Elephants in London - Healthy Ride from Canada Water
2021-07-10 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
NOTE – you must register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/westward-loop-from-canada-water-to-central-london-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-162217331405
Yes – we are doing an ELEPHANT ride. Start/finish at Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, SE16 7AR. Flat ride into central London led by Philippa. Will be visiting Spitalfields, St James Park, Green Park, and Berkeley Square. Most of route on this Strava track, but add a short hop along Cycleway 4 each way. More info on the elephants here.
When you register on Eventbrite please give a phone number as it may be needed for Track and Trace. If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.
We will keep everyone as safe as possible by observing all the Covid Regulations. The current Covid guidance allows groups of 15 to ride together. Still important that we maintain routinely a 2m social distance, never less than 1m. Particularly important to maintain social distancing from other users on shared paths. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users can maintain 1-2 m and feel safe. Just in case we need them, good idea to bring a face mask. Obviously please do not turn up to this event if you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19.

Canada Water, Greenwich, Tower Bridge Loop
2021-07-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
NOTE – you must register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-greenwich-tower-bridge-loop-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-162216972331
Easy 12 mile loop using DLR to cross river at Greenwich (mask + travel pass or equivalent needed) and returning over Tower Bridge. No hills, mostly off road or quiet streets. Tower Bridge can be busy, but strict 20 mph and no awkward side turnings, so not as bad as people think. Route will be mostly Thames path to Greenwich station (main station, not DLR or Cutty Sark), train to Mudchute, through Canary Wharf, more Thames path to Shadwell Basin, then canals route to Tower Bridge. From Tower Bridge back on Thames path (Cycleway 14) to Canada Water. It will be possible to join this ride at Greenwich Station. Be at the man station entrance by the Novotel on Greenwich High Road sharp at 10.30. Simon leading.
When you register on Eventbrite please give a phone number as it may be needed for Track and Trace. Also please indicate whether joining at Greenwich. If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.
We will keep everyone as safe as possible by observing all the Covid Regulations. The current Covid guidance allows groups of 15 to ride together. Still important that we maintain routinely a 2m social distance, never less than 1m. Particularly important to maintain social distancing from other users on shared paths. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users can maintain 1-2 m and feel safe. Just in case we need them, good idea to bring a face mask. Obviously please do not turn up to this event if you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19.

Greenwich to Lesnes Abbey - Healthy Ride
2021-07-17 09:30 - 13:00 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/greenwich-to-lesnes-abbey-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-162351145647
Note the slightly earlier 9.30 start. 20 mile route largely follows the river, keeping to the south side. Outward takes the Thames path round the Greenwich peninsula and continuing to Woolwich and Thamesmead. Heads inland on mostly paths to Lesnes Abbey and a well-deserved coffee break. On the return use the 3 mile linear, elevated, Ridgeway path to Woolwich, then Thames path again until the Ecology Park at N Greenwich. Cut across the peninsula to save your legs and finish along a short stretch of Thames path to Cutty Sark. High proportion of this route is on off-road paths. Done this route at least twice in recent years. Route map below
Reports of previous rides: http://healthyrider.weebly.com/healthy-ride-reports-august_sept-2017.html and https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/38-riders-a-healthy-ride-record/. Our most popular ride ever was the 2019 ride with 38 riders! Loads to see, including riding past the O2, Thames Barrier and the steel men (“Assembly” by Peter Burke) at Woolwich Arsenal. Amanda leading.

Dulwich to Wimbledon Park
2021-07-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dulwich-to-wimbledon-park-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-162346545889
Our parks and commons are at their best at the moment so come and enjoy a ride through 5 of them. 15 miles. 10am –12.30pm. Start/finish Dulwich Clock Café, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ. Route: Dulwich Park via Brockwell Park, Clapham Common, Wandsworth Common to Wimbledon Park. Return same route. Mostly quiet streets, occasional busy junction, lots of easily cycled paths in the parks and on the commons. Coffee stop in Wimbledon Park. Jean leading. We did this ride in April, route at https://strava.app.link/G7flaOBkHfb. Ride report at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2021/southwark-healthy-rides-april-24th-2021/ and photos at https://www.facebook.com/groups/553896211918871

Butterfly Count Ride (Healthy Ride)
2021-07-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
NOTE. Must register on Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/butterfly-ride-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-163778619259. When you register on Eventbrite please give a phone number as it may be needed for Track and Trace. If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.
Ride details. 10.00 am to 12.30 pm. Start/finish Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre. 9 mile loop through parks and open spaces where hopefully we will see some butterflies. Ride coincides with the Big Butterfly Count. We will not be counting, but will visit good places to count if you are inspired to return. Main sites to be visited: Peckham Rye Park (wildflower meadows), Ruskin Park (Nature Reserve), Myatts Fields (wild area), Burgess Park (wild flower bank). Easy ride with plenty of time allowed for hunting for butterflies. Fingers crossed this good weather continues. Route at http://goo.gl/v14knG . More information about the Big Butterfly Count at http://www.bigbutterflycount.org/. Report from July 22nd 2017 ride at http://healthyrider.weebly.com/healthy-ride-reports-june-july-2017.html.
We will keep everyone as safe as possible by observing all the Covid Regulations. Still important that we maintain routinely a 2m social distance, never less than 1m. Particularly important to maintain social distancing from other users on shared paths. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users can maintain 1-2 m and feel safe. Just in case we need them, good idea to bring a face mask. Obviously please do not turn up to this event if you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19.

London Bridge to Parliament Hill - Healthy Ride
2021-07-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
PLEASE NOTE.You must register on Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-parliament-hill-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-164745057903. Please give a phone number as it may be needed for Track and Trace. If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.
New route for the Southwark Healthy Rides that will take in several favourite locations. 13 mile loop with time to compare the views from Parliament Hill and Primrose Hill. 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. Start/finish Southwark Gateway Needle, London Bridge. If anyone wishes to start from Canada Water, meet there at 9.20am. Be in Deal Porter Square, next to the Library and opposite the Station. Please indicate on the Registration Form that you are planning to go to Canada Water.
Outward route will pass St Pauls, pause at Kings Cross (Granary Square), follow the Regents Canal for a short stretch before returning to roads to reach Parliament Hill Fields. Will stop at the Café for a break. Energetic riders can walk up to the viewpoint – there will be time for that. Return route will pass the Roundhouse then ascend Primrose Hill. From there go through Regents Park, then across Bloomsbury, past UCL and the British Museum. Hopefully can cut through Temple then join the Cycleway as far as the Monument before crossing back over London Bridge. A mostly quiet route except for about a mile along Kentish Town Road and Highgate Road. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1S4E6QQQM4Dp18KOJMQexVb3yDDMXob7C&usp=sharing.

Peckham to Shooters Hill - Healthy Ride
2021-08-07 09:30 - 13:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
You must register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-to-shooters-hill-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-165794310245. When you register please give a phone number as it may be needed for Track and Trace. If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.
Typical easy-paced Southwark Cyclists Healthy Ride. Aim is to get to Severndroog Castle on top of Shooters Hill. Start time 9.30 (note earlier than usual time). Start Peckham Square (Peckham library, Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY). Duration 3.5 hours including refreshment break at the Castle. Outward route uses bus lanes on busy A202 and A2 to Deptford Bridge. Then off road and quiet roads to Eltham Well Hall via Lewisham and Kidbrooke Village. Brief stop in Well Hall Pleasaunce to prepare for the summit ascent. Next a short ride to the southwest corner of Jack Wood and the steep (but short) path up to Severndroog Castle. Plenty of time to just walk up – really steep section only 300m long. Usually there is a small café operating at the Castle, but may be best to bring own refreshments. Fast return route using initially busy Shooters Hill Road, then the underpass at the Sun in the Sands roundabout and quiet streets to Greenwich Park. Whiz down the hill in the park and more quiet streets to Quietway 1 at the Halfpenny Bridge. Finally Q1 to Surrey Canal Rd, Bridgehouse Meadows and quiet streets back to Peckham Square. Bruce leading, route at https://bit.ly/2Fv5z5Z
Previously did this ride Jan 19th 2019. Report and photos at http://healthyrider.weebly.com/healthy-ride-reports-jan-march2019.html

Canada Water to St James Park - Healthy Ride
2021-08-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-to-st-james-park-cycle-ride-tickets-165793531917. When you register, please give phone number in case needed for Track and Trace. If you cannot make it, please cancel. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.
Our sightseeing ride, led by Tour Guide Simon! Start time 10am. Start/finish in Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water station, SE16 7AR. Easy, 10 mile, 2 hour, flat ride from Canada Water. Route goes across London Bridge and passes Parliament Square, St James Park, Buckingham Palace and starts back across Westminster Bridge. Outward using much of Cycleway 3 along the Embankment. Return keeping to the south side of the river. Along Lower Marsh, The Cut, then mostly C14 – Union Street, Newcomen St, Weston St, Leathermarket St, Tanner St, Tooley St, Dockhead, ending with Thames path route back to CW. Although we are on some busy roads, mostly have a cycle lane or bus lane.

Greenwich to Victoria Park - Healthy Ride
2021-08-14 09:30 - 13:00 | Greenwich Station, Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JQ
NOTE: you must register on Eventbrite, link details below, please give a phone number as it may be needed for Track and Trace. If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.
Greenwich to Victoria Park < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/greenwich-to-victoria-park-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-166408334809 >
Typical easy-paced Southwark Cyclists Healthy Ride. Amanda leading a cross river ride including a trip on the Emirates Airline. Note early 9.30 start. Start location: Greenwich Station. Meet at main entrance on Greenwich High Road, near the Novotel (not DLR station entrance or on platform). OR meet at tunnel exit at Island Gardens at 9.45 (for people happy to carry bikes down/up steps at Greenwich Foot Tunnel, or who can ride directly to Island Gardens). Please indicate on the registration form if you plan to join at Island Gardens. Ride duration 3 to 3.5 hours including refreshment break. To begin we will take the DLR to Mudchute (bring face mask and travel pass or equivalent). Then Thames Path to Limehouse and along the canal towpath to Mile End Park (beautiful at present). Continue on towpath to Victoria Park and do a circuit of the park. Head east to loop through QE Park. Will have a coffee stop at The Beast Barge on entry to QE Park. Return will follow Lee Navigation to Three Mills then the Cody Dock route to Canning Town and on to the west end of the Royal Victoria Dock. Next board the Emirates Airline cable car (surprisingly easy to get a bike on this) to the O2. Finally cut across the Greenwich Peninsula and pick up the Thames path to finish at Cutty Sark.
We will keep everyone as safe as possible by observing all the Covid Regulations. Even with the relaxation of the rules it is still a good idea to routinely keep a 2m social distance, never less than 1m. Particularly important to maintain social distancing from other users on shared paths. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users can maintain 1-2 m and feel safe. Bring a face mask as will be needed on DLR and cable car and if you want to get refreshments at the café stop). Obviously please do not turn up to this event if you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19.

Canada Water to Greenwich Park and Blackheath - Healthy Ride
2021-08-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
NOTE. you must register on Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-to-greenwich-park-and-blackheath-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-167293131259). This is to allow us to lmit numbers and collect contact info in case needed for Track and Trace. If you cannot get to the ride after registerng, please cancel on Eventbrite to free up the place for another rider.
Typical easy-paced (10 miles in 2 hours) Southwark Cyclists Healthy Ride. Start/finish point will be Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, SE16 7AR. Start time 10am and finish 12 noon. Route is: Thames path to Greenwich, into Greenwich Park, up the hill to the Observatory, circuit of Blackheath, and return through the Park to CW. Lots of off-road path, no busy roads. Several stops at places of interest. Possibly see some of the preparations for the London Half Marathon on following Sunday. A good ride for new-ish cyclists.

Canada Water to Battersea - Healthy Ride +
2021-08-21 10:00 - 13:30 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
NOTE you must register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-to-battersea-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-167274505549. This is to allow us to limit numbers and collect contact info in case it is needed for Track and Trace. If you find you cannot get to the ride, please cancel registration on Eventbrite so a place is freed up for another rider.
16 mile ride on mostly quiet streets or cycle lanes. A few busy junctions. Typical easy-paced Southwark Cyclists Healthy Ride. Start/finish point will be Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, SE16 7AR. Start time 10am and finish 1.30pm. Thames path route to Blackfriars bridge. Cross Thames here and continue on Cycleway 3 to Westminster. Continue on back streets to Chelsea Bridge. Cross back and have a look at Battersea Park before stopping at the Black Sheep cafe by the Power Station (great bagels!). Use the new road through the impressive developments around the Power Station, then along to 9 Elms and a look at the American Embassy and the aerial swimming pool. Yes, there is a highly visible swimming pool 10 stories (50m) up between two apartment blocks! For more info go to https://www.embassygardens.com/sky-pool/. From Vauxhall follow Albert Embankment, then, if not too busy, Thames path past the Covid Memorial Wall. From Waterloo move inland and use mostly Cycleway 10 (ex Q1) back to Canada Water. Loads to see on this ride using a route devised by Philippa, who will be leading, Last ridden 5th June, see report and photos. Map of likely route: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=12NWN9EgQmiulaUGB5CgXLoIIGAE&usp=sharing

Peckham to Greenwich Festival via 7 Finest Views of S.E. London - Healthy Ride
2021-08-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-to-greenwich-festival-via-7-best-views-in-se-london-tickets-167959333889. This is to limit numbers and collect contact info in case it is needed for Track and trace.
Easy-paced 8 mile ride to be led by Jamie with, as the title says, great views. 10am start at Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre (SE15 5RY). Finish at Cutty Sark to allow those who wish to enjoy the Greenwich Festival in all its gastronomical and artistic splendour. Look out for the “We are watching” flag that will be flying on its 10 storey flag pole by the Royal Naval College (see https://wearewatching.org/). Route: Brockley / Hilly Fields / Brookmill Park / Blackheath / Greenwich Park Observatory / National Maritime museum /Cutty Sark. Mostly using quiet back roads or paths. The idea will be to spend a few minutes at each viewpoint. Not too sure about timing, but should be at Greenwich in well within 3 hours. Previously ridden 22 May 2021. Short report at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2021/the-7-finest-views-of-se-london/
NOTE. There will be no led ride back. A suggested quiet return route to Peckham is on Google Maps at https://bit.ly/3AUs51B

Six Parks Ride - Healthy Ride
2021-09-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
NOTE. you must register on Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/six-parks-ride-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-168859574533). This is to allow us to lmit numbers and collect contact info in case needed for Track and Trace. If you cannot get to the ride after registerng, please cancel on Eventbrite to free up the place for another rider.
Bruce leading. 9 miles. 10am -12 noon. Start/finish Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library. Burgess Park, Myatts Fields, Elam St Open Space, Ruskin Park, Dulwich Park, Peckham Rye Park. 55% off road path, 40 % quiet streets, 6% busy road. Enjoy the late summer flowers in 6 of the excellent parks in Southwark and Lambeth. Easy ride, very suitable for less confident cyclists. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1ekmzwWaAVMs-F0EAM_OQE9kJD4P_XiS0&usp=sharing

Canada Water to Tate Modern and St Pauls - Healthy Ride
2021-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
PLEASE NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/four-bridges-ride-st-pauls-and-tate-modern-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-169660411859. This is to allow us to limit numbers. We post these rides in several places, so need one registration point.
Usual easy-paced ride on mostly quiet steets or paths. Good for gaining confidence and learning routes. 2 hour,10 mile, ride from start/finish location next to Canada Water Library and opposite the station. Convenient if you want to come on the Overground as CW Station is step free.
This is our 4 bridges ride. . Start along the riverside route, north over Tower Bridge and along Cycleway C3 to Southwark Bridge. Then south over the bridge and turn right onto Sumner St to the Tate. Cross Milennium Bridge on foot – required – to St Pauls. Then backstreet route to Blackfriars bridge crossing south onto C6 and back to Canada Water via Q1 (now Cycleway 10). Everyone welcome. Route at http://bit.ly/39F1pET
We will keep everyone as safe as possible by observing all the Covid Regulations. We are limiting riders to 15 including leader and assistant to reduce risk of spreading the virus. Still important that we maintain routinely a 2m social distance, never less than 1m. Particularly important to maintain social distancing from other users on shared paths. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users can maintain 1-2 m and feel safe. Just in case we need them, good idea to bring a face mask. Obviously please do not turn up to this event if you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19.
More info about Healthy Rides at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/

Canada Water to the Mound - Healthy Ride
2021-09-18 09:30 - 13:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-to-the-mound-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-170455797880
Start/finish Canada Water (Deal Porter Square, opposite CW Station, SE16 7AR). Start 9.30 (NOTE earlier time than usual), aim to finish 12.30 to 1pm (so just right for joining Southwark Cyclists Picnic).
We have all seen the pictures and the media ridicule. But us the Mound really that silly – or is it just reporters being horrid to Westminster Council (unlikely?). Here is your chance to decide for yourself. The Mound is free at the moment. Ride Leader Philippa did this ride with another group – see photos at https://www.facebook.com/philippa.goffe. So come and join one of our usual easy-paced Southwark Cyclists Healthy Rides. Route will be CW to London Bridge, LB to Cannon Street, St Paul’s, down to Embankment Cycleway, Parliament Square, Constitution Hill (Green Park), Hyde Park to the Mound. Back via Westminster Bridge and Waterloo onto Thames path (NCN 4) then head to Cycleway 10 most of the way to Canada Water. Last stretch is through Southwark Park, so will end ride there for those joining the SC Picnic.

Greenwich to Royal Docks - Healthy Ride
2021-09-18 09:30 - 13:00 | Greenwich Station, Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JQ
Note you must register on Evenbrite so that we can limit numbers, link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/greenwich-to-royal-docks-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-170450524106
Flat 3 hour, 13 mile ride so pretty easy-paced. Lots of Thameside and dock-side path or quiet streets. Start 9.30 (Note early 9.30 start), aim to finish 12.30 to 1pm at Cutty Sark (so just right for joining Southwark Cyclists Picnic). Start location: Greenwich Station. Meet at main entrance on Greenwich High Road, near the Novotel (not DLR station entrance or on platform). OR meet at tunnel exit at Island Gardens at 9.45 (for people happy to carry bikes down/up steps at Greenwich Foot Tunnel, or who can ride directly to Island Gardens). Please indicate on the registration form if you plan to join at Island Gardens. Leader Jamie.
Route. To begin we will take the DLR to Mudchute (bring face mask and travel pass or equivalent). Then east side of Isle of Dogs to Blackwall, East India Dock Basin, Lee flyover cycle path, Royal Victoria Dock, Excel Centre, Royal Albert Dock, London City Airport. Start return over Sir Steve Redgrave Bridge, then across Woolwich Ferry (or if just miss one via Foot Tunnel). Back via Thames Path (NCN 4) past Flood Barrier and O2. Most of route will be same as on previous Thames Lovers ride, map at http://tiny.cc/6fabdz. As Jaime said in his report from that ride, “There cannot be many healthy activities more enjoyable than a cycle along a warm and sunny London river path with good company.” Fingers crossed we get the warm and sunny again!

Parks in Kennington, Lambeth and Camberwell - Healthy Ride
2021-09-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parks-in-kennington-lambeth-and-camberwell-cycle-ride-tickets-172255319297.
9 mile circuit from Peckham taking in a number of mostly small parks. Lots to see, lots of history including a miniature village, a WW2 tragedy and a pleasure garden. Bruce leading. Start/finish Peckham Square next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. Start 10am, approx. 2 hour duration. Easy flat ride, mostly paths and quiet streets. Everyone welcome. Route at https://bit.ly/2XmGYLS

Greenwich to Olympic Park - Healthy Ride
2021-09-25 10:00 - 13:30 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/greenwich-to-olympic-park-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-172554092937. Please give a phone number when registering as it may be needed for Track and Trace.
Flat route with a cable car ride to make it interesting. 10am – 1.30pm. Start/finish at Cutty Sark, next to the Foot Tunnel, SE10 9HT. Out along Thames Path past the O2 and on to the Emirates Airline. Remember to bring face mask and travel pass or card (passengers pay, bikes go free). Surprisingly easy to put a bike on the cable car. North to the Greenway and the Olympic Park. Circuit of the Park then exit to a coffee Stop at the ViewTube. Follow the Lee Valley route past Three Mills and probably looking in on Cody Dock. More Lee Path then through the Isle of Dogs. Finish at Mudchute DLR as Foot Tunnel currently has no lifts working. Riders who wish to cross back to Greenwich can use the DLR (step free at Mudchute) to Greenwich Station (also step free) or go on to Island Gardens and carry bikes up and down the stairs at the Foot Tunnel. Jamie leading. Last ridden June 26th, report and photos here: https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2021/healthy-rides-26th-june-2021/

Canada Water to Blackheath Pre-Marathon ride
2021-10-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-to-blackheath-pre-marathon-cycle-ride-tickets-176544548497
Oct 3rd is the date for this year’s delayed London Marathon. The ride will go past the start areas that transform part of Blackheath. Ride Leader Simon is a veteran of many London Marathons and will talk a bit about this amazing event during the ride. Start/finish Deal Porter Square opposite Canada Water Station and next to Canada Water Library. Start 10am for a 2 hour ride. OR can meet at Greenwich Park (Nevada St/King William Walk Gate) at 10.30. Please indicate on the registration form if doing this. Route: CW, Thames Path, Greenwich Park, up to the Observatory, across to Blackheath, then return via Greenwich Park, then section of Cycleway 10 (Q1) through Deptford, Folkestone Gardens and past the Millwall ground before heading back to Canada Water.

Dulwich, Crystal Palace, Ladywell Fields Circuit - Healthy Ride
2021-10-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dulwich-crystal-palace-ladywell-fields-circuit-tickets-176551439107. Please give a phone number when registering as it may be needed for Track and Trace.
Start/Finish Dulwich Park, Dulwich Clock Café, SE21 7BQ. 10am start, 12.30 finish. Jean and John leading. Route up College Rd to get the climbing over with (will allow time to walk the steep bits). Around the top of Crystal Palace Park and across to Sydenham and on to Bell Green (Sainsburys Savacentre) by a backstreet route. Pick up Waterlink Way off-road path to Ladywell Fields. If time, break there for coffee, then back via Peckham Rye Park to Dulwich Park. Strava trace of probable route: https://strava.app.link/VaIxJp50ajb

Peckham to South Bank Healthy Ride
2021-10-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-to-south-bank-cycle-ride-tickets-183403493787
10am start for 2 hour ride. Start/finish in Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. Outward and return routes slightly different so riders can experience several of the TfL Cycleway routes including a wide range of infrastructure – the good, the bad and the ugly! Out down Canal Path to join CW10 (was Q1) at Oxley Close, then follow CW10 to Blackfriars Rd where we join CW6 to Upper Ground which we use to access the South Bank. Return via Westminster Bridge Rd, Webber St (part of CW10 ), CW6 south towards Elephant, then the SW bypass route eventually joining CW17 (was Q7) at Brandon St. Continue to Burgess Park then back along the Canal Path to Peckham Square. Easy, flat ride using lots of cycle lane. Route at http://shorturl.at/eiF38

London Bridge to Kensington Palace - Healthy Ride
2021-10-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
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Ride round all the big tourist spots with Jamie leading. Start/finish Southwark Needle, south side of London Bridge close to London Bridge Station. Start 10am for an estimated 3 hour ride. Route west along south side of river then over Westminster Bridge down Birdcage Walk up Constitution Hill across Wellington Arch into Hyde Park and along to Kensington Palace for coffee break.
Return up Hyde Park West Carriage Drive, along Serpentine and up to Speakers Corner. Then back down to Wellington Arch and on to Buckingham Palace, down The Mall and through Horse Guards and across Parliament Sq to the Embankment. Left onto the cycle lane (CS3) that goes past Waterloo Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge and Southwark Bridge. Finish past Monument and over London Bridge. Flat ride with lots of path and cycle lane suitable for any level of cyclist.

Canada Water, Greenwich, Tower Bridge Loop - Healthy Ride
2021-10-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
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One of our regular routes, nice and flat and using substantial stretches of Thames path. 10am start for a 2.5 hour trip. Start/finish Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, SE16 7AR. Easy 10 mile loop using DLR to cross river from Greenwich to Mudchute (face covering and (travel pass or equivalent needed) and returning over Tower Bridge (or possibly London Bridge). No hills, mostly off road or quiet streets. Always lots to see on the river. Simon leading. It is also possible to join the ride at Greenwich Mainline Station. Be at the station entrance, near the Novotel, on Greenwich High Road at 10.25. Please indicate on registration form that you will join at Greenwich.

Peckham to Kings Cross - Healthy Ride
2021-10-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
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10am start for 3 hour ride. Start/finish in Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. We love the new developments at Kings Cross. Ride will stop in Granary Square with time for a coffee break and a bit of a look round. Outward route down Canal Path to Cycleway 10 (Q1). Ride this to Blackfriars Rd, then switch to Cycleway 6. This goes over Blackfriars Bridge and up Farringdon Rd before branching off through quiet back streets and over safe crossings to Kings Cross. Return leg will take a more easterly route, probably via Spitalfields and London Bridge. Not quite settled yet as Amanda, who is leading, is still finding the optimal return route. Flat route with lots to see, come and join us.

Dulwich to Vauxhall Bridge - Healthy Ride
2021-10-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
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A flat route from Dulwich – yes indeed. Starting from Dulwich Park Café, quiet streets to Brockwell Park, exit on to Brixton Water Lane, then take Effra Road to Brixton Central. Road takes its name from the River Effra whose valley we will follow. R. Effra not visible as it was buried in a sewer by Bazalgette in the mid-1860s. Long run down Brixton Rd to the Oval, bit boring but gets you there. On to CS5 at the Oval and followed this short segregated path to Vauxhall Bridge. You used to be able to see the exit of the Effra into the Thames just upstream, but the Tideway Tunnel people have built lots of stuff concealing this. Apparently it is not where the Effra mostly entered the Thames anyway – find out more here (http://vauxhallhistory.org/river-effra-jon-newman/). Short stop on Vauxhall Bridge then if time a circuit of the new American embassy with its moat and defensive rampart and a look at the Sky Pool. Back to CS5 and into Kennington Park, followed by back streets to Myatts Fields. Then Elim Open Space, across Coldharbour Lane at Cambria Rd, and along Milkwood road to Herne Hill. Finally Burbage Rd, past the Velodrome (maybe pop in if we have time) to Dulwich Village and the Park. Overall a mixture of quiet and busy streets, some cycle lane. Care needed at Brixton central, but we have done this ride several times without problems. Bruce leading. Route at http://tinyurl.com/y7ul6r9r

Peckham to Victoria Park - Healthy Ride
2021-10-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
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Flat 18 mile ride. Start/finish in Peckham Square , next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre. 10am start, aiming for 1pm finish. From Peckham Square take Canal path then quiet streets to short stretch of Cycleway10 (Q1). Probably Bermondsey St to Tooley St to Tower Bridge. Cycleway 3 (CS3) to Limehouse, then Regents Canal towpath to Mile End Park & Victoria Park. Pretty much the same route for the return. About 18 miles. Possible (probable?) coffee break in Victoria Park. Care needed on towpath – narrow in places and can be busy. Will use parallel paths in Mile End Park. Jean leading.

Cutty Sark to Beckenham Place Park - Healthy Ride
2021-10-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
NOTE you must register on Eventbrite to meet Covid Regs, link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cutty-sark-to-beckenham-place-park-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-197251212687
Approx. 3 hours. 14 miles, so nice easy pace. Bill leading. Out and back ride using lots of National Route 21, including the Waterlink Way, from Deptford to Bell Green. This is one of the nicest routes in London, nearly all off road and flat. The Mansion at Beckenham Place Park is impressive. The improvements to the Homestead include a new Café, so we will have a coffee break there.
We will keep everyone as safe as possible by observing all the Covid Regulations. Most importantly we will be maintaining routinely a 2m social distance, never less than 1m. Particularly important to maintain social distancing from other users on shared paths. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users can maintain 1-2 m and feel safe. Just in case we need them, good idea to bring a face mask. Obviously please do not turn up to this event if you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19.

Greenwich, Canary Wharf, Trinity Buoy Wharf, Barrier Park Loop - Healthy Ride
2021-11-06 09:30 - 13:00 | Greenwich Station, Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JQ
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Fascinating ride through river and dock side East London with Amanda leading. About 15 miles, 3.5 hours, including coffee break. Meet at Greenwich Station (SE10 8JQ), 9.30 to get DLR train to Mudchute (bring face mask and travel pass). OR meet at tunnel exit at Island Gardens (E14 3PS) at 9.45 (for people happy to carry bikes down/up steps at Greenwich Foot Tunnel, or who can ride directly to Island Gardens). Aim is to finish at Cutty Sark at approx. 1pm. Trinity Buoy Wharf (https://www.trinitybuoywharf.com/) has the Faraday Shed, a tree on a taxi on a Café, a lighthouse and more. If you have never visited, this is your chance. Barrier Park on the north bank gives terrific views of, you guessed it, the Thames Flood Barrier. Return route probably via Woolwich Ferry and the Thames Path. Last ridden June 12th this year, see photos on June 15 post on Healthy Riders Facebook group. NOTE earlier than usual start time of 9.30.

Canada Water to St James Park - Healthy Ride
2021-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
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Our sightseeing ride, led by Tour Guide Simon! Start time 10am. Start/finish in Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water station, SE16 7AR. Easy, 10 mile, 2 hour, flat ride from Canada Water. Route goes across London Bridge and passes Parliament Square, St James Park, Buckingham Palace and starts back across Westminster Bridge. Outward using much of Cycleway 3 along the Embankment. Return keeping to the south side of the river. Along Lower Marsh, The Cut, then mostly C14 – Union Street, Newcomen St, Weston St, Leathermarket St, Tanner St, Tooley St, Dockhead, ending with Thames path route back to CW. Although we are on some busy roads, mostly have a cycle lane or bus lane.

Three Prisons and a Ferryman’s Seat - Healthy Ride
2021-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Note you must register on Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/three-prisons-and-a-ferrymans-seat-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-204986579377. This is to allow us to limit numbers as we post information to several locations.
Learn some local history on a great 2 hour, 9 mile, flat ride with Bruce leading. Starts along Surrey Canal path to Burgess park, then via Bagshot Street to the New Kent Road. Stops at Newington Gardens (Location of Horsemonger Lane Goal), Angel Place (Location of Marshalsea Prison), Bear Gardens (Location of the Ferryman’s Seat) and Scovell Road (Location of Kings Bench Prison). Return via Quietway 1 (Q1), Coopers Rd and the Canal Path again. As usual keeping to quiet roads, almost entirely, plus some nice path at the start/finish. Just a tiny bit of busier road. This excellent themed ride was done in 2017 and 18 led by Harry Clark, who wrote a quite detailed information sheet, available with the ride reports and photos at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/three-prisons-and-a-ferrymans-seat-healthy-ride-sept-23rd-2017/. Harry is these days leading his own rides, see “Lets Go”, https://www.facebook.com/groups/2243369265928023).
Route at https://tinyurl.com/eafmcnf5. GPX route file: 3Prisons. Information sheet: 3 Prisons & A Ferryman’s Seat PDF
