Haringey Liberal Democrat councillors have taken to their bikes in celebration of National Bike Week (16 th -24th June 2007) to highlight the benefits of cycling.

Lib Dems are urging more people to get out of their cars and to cycle to work and for pleasure, reminding local residents that cycling is good for the environment, good for health, and often makes journeys quicker in urban areas like Haringey.

Lib Dems will continue to urge Haringey Council and Transport for London to request that cycling in Haringey is encouraged more widely by providing more cycle lanes on busy routes, traffic calming to help encourage new users and to make a harmonious environment that benefits cyclists and pedestrians alike.

Cllr Bob Hare, Lib Dem Green Issues spokesperson and keen cyclist comments:

“Bike Week provides a great opportunity to try some local rides, and to meet other cyclists at the many events within easy range of Haringey designed for absolute beginners as well as regular cyclists.

“I have contacted Haringey Council and Transport for London to ask that cycling is one of their top priorities for the coming year. This will help the environment and get more people out of their cars and cycling.”

Cllr Lyn Weber, Deputy Lib Dem Green Spokesperson adds:

“We need more cycle lanes – but this doesn’t mean paving over our much loved green spaces like Parkland Walk, but working with the groups involved to ensure a rounded approach.”