The Barking BikeFest programme

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Lterta’sveclhaanmdpisopnogrrteen Welcome to the first Barking BikeFest. I hope you and your family have a fantastic day in what will be a wonderful celebration of cycling and sustainability. The event will not only feature the London leg of ITV’s Tour Series but also a community festival featuring cycle races for all ages and abilities, fun bike related events, musical entertainment plus an exhibition of green travel technology. There will also be a nod to the borough’s proud past with the presentation of The Mary Wollstonecraft Cup to winners of the professional Women’s race in memory of the pioneering feminist who once lived in the borough. BikeFest will be a celebration of cycling and of Barking and Dagenham’s rich heritage, which is why we chose to host the event against the magnificent backdrop of Barking Abbey. The borough has always made a huge contribution to the nation’s story. We are determined to continue to make our mark on history with BikeFest. We want the event to leave a lasting environmental legacy. Climate change is a clear and present danger, so it’s important for us to lead the way in adopting greener travel. And, we want to build on the borough’s splendid sporting history too. Just as Sir Alf Ramsey, Bobby Moore and Martin Peters – Barking and Dagenham’s 1966 World Cup winning squad - inspired a generation of footballers, I hope that BikeFest will inspire new cyclists and, who knows, possibly some cycling champions too. What a proud legacy that would be! Councillor Darren Rodwell Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council 03

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Why BikeFest? As Councillor Rodwell outlined earlier BikeFest is not all about cycling. It’s also about leaving a sporting legacy and helping to make Barking and Dagenham a heathier borough. The borough has sadly often topped the table as one of the country’s unhealthiest places with levels of obesity among the worst in England. By bringing a day of cycling to the borough we hope to inspire and promote healthier ways of living and sustainable travel so that our residents can be among the healthiest and happiest in the UK. And, by hosting a televised national sporting event in the borough we can showcase the historic Barking Abbey and its splendid grounds and put the borough on London’s tourist map – providing an economic legacy too. Oh, and last, but not least, we hope the event will be fun for everyone – from the professional cyclists to budding bikers or day trippers, who will all see why Barking and Dagenham is a great place to live, visit and work. Pat Hayes Managing Director Be First IBfMbaAyToaeronokferudfiktfi’nircCintgenhedygeia@cnomn-tluadeettanrrD4emtadasit-oAtglhdnereeledalenBgtichisn.ioeaoktnmncerhtyhgFeacCea.cublsytmiontkcTrgl-oreoocrawurCyisglhccenlhuaylee’blistlnnw?0obignwty1-cg2wceluel7m.ustv7iabaivni8nelv:1doc1olyv0cme1ldi2enwcgyictchlulebths. e.co.uk/ 05

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On the race track Start Time Event Category Under 10s & Under 8s 11:00 Under 12s 11:25 12:00 Under 14s 12:35 Under 16s 13:10 13:40 Men’s novices’ race 14:10 Women’s novices’ race 15:00 Cycle 4 All races 15:35 Commercial Partners race 16:55 17:30 Community racing ends Men’s race team presentation 18:50 19:00 Men’s race 19:30 Men’s race medals ceremony 20:50 Women’s race teams presentation Women’s race Women’s race Medal Ceremony 09

Who to watch out for TphwhDroeeoansmgwoteuieognrnmiho’osaeufmnrstihgwMfehoialtrplrsimybowenWahecnooeoylrmlliyisnvetpgeoaednrctseiiann.cmgrBapfafoatrrikgCtinhnueegpr,afinnodr Women’s Series MEGAN BARKER Team: CAMS – Basso Series record: Series champion (2018, 2021), four individual wins No rider has won more rounds across the past three editions than the Welsh rider. If the Barking race comes down to a bunch sprint, Barker will almost certainly be in the mix. JO TINDLEY Team: Pro-Noctis – Rotor – Redchilli Bikes p/b Heidi Kjeldsen Series record: sprints winner (2021) The definition of a series specialist: Tindley was second in the individual standings at all three rounds in 2021, and also recorded 10 top-10s across the 2018 and 2019 events. ELLEN McDERMOTT Team: Team Boompods Series record: Four top-10 finishes McDermott, who splits her time racing domestically and in northern Europe, was in the thick of the action last year and is always looking to attack. BECKS DURRELL Team: Team Spectra Wiggle p/b Vitus Series record: Series champion (2017, 2019), three individual wins A former British circuit race champion, Durrell only started racing aged 25 and quickly became a series ace. 10

men’s Series MATT GIBSON Team: Wiv SunGod Series record: Series champion (2017, 2021), sprints winner (2018, 2021), three individual wins The star of the men’s series in 2021 while riding for champions Ribble Weldtite, Gibson moved to their big rivals Wiv SunGod for this year. Barker will almost certainly be in the mix. CHARLIE TANFIELD Team: Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling Series record: Series champion (2018, 2019), one individual win Tanfield, a world and commonwealth champion in the velodrome, took a fine individual round victory in Scotland during last year’s series just days after competing at the Beijing Olympics. GABZ CULLAIGH Team: Saint Piran Series record: One individual win Back racing on the domestic scene after two seasons at international level, Cullaigh is one of the fastest finishers in the men’s peloton. ALEC BRIGGS Team: TEKKERZ Series record: Two top-10 finishes The Londoner is one of the most skilled riders on the British cycling scene. Look for him putting on a show to wow the crowds in Barking! MIGUEL ANGEL FERNANDEZ Team: Global 6 Cycling Series record: 2022 debutant The 25-year-old will race the series for the first time in 2022 with fledgling Kiwi team Global 6 Cycling. He recently recorded top 10 finishes in the prestigious Tour of Turkey. 11

The green village BikeFest is about fun as much as celebration of cycling and the promotion of green and healthy living. And it’s The Green Village where the fun starts. Here on Abbey Green you and your family will be entertained by musicians and bands playing well known covers and hits. And there will be thrills and spills featuring stunts on BMXs and mountain bikes by Fusion Extreme team – who will also be on hand to teach some simple bike tricks. There will also be a five metre high talking green robot called Binbot and interactive workshops creating bespoke bike streamers for children’s bicycles. Also on hand will be Dr Bike, who will be giving free bike medicals and advice on how to keep your bike roadworthy and safe. And, don’t forget to check out the heritage exhibition and activities in historic St Margaret’s Church. P>>>>l> u sfmaasbrocaatfegsltliopcapoanlsnaidnhymtocefwroorasrdfettsloldedrslers, and 12

Entertainment Look out for the musical entertainment through the day. ROBERTO PLA AND FRIENDS - Salsa and Latin Jazz from the legendary Colombian percussionist who has played with everyone from Kate Bush to Motorhead. World music sounds from KASAI MASAI, led by Congolese singer, dancer and percussionist, Nickens Nkoso. Pop, disco, Motown, rock and Indie (phew!) covers band REDONIZM. On the podium medal ceremonies Time Undaenrd 8Usn, dUenrd1e2rs1s0s 12.05pm Under 14s and Under 16s Menn’osvaicnedsWraocmeesn’s Cycle 4 All race 1.15pm Commercial Partners race 2.15pm 3.05pm 3.40pm Times and programme may be subject to change. Please check the website for regular updates. 13

REoleccktdroicwnAvteonue As part of our commitment to delivering a lasting legacy, the Barking BikeFest will feature an exhibition of green travel technology – known as Electric Avenue. The avenue will showcase a number of alternatives to using the car which clogs up our roads and pollutes our air. The exhibition is part of our ambition to help make Barking and Dagenham a greener, heathier borough. Electric Avenue will feature information and demonstrations on: Electric cycles If you’re interested in e-bikes, you are in luck! Lime Bike will be in attendance to showcase their e-bikes. They will also be putting on a demonstration. E-bikes are cleaner and less expensive than a rideshare and Lime electric-assist bikes make it easy to get across town. Come down to Abbey Green and try one out for yourself. car clubs Have you ever had questions about how Car Clubs actually work? Come down to Electric Avenue and talk to Enterprise Car Club. Enterprise Car Club offers access to a choice of cars and vans 14

GBiivkeeFuesstyoaunrd view on win! WaPTInhetloVedo’utdiasasrtstkihltSeteoehetstvoreaeTjiukueeoertssvuosteoprefnurkirtiSvrznieieeesnoursmbwti.reuchvinnwesoeud.y.hftulueeaekts,ntu/cdhbrtoeeuaou.trnkrewteye-oilsoluoluyrcuhskoeercyf-nlapstejnhopnuehytesereecatrdvoteneatdBntweoti’ckirsli-eldsswFepueoiwnrsnvetsaeoyros.r parked on street. Enterprise Car Club currently provides vehicles in Barking Riverside, which are available 24/7, 365 days of the year. Membership includes fuel, servicing and MOTs and more, meaning you only ever pay for a vehicle when you need it, not when you don’t. I’ve got the power Electric travel is all very well, but how do you charge your vehicle? We’ll be working with our partners, Connected Kerb, demonstrating their charging point technology and talking through the options. 15

Gisetetaisnyg…to BikeFest ic BBIliitaiVfkvriieiysksnFoiigaetnu,sgtccstheaoIetlGnaew1T.bk1efreLTa8swhitwAcepiooeSrlouanbe.lncdsoieistfuesoaragnctereftaAlti.nyvgbeogobuevet.ryotuaofkGvelerteaeloaseavpynnel,dtayrNnasoouvuyresorttlhucaoraiSpnjrtotariaubeotrelnenhts,eo.ym. e By bicycle Park your bike for free in our speciailccoycnle psaerkting facility on Abbey Green, Barking – kindly provided by our partners at The Project Centre. By train or tube Abbey Green is short walk from Barking Station. Just turn right when you leave the station and carry straight on through the market to arrive at Abbey Green. District Line services run regularly throughout the day. Frequent C2C train services run between Barking and Fenchurch Street, and destinations all over Essex. It’s just over 15 minutes to Fenchurch Street. Unfortunately, Overground services to and from Gospel Oak are suspended for the day. Replacement bus services will be operating on the Hammersmith & City Line, which is suspended all day. More information about facilities and the timetable at Barking Station here: www.c2c-online.co.uk/stations/barking-station 16

con seBty bus There is a huge number of bus services to Barking, including the numbers 5, 62, 169, 238, 287, 366, 368, 474 and 687 together with EL1, EL2 and EL3. By CAR There will be road closures around the race circuit in Barking town centre, so the roads may be busier than normal. There will also be some additional parking restrictions and the car park at Bobby Moore Way and at ASDA will be closed. We therefore strongly advise you to leave your car at home if you can. Disabled and blue badge parking will be available as normal in the London Road multi-storey car park. Details of the race day road closures, see yourcall.befirst.london/the-barking-bikefest 17

A note about the BikeFest Tfahme iBlyarekvienngtBainkdeFweestwiselacofmreee, ePwvwtlehieelrealayspronerneioneakv.reciedeasepsteyymoothueuermryccbhgheiierlldtdorrlfeoenssnttwsa. ufiPftp.hleeOriadvuseiresnelrtodiefs.pitcoOacruthtirioaldninnrywfeonlror’imssstttabectanihontinlddisspretiononintto the Kids Zone. No glass or alcohol can be brought on site. 18

Vaodliufnftereeenrscemake BikeFest would not be possible without the help and support \\of the Barking and Dagenham volunteers. As well as helping on the day, the volunteers have helped in the marketing set up and organisation of today’s events. We’d like to pay particular thanks to COUNTRYSIDE AND L&Q, who have supported the volunteer team. If you are interested in volunteering, you can find out more, and register your interest, at www.lbbd.gov.uk/volunteering East London’s brightest new address with the concept of community right at its heart! From 1 bedroom apartments to 4 bedroom family homes. To book your viewing call 020 4579 1683

thanks to all our supporters And we gratefully acknowledge the support of our travel partners, Project Centre.