The Black Unity Bike Ride 1st August

Spreading the word - CC Hackney supporting diversity, inclusivity and positive developments in London!

Original message shared on social media:

On 1st August 2020 we ride in solidarity. Every London based Black cycling collective has been encouraged to come together in the name of unity, love and equality.

The ride takes place in support of the second *Black Pound Day* and epitomises the collective power we have in our community.

This ride is a symbol of hope and reinforces that Black lives always matter.

Closer to the date we will share a link that will provide a live tracker so you can join us either at the beginning of the ride or at any other point of the ride.

LIKELY ROUTE (approx 16 miles)

Walthamstow Central Station

Bakers Arms

Lea Bridge Road

Clapton Pond

Hackney Downs

Dalston Junction

Shoreditch Church

Old Street

Clerkenwell Road

Holborn

Leicester Square

Trafalgar Square

Big Ben

Westminster Bridge

Lambeth North

Kennington Road

Brixton Road

Brockwell Park

Please spread the word.

#BlackUnityBikeRide

Fawcett & Elsdale - essential feedback & pictures

Our Elsdale & Fawcett locations for Essential Worker & community cycle maintenance have been doing a great job in supporting people to keep their cycles safe and on the road. Here below are some images from recent sessions and some supporting visitor quotes at the foot of this page:

                             

“Poor old Jack he was so pleased at how much better the wheel felt - you are such a lifesaver “ LR

 

“Hope to see you Tuesday and thank you again for being such a wonderful person trying to help everyone. Neighbours on the Facebook group have been saying how amazing you are :)” LR

 

“You guys are doing a great thing -keep it going” EW

 

“Thanks so much for fixing my bike - i haven't been on it for years but will be able to ride it every day now.” EW

 

“Thank you for the repair job , I’ll be spreading the word about your project amongst my co-workers at the hospital” - EW

 

“Thanks for sorting my bike out _ I look forward to joining the cycling club when you are back out riding” - EW

 

“Thank you for the work you did the other week my bike now rides like a dream” -LR

 

“Thanks for fixing my bike last Tuesday it is super smooth now” - EW

CC Hackney would like to especially thank our volunteers and Hackney Council's Housing Resident Participation department for making this project possible.