Asylums, Hospitals, Almshouses and Colleges

Please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/asylums-hospitals-almshouses-and-colleges-a-cycle-ride-tickets-995434049037
This epic ride will take you on a journey into London’s social history viewed through the buildings that housed and sheltered people in difficulty. Figure of eight route starting and finishing at the Southwark Gateway Needle, South side of London Bridge, Begins with a loop south of the river ending back at London Bridge after 40km. Then if you are up for it a further 25 km ride on the other side of the Thames. 9:00 start and first return to the Needle between 14:00 and 15:00. Second loop will take about 2½ hours so expect the whole ride to finish around 5pm. It will be quite OK to just do the first part. Places on the route include the Friendly Female Asylum in Burgess Park. Trinity hospital (Greenwich), City of London Almshouses (Brixton) and north of the river Museum of the Home (formerly Geffrye Museum) and Bishop Wood Almshouses. Attached map shows draft route and list of most of the stops. There will be 2 coffee stops and a break back at London Bridge to have some lunch. Be sure to bring water, snacks and lunch with you. Ride Leader Werner.
This is much longer than our usual 20-25km rides and will aim for a slightly faster pace, Please ensure your bike, and yourself, are well prepared.
Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Same for “adults at risk”.
If you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. How to cancel link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/575010/how-to-cancel-your-free-registration/
This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. S