Third Annual Greenacre Bicycle Rally

This was our third annual Greenacre Bicycle Rally. We hope the event raised awareness about the need for more investment in sustainable transport around the borough. We were joined by cyclists of all ages and abilities on the 3.5 mile course around Finchley, Friern Barnet, and Whetstone, which set off from outside artsdepot, in Tally Ho, at midday. All forms of pedal power were on show, including a rickshaw and a disco.

In the first year, the event attracted 138 cycles, which grew to 169 last year – trained stewards, police cyclists and St John Ambulance riders, assisted participants. This year, cyclists stopped at Friary Park for lunch with the option of setting off along the Dollis Valley Greenway to the Barnet Countryside Centre where an Environment Fair took place. The Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Anthony Finn, and Barnet council leader, Councillor Lynne Hillan, cut the ribbon. This year we are hoping for more support from Barnet Council to promote biking in the borough.

Mayor about to start the rally

Cyclists take over the streets of Finchley, North London

Mango, Annika & Lindsay on the refreshment stall outside Friary Park

Greenacre Bicycle Rally organisers, cyclists and Theresa Villiers (MP for Chipping Barnet) outside Friary Park