Can Bikes Save the World? - HHV Winter Warmers

Can bikes save the world?
Cycling as a tool for social justice – panel discussion and Q&A.

The cost of living is on the rise, hate and division is dominating the media, and the world is literally on fire. Yet the simplicity of bikes remains.

Join us for an evening where we discuss how cycling can and is being used to address some of our most pressing social issues: the climate crisis, refugee integration, marginalised youth, and the genocide in Palestine. This evening will be one of hope in the face of difficult times, showing us that joyful tools like cycling and community can create real change for people and planet.

Host:

Megan Barclay, Women’s Development Lead at Herne Hill Velodrome and Designer at Friends of the Earth

Panelists:

Emy Yates, Senior Programme Manager The Bike Project
A charity that takes secondhand bikes, fixes them up and donates them to refugees and people seeking asylum in London and Birmingham.

Phil Dobson, Founder and Director UpCycle
A community organisation working to increase racial equality in cycling and wider society by creating pathways and empowering young people from ethnic minority groups.

Wojtek Dmochowski, Director The Big Ride for Palestine
A community campaigning group that organises public rides across the UK to show support for Palestine and fundraise for projects supporting Palestinian children.

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All ticket sales will be split between the speakers and their respective organisations. 

Other information:

• Doors (and our bar) will open at 6:30 the event starts at 7pm
• The clubroom is upstairs in the pavilion, we have an accessible lift for those that need it – find our full site-map here
  
• Get in touch if you have any additional access needs we can meet – eg prayer space, a seat near the speakers etc: info@hernehillvelodrome.com