Southwark Cyclists

Boat Race Course Ride
2022-08-27 10:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | 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/boat-race-course-cycle-ride-tickets-405412077437
This ride will be led by Jamie. As Jamie says: “We last did the Boat Race ride on 2nd April when it was unpleasantly cold with a bitter east wind in our faces. One hopes that late August will be more forgiving.” The long range forecast is much better, 22 degrees, sunny intervals, gentle breeze. Here are the detailed instructions. Note also that this ride does not involve any trains. These have proved very unreliable recently…
Mission To cycle the iconic 4.25 mile Boat Race route from Putney to Chiswick Bridge.
Route Riders should note that this is predominantly a relaxed and social event that involves some enjoyable cycling in stages for about 22 miles in all. 80% of our route is on quieter roads and unsurfaced river paths. This circular route is predominantly flat and thus suitable for all types of bicycles and most rider abilities. There will be loo stops along the route.
From Waterloo Station the ride will follow the river path west to reach the start at Putney embankment. From Putney we will stay on the south side of the river and head to Mortlake before crossing the river by the finish post at Chiswick Bridge. We will then follow the river back down the north river side passing Chiswick Eyot, Hammersmith Bridge and the Fulham Palace on our return to Waterloo Station which should be approximately 4.30pm.
Coordinating Instructions and Timings Riders will meet at 10.00am on Saturday 2nd April 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 Mepham Street and Cab Road just before the road bridge. A Riders safety briefing will be given at 10.00am.
Rations and Water Our first coffee stop will be at Putney embankment around 11.00 am where we will stop for about 30 minutes. We will stop for lunch around 12.30 at The Ship Inn at Chiswick Bridge south side overlooking the River. Riders are also welcome to bring their own picnic lunch/snack should they wish. Time permitting we will also stop at the stunning Fulham Palace for tea and cakes before returning to Waterloo.
Checks and Equipment Riders are urged to pre-check general ABC bike serviceability before the event. A = Air in tyres,
B = Brakes, C= Chain & gears etc.
Communications It is important that all Riders have Jamie Pedrick’s mobile phone number 07976 803741 in their phones in case of any issues on the day. Please feel free to contact me with any queries regarding this event by phone or email on jamie.pedrick@outlook.com

Canada Water, Greenwich, London Bridge Loop - Healthy Ride
2022-09-03 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-greenwich-london-bridge-thameside-loop-cycle-ride-tickets-409887503557
10am to 12.30pm. Start/finish Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, SE16 7AR. Easy 11 mile loop using DLR to cross river at Greenwich (travel pass or equivalent needed) and returning over London Bridge. Route includes Russia Woodland, Greenland Dock, Deptford Historic waterfront, Narrow St (Wapping), Shadwell Basin, Canal-side paths to St Katherines, the Monument. Coffee stop on return leg (probably Bartons, Dockhead). No hills, mostly off road, cycle lanes or quiet streets. Always lots to see on the river. 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). Map of probable route here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1YputxtQpk_g_BVhieMCuf9HAtWs&usp=sharing

Victorian Gems and Modern Masterpieces - Healthy Ride
2022-09-03 10:00 - 13:00 | 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/victorian-gems-and-modern-masterpieces-cycle-ride-tickets-409891605827
Approx 3 hour, 18 km ride ending back at The Needle at 1pm. Ride leader Eva describes the ride as follows: The “Victorian Gems and Modern Masterpieces” tour follows Tom Bogdanowicz’s route which was published in the London Cyclist’s summer 2022 magazine. Starting at 10.00 am the Needle at London Bridge, we will cycle a route passing Southwark Station, Kings Cross and surrounds, Caledonian Park Clocktower, British Library and Brunswick Centre. We will have an early coffee stop at the Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross. There are some gentle inclines along the 18 km route, but it’s mainly flat and almost all the time on cycle ways or quiet side roads. Lots to see and discuss, so we expect that we will not return before 13.00 to London Bridge.
If time will loop through St Pancras Gardens (the old St Pancras Cemetery). Route at: https://www.komoot.de/tour/822754134?share_token=[REDACTED]&ref=wtd

Peckham to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens - Healthy Ride
2022-09-10 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/peckham-to-vauxhall-pleasure-gardens-cycle-ride-tickets-413760939107 > .
10am, Peckham Square (Peckham Library, Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre). Approx 2.5 hour, 14 km ride ending back at Peckham Square at 12.30pm. Really easy ride with lots of short breaks as well as a longer coffee break. Ride leader Bruce. Outward route starts with 2.5km of off road down the Canal Path and across Burgess Park. Then quiet streets and paths to Vauxhall Bridge via Kennington Park, the Beefeater Gin Distillery and the Pleasure Gardens. Having admired the river, return to the Pleasure Gardens for a coffee break at the Tea House Theatre. Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens had their heyday in the Regency period. Concerts were held there, including the first performance of Handel’s Water Music. The pleasure gardens also house the Lambeth City Farm. Return route will include Lambeth Walk, inspiration for the song of that name in the 1937 musical Me and My Girl (watch this if you don’t know it, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fgKn3SbCYQ). Last stretch will be across Geraldine Mary Handsworth Park (Imperial War Museum), then Elephant and Castle bypass and Cycleway 17 to Burgess Park. If time, we will make a small detour from Heygate St to have a look at Elephant Park, the new small park created as part of the E&C redevelopment. Route at https://bit.ly/3KToaIz

Dulwich to Beckenham Place Park - Healthy Ride
2022-09-10 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 so we can limit numbers, link < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dulwich-to-beckenham-place-park-southwark-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-413756696417 >
10am to 12.30. Start/finish Dulwich Clock Café, in the middle of Dulwich Park. Jean and John 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 and on quiet streets to Beckenham Place Park. Brief stop at cafe. Return by different route initially (quiet streets, mostly Brookehouse Rd). Very short stretch of busy road at Catford where we rejoin the outward route at Ladywell Fields. Then follow outward route back to Dulwich Park. About 12 miles. Route map at https://bit.ly/2SOiQMs

Wandle Trail - Healthy Ride
2022-09-17 09:00 - 14:00 | 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/full-wandle-trail-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-416836026777

We only managed half of this ride last month due to the rail strike. This week the strike is off. So we are trying again before the leaves fall and the trail gets slippery.
This ride should be a nice challenge: ride the entire Wandle Trail on a Saturday morning starting from the Southwark (Gateway Needle, London Bridge). In fact we are going to cheat a bit by ending the ride at East Croydon Station. So bring your Travel Pass or equivalent to get home by train. This ride is Amanda’s idea and she will be leading. Total ride distance is 19 miles and we are planning to finish by 2pm following a 9am start. This should allow time for looking around at some of the interesting parts of the Trail and having a coffee break. Parts of the trail are not surfaced and can be quite uneven, so difficult on narrow wheels with tyres inflated hard.
Route outline. Start Southwark Gateway Needle, SE side London Bridge, 9am. From London Bridge take Cycleway 10 to Waterloo. Over Westminster Bridge and along the cycle lane on the embankment to and over Chelsea Bridge and into Battersea Park. Pick up the Thames Path to the start of the trail where the River Wandle meets the Thames. Nice stretches include Abbey Water Mill, Morden Gardens, White Bridges and Carshalton Ponds. Useful guide: http://wandlevalleypark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Wandle-Trail-Map-Print.pdf

Healthy Ride to Bermondsey Street Festival
2022-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Attention. Bermondsey Street Festival has been cancelled due to Queen’s death. We will ride more or less the same route with the same start and finish times. Instead of spending time at Bermondsey St we will but spend time exploring Bermondsey, visiting historic and contemporary sites of interest. Plan is to pass Guys Hospital, then the Leathermarket buildings. Explore Bermondsey St (Glassblowing Centre, Fashion and Fabric Museum, White Cube Gallery). At top end stop at St Mary Magdalen Church, site of the 11th century Bermondsey Abbey. Then on to Bermondsey Square, Spa Road Station (first rail terminus in London, long disused) and the Biscuit Factory. Back to Canada Water via Southwark Park. Link below should still be used for registration.
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cycle-ride-to-bermondsey-street-festival-tickets-416839958537

Start 10am at Canada Water Library (Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, SE16 7AR). Bruce leading. Planning an easy-paced, 8 mile, 2 hour, ride to the Bermondsey Street Festival (Festival details at https://bermondseystreetfestival.org.uk)
An outward route with lots to see. Down the Albion Channel to the Thames. West along the Thames path to Tower Bridge. Cross Tower Bridge then use pedestrian crossing to get to the slip road down to St Katherines Dock. Over the Red Bridge and through to the Hermitage Riverside Memorial Garden and on to Ivory Dock. North to Royal Mint St and Cycleway 3. West to Tower Hill and via Cycleway 5 to The Monument. Across London Bridge and along Tooley St to Bermondsey St. Have a 20 min stop there to look at some of the Festival activities. Option to stay at the Festival if you want.
Following break at the Festival, for those wishing to continue, will get back to Canada Water using the Cycleway 14 route mostly along or close to the Thames. Did this ride in 2019, Sept 14th, see report at http://healthyrider.weebly.com/healthy-ride-reports-august-sept-2019.html. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=14S-g8PxDUw0uTGKtGc29wMu_Mu35DbeQ&usp=sharing

Healthy Ride, Peckham Rye Park - Forest Hill - Waterlink Way
2022-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Rye Park Cafe, Strakers Road, London, SE15 3UA, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-rye-park-forest-hill-waterlink-way-cycle-ride-tickets-422159840447

Start 10am at Peckham Rye Park Café (The Round, Straker’s Rd., SE15 3UA). Bruce leading. We have not started a ride from this location, but many will know it as we start the led rides to Freecycle from there. It is easy to reach from Peckham and Dulwich (10 min ride from Peckham Square or Dulwich Village). Why are we riding up Forest Hill? For the usual reason – it is there. Forms northern high point of a ridge that runs for 8km from Telegraph Hill and Hilly Fields in the NE to Grangewood Park, near Thornton Health, at the SW end. Forest Hill is not very scenic. Covered in housing and only limited views (but there are some). At 100m it is a nice challenge. Having done a hilly bit need to average things out by doing a flat section. None better than the Waterlink Way. We will ride 3km of this excellent off road route. The total ride is short, 8 miles, so we can take it easy on the uphills, walking if necessary. An easy ride suitable for even quite inexperienced cyclists. Everyone welcome. Details of the proposed route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=19Fnwgmcupm7p1uCnAkQse67gA_p71Ng&usp=sharing.

London Bridge to Victoria Park, replaces Regents Canal Circular Healthy Ride
2022-09-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
We will have a ride from London Bridge (Needle) as planned. Jean has kindly stepped in. Route will include Mile End and Victoria Parks, so probably at least a bit of Regents Canal. Aim is to finish back at Needle at 12,30 or so. Same Eventbrite link works. At present (3pm, Fri 23rd) ride is fully booked, but there will probably be cancellations, so worth checking..
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CANCELLED. Due to injury to Jamie. Trying to organise a replacement ride. Watch for announcements.
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NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/regents-canal-circular-cycle-ride-tickets-422157573667
A circular ride starting and finishing at the Southwark Gateway Needle (SE side London Bridge, top of Duke St Hill, close to London Bridge Station). It is a long ride, 10am to approx. 4pm. It will involve much towpath riding, some of it busy with pedestrians, so be prepared for that and pay close attention to the safety brief at the start of the ride. Jamie leading: here are his rules of engagement.
MissionTo carefully cycle a challenging section of the iconic Regents Canal network. Coordinating Instructions and TimingsRiders will meet at 10.00am on Saturday 24th September at Southwark Needle with an estimated return to Southwark Needle by 4pm. A Riders safety briefing will be given at the meeting point.
RouteRiders should be aware that this is predominantly a relaxed social event that involves some enjoyable and challenging cycling in stages for about 20 miles much of which will be on Canal side pathways. The Route will take us past Hyde Park, Paddington Station, Little Venice, Primrose Hill, Camden Lock, Granary Square, Victoria Park and Limehouse Basin.
Checks and EquipmentRiders are urged to pre-check their general ABC bike serviceability e.g. A = Air in tires, B = Brakes, C= Chain & Gears etc. Rations and WaterOur first coffee stop will be around 11.30 am at Little Venice. Riders are advised to bring their own Picnic lunch / snack for a lunch break at around 12.30pm which will take place at the famous Primrose Hill viewpoint. We will also stop for a tea break at the Victoria Park Café time permitting. CommunicationsPlease feel free to message me with any queries regarding this event on 07976 803741.

Canada Water to Blackheath Pre-Marathon Healthy Ride
2022-10-01 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-2022-cycle-ride-tickets-426856137197
Oct 2nd is the date for this year’s 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.

London Bridge to Alexandra Palace - Healthy Ride
2022-10-01 10:00 - 13:30 | 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/london-bridge-to-alexandra-palace-cycle-ride-tickets-426872084897
Start 10am at The Southwark Gateway Needle, SE side London Bridge, close to the station. Est finish 1:30. Bruce leading this 20 mile ride. Several off-road stretches, most of rest on cycleways or quiet streets. Just a few short bits on main roads. Outward route across the City, past the Barbican and Bunhill fields, over canal at Packington Bridge, Clissold Park, Finsbury Park. Coffee at Lakeside Café, Alexandra Palace. Return along the South Terrace (Photo opp), off road path to Muswell Hill then more off road along Parkland Walk to Muswell Hill Road. Then a bit of road, including 300m of the A1. Pick up the Parkland walk again for 2.6km to Finsbury Park, west side. Then along quiet streets south through Highbury Fields avoiding the Emirates Stadium (Arsenal home match with 12.30 kick off). Long quiet streets run past Mount Pleasant to Roseberry Ave. Probably pick up CW6 for quick run down to the Embankment and east to Monument and London Bridge. There are a few uphills, notably the climb up to Alexandra Palace (91m). Everyone welcome. Details of the proposed route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1dnv6oM24W_KdAC159KSjM671i69IjW7d&usp=sharing.

Greenwich to the Olympic Park Loop Healthy Ride
2022-10-08 09:30 - 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-the-olympic-park-loop-cycle-ride-tickets-429904815877
Start 9.30 am (note earlier start time) at Est finish 1:30. Eva leading this 20 mile ride. A long, flat 32km ride from Cutty Sark Gardens to the Eastern and Southern borders of the Olympic Park via Regents Canal. Riders should be prepared to ride single file alongside the canal. We will look at interesting graffiti in the Hackney Wick area and admire the Here East complex. After a coffee break we will return via the Greenway and cross the river with the cable car. Please remember to bring your Oyster/payment cards. In case the queue at the cable car is too long, we will cycle back to Island Gardens and cross the river via the Greenwich foot tunnel. Route at https://www.komoot.com/tour/912023245?share_token=[REDACTED]&ref=wtd [note Komoot will not allow cable car and has inserted a ferry trip!]

The World Reimagined Globes Healthy Ride
2022-10-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Ride Leader Philippa. Start 10am for a 2.5-3 hour ride. Start/finish location Peckham Square (Peckham Library, Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. Over 40 large artistic globes have appeared across London. These are part of an education programme to improve our understanding of UK history, particularly with respect to the slave trade. More info at https://www.theworldreimagined.org/globes/. The globes are fun to look at and several rides, including a postscript to one of last week’s Healthy Rides (see link to report above), have toured some of them. Philippa’s route will be a combo of the Lambeth and Southwark trail with some of the City trail, so about 15 globes in all.

Healthy Ride from London Bridge to Kensington Palace
2022-10-15 09:30 - 13:00 | 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/london-bridge-to-kensington-palace-cycle-ride-tickets-440006219447
Start 9.30 am (note earlier start time) at London Bridge (The Needle). Est finish 1:00. Amanda leading. Out along the south side of the river and over Westminster Bridge, then Horseguards and the Mall and through Hyde Park to Kensington Palace. Return down Queensgate to Battersea Park and the Power Station. Final stretch back along the river and C14. Coffee break location depends on how busy places are, possibly Kensington Palace, but more likely Battersea Park or Vauxhall. Usual easy pace and keeping to the quieter streets. Lots and lots to see. Everyone welcome.

Dulwich to Streatham Common Healthy Ride
2022-10-15 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/dulwich-to-streatham-common-southwark-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-438548940687
Ride Leader Bruce. Start 10am for a 2 hour ride. Start/finish location the Café in Dulwich Park. Not done this ride since Feb 2020, before the pandemic. Short ride (8 miles), undulating, should be time for a coffee at the Rookery Café on the Common and for a peep at the striking Rookery Gardens (sadly too early for the promised Flamenco Dancing, part of the Streatham Festival). Mostly street cycling, some sections a bit busy. Will look in at the velodrome. Finish with a nice downhill back to Dulwich. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1kBbbdTgFkDK21x3M60BAGCWP5FyFhirl&usp=sharing.

Canada Water to St James Palace - Healthy Ride
2022-10-22 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-ride-tickets-441886714057

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, 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 at Bartons in Dockhead. Lots and lots to see. Everyone welcome. Simon leading.

Dulwich to the Frieze Outdoor Sculptures in Regents Park - Healthy Ride
2022-10-22 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/cycle-ride-from-dulwich-to-the-frieze-outdoor-sculptures-in-regents-park-tickets-441912782027

Start at 10.00 from Dulwich Park Cafe. Ride via Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction to Kennington and Oval up to Vauxhall Bridge. Along the river to Westminster Bridge and St James Park 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 2022. This is a really fun outdoor display held every October. You will find an audio/video guide here https://www.frieze.com/article/your-guide-frieze-sculpture-2022-regents-park or just take a look/see when we get there. We’ll allow a half hour to look around the 18 pieces and take a coffee break either nearby or en route home in Hyde Park. 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 1.30. Jean and John leading.

Peckham to Westminster and Camden Globes Healthy Ride
2022-10-29 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/world-reimagined-cycle-ride-westminster-and-camden-globes-tickets-449480928557
Philippa leading. More of the “World Reimagined” globes. Over the last few weeks we have ridden to the Globes in the City and in Lambeth and Southwark. Now another set of London Globes in Westminster and Camden. Start/finish Peckham Square, stat 10am. Not a long ride, leaving plenty time for reading the information at each globe, estimate back at Peckham about 1pm. Route will be over Waterloo Bridge, Covent Garden, Kings Cross (Coal Drops yard etc) and coffee stop in Camden. Official route for these globes is at https://jod.theworldreimagined.org/trails/london/london:-camden—westminster/3 but note we are not going to get to them all.

London Bridge to Parliament Hill - Healthy Ride
2022-10-29 10:00 - 13:00 | 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/london-bridge-to-parliament-hill-fields-cycle-ride-tickets-449475191397
Bruce leading. 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, south east side of London Bridge, close to the station. Outward route will pass St Pauls, pause at Kings Cross (Granary Square), through atmospheric St Pancras Cemetery, then roads (some busy) to 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. Finally 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. Report on previous ride at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2022/ride-reports-jan-22nd-2022/ . Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1S4E6QQQM4Dp18KOJMQexVb3yDDMXob7C&usp=sharing.

Gunpowder Plot Ride
2022-11-05 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/gunpowder-plot-cycle-ride-tickets-456115091517. Note at time of posting, 3/11/22, this ride is full. Still space on the Thamesmead Tor ride.
This ride, starting 10 am from Peckham (Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre) will follow the events of the Gunpowder Plot in chronological order. We will start on the Strand where the plotters, led by Robert Catesby, met in the Duck and Drake to organise their dreadful deed. Sadly the splendidly named D and D no longer exists so we will instead ride past a few old pubs in the Strand area. Next the gunpowder had to be stored. For this the plotters moved south of the river to a house owned by Catesby in Fore St. Fore St also no longer exists but is where we now have the Albert Embankment. This is conveniently opposite parliament and was on the waterfront. Nice and handy for rowing across to parliament at night with a few barrels of gunpowder. Next back across to parliament. The exact building that was to be blown up, the then House of Lords, yet again no longer exists. However Westminster Hall where the surviving plotters were put on trial is still there. We can also visit Old Palace Yard where the plotters were hung, drawn and quartered. Finally, slightly out of sequence, we will head to the Tower. Here Guy Fawkes was tortured to reveal the names of the other plotters. He held out for 2 days! The history ends here and we finish with a peaceable ride back to Peckham for 12.30 to 1pm. Bruce leading. Probable route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1lphp8TMWxDrojm-hSnsgFy7b1JWLLHI&usp=sharing

London Bridge to Clissold and Finsbury Parks - Healthy Ride
2022-11-12 10:00 - 13:00 | 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/london-bridge-to-clissold-and-finsbury-parks-cycle-ride-tickets-462666486917.

Recent ride to Alexandra Palace went through these 2 parks. I realised they were worth a ride in themselves where we could explore a bit more. Start Southwark Needle on south side of London Bridge. 10am. 13 mile ride so with coffee break about 3 hours. Start heading north through the City, past Barbican and Bunhill Fields, across City Road at the Eagle (Pop goes the weasel), back streets to Canonbury and first sight of the New River. This artificial river has been supplying water to London since 1614 (yes over 400 years) and will be popping up regularly on the ride. Zigzag through Clissold Park spotting the animal enclosure and the Mansion. Then Woodberry Wetlands, around reservoirs filled from the New River. More side streets to Finsbury Park where will do a circuit noting the stretch of the New River and the boating Lake. Back to the west end of the Wetlands and a brief stop at The Castle. This amazing building really does look like a castle, but was actually a Victorian pumping station to increase supply from the New River. It is now an impressive indoor climbing centre. Return continues past the Emirates Stadium, New River Head (no river any more), C6 and the embankment (C3). Bruce leading. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1Bs_rT9VMMEQbOdWO7wjiXq7dEBXV1bQ&usp=sharing

London Bridge to Woolwich - Healthy Ride
2022-11-19 09:30 - 12:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
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NOTE early start time of 9.30.
The novelty on this ride will be the use of the Elizabeth Line for the outward leg. We will also have our first look at the new segregated cycle lanes on the main road route back from Charlton to Greenwich. Start 9.30 at Southwark Needle (London Bridge) for an estimated 3 hour ride with Bruce leading. There are 3 stages to the ride. First we will ride to Whitechapel Station. Step free access is from the back entrance on Durward St. Stage 2 is the Elizabeth Line to Woolwich Arsenal. Bring travel card or equivalent. Stage 3 will be the 9 mile ride back to London Bridge. For this stage will use the Thames path to Anchor and Hope Lane, then inland to Woolwich Rd where will join the segregated lanes on Woolwich Rd. Continue on the segregated lanes for 2km to Old Woolwich Rd, Greenwich, then side streets, through the Naval College site and bit of Thames path then join Cycleway 4. New segregated lanes to Rainsborough Ave where segregation ends, on to side streets to Plough Way, round Greenland Dock and through the Shopping Centre car park to Hothfield place. Short stretch of Lower Rd then the segregated lanes along Jamaica Rd and finally Tooley St back to London Bridge. Short coffee stop during return leg. Quite a complex ride. Looking for a logistic challenge? This is the ride for you!
Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1nujZlPNfM3mgdvopajntQ8sR419qtKE&usp=sharing

London Bridge to Camden Lock - Healthy Ride
2022-11-19 09:30 - 13:00 | 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/london-bridge-to-camden-lock-cycle-ride-tickets-467133447717
NOTE early start time of 9.30.
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 at Southwark Needle, London Bridge 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, Oxford St, Baker St, Regents Park Outer Circle, Camden High St. Coffee stop. Return 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!

Exploring Dulwich - Helathy Ride
2022-11-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
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Did you know Dulwich has a castle, and football and cycling stadiums, even a Toll Booth!? Come on this easy 9 mile, 2 hour ride and be amazed. Start Dulwich Park Cafe, then up to Dawsons Heights for the view. Next across to Dulwich Hamlet football stadium and down Greendale to Dulwich Village. Continuing south past Dulwich Picture Gallery and Dulwich College to the only Toll Gate in London. Then loop up to Kingswood House, aka Bovril Castle, back through Bel Air Park, on to Herne Hill Velodrome, and back to Dulwich Park. Bruce leading. Google map: https://goo.gl/CJRHNu

Burgess Park to Belsize Park - Healthy Ride
2022-11-26 10:00 - 13:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
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10am, Burgess Park Café (Fuorvito café, 3 Chumleigh Street, SE5 0RJ). Return by 1.30pm. Ride Leader Jane. Here is her plan for the ride.
Outwards across Blackfriars Bridge, through Bloomsbury, Kings Cross to Camden Town. Steady ascent to Belsize Park via back streets of Kentish Town (no fiendish hills or I wouldn’t be doing it!). Brief stop at Isokon building, Lawn Rd (previously featured on Eva’s Bauhaus ride), sadly the gallery is now closed for winter months but we’ll hear a bit about its history and some of its famous former residents. Return is downhill via Primrose Hill with coffee stop in Regent’s Park and back South across Waterloo Bridge through Elephant & Castle and Walworth. Mostly cycle lanes & quiet streets, some short sections of busy roads at times. 16.5 miles, 25.5 km. Probable route at https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5412750.html

Peckham to Battersea Power Station - Healthy Ride
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
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Battersea Power Station is now open. The aim of this ride is to get there and have a short time to go inside and have a look. Start 10am, Peckham Square (by Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY). Outward route Burgess Park, Tradescant Memorial, 9 Elms station, Sky pool, American embassy. Return Thessaly Rd, Larkhall Park, Stockwell Bus Station, Myatts Fields, Burgess Park. 10 miles (16km). Flat. Mostly quiet streets. Everyone welcome. Bruce leading. Google map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1focj7gj7Pa4NiRUgKKeKc4M7X0qWvJM&usp=sharing

7 Views and Woolwich - Healthy Ride
2022-12-03 10:00 - 13:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
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Start 10am, Peckham Square (by Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY), Ride Leader Jamie. This will be latest edition of our famed 7 Views ride. Starting in Peckham and travelling to Greenwich Park via multiple viewpoints including (probably) little known viewpoints like The Point on Blackheath. Inevitably some uphills, only one steep one and you can walk this. Having looked at the views from the hills will extend the ride for some river views. Will head across to Woolwich, tunnel under the river and return along the north side (more views) to the Greenwich Foot Tunnel. The ride will officially end there, but an extra 30 min guided ride back to Peckham will be offered for anyone needing it. Expect to be back at Greenwich before 1.30.

Hidden Treasures – A Ride from Peckham to the Thames
2022-12-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
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Plan is a flat ride from Peckham to London Bridge and return via Blackfriars Bridge using mostly quiet streets, parks and cycleways. Route passes several points of interest many of which are relatively little known. Hence the “Hidden Treasures” title. These include Del boy’s Reliant Robin, some WWII stretchers, Iliffe Yard artisan workshops, the (ex-) Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens (Pasley Park) and the Walworth Low-Traffic Neighbourhood. Will be about 11miles, 2.5 hours, which gives us time for a coffee stop at the Little Cat Café in Myatt’s Field Park. Simon Saville leading.
Route: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1XznMODgkrQi-Kzamu3cvHgN6LF5JoqY&usp=sharing
Route GPX file: Flood ride

Burgess Park to Wandsworth Park - Healthy Ride
2022-12-10 10:00 - 13:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
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Start/Finish Burgess Park (Fuorvito Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens). 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. Coffee break in Wandsworth Park, 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. 26km, some upgrades on return leg, a lot of park and riverside that is flat and traffic free. Bruce leading. Route at https://goo.gl/94U3Ve. Report from ride on May 7th here. Not likely to extend to Putney in December…

Peckham to Look Mum No Hands Café, Old St - Healthy Ride
2022-12-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
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Peckham Square start/finish (Next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre). Favourite ride we have done lots of times, about 9 miles total, mostly quiet streets. LMNH is the original Cycling Café in UK combining a café with a cycle workshop. Allowing extra time for a decent coffee break at LMNH and a return via Spitalsfields. Leader Amanda. See report and photos from May 2018 at http://healthyrider.weebly.com/healthy-ride-reports-april-may-2018.html. Route at goo.gl/OpBXma.
