Cyclists wanted! Ringcross Community Centre Foodbank
Delivering essential supplies to local neighbourhood families
Location
Ringcross Community Centre60 Lough Rd
London
N7 8RH
Date and time
16:00 - 17:00Ringcross Community Centre has been operating a large foodbank since the start of lockdown, and currently offers food and essentials to over 70 Islington households every week.
Islington Cycle Club have also offered assistance to the project, by arranging a food collection pickup from shops and supermarkets, often using a cargo e-bike.
Goodgym have offered to assist with delivering shopping parcels to various households around Islington (no more than 2 miles from the community centre).
Would you like to be a foodbank cycle courier?
All deliveries will be prepared in advance, with addresses and contact phone numbers attached to the parcels.
You will need:
A bike
A method for carrying pretty heavy stuff
This can be pannier bags, or a large rucksack (12 ltrs or larger). Most deliveries would be the size of 4 shopping bags of items, so a larger capacity bag will make your trip easier. A few spare bags will be available to borrow if required.
There are 3 large bags available to borrow if you are without a suitable rucksack!
Some sort of map
Google maps on your phone would be fine.
Confidence when cycling on London streets
We are looking for safe cyclists! Steady, controlled and predictable cycling is preferred over speedy deliveries!
Any questions, feel free to contact Simon Fitzmaurice (Islington Trainer).
How are you getting there?
Who's going
Discussion
Location
Ringcross Community Centre60 Lough Rd
London
N7 8RH
Date and time
16:00 - 17:00Walkable
As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.
Ideal for beginners
Ringcross Community Centre
60 Lough Rd
London
N7 8RH
Led by Simon Fitzmaurice
- Goodgym Islington AA - Likes long slow runs - Coach in Running Fitness - Avid screen printer
What to look out for
Age Restriction
GoodGym welcomes anyone aged 18 or over. If you are under 18 then you will be unable to participate in any GoodGym activity
Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety when running and at a task.
Awaiting decision on an afternoon mission - if it doesn't go ahead I'll join
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