Under One Sky - Thank You

A quick note to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who came to the It's Up to All of Us stand at Harrow's Under One Sky event this past weekend. The event went fantastically and it was great to meet so many of those who comment and follow the blog in person and get you cycling!

Images and video coming soon...

Thanks for your support and for consistently making a difference.

Cycling Roadshow at Under One Sky

The It’s Up to All of Us campaign will be promoting Harrow’s cycle training, cycling and collecting I Move London pledges at this year’s Under One Sky event on June 28.

The roadshow will have an area for visitors to try out different types of bikes including electric bikes, recumbent bikes and more. If you’ve ever thought of cycling and wanted to get back on a bike, there’s no better time like now. Take advantage of the free cycle training Harrow Council offers and enjoy the freedom of cycling around Harrow.

Come along on Sunday 28 June 2009, to Kodak Sports Ground, Zoom Leisure, Harrow View HA2 6QQ between 12 and 8pm. More details here.

Harrow launches lunchtime walks for town centre

Harrow’s Business Improvement District launched its first active travel initiative on June 9 2009, with regular lunchtime walks targeting Harrow town centre businesses.
The initial walk attracted over 30 employees and feedback forms indicated that the route and idea of a lunchtime walk was very welcome. The initiative was facilitated by the Economic Development team at Harrow alongside NHS Harrow, who helped lead the walk and run regular walks across the borough.

Bike Week

National Bike Week began last Sunday and runs through to this weekend. Harrow has been promoting cycling with a roaming bike buddy who has been encouraging local commuters to cycle as well as information and promotional stands that appear close to congested traffic within minutes!

Cycling is great to get about the local area and enjoy the weather, as well as to get you fit, so go back to the bike today!

Our Bike Week events end with a bang at this year's Under One Sky outdoor festival on June 28 at Kodak Sports Ground in Harrow, where a large cycling roadshow will be available for the 10,000+ attendees to try cycling, as well as learn more about the best way to bike it.

Tube Strike: Get On Your Bike!

If the looming tube strike does occur, why not take the opportunity to try cycling the distance you'd usually cover on the Underground (provided it's local and within your means).

Cycle parking is available throughout the borough and below is a map indicating how many bikes can be parked at each location.

Harrow Heritage Trust Walks Tomorrow

Discover the history and heritage of your local area in these free guided tours. Historic houses, notable buildings, and the homes of famous residents will be incorporated with a walk in the sunshine. No need to book, just turn up outside the stated station. All tours start at 10:30am.

'Harrow on the Hill' meet outside Harrow on the Hill station
'Hatch End' meet outside Hatch End station
'Grimsdyke' meet outside Hatch End station
'Stanmore' meet outside Stanmore station
'Pinner' meet outside Pinner tube station

Cycling Keeps Beyonce Fit

According to today's Metro newspaper, Beyonce has credited cycling to keeping her bottom in shape. "Ladies in the 1800s knew this and it stands up well today," says the singer. "I swear by it," reports the newspaper.

Beyonce's Bike Ride

It's great to see singer Beyonce out on a bike in Dublin, enjoying the weather and getting some great press that comes at the same time as the new Catch Up with the Bicycle campaign.

Apart from cycling, Beyonce has previously stated her keep fit routine includes walking on an incline. Does anyone need further proof that walking and cycling can keep you fit?