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Walk, Run and Cycle

Walking week

Get up and walk in Haringey

To find a timetable of regular walks in Haringey, see the schedule of led walks in the borough arranged through NHS North Central London and Pram Attack - walks for mums, dads and young ones. You will find the schedule in the attached files section below.

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Run and Jog in Haringey

Training

Get Fit for 5k!

How about setting yourself a spring challenge? Join the newly formed Pavilion Running Group, (in association with Hadley Wood Running Club) and train with a bunch of like-minded women for the 'Race for Life' in Trent Park on Sunday 16 June.

Last year many of our team hadn’t run a step before embarking on our running programme for this fantastic event!

They will be training and fundraising collectively, meeting at the Pavilion - Albert Rec on Wednesday mornings, 9.45am starting on Wednesday 1 May.

  • Last year our team members raised nearly £5,000 for cancer research
  • No membership fee and just £5 per session!
  • For more information and to register visit the Race for Life webpage (external link)

Jogging Clubs

There are a number of jogging networks in the borough. To find out more information about jogging networks and running clubs, visit the Haringey Running Clubs and Jogging Groups page.

Want to find out more about running and jogging?

If you are new to running or jogging and not sure of where to start, you can find out more on the NHS Choices running tips for beginners page (external link). Then why not find out how fit you are! Take a look at the NHS Choices Physical Activity Guidelines (external link).

Or have you already started jogging and would like to move onto running? NHS Choices have plenty of useful information for you about improving your running technique, running in different weather conditions and how you can go from couch to 5K (external link). Couch to 5k is downloadable from iTunes.

If you want to find out more about kit and clothing, running safely, structuring your training, or linking to other runners, groups and shops, then please take a look at the various websites in the useful external links section below. You can get advice from the experts, access blogs and videos, chat with other runners and make the most out of your training. The information is useful whether you are an absolute beginner looking for your first pair of running shoes or a veteran going for your next marathon. There are also running groups all over London. Visit the London Athletics' Community Running Links page (external link) to find out more.

If you would like to volunteer in running or athletics in general, marshalling at races or events, officiating at competitions, or assisting at local clubs please email tfudge@englandathletics.org to find out more about what you could do in Haringey. Please also visit the Sport Makers website (external link) for more information on volunteering.

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Cycle in Haringey

Could you inspire the next generation of cyclists in Haringey?

After an unbeatable year for cycling in the UK in 2012, British Cycling is on the hunt for the next generation of Ride Leaders in Haringey to help inspire more people in the area to get on their bikes and have fun.

For any enthusiastic people who love cycling and want to bring out the exciting, friendly and sociable elements of bike rides - British Cycling’s free, assessed one-day course qualifies you to deliver led rides for groups of beginner and intermediate level adults and accompanied children in your local area and shares tips and advice on all practical aspects of a ride.

  • What: British Cycling Ride Leadership Award
  • When: Saturday 15 June 2013
  • Where: Bruce Castle Park, Lordship Lane, N17 8NU
  • Cost: Free!

After completing the Leadership Award, Ride Leaders will receive: a recognised British Cycling accredited qualification, free kit and British Cycling Ride membership.

Anyone interested in attending the course should visit the Skyride website (external link) or email skyride@britishcycling.org.uk

Social Cycling Groups - Social networking for cycling from British Cycling

What are Social Cycling Groups?
Social Cycling Groups are social networking for cyclists - they help cyclists find people to ride with, groups to join and rides to take part in. It provides the ideal way for people who are keen to start a cycling group to organise their rides. The social nature of the rides increases the chance of sustaining participation in cycling activities and encouraging people to ride more regularly.

Who uses Social Cycling Groups?
Social Cycling Groups are used by individuals and groups to join or organise rides. Anyone over 16 years old can create a free profile, search for and buddy up with riders in their area, or create rides for friends, colleagues and local cyclists to join.

How can it work for me?
As a flexible online resource, groups and rides can be as specific or open as required, whether they are commuter routes, training rides or women only groups. Rides and groups can be created quickly and easily, allowing you to make them public so others can search for them, or private so you invite others to join.

Here are some tips to get you started:

  • Register for a free account on the Skyride website (external link) and join Social Cycling Groups. Click on 'Dashboard' at the top right corner of the screen and follow the prompts
  • Go to the 'Groups' tab and create a public group for your team, colleagues or friends, adding a photo and description. Arrange rides from your group by clicking on 'Create a ride' and filling in the details
  • You can send direct invites to join your group and rides to people you are 'buddied up' with. Go to the 'Buddies' tab and search for cyclists in your area using your location and add them as a ride buddy
  • You can speak to people who join your group and rides in the 'Conversations' tab. Simply post a message and people can reply
  • Add extra people as 'Administrators' for your group so they can invite people to join and create rides too

Mind in Haringey - Cycle-Logical Bicycle Club

Mind in Haringey is launching a new bicycle club starting in April 2013. Sessions will run on a Friday afternoon from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and are for anyone who would like to become more a confident cyclist.

The sessions will cover bike safety, simple bike maintenance, and bike rides will take place in and around Haringey.

For more information, or to sign up to the bicycle club, please contact Dave Forrest on 020 8340 2474 or email dave.forrest@mih.org.uk. All bicycles and safety equipment will be provided and each session will cost £3. See the leaflet in the attached files section.

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Inclusive and Accessible Cycling

Participation in cycling by people with a disability has increased by over 20% since 2008. Currently there are 200,000 people with a long term limiting disability cycling once per week. Cycling is one of the most inclusive and accessible sports. However, we are aware that there is more that we can do to improve both the provision and the promotion of cycling and further increase the number of people with a disability who enjoy cycling. Watch this space for information on accessible cycling groups coming to Haringey soon!

Don't know how to cycle?

Visit our Smarter Travel page for details of how you can learn to cycle safely and confidently.

To find an electronic cycling guide to cycling trails and bike information view the cycling leaflet and map in the attached files section. if you would like a paper copy, you can email smarter.travel@haringey.gov.uk

  • For more general information on cycling, visit the Haringey cycling page.
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If you would like a paper version of any of the guides below please contact us at get.active@haringey.gov.uk.

Attached Files

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Page Last Updated: 15 May 2013

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