Southwark Cyclists

Canada Water, South Bank, Deptford Loop - Healthy Ride
2022-02-19 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
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Easy ride that uses the relatively new Cycleways across north Southwark. Start/finish in Deal Porter Square, SE16 7AR, next to Canada Water Library and opposite the station. Begin by picking up Cycleway 14 on the Albion Channel close to Canada Water. Follow C14 past the Brunel Museum and the Salter Statues to Jamaica Rd. Small section of C4 and a cycle crossing to Tanner St. Continue on C14 past Guys Hospital and through Flat Iron Square to Blackfriars Rd. Leave C14 here and head north on C6 to Upper Ground and follow this to the South Bank. Coffee break here and time for a look at the Thames. Continue short distance along Upper Ground and join C10 (Quietway 1) at Cornwall Rd. Head back on C10 roughly parallel to C14 past the Old Vic, through Trinity Square, past Crol Café on Dunton Rd, over the Connect 2 Sustrans Bridge, past Millwall Stadium, through Folkstone Gardens, eventually to Deptford High St. Probably turn about there and head for the river and pick up National Route 4, the Thameside route, back to Canada Water. This becomes C14 at South Dock and continues through Russia Woodland to the Albion Channel where we first joined it. If you want to become more familiar with the best E-W routes in the north of the borough, this is the ride for you. Bruce leading. Route at https://bit.ly/30lzAza.

Peckham to Yurts Café, Limehouse - Healthy Ride
2022-02-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
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Start 10am Peckham Square, next to Peckham library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. Outward route going over Tower Bridge, through St Katherines Dock to Wapping, then turning onto CS3 for a tiny bit to get to the Yurts Cafe. Coffee break there then return through Limehouse Basin, Ropemakers Park, on to the Thames Path and cut across to Mudchute DLR (bring Travel Pass or equivalent). Alight Greenwich station and go along Greenwich High Rd the short distance to Cycle way 10 (ex Q1), then follow this several miles to Abercorn Way, then left to Glengall Road and the Canal path to Peckham Square. Plan to be back by 1pm. Amanda leading.

Dulwich to Morden Hall - Healthy Ride
2022-02-26 10:00 - 13:30 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
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Start 10am, Dulwich Clock Café, Dulwich Park, SE21 7BQ. Back at Dulwich Park for 1.30pm. Outward route via Brockwell Park, Clapham Common and Wandsworth Common to Earlsfield (mostly LCN25). Join the Wandle Trail and follow this largely off-road route to Morden Hall Park. This is National Trust, but the grounds and, importantly, the Tea Room or open to the public. Coffee break there. Return route follows Wandle trail back to Colliers Wood, then takes the more direct Cycleway 7 along the A24. Not so scenic, but cycle lanes and other protection have been improved in recent years. At Clapham Common rejoin the outward route (LCN25) back to Dulwich Park via Herne Hill. About 18 miles, some hills, nothing severe. Jean and John leading. Route at https://www.strava.com/activities/5690167719

London Bridge to Design Museum (Holland Park) - Healthy Ride.
2022-02-26 10:00 - 13:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
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10am to 13.30pm. Jamie leading. Ride will commence at Southwark Needle at 10am taking in Hyde Park, Holland Park, Speakers Corner, The Mall, Horse Guards Parade, Parliament Square and back to Southwark Needle by 1.30pm. Those that want can have 20 mins in the Design Museum during our coffee break there. Pretty much flat route with usual format of paths and quiet streets as much as possible and a very civilised pace.

Peckham to Brixton Windmill Healthy Ride
2022-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
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The only working windmill in London – and it is in very urban Brixton! Have not been there with time to look around for 2 years. Time to renew acquaintance with this remarkable survivor. Start/finish in Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY, 10am start, 12 noon finish. 10 mile circuit on mostly quiet streets at our usual easy pace. Start along Canal Path and across Burgess Park, then Myatts Fields, Slade Gardens, Ferndale Road and eventually Brixton Windmill. Stop at the mill and its new Education Centre, take photos. Return route passes Brixton Prison then cuts through to Brockwell Park, continues up and over the park to Rosendale Rd, down to Dulwich Village, up Greendale, through to Lyndhurst Way and back to Peckham Square. Bruce leading. Route at http://goo.gl/maps/ETBfk .

Cycle Ride Marking International Women’s Day
2022-03-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Lambeth Palace Forecourt, Lambeth Palace, London, SE1 7LB, United Kingdom
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Start:10h00 at Lambeth Palace Forecourt, Lambeth Palace Rd, SE1 7JU and return there by 14h00 at the latest,
Easy paced bike ride visiting various monuments & memorials to notable women, in and around central London, to mark International Women’s Day (8th March). We’ll be stopping for brief details at many of the sites with a short break at Russell Square. Mostly using cycleways and quiet roads with some short stretches on busy main roads where necessary, also some walking with bikes to look at monuments in garden squares where cycling is not permitted. Total distance 10 miles. Rides devised and led by Jane.
Two rides are planned , one on Tuesday 8th March, the other on the nearest Saturday, 5th March. On Eventbrite select the ticket for the day that you want.

Cycle Ride Marking International Women’s Day
2022-03-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Lambeth Palace Forecourt, Lambeth Palace, London, SE1 7LB, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cycle-rides-marking-international-womens-day-tickets-268975401667 >.
Start:10h00 at Lambeth Palace Forecourt, Lambeth Palace Rd, SE1 7JU and return there by 14h00 at the latest,
A bike ride visiting various monuments & memorials to notable women, in and around central London, to mark International Women’s Day (8th March). We’ll be stopping for brief details at many of the sites with a short break at Russell Square. Mostly using cycleways and quiet roads with some short stretches on busy main roads where necessary, also some walking with bikes to look at monuments in garden squares where cycling is not permitted.
Two rides are planned , one on Tuesday 8th March, the other on the nearest Saturday, 5th March. On Eventbrite select the ticket for the day that you want.

Canada Water to Greenwich Park and Blackheath - Healthy Ride
2022-03-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Apologies to anyone wanting to book – this ride is cancelled.

Royal Parks Loop from Burgess Park - Healthy Ride
2022-03-12 10:00 - 13:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/royal-parks-loop-from-burgess-park-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-291009024827

Start/finish Fuorvito Cafe, Burgess Park, Chumleigh Gdns, off Albany Rd. 10am start for this easy paced ride to Regents Park. Outward using sections of Cycleways 10, 7, 3 and 6. Crossing Southwark Bridge and passing the British Library. Coffee/loo break at Chester Rd or Broad Walk Cafe. Return via Hyde Park, Green Park, Buckingham Palace, The Mall, Horse Guards and Big Ben. Then choice of routes back to Burgess Park for 1.30pm. Distance: 17.2 miles and pretty much flat. Route map at https://goo.gl/ZjwqlF

Peckham to Dawsons Heights and Brookmill Park - Healthy Ride
2022-03-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-to-dawsons-heights-and-brookmill-park-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-296505595217 >
Starts at Peckham Square (next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre)and visits Warwick Gardens now famed for its insects (www.insectinside.me), goes past the Centre for Wildlife Gardening (Marsden Rd), then along the Spine Route to Dawsons Heights. Great views across SE London with Central London and Canary Wharf on the skyline. Down to and through Peckham Rye Park then back roads to Blythe Hill Park. Down through Ladywell Park, over the railway by the loopy bridge and stop for coffee in the park. Continue through Brookmill Park and head back, crossing the railway at Brockley Nature Reserve and riding up to Telegraph Hill Upper Park. Finally past Nunhead Cemetery and downhill to Peckham. About 18km (11miles) and 180m climbing. Some short steep bits that you can walk, mostly quiet roads, and some great views. Simon S. leading. Route on Google maps (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1gKYHYRm4sWyt4eKez8srplWZX4NxfAjQ&usp=sharing)
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Greenwich to Cody Dock - Healthy Ride
2022-03-19 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 so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cutty-sark-to-cody-dock-via-woolwich-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-296504301347

Cody Dock is one of those places that is guaranteed to renew your faith in the human race! Come and find out why. Amanda leading. Probable route: Thames Path – O2 – Thames Barrier – Woolwich Ferry – City Airport – Beckton Park – Greenway – River Lee Path – Three Mills – Cody Dock – Canning Town/Bow Creek – Dollar Bay – Mudchute – Island Gardens.
At Woolwich we will use the free Woolwich Ferry (if just miss one, use the foot tunnels). On the return northside at Island Gardens, if the Foot Tunnel lifts are out, we will finish the ride using the DLR to get back to Cutty Sark. 17.5 miles 3.5 hour ride with ½ hour stop at Cody Dock. Flat ride, with a few bridges to up and over.

Canada Water to Waterloo Lions - Healthy Ride
2022-03-26 10:00 - 12:30 | 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-born-free-lions-waterloo-southwark-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-301045283547
10am start, 12.30pm finish. Route on mostly quiet streets or cycle lanes. Destination is Waterloo Millennium Green off Waterloo Rd opposite the Old Vic. The Born Free Forever lion statues are still there (nearly moving on). A chance to take lots of photos – we will leave time for that. Philippa leading. Nice easy ride suitable for anyone on any sort of bike.

Dulwich to Brompton Cemetery - Healthy Ride
2022-03-26 10:00 - 13:30 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dulwich-park-to-brompton-cemetery-cycle-ride-tickets-301036055947

Start 10am , Dulwich Clock Café in Dulwich Park. Back at Dulwich Park for 1.30pm. Route: Greendale, Burgess Park, Waterloo Bridge, Trafalgar Square, The Mall, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Holland Park, Brompton Cemetery, Battersea Park, Myatt’s Fields, Greendale, Dulwich Square. About 20 miles. Note 20 miles is longish for what will be 3 hours on the bike in Central London traffic conditions. Be prepared to pedal a bit faster than usual in places to keep to time. Juliet leading.

Art Deco Architecture Ride
2022-04-02 10:00 - 12:30
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cycle-ride-londons-art-deco-architecture-tickets-304656595077
Start/finish Southwark Needle, SE side of London Bridge, near LB Station. Start time 10am, approx. finish 12.30. Popular in the 1920s and 1930s, the Art Deco style had a major influence on design, most noticeably now in the buildings along our streets. As well as landmarks such as the University of London Senate House and the Savoy Hotel, we will also ride past some of the less-well known buildings that we tend to pass without a glance (e.g. Adelaide House, north side of London Bridge). Eva leading, and probably also telling us a bit about some of the buildings. Unavoidably a route that includes some busy streets. 18km (11 miles). Probable route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1scrh46lqRcpTzmY7nUFet46RjBN7HqPA&usp=sharing

Canada Water to St James Park - Healthy Ride
2022-04-09 10:00 - 12:30 | 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-st-james-park-cycle-ride-tickets-310796810627
Our sightseeing ride, led by Tour Guide Simon K! Start time 10am. Start/finish in Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water station, SE16 7AR. You can also join the ride at London Bridge; be at the Southwark Gateway Needle, south east side of bridge, at 10.20. Easy, 10 mile, 2.5 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 Cycleway14 – Union Street, Leathermarket St, Tanner 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. Coffee stop in Dockhead.

Healthy Ride through Lambeth’s Small Open Spaces
2022-04-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, London, SE1 7ND, United Kingdom
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Small parks often have a charm of their own. And we are lucky to have lots of them in London. Most have some individual feature of interest. Some have remarkable activities embedded. This flat, 13 mile route, includes 12 small parks and also visits 3 larger parks, 2 of which are close to, but not in, Lambeth. A mixture of paths, quiet streets and some short stretches of busy street.
Ride will start (10am) and finish (1pm) at Waterloo Station. Meet at 10am at the bottom of the steps outside and under the Waterloo Station Victory Arch that is 50 yards up on the right from where York Road meets Cab Rd/Mepham St. First visit some small parks close to the river, Archbishop’s Park, Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, Vauxhall Park. Then divert via Nine Elms Station to the Sky Pool and the U.S. Embassy and on through the Power Station developments to Battersea Park. Across Stockwell via Larkhall Park and on to Wyck Gardens, Brixton, home of the Ebony Horse Club, a Community Riding Centre. Heading back traverse Elam Open space, Myatts Fields, Eythorne Park and Kennington Park. Small diversion to the Beefeater Gin Distillery (sadly no time for a tour) and the Cinema Museum and its neighbour the house in a water tower. Briefly into Southwark for Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, home of the Imperial War Museum, and finally to Waterloo Millenium Green. Coffee break, probably in Myatts Fields. Probable route showing all the parks at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1R6fTBvDP_CWqVtzEhbo-kHtOydWA1ne2&usp=sharing

Magnificent Cemeteries and a Waterloo Church - Healthy Ride from Peckham
2022-04-16 10:00 - 12:30 | 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/magnificent-cemeteries-and-a-waterloo-church-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-313440066677
New 19km (12 mile) route from Ride Leader Simon S. Will be ridden at a nice easy pace and suitable for all levels of cyclist. Start 10am, Peckham Square (Next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY). Finish back at Peckham around 12.30. Places that we will go through/past, in order: Warwick Gardens (www.insectinside.me) – Camberwell Grove and Greendale – Rosendale Road – West Norwood Cemy – St Luke’s Church, West Norwood (“Waterloo”) – Dulwich Park (coffee/WC) – Peckham Rye Park – Nunhead Cemy, inc. Scouts’ Memorial and Anglican Chapel ruins – Nunhead Grove – Rye Lane. Not a flat route, but only 2 significant uphills and total climbing 180m. Mostly quiet streets, some off-road path, a couple of busy crossings. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=15JUaE4-eUFPgZXkzY-Gyk9_iwelGiAxf&usp=sharing

Greenwich to Victoria Park and QE (Olympic) Park - Healthy Ride
2022-04-16 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 so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/greenwich-to-victoria-park-and-qe2-park-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-313503757177

Typical easy-paced Healthy Ride. Amanda leading a cross river ride including a trip on the Emirates Airline (not free – bring card of some sort). Start: 10.00am Cutty Sark, next to the Foot Tunnel. OR meet at tunnel exit at Island Gardens at 10.15 (for people 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 follow the Thames Path to Limehouse and then the Regents Canal towpath to Mile End Park. Loop through Mile End Park then continue on towpath to Victoria Park and do a circuit of the park. Head east to QE (Olympic) 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.

Dulwich to the Wandle Trail: Beddington to Colliers Wood - Healthy Ride
2022-04-30 09:30 - 13:30 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dulwich-to-the-wandle-trail-beddington-to-colliers-wood-cycle-ride-tickets-322348481987
At time of posting (18/4/22) this ride is full – you can join the Wait List
Typical easy-paced Southwark Cyclists Healthy Ride. 20 miles, 4 hours, lots of off road, some busy road, leader Jean. Chance to sample the excellent Wandle Trail on a more southern section than on past rides. Meet Dulwich Park Café at 9.30 (note earlier than usual 10.00). From Dulwich the first part of the ride is on main roads – though not busy ones. Then via West Norwood across to Streatham Common – with a few uphill bits on the way. After that – fairly flat over to Mitcham Common – then off road path almost to the tramline at Beddington. Next along a nice off-road path towards Hackbridge and a short amount on the road before we pick up the Wandle Trail and follow this for 3 miles to Morden Hall. Coffee stop at National Trust Café (usual excellent cakes) then make our way another 1½ miles of Wandle Trail to Merton Abbey Mills. Return on a direct route. CS7 from Colliers Wood to Tooting, Balham and Clapham Common, then mostly quiet streets to Brockwell Park & Dulwich Park. Allowing 4 hours and with 9.30 start expecting to be back a bit before 1.30pm.

Tour de Rotherhithe - Healthy Ride
2022-04-30 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/tour-de-rotherhithe-cycle-ride-tickets-322345252327
Rotherhithe has a remarkable history. This ride takes you on a tour of interesting sites. And because of the excellent planning from the late 1980s there are lots of pedestrian/cycle paths and this ride is nearly completely off-road. A great ride for someone relatively new to cycling. Start/finish point will be Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, SE16 7AR. Start time 10am and finish 12 noon. Route is: Southwark Park, King Stairs Gardens, then Thames path all the way to Deptford Historic Riverside. Along this stretch will pass the departure point of the Mayflower, the first underwater tunnel anywhere (by Brunel) and the Surrey Docks Farm. From Deptford will head back via the Surrey Canal Linear Park to South Dock, Greenland Dock and Russia Woodland. Final stop at Stave Hill to admire the view then loop past surrey Water and along the canal to Canada Water. All this in 10 miles and as a final bonus – this route is entirely without hills! Bruce leading. Annotated route map at https://goo.gl/5pFd9b. Link to GPX file: fqmdhodyr_Tour-de-Rotherhithe-Plus (2019_06_27 21_53_24 UTC)

The 4 Bridges Healthy Ride - Canada Water to Tate Modern and St Pauls
2022-05-07 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/the-4-bridges-cycle-ride-canada-water-to-tate-modern-and-st-pauls-tickets-331469162187
Flat 2 hour, 10 mile ride so pretty easy-paced. Mostly cycle lane or quiet streets. Start/finish Deal Porter Square next to Canada Water Library and opposite Canada Water Station. Leader Philippa. Start along the Thames Path, then north over Tower Bridge and along Cycleway C3 to Southwark Bridge. South over the bridge and turn right onto Sumner St to the Tate. Cross Millennium Bridge on foot – required – to St Pauls. Then backstreet route to Blackfriars Bridge crossing south on C6 and back to Canada Water via Q1 (now Cycleway 10). Route at http://bit.ly/39F1pET. Great photos on Healthy Riders Facebook Group from May 22nd 2021 (when we found Tower Bridge open and so had a bit of a wait).

Burgess Park to Wandsworth and Putney - Healthy Ride
2022-05-07 10:00 - 13:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/burgess-park-to-wandsworth-and-putney-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-331474708777
Start/Finish Burgess Park (Fuorvito Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, Off Albany Rd). Idea is to explore a bit further west on the south side of the river. Outward route will go via Vauxhall and Battersea Power Station to Battersea Park. Then round the park and on to the nice paths along the Battersea and Wandsworth riverside, eventually reaching Wandsworth Park. Will then go a further ½ km and have a look at the rowers on the Putney Embankment. Coffee break in Wandsworth Park during return, but sadly no time for a round on the well-maintained Crazy Golf Course. Return route has great contrasts. Back along the river to the bridge over Bell Lane Creek, the mouth of the River Wandle. Then head south into Wandsworth town centre along shared use pavement and across cycle crossings to avoid the traffic on the 1-way system. Next King George’s Park with a nice path by the Wandle. At the south end of the park, turn left and start heading home via Wandsworth and Clapham Commons. Fairly flat route, 28km, a lot of park and riverside is traffic free. Bruce leading. Route at https://goo.gl/94U3Ve. Two photos and report on previous ride of this route at https://tinyurl.com/bd2dpyes, when weather forecast was terrible. Much better for the 7th.

Brutalist Architecture - Healthy Ride
2022-05-14 09:30 - 13:30 | Greenwich Station, Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JQ
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brutalist-architecture-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-334798720987
Following on from the successful Art Deco Architecture ride in April, Eva has now designed a ride to buildings in modern Brutalist style. This is a long ride so we are starting at the slightly earlier time of 9.30. Start/finish will be at Greenwich Station, outside on Greenwich High Rd next to the Novotel (SE10 8JQ). Ride should take 4 hours with a coffee break. So back at approximately 1.30 pm. From Greenwich will take the DLR across the river to Mudchute. It will be possible to join the ride at Mudchute DLR Station at 9.45. Please indicate on the registration form if you intend to do this. Route incorporates failed social housing (Robin Hood Gardens), social housing association (Glenkerry House), famous (Balfron Tower, Barbican) and 2 outstanding public buildings – Salters Hall and Guildhall – at the end. See attached list. Mostly quiet streets, Including stretches of Q13 and Q1. Some busy junctions where we will use pedestrian crossings. Last stretch back to Greenwich uses Cycleway 10 (Q1). Riders will be able to peel off on this stretch to make their way home. Route map.

Great Trees - Healthy Ride
2022-05-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/great-trees-cycle-ride-tickets-334786083187.
A ride to look at some trees. Boring. Maybe – but trees, we are realizing, are not just a taken-for-granted background. They matter. They soak up CO2 and are good for our health. Inspiration comes from a talk in March 2021 to Better Streets Southwark by Paul Wood about Tree Talk and his amazing Tree Map. Route is based on Paul’s Great Trees of London Map (£8 from book shops). We did this ride for the first time last year, see report. Start is 10am from the Southwark Needle, south end of London Bridge, SE1 2PF. Handy for London Bridge Station if you want to get to the start by train. Route an 11 mile circuit to 6 of the Great Trees plus the palm trees at Chumleigh Gardens in Burgess Park. Route uses a mixture of paths and quiet streets, just short stretches of busy road. Runs through Camberwell, Peckham, New Cross and Deptford. Should end back at London Bridge at around 12.30 pm. Bruce leading. Annotated route map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1WMWt1qLR_4_obNGcwNHD3Sghfv22eLEW&usp=sharing

Four Parks and a Velodrome - Healthy Ride from Dulwich
2022-05-21 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 so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/four-parks-and-a-velodrome-southwark-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-341272604547
2 hour easy-paced ride round Peckham Rye Park, Ruskin Park and Brockwell Park. Nearly all on quiet streets or paths. 8 miles with a bit of up and down but nothing prolonged (and you can walk if necessary). At the finish will call in on Herne Hill Velodrome and watch the action. Have not been in there for a while, so looking forward to that. Probably be able to fit in a short coffee stop. Bruce leading. Anyone welcome, as long as you can point a bike in the right direction. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1xP52tUmZJtM441MpLzVEid6Z8aonM47J&usp=sharing

Peckham to Kings Cross - Healthy Ride
2022-05-21 10:00 - 13:00 | 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-kings-cross-southwark-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-341313226047

Everyone loves 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: The Angel, City Rd (passing the Eagle pub of “Pop goes the Weasel” fame), then Bunhill Cemetery, Guildhall, Southwark Bridge and local routes back to Peckham. Flat route with lots to see, come and join us. Amanda leading.

Greenwich to Royal Docks - Healthy Ride
2022-05-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Greenwich Station, Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JQ
Remember, you must register on Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/greenwich-to-royal-docks-cycle-ride-tickets-346798863737
Flat 3 hour, 13 mile ride so pretty easy-paced. Lots of Thameside and dock-side path or quiet streets. Start 10am, aim to finish 1pm at Cutty Sark. 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 10.15 (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 https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=179ZFRIA-lVf_FKGXBELKq7gwS20w_7f1&usp=sharing. As Jamie 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!

Round the Parks - Healthy Ride
2022-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Remember you must register on Eventbrite, link < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southwark-round-the-parks-cycle-ride-tickets-354671109837 >
10am to 12noon. Start/finish Peckham Square (Peckham Library, Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5JR). Bruce leading. Specially easy route for less experienced riders and families. Route visits 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. 15km (9 miles), mostly flat, one short climb. Route at http://bit.ly/3amtFfd. Download gpx file: Peckham-round-the-parks-ride

Greenwich to Danson Park - Healthy Ride
2022-06-11 10:00 - 13:30 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Remember you must register on Eventbrite, link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/greenwich-to-danson-park-cycle-ride-tickets-354676305377
10am to 1.30pm. Start finish at Cutty Sark, near the tunnel entrance. Eva leading. This is quite a long (18 miles) ride for us with significant short hills (550 feet total climbing). Starts though Greenwich Park then across to cycle paths and quiet streets that parallel the A2, passing on the way the Well Hall Pleasaunce. Leaves the A2 route at Wendover Way and reaches Danson Park from Danson Lane. Coffee break at the really lovely Fleur de Thé in Danson House. Return uses mostly LCN routes to Woolwich Arsenal via Plumstead Common. There joins the Thames path and follows this back to Cutty Sark.

Greenwich to Lesnes Abbey - Healthy Ride
2022-06-18 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 so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/greenwich-to-lesnes-abbey-cycle-ride-tickets-365866666047
Start/finish Cutty Sark, next to the tunnel entrance. Note the slightly earlier 9.30 start. Amanda leading. 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. After an ascent of the famous Thamesmead Tor, heads inland on mostly paths to Lesnes Abbey and a well-deserved coffee break and a quick look at the ruins of the Abbey. On the return use more of the 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. Loads to see, including riding past the O2, Thames Barrier and the steel men (“Assembly” by Peter Burke) at Woolwich Arsenal.
