{"id":724,"date":"2011-02-16T12:42:00","date_gmt":"2011-02-16T12:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lewishamcyclists.co.uk\/"},"modified":"2024-11-11T16:14:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T16:14:37","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Lewisham Cyclists is the local group of the London Cycling Campaign in the Borough of Lewisham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">We are a friendly and diverse group of over 700 cyclists from across Lewisham borough. We work towards making cycling accessible for all by supporting people to cycle in Lewisham, as well as campaigning for improvements to our streets and public spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter is-light has-parallax\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-9903 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cycle-buddies21blog.jpg)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"helping-you-ride\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nv-site-bg-color\">Helping you ride<\/mark><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bike-repair-workshops\">Bike repair workshops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We organise a range of bike maintenance and repair sessions. Whether you\u2019re looking for a qualified mechanic to check over your bike or want to learn the skills needed to maintain your own bike, we\u2019ll likely have a session that is right for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find out more about the different types of sessions we run below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Mend and Ride Bike Workshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr Bike sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General advice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of our maintenance sessions are run on a donation \u2013 \u201cpay what you can afford\u201d \u2013 basis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/helping-you-ride\/maintenance-classes\/\">Fix my ride<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cycle-buddy-scheme\">Cycle buddy scheme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want build your experience and confidence cycling on London\u2019s roads, we can pair you with a more experienced cyclist from your local area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Cycle Buddy can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>find quiet local streets, where you can practice and build confidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>find and try out new routes to work or your local shops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>feel safer and more comfortable cycling in traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>find a safe route for your child to cycle to school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Lewisham Cyclists will put you in touch with your buddy, so you can meet up and ride together. They will plan around what you\u2019re comfortable with, so you feel safe and supported throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/helping-you-ride\/lewisham-cycle-buddies\/\">Join the scheme<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"safe-local-routes\">Safe local routes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for some advice on where to ride? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have collected some local rides we recommend, both in the borough and further afield. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/rides\/routes\/\">Show me the way<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"safe-local-routes\">Family cycling Library<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to transport your kids by bike but don&#8217;t know where to start?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We run a family cycling library where you can borrow items to help keep you riding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/helping-you-ride\/familycyclinglibrary\/\">borrow from library<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-parallax\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-10305 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/C4-Trafalgar-Rd-Vanbrugh.png)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"our-campaigns\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nv-text-dark-bg-color\">Our campaigns<\/mark><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-vision\">Our vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have ambitious long-term plans for our borough. We want Lewisham to be a place where cycling is an easy, safe, attractive and convenient choice for everyone in our borough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/edit?mid=1--Ve0ZtdCfPYdSEzfiUGglQsPMZqVqdd&amp;usp=sharing\">See the map<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2022-objectives\">2024 Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are working hard to identify and support schemes which will improve conditions for people on bikes in Lewisham. See a map of our current objectives and let us know if there are other schemes you believe we should be campaigning for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/our-2022-campaign-objectives\/\">See objectives<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"current-campaigns\">Current campaigns<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/deptford-church-street-cycle-lanes-under-construction\/\">Deptford Church Street &#8211; Cycle Lanes under construction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/cycleway-4-update\/\">Cycleway 4 is finally complete<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/catford-to-forest-hill-c2fh-walking-and-cycling-route-update-march-2024\/\">Catford to Forest Hill (C2FH) walking and cycling route update March 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/our-2023-campaign-objectives\/\">Our 2024 Campaign objectives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/deptford-church-street-consultation-guide\/\">Deptford Church Street Consultation Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-parallax\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6706 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/group-latchingdon.jpg)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"get-involved\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nv-text-dark-bg-color\">Get involved<\/mark><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"join-a-ride\">Join a ride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We run a wide variety of friendly, social rides&nbsp;in Lewisham and beyond.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These range from gentle, slow-paced totters around the borough, rides designed to be suitable for everyone including families with young children, as well as slightly more strenuous rides out into the countryside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lcc.org.uk\/events-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign me Up<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"become-a-member\">Become a member<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As an LCC member you\u2019ll help improve cycling across the whole city, in every borough, for everyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join today and support work to make cycling safer; to get more Londoners cycling, and to bring more high-quality space for cycling to London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lcc.org.uk\/membership\/\">join us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"volunteer\">Volunteer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to help out at Lewisham Cyclists? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers, whether you want to campaign for safer cycling conditions in our borough, help out with local rides, or supporting our other local events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/volunteer-with-us\/\">help us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter is-light has-parallax\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-10238 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/canonbie-group-edited.jpeg)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"events-and-news\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nv-text-dark-bg-color\">Events and News<\/mark><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"event-calendar\">Event Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/embed?height=600&amp;wkst=2&amp;bgcolor=%23ffffff&amp;ctz=Europe%2FLondon&amp;src=bGV3aXNoYW1jeWNsaXN0c0BnbWFpbC5jb20&amp;src=ZW4udWsjaG9saWRheUBncm91cC52LmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20&amp;color=%23F4511E&amp;color=%230B8043&amp;mode=AGENDA&amp;showTitle=0&amp;showPrint=0&amp;showTabs=1&amp;showTz=0\" style=\"border-width:0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"240\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"news\">News<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/lewisham-cyclists-newsletter-november-2024\/\">Lewisham Cyclists Newsletter November 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/deptford-church-street-cycle-lanes-under-construction\/\">Deptford Church Street &#8211; Cycle Lanes under construction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/agenda-for-lewisham-cyclists-wednesday-6th-november-monthly-meeting\/\">Agenda for Lewisham Cyclists Wednesday 6th November Monthly Meeting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/agenda-for-lewisham-cyclists-wednesday-2nd-october-monthly-meeting\/\">Agenda for Lewisham Cyclists Wednesday 2nd October Monthly Meeting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/agenda-for-lewisham-cyclists-wednesday-4th-september-monthly-meeting\/\">Agenda for Lewisham Cyclists Wednesday 4th September Monthly Meeting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"twitter\">Twitter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"twitter-timeline\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lewicyclists\" data-tweet-limit=\"2\">Tweets by lewicyclists<\/a> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lewisham Cyclists is the local group of the London Cycling Campaign in the Borough of Lewisham. We are a friendly and diverse group of over 700 cyclists from across Lewisham borough. We work towards making cycling accessible for all by supporting people to cycle in Lewisham, as well as campaigning for improvements to our streets&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Home<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"default","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"off","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"on","activitypub_content_warning":"","activitypub_content_visibility":"","footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/724"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=724"}],"version-history":[{"count":145,"href":"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/724\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11800,"href":"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/724\/revisions\/11800"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lewishamcyclists.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}