SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT ZONE

 This zone is organised by Transition Town Transport Group will showcase low energy urban transport solutions.

We are seeking to engage community groups like local business groups, school PTAs, Faith based groups and interested individuals to work with us and Lambeth Council, to develop better infrastructure and initiatives to encourage the take up of cycling, walking, car clubs and public transport to serve the local Lambeth Communities.

Try out some bikes, and get basic cycle training:

Cycle Experience is providing scores of unusual bikes and trailers for you and the kids to try out during the Urban Green fair. They also offer Cycle Training in schools and colleges to students of all ages. Adult and specialist courses are also available. info@cycleexperience.com

Cycle training via Suzy Harrison
Free cycle training is a great way to build up your skill and confidence on London's roads. www.lcc.org.uk

Learn to fix your own bikes:

Bike Repair Workshop
Barney will talk about bike repair on the day, and show the public how bike repairs are done. sales@brixtoncycles.co.uk

Get your bike serviced for Free:

Dr Bikes are trained mechanics who perform health checks for bikes at green events and workplaces. They give bikes a safety check and do basic repairs and maintenance such as fixing punctures and adjusting brakes and gears, as well as advising on potential problems and giving tips on looking after bikes.

BMX track:

BMX Races by Ad Martin
Riders of all abilities are welcome to take part, with racing in classes based on age and ability.
Anybody interested is advised to get there early to take in the atmosphere of an official BMX race and participate in gate practice and a track guide prior to racing.

Please note that anybody that wants to race has to be wearing a full face helmet with gloves plus additional protection if they have it! administrator@brixtonbmxclub.com

Learn to do up your bike:

Bling ya bike from 12pm to 5pm (Participants: 10–16 years old)
Bicycle Art Workshops for young people to decorate a bike and learn basic maintenance. Old bicycles were provided by the local police. Bicycle bells were donated by Lambeth Recycling who visited the project to give a talk.

Aims of the project
• To introduce basic bicycle maintenance.
• To develop creative skills by transforming an old bike through re-spraying and stencilling.
• To introduce the idea of recycling.

Contact Lamonte Johnson: 07956 001 178 / lamontejohnson@artworksdirect.org

...and much more:

Bicycology is a cyclists' collective that offers a range of activities to promote cycling and make the links with wider issues of environmental and social responsibility.

Formed by riders who wanted to build on their shared experience of the 2005 G8 Bike Ride, Bicycology is an independent, non-hierarchical group run directly by all its members through regular meetings that rotate around the country. info@bicycology.org.uk

TFL Sustainable development

This year TfL are bringing the Cycle Hire Road Show, to demonstrate the use and affordability of London's recently introduced cycle hire scheme. You can check out the bikes for hire, learn how to become a member and use them. Check www.tfl.gov.uk for more info.