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Ding Day
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Ding Day is an annual London-based cycling event started in 2008 by enthusiastic cyclists, Alan Long and Kathleen Alder. The event is held on the second Wednesday of September and aims to encourage friendliness amongst the cycling community. Ding Day 2009 Ding Day 2009 is due to take place on Wednesday September 9. Whenever a cyclist passes another person on a bike on this day they offer them a friendly greeting by ringing their bicycle bell. The idea behind Ding Day is to create a fun experience for cyclists and locals in and around London, with the hope of creating more of a sense of community amongst fellow cyclists, including commuters, parents, children, etc. Ding Day is free and open to everyone. Ding Day has appeared in numerous cycling blogs including The London Cyclist and Padded Shorts. Press Coverage for Ding Day 2008 Ding Day has received support from the , the LCC and featured on the Londonist, as well as being endorsed by professional cyclists such as Chris Hoy, and by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson: Chris Hoy - Olympic Gold Medallist “About as much fun as you can have on a bike without winning a medal...” Boris Johnson - Mayor of London “...Ding Day is a welcome addition to spreading the word about the joys of cycling.” Ding Day 2008 was featured on BBC Radio London hosted by Gary Crowley and special guest Gary Kemp, of Spandau Ballet. A recording of the feature can be found on Ding Day's 2008 website 
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