availability. Please contact us to arrange this.
Booking / More information: Contact Kelli Stephens on 02380 515234 or kelli.stephens@solent.nhs.uk by Monday 27th September to book your place.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2010-10-01
End Time: 11:30
Title: Official Opening of the Itchen Riverside Boardwalk
Location: Horseshoe Bridge
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2010-09-22
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Description:
From Simon Pratt
Regional Director, South East, Sustrans
I would like to invite you to join us for the official opening of the Itchen Riverside Boardwalk on 22 September 2010 at 10am. We will assemble at the Horseshoe Bridge end, but the plan is to fill the whole structure with people and take photos from the opposite bank of the river.
We will be joined by pupils from St Denys School, who will bring flags and banners as a colourful backdrop for photographs. After the formalities and official opening, we will retire to the St Denys Community Centre for a reception and refreshments. A number of events and activities are planned at the Community Centre, details to be confirmed, so I do hope you will be able to join us there.
We will be asking people to choose their favourite three local figures for the Connect2 Portrait Bench, which will be installed at Horseshoe Bridge in the next few months. The three figures will be local people with a connection to the area, which could be celebrity, sportsperson or historical figure.
Sustrans has worked closely with Southampton City Council, Network Rail and the local community to build the new structure. Piling work to protect the railway line was completed by Network Rail in 2006 at a cost of £313,000. When Sustrans won the People’s Millions TV vote in December 2007 and secured £50 million from the Big Lottery Fund, we were able to start planning for the new boardwalk, which rests on top of the Network Rail piles.
The finished boardwalk, including the links at Horseshoe Bridge and Mount Pleasant, will cost around £450,000 in addition to the original piling costs. Construction work was carried out by Avon Construction of Ringwood.
Yours sincerely
Simon Pratt
Regional Director, South East
Hampshire County Council is accepting evidence of continued cycle use of the Chilworth 12 route north of the golf club clubhouse, with a view to designating this for shared use. As usual, evidence of a long period of continued cycle use is required to establish the right to cycle. If you have cycled the route at any time, please download, complete and submit a user evidence form, available here. this must be accompanied by a printed map of the route, available here.
Please also pass on to other cyclists who may have used the route.
