Cycle Islington, previously ICAG (Islington Cyclists Action Group) was set up in June 1978, a good two years before our mothership the London Cycling Campaign.
Celebrations are therefore in order to mark this important cycling milestone in the borough.
The CI committee has set up a small working group who have come up with some great ideas on how to celebrate.
During Bike Week (9 – 15 June), date to be confirmed, we will be holding our golden launch event at a venue in the south of the borough with a showing of a special video about our history and some VIP cycling guests and local politicians. Invitations will be sent out during April.
On Sunday 21 June (Fathers day), we have a marshalled Bike Round the Borough ride for all ages and led by Steve; the route forms a figure of eight, starting and finishing at Highbury Fields where there will be a birthday cake to share at the end. There will also be John’s famous customised wooden games to keep children (and adults) happy. Registrations will open shortly on the LCC’s Events page – it’s free, so sign up for some fun.
And on Friday 26 June, we have organised a ceilidh at Hocking Hall in the north of the borough with the fabulous Muckers, the Hackney-based band and caller who are known to many from their appearances at our sister borough Hackney’s Burns nights. Tickets for this will be available soon also on the LCC Events page -no tickets on the door so get yours in advance.
There might well be more activities – the working group is full of ideas – and we’ll keep you updated here. Hope to see you at one, if not all, of our celebrations.