Bermondsey Tour - Healthy Ride
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Bermondsey Tour
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Bermondsey, the area along the Thames between Rotherhithe and Tower Bridge and bounded to the south by the Old Kent Road, has a long history. The wharves along the Thames were used to import food which in turn spawned food processing factories inland. The social history was interesting too. Dickens describes it as having the worst slums in London but in the early 20th century Bermondsey was a pioneer in slum clearance and social housing. Om this easy ride we will pass the site of a medieval abbey, signs of tanning, an abandoned biscuit factory and more. Start 10am in Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, finish there 12 noon. 9 miles of cycling, frequent short stops, maybe even time for a coffee at the finish. Bruce leading. Route map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1G-3W6xSCsWXFZPea5hSb5sd2yCSylZ4&usp=sharing
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.

Canada Water to the O2 and beyond - Healthy Ride
2024-09-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Canada Water to the O2 and beyond
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Flat and almost all traffic free or segregated path – a ride for all abilities. Start 10am from Deal Porter Square, next to Canada Water Library and opposite Canada Water station. Possible to join the ride at Cutty Sark, next to the Foot Tunnel, at 10.25. Follow Cycleway 14 to Thames at Greenland Dock, then Thames path to the O2. Some really nice riverside cycle path to enjoy. If things go well could make it as far as the Barrier. Return inland using Cycleway 4. From Thames path head for Charlton shopping area and join the cycleway there after having a break at Costa. Cycleway 4 is fully segregated almost all the way to Tower Bridge these days. If you have not tried it this is good chance to ride most of it. Will be back at Canada Water by 1 pm. Ride Leader – Bruce. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1cemvuJ4MjcXfvjD3pXXfIX0tWkAumIU&usp=sharing
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Dulwich to Richmond Park - Healthy Ride
2024-09-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Dulwich to Richmond Park
Out via Wimbledon Park & Roehampton. Stop at Pembroke Lodge and return same route. Leave Dulwich Park (Dulwich Clock Café in the middle of the park) at 10am back at 2pm. A 25 mile round trip. To do it in this time will require steady cycling and there is a bit of up and down (check your gears are OK!).
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 (note there is a lot of shared path on these ride). If you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. his ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Sculptures in the City - Healthy Ride
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Sculptures in the City
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This ride aims to visit all 17 sculptures exhibited as part of the 13th Sculpture in the City event. Some sculptures on show will be familiar to riders who participated in the similar ride led by Eva in 2022 (https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2022/healthy-ride-reports-august-6th-2022/), but there are some new ones as well. Detailed descriptions of the artworks are published here: https://www.sculptureinthecity.org.uk/artwork/13th-edition/. This flat 7 mile ride will start and end in Deal Porter Square, next to Canada Water Library and opposite Canada Water Station. Start time 10am and expected to last 2.5 hours. Proposed route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1882017651?share_token=[REDACTED]&ref=
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The Big Tourist Sites and Hyde Park - Healthy Ride
2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
The Big Tourist Sites and Hyde Park
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Start at Southwark Needle, London Bridge, 10.00. Route: Cannon Street, Queen Street, Thames cycle path (Cycleway 3), Parliament Sq, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park. Using the Serpentine Bridge round the boating lake. Return via The Mall, Westminster Bridge, Tate Modern and Borough Market, finish London Bridge. Coffee stop in Hyde Park. Back by 12.30. Leader Simon K.
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 (note there is a lot of shared path on these ride). If you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Frieze Sculptures in Regents Park - Healthy Ride
2024-10-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Frieze Sculptures in Regents Park
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Start at 10.00 from Dulwich Park Café (Dulwich Clock Café, middle of park). Ride via Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction to Kennington and Oval up to Vauxhall Bridge. Along the river to Westminster Bridge, then St James Park and on to Hyde Park. From Hyde Park we will make our way to Regents Park to the English Garden to see the Sculptures on show for Frieze 2024. This is a really fun outdoor display held every October. You will find an audio/video guide here .
We’ll allow a half hour to look around the 21 pieces and take a coffee break nearby. If you want longer looking at the sculptures – then bring your own drink/snack.
Returning across Hyde Park then Exhibition Road and South Kensington down to the river and across to Battersea from where we will ride through Clapham Common and Brockwell Park back to Dulwich Park. The ride will be about 20 miles and allowing extra time for the exhibition, we will aim to be back in Dulwich by 2pm. Report of a previous Frieze ride here.
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Healthy Ride to Trinity Buoy Wharf and Barrier Park
2024-10-19 09:30 - 13:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Ride to Trinity Buoy Wharf and Barrier Park
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Trinity Buoy Wharf.
Start/finish Southwark Needle, south side London Bridge, 9.30am. NOTE EARLY START. Amanda leading and aiming to finish before 1.30pm. We subtitled this ride the first time we did it in 2018 “The New, The Old and The Derelict”. There is now less of the derelict and more of the new and the route changes to reflect this. Set off to Canary Wharf, then a loop for Trinity where will have a stop with time for a look round. Then on to Barrier Park North and the Royal Docks and back to London Bridge. About 15 miles. For those of you who have not visited Trinity Buoy Wharf, try to get on this ride. Completely unique site with 2 decent cafes and some interesting art. Plus the history related to Trinity House and Michael Faraday.
Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Same for “adults at risk”.This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Healthy Ride to the Four London Stirling Prize Finalists
2024-10-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
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London Stirling Prize Finalists
BBC London News has been highlighting the 4 sites in London that have been shortlisted for the Stirling Prize for best new building projects. Bruce has designed a route that will allow us to evaluate each one. The locations are Chowdhury Walk in Hackney, Kings Cross Masterplan, National Portrait Gallery and The Elizabeth Line. More info on the RIBA web site. We will stop at the first 3 locations and have a look/take photos. We will get inside the 4th site, i.e. take a short trip on the Elizabeth Line.
Start at Southwark Needle, London Bridge, 10.00. Ride to Liverpool St Station and take the neat mini-funiculars and a lift down to the Elizabeth Line platforms. Travel 2 stops to Stratford and exit on to Gt Eastern Way next to the bus station. Ride across to the Lee Navigation and after ½ mile of towpath cross the Lee and go the short distance to Chowdhury Walk. Stop for photos, then 5 miles are across North London passing Homerton Hospital and crossing London Fields to Kings Cross. More photos then down through Bloomsbury and the West End to the Portrait Gallery next to Trafalgar Square. Final photos and head to the Embankment and Cycleway 3 back to London Bridge. Total of around 13 miles of cycling. Should be back by 1pm. Proposed route from Stratford onwards here: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1905996562.
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Parks and Hills and a Cemetery Healthy Ride
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Parks and Hills and a Cemetery
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Easy 2½ hour ride from Peckham visiting Peckham Rye Park, Blythe Hill Fields, Ladywell Fields, Hilly Fields, Brockley & Ladywell Cemetery and Brookmill Park. Start 10am, Peckham Square next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre. Finish back in Peckham around 12.30. Several short stops in parks plus a longer coffee stop. Bruce leading. Draft route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1TYwOGhEJ3S8IFaz_LjyAn2vibRnieig&usp=sharing.
Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Same for “adults at risk”. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Healthy Ride - Cunning Cover-ups: London’s Best-hidden Ventilation Shafts
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:30 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Cunning Cover-ups: London’s Best-hidden Ventilation Shafts
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London’s network of tunnels (for tubes, trains and sewerage) needs a huge number of ventilation shafts, but these are often considered to be a blot on the landscape. Over the years, an astonishing range of cover-ups have been attempted, and on this fun ride we’ll see ten of the finest examples.
We set off from Canada Water (10am) on a 20-mile route, visiting Burgess Park, Pimlico Tube Station, and Hyde Park, where we stop for a leisurely break by the Serpentine. After circling the park we head for the river, cycling from Westminster bridge to Waterloo bridge, before heading for the Strand. From there, we go to Paternoster Square, then Finsbury Circus and finally to see our last example at the Bank of England. From there, it’s down to London Bridge, where some riders will probably choose to catch a train, while the rest of us make a quick and easy return to Canada Water by way of Tooley Street and Jamaica Road. John S. leading. Aiming to be at London Bridge for 2pm and Canada Water at 2.30.
Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Same for “adults at risk”. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Six Bridges Healthy Ride from Canada Water
2024-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Six Bridges Ride from Canada Water
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The new Boardwalk across Canada Water is opening at 3.30 on Nov 2nd. When we get back from the ride there will be an opportunity to have a look at the Boardwalk and associated landscaping, and at the preparations for the Grand Opening later in the day.
Start/finish Canada Water (Deal Porter Square, next to CW Library and opposite CW Station). Meet 10am for 2 hour ride . Will alternate bridges starting with Tower Bridge, then Southwark and Waterloo. Back over Westminster, Blackfriars and London Bridges. Mostly segregated cycle lanes plus sections of quiet road and short stretches of busier road. Nice easy, flat ride. Bruce leading. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1cUOalO2r3hWwEsezdLKUeQA8iGuRTDA&usp=sharing.
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

London Bridge to Parliament Hill Healthy Ride
2024-11-02 10:00 - 13:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
London Bridge to Parliament Hill
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Start 10am, Southwark Gateway Needle, south side of London Bridge. Eduardo leading and aiming to get back around 1.30pm. Route outward via Kings Cross, return through Regents Park. Coffee break at Parliament Hill Fields and time to walk up to the viewpoint. Lots to see on this ride across Central London. Everyone welcome. Route map https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1S4E6QQQM4Dp18KOJMQexVb3yDDMXob7C&usp=sharing
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

London Libraries from London Bridge - Healthy Ride
2024-11-09 09:30 - 12:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
London Libraries from London Bridge
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Eva will lead a ride to a select group of London’s libraries, from the more off-piste choices such as the Marx Memorial Library and the Library of Freemasonry to the magnificent British Library. It’s a fairly flat ride of ca 18km, starting at the Needle at London Bridge with the earlier starting time of 9.30 am. Including a coffee break we expect to be back by 12.30 pm. Map of probable route, avoiding the Lord Mayor’s Show, at: London libraries from LBG v09.11.2024 | bike Tour | Komoot
Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Same for “adults at risk”. f you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Canada Water to Charlton House - Healthy Ride
2024-11-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Canada Water to Charlton House
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Charlton House is one of the finest surviving Jacobean manor houses in England. With free entry you can explore the Jacobean rooms. and the walled gardens and get refreshments in Frillys Tea Room.
Start from Canada Water at 10am on a 12-mile route hoping to finish in 3 hours. It will also be possible to join the ride at Cutty Sark (be there at 10.20). Outward leg Cycleway 4 to Greenwich, then past Cutty Sark and into Greenwich Park. Up the hill, exit to Vanbrugh Park, through Blackheath Standard and more road to Charlton House. Break there to look at the house and/or get a coffee. Return through Charlton Park, past Charlton Lido and on to Sun in the Sands underpass. At Blackheath use paths and quiet roads to the top of Blackheath Hill and make a small diversion to The Point viewpoint. From there drop down to Cycleway 10 at Halfpenny Bridge then continue on C10 to just before the Millwall Ground. Take path to Oldfield Grove then across to Greenland Dock and back to Canada Water. Draft Route map : https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1BNWvMdkFOBUFJEQdkPmiB-fdb0_–eU&usp=sharing
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

London Bridge to Camden Market Healthy Ride
2024-11-16 09:30 - 13:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
London Bridge to Camden Market Healthy Ride
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Camden Lock – shops, markets, cafes, busy. On a ride, normally avoid it. However, it is a great destination – and lots of options for a coffee stop. Start 9.30am (note early time) at Southwark Needle (south end of London Bridge, close to the station, SE1 2PF) with Amanda leading for an estimated 3.5 hour ride. Outward route along south side to Westminster Bridge, then Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Marble Arch, Baker St, Regents Park Outer Circle, Camden High St. Return via Canal Tow Path to Kings Cross Granary Square, Cycleway 6 to Farringdon, up Ludgate Hill and past St Pauls. Down to Cycleway 3 and if time loop over Tower Bridge and Tooley St back to London Bridge. Some roads with lots of traffic. But pretty much non-stop sight-seeing and photo-ops! Report from last year at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2023/ride-report-nov-18th-2023/
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Battersea Power Station and Park from Peckham - Healthy Ride
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Battersea Power Station and Park
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Everyone welcome on this easy , flat ride. Battersea Power Station wil be dressed up for Christmas and Battersea Park is always worth a circuit. Start 10am Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre. Bruce leading. Route out via Burgess Park and mostly quiet streets to Nine Elms (American Embassy, Sky Pool). Short stop at Power Station (Christmas decorations; Ice Rink) then circuit of Battersea Park with probable coffee stop there, Return via Larkhall Park, Myatts Fields and Burgess Park. Back at 12.30. Riders can also join at Burgess Park Café, Chumleigh St, SE5 0RJ at 10.20. Please indicate at registration if you plan to do this. Route map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1focj7gj7Pa4NiRUgKKeKc4M7X0qWvJM&usp=sharing
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Thames Loop from Canada Water
2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:30 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Cancelled Thames Loop from Canada Water
Due to poor forecast (Storm Bert) this ride has been cancelled.
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A favourite short ride, this anti-clockwise loop follows the Thames on both banks. Lots of history and always something new to see. Easy 11 mile ride using DLR to cross river at Greenwich (travel pass or equivalent needed) and returning over London Bridge. Meet up at Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station and next to Canada Water Library. Route includes Russia Woodland, Deptford Historic Waterfront, Mudchute DLR, Shadwell Basin, Canal-side paths to St Katherines, London Bridge. Coffee stop on return leg. No hills, mostly off road, cycle lanes or quiet streets. Simon K. leading. It will be possible to join the ride at Greenwich Station. Meet 10.25am outside the front of the station on Greenwich High Rd, near the Novotel (not by the DLR entrance). Please indicate on the registration form that you will be joining at Greenwich. Map of probable route here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1YputxtQpk_g_BVhieMCuf9HAtWs&usp=sharing
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

The end of the Northern Line and beyond
2024-11-23 10:00 - 13:30 | Waterloo Milllenium Green, Baylis Road, London, SE1 7AA, United Kingdom
The end of the Northern Line and beyond
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A new ride from Simon S.
Meet 10am at Waterloo Millennium Green in Baylis Rd (opposite Spur Road and the end of Lower Marsh, https://maps.app.goo.gl/MQypzEA2NzT3uj4r8, ///knots.caves.wisdom ). Start along Bayis Rd to Lambeth North Station then Plane-tree-lined Kennington Road to join CS7 at Kennington Park. All the way down CS7 through Clapham, Balham, Tooting, to Colliers Wood, where it peters out. Then on to Morden and the end of the line. Up to St Helier past the (tucked-away) Baitul Futuh Mosque and down to Mitcham Common. Pick up Cycleway 5 at Streatham Common station and wend our way back to Tooting Common for a coffee stop. Then continuing on C5 through Abbeville village and Clapham Common to Vauxhall and eventually Waterloo. This was a favourite ride during the Covid lockdowns, when the roads were gloriously free of traffic. Nearly all on cycleways, though some traffic alongside. About 39km / 24 miles, only +125m and no big hills. Estimate ride will take 4½ hours, so be back about 1.30.
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Dulwich to Beckenham Place Park - Healthy Ride
2024-11-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Dulwich to Beckenham Place Park
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Start/finish Dulwich Clock Café, in the middle of Dulwich Park. Eduardo leading. Head up to Peckham Rye and via LCN 22 to Ladywell Fields. Join the off-road Waterlink Way (National Route 21) and follow Ravensbourne and Pool Rivers to Lower Sydenham. Then on quiet streets to Beckenham Place Park. Coffee stop at Cafe. Return by similar route. Route map at https://bit.ly/2SOiQMs.
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Cutty Sark to Thamesmead Murals - Healthy Ride
2024-11-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
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Cutty Sark to Thamesmead Murals
This is an easy, flat ride on some of the nicest shared cycle paths in London. Start at Cutty Sark next to the Foot Tunnel at 10am. Mike leading along the Thames Path to Thamesmead, past the O2, the Thames Flood Barrier and Woolwich Arsenal. Return will use the Ridgeway to Woolwich where will have a coffee break. Then Thames path again back to Cutty Sark at around 1pm. Relaxed, easy-paced 10-13 mile ride.
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

CANCELLED - high winds Burgess Park to Clapham Common Loop - Healthy Ride
2024-12-07 10:00 - 12:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Cancelled due to forecast 40+ mph winds
Burgess Park to Clapham Common Loop
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Start/finish at Stomping Grounds Café, 9 Chumleigh St, London SE5 0RJ. 10am start, 12.30 finish. Easy 10 mile loop with some gentle inclines, mostly quiet streets plus several off road sections through Parks. Outward via Ruskin Park, Brockwell Park and Briston Windmill. Return via Myatts Fields. Bruce leading. Route map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=19bUydVAcEI7OZJ3gCB-R9HQ1IA0BRf4&usp=sharing. Download GPX route file at 2024-11-26_1967899523_Loop from Burgess PArk to Clapham Common via Brixton Windmill(1)
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

CANCELLED - Burgess Park to Holland Park & Brompton Cemetery Healthy Ride
2024-12-07 10:00 - 13:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Cancelled due to forecast 40+ mph winds
Burgess Park to Holland Park & Brompton Cemetery
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Start: 10h00 at Stomping Grounds Café, 9 Chumleigh St, London SE5 0RJ. Back by 13h30. Outward via Vauxhall Bridge and Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens return via Albert Bridge & Battersea Park. Coffee stop either Brompton Cemetery or Battersea Park. Jane leading. 16.5 miles, Route map https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4497331.html#google_vignette
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Burgess Park to Clapham Common Loop - Healthy Ride
2024-12-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Burgess Park to Clapham Common Loop
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Re-scheduling of the short Clapham Common ride cancelled due to storm Drannach. Start/finish at Stomping Grounds Café, 9 Chumleigh St, London SE5 0RJ. 10am start, 12.30 finish. Easy 10 mile loop with some gentle inclines, mostly quiet streets plus several off road sections through Parks. Outward via Ruskin Park, Brockwell Park and Brixton Windmill. Return via Myatts Fields. Plenty stops at places of interest plus refreshment break at Clapham Common bandstand (Pear Tree Café). Bruce leading. Route map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=19bUydVAcEI7OZJ3gCB-R9HQ1IA0BRf4&usp=sharing.

Cutty Sark to Lesnes Abbey Healthy Ride
2024-12-14 10:00 - 13:30 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Cutty Sark to Lesnes Abbey Healthy Ride
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This is an extended version of the recent Thamesmead Murals ride, reprising the murals and continuing to Lesnes Abbey. 10am start from Cutty Sark Gardens, next to the Foot Tunnel entrance. Returning 1.30pm. Ride through the Royal College site onto the Thames Path, pass the O2 and the riverside artwork and on to the Thames Barrier. Then link with Green Chain path and after viewing some of the murals will continue to Lesnes Abbey for our coffee break. Return to Cutty Sark via the Ridgeway and Thames Path. Ride leader again Mike K. Report from previous Murals ride at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2024/ride-reports-nov-30th-2024/.
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Peckham to Spitalfields Market - Healthy Ride
2024-12-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Peckham to Spitalfields Market
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10am start. Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. Amanda leading. Usual easy-paced ride on mostly quiet streets through City and City fringes. Time for a break at Spitalfields to look around or have a coffee or even do a bit of shopping. Back at 1 o’clock, possibly earlier.
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Christmas Lights Healthy Ride
2024-12-23 16:00 - 18:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Christmas Lights
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After last year, swore never to repeat this ride. However, by popular demand… 4.00 pm start. London Bridge, south side, next to Southwark Gateway Needle, Bruce leading, Werner assisting. Hope to be back by 6.30 pm. Ride will be in 3 sections. A steady ride along south side of river then crossing Waterloo Bridge. Next the main event, a complex circuit of Covent Garden area and the West End including the obvious suspects – Oxford, Regents and Bond Streets – plus a few less well-known. The central streets will be VERY CROWDED with pedestrians and motor traffic including large Tour Buses. Maintaining cohesion in the group may at times be difficult. As well as bike lights, please also decorate your bike. A festive light on the helmet is a great way to remain visible in a crowd. Make sure your phone is charged up and you must give a phone number on registration. Father Christmas suits are allowed. Final part of the ride will be the short homeward run along the Embankment Cycleway. Join us if you can. Updated 2024 route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1MYD21OArO2nqkpSHPFYKggCfXbL7A-4&usp=sharing. 2023 ride report at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2023/ride-report-23-dec-2023/
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Boxing Day Ride – City Livery Halls
2024-12-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Boxing Day Ride – City Livery Halls
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As in previous years Werner will be leading a short ride on the morning of Boxng Day. A chance to burn off a few calories to make space for lunch. Meet 10am, London Bridge (Southwark Gateway Needle). Finish back there around 12. This year’s theme: City Livery Company Halls. Lots of these – usually quite impressive, although not always. Traffic guaranteed very light. Everyone welcome.
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Last Healthy Ride of 2024
2024-12-28 10:00 - 12:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Last Healthy Ride of 2024
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Ride for 28th December. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-southwark-healthy-ride-of-2024-tickets-1120891278989 > 10am, Peckham Square (next to Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre and Peckham Library, SE15 5RS). Back by 12.30. Bruce leading. Not sure of route but will be usual easy-paced ride mostly on quiet streets and paths with a short coffee break about half way. Ideal opportunity to check out the new bike you were given for Christmas, or just any new gear. And will burn off a few of the excess calories consumed during the festivities. Everyone welcome.
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Burgess Park to Horniman Museum Healthy Ride
2025-01-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Burgess Park to Horniman Museum
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First short social ride of the year. Start: 10h00 at Stomping Grounds Café, Burgess PArk. Back by 12h30. Outward via Camberwell Grove, Greendale, Herne Hill Velodrome, Dulwich Park and Dawson’s Heights. Refreshment stop at Horniman Museum. Return via Camberwell Old Cemetery, Aquarius golf course and Peckham Rye Park. About 10 miles with a few small hills. Mostly quiet streets and paths with just a few stretches of busier road. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1gdxzWK6b8z9cWUbwTU6c4pbyRj-VFQc&usp=sharing
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Healthy Ride from Burgess Park to Holland Park & Brompton Cemetery
2025-01-04 10:00 - 13:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Burgess Park to Holland Park & Brompton Cemetery
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Ride for Jan 4th. Just the one 3.5 hour ride at present for the first Saturday of 2025. Possible we can organise a short ride as well – keep an eye open for any further posts if you are interested in a shorter ride.
Jan 4th Ride. Burgess Park to Holland Park & Brompton Cemetery. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/burgess-park-to-holland-park-brompton-cemetery-cycle-ride-tickets-1126246195689 >
Start: 10h00 at Stomping Grounds Café, 9 Chumleigh St, London SE5 0RJ. Back by 13h30. Outward via Vauxhall Bridge and Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens return via Albert Bridge & Battersea Park. Coffee stop either Brompton Cemetery or Battersea Park. Jane leading. 16.5 miles, Route map https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4497331.html#google_vignette
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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.
