All the Thames Bridges Ride 

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Werner has planned this new challenge and will lead it on the 26^th May. London has 20 Thames bridges open for cyclists between Tower Bridge and Hampton Court Bridge. On this ride we’ll cross them all and even leave Greater London and stray into Surrey. After 55km (33 miles) we’ll turn around at Hampton Court station for a shorter (35km, 21 mile) ride back to the start over far fewer bridges. Help, you are thinking, that is over 50 miles! Well, we will go slowly, allowing 5 hours for the bridges and 3 hours for the return (Google says you can do Hampton Court to Waterloo in 1h 20min by bike). 9am start at the Needle, south side of London Bridge, 2pm at Hampton Court Bridge, 5pm back at London Bridge. A first stop at Bishops Park, Fulham. Several more as the ride develops.  If you do not fancy the return, there are trains from Hampton Court Station every 30 min. There are also plenty stations close to the route most of the way if needed.

Prepare well. Give bike a thorough check. Pay particular attention to tyres – side walls all OK, plenty tread, plenty pressure? Pack a spare inner tube, a multitool. Bring water, snacks, money or sandwiches for lunch, travel card just in case.

Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Same for “adults at risk”. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users feel safe.  If you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place.  These rides ares part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

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