37 Things You Need To Know About Modern Britain #19: The Secret Life of Cyclists

The House of St Barnabas and BUG are excited to announce the next discussion in the 37 Things You need to Know about Modern Britain series.

Bradley Wiggins, Laura Trott, Boris Bikes, Fixies - it’s never been cooler to be a cyclist. But what does the popularity of bikes and the way we ride say about us? The Secret Life of Cyclists is a panel discussion looking at the tribes and tensions surrounding modern cycling.

Why is it so popular? Why is it so dominated by middle aged men in lycra? Is it indicative of our modern obsessions with mindfulness and freedom? Is it the new golf? Featuring smug cyclists, vexed motorists and astute social observers, The Secret Life of Cyclists aims to sort out the psychopaths from the cycle paths.

Speakers include Tyres the cycle courier from Spaced Michael Smiley, broadcaster and cycling expert, author of ‘Get On Your Bike’, Rebecca Charlton, in a debate chaired by writer and journalist Stephen Armstrong.

The talk will take place on Wednesday 1st November in the beautiful chapel at The House of St Barnabas. Doors open at 6:30pm, the event will start at 7:30pm. Guests are invited to stay in our not-for-profit members’ club afterwards, to socialise in the bar and continue the discussion.