Southwark Cyclists

Greenwich to Trinity Buoy Wharf Again - Healthy Ride +
2016-08-20 09:30 - 13:00 UTC | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Usual 3.5 hour easy ride. Start/Finish Cutty Sark, by the tunnel entrance.
The last ride to Trinity Buoy wharf was so popular we have decided to repeat it, but using a different route. This time will go outward along the south bank and cross at Woolwich using the foot tunnel. Then back along the north side of the river to the Greenwich foot tunnel.

Fire of London Anniversary Ride – Southwark Cyclists Healthy Ride
2016-09-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Fire of London Anniversary Ride – Southwark Cyclists Healthy Ride.
Start/finish Canada Water Library, SE16 7AR (opposite Canada Water Station)
Easy-paced ride using as far as possible quiet streets or paths. Route will ride round the perimeter of the great fire that occurred 350 years ago, on Sept 2nd 1666. From Canada Water along the south of the river route (Nat Route 4) to Southwark Bridge. Then along EW superhighway to the Monument where we will of course have a short stop. Then on to Tower Hill and round the north edge of the fire, stopping at St Helens, Bishopsgate to view the plaque (this church and surrounding wooden buildings amazingly survived the fire). Some detours probable to sites associated with Robert Hooke, who as well as being an eminent scientist was also City Surveyor and responsible for planning the rebuilding of London after the fire. Return via Middle Temple and Blackfriars Bridge. Then home along the south bank route with a short stop at Bear Gardens, the site a small fire started by sparks blown across the river. More history at http://thames.me.uk/s00049b.htm. Info about the 350th events at http://www.ifsecglobal.com/the-great-fire-of-london-a-programme-of-events-to-mark-the-350th-anniversary/

Tour de Rotherhithe Nouveau - Rotherhithe Healthy Ride
2016-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Usual easy-paced ride on mostly quiet roads and paths. Any standard of cyclist welcome – just turn up with your bike. No route details yet – please check back nearer date.

Royal Parks Circuit - Healthy Ride +
2016-09-17 09:30 - 13:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Circuit from Canada Water across London visiting Regents Park and Hyde Park and running past Green Park and St James Park. Passes Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and Houses of Parliament. Uses stretches of EW and NS Cycle Super Highways and Quietway 1. Route at https://goo.gl/elGVVY Will be usual easy-paced ride, suitable for anyone. See www.healthyrider.weebly.com for more information about Healthy Rides.

Peckham Healthy Ride - South Bank Loop
2016-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Usual easy-paced, 2 hour, ride. Current idea is to include the Lambeth Car Free Day on Cornwall Rd near the South Bank. Out using Quietway 1; back partly using NS Cycle Superhighway. Route at http://goo.gl/Hp8JQ4

Dulwich Park to Vauxhall Bridge - Healthy Ride
2016-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
The challenge was to design a non-hilly ride starting from Dulwich. Ended up following the “lost” river Effra to the Thames. Starting at 131ft and ending at 16 ft. With all the small bumps there is a total of 245ft of ascent, mostly on the return leg, of course. But it is pretty low slope stuff. Also had not realized you could do a Dulwich to the Thames ride within our 2 hour envelope. But a total of 11 miles should be just do-able.
Outward route is going to be quick. Unusually we will use several main roads, notably a long run down Brixton Road. This is not bad as there is plenty Bus Lane. Return route, when we will be going slower, is a more typical “Healthy Ride” back street and parks route. Route at https://goo.gl/p7bpWJ

Greenwich and back - Rotherhithe Healthy Ride
2016-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Usual easy-paced ride on mostly quiet roads and paths. David cannot lead his customary Thames loop due to the closure of Tower Bridge. Instead will go east to Greenwich, then back using mostly Quietway 1. Will give people a chance to judge the Lewisham and Greenwich stretches of the Quietway.

Waterloo to Kensington Palace: Healthy Ride +
2016-10-15 09:30 - 13:00 | Emma Cons Gardens, London, SE1 8SB, United Kingdom
West London ride
Usual 3.5 hour easy ride. Leader Jane. Start/finish at Emma Cons Garden, small piazza opposite the Old Vic. Out via Lambeth Bridge, back via Albert Bridge and Battersea Park. Many points of interest: Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, Albert Memorial, etc. Sorry, under 16s must bring a responsible adult with them. Route at http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4421033.html

Peckham to Look Mum No Hands Cafe - Healthy Ride
2016-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Look Mum No Hands
Repeat of easy-paced ride to this popular cycling cafe on Old St. Leader Amanda. Probable route at goo.gl/OpBXma Previous ride reports here (23 April) and here (27 Feb). All welcome – just turn up with your bike and plenty of enthusiasm!

Three parks and a Cemetery - Healthy Ride
2016-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Usual easy-paced Southwark Healthy Ride. Start/finish in Burgess Park at the Park Life Cafe, Chumleigh St, SE5 0RJ. First to Peckham Rye Park, up to Nunhead Cemetery, down to Southwark Park, back to Burgess Park. Largely on quiet roads and paths. More info a www.healthyrider.weebly.com. Route at https://goo.gl/EhXqv9

Gunpowder Plot Ride - Healthy Ride
2016-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Inner and Central London loop that uses mostly quiet roads, paths and bike lanes. Note there are a few sections on busy roads. Out via Westminster Bridge, back via London Bridge. Route passes Houses of Parliament (of course!), St Pauls Churchyard where 4 plotters were executed, Guildhall where one of the instigators was tried, The Tower where most plotters were held (and tortured…), and London Bridge where plotters severed heads were (probably) displayed. Everyone welcome but please note under 16’s must bring an adult with them. Route at https://goo.gl/2iMYNE

Healthy Ride
2016-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Lord Mayor’s Show morning. Werner is planning again to lead a ride on closed roads in the City. Getting there before the procession!

Healthy Ride + from Greenwich
2016-11-19 09:30 - 13:00 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Usual easy-paced ride on mostly quiet roads and paths. Philippa leading new route. Starts 9.30am from the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, near the tunnel entrance and returns to the same spot at 1pm.
Bruce will lead a ride to the Cutty Sark from Canada Water library at 8.45am. To let him know you are coming phone him on 07729 279 945.

Peckham Healthy Ride
2016-11-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Usual easy-paced ride on mostly quiet roads or paths. Ride to Ladywell Fields planned. After that National cycle route 21 (aka the Waterlink Way) which is best nice and green.
Meet Peckham Square (between Peckham Library and the Pulse) on the crescent shaped bench at the foot of the steps. Ride will be led by Amanda but Bruce will be there and you can phone him on 07729 729 945

Five Parks and a Velodrome - Healthy Ride
2016-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Usual easy-paced ride on mainly quiet roads or paths. Everyone welcome (but under 16s please bring an adult). Plan is to do a loop that includes Peckham Rye Park, Dulwich Park, Herne Hill Velodrome, Brockwell Park, Ruskin Park and Burgess Park. So lots to see and plenty of quiet bits. Southwark Cyclists first did this route in May 2013 (see report at http://healthyrider.weebly.com/ride-reports-aprilmay-2013.html). Route can be seen on Google maps at http://goo.gl/maps/hFFNL

Canada Water to Blackheath - Rotherhithe Healthy Ride
2016-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Usual easy-paced ride on mostly quiet roads and paths. Plan is to repeat last year’s December ride to Blackheath and Greenwich Park. Out via Southwark Park, Quietway 1, The Deptford paths, Brookmill Park and (sorry about this steep uphill, but short) Morden Hill. The section on Q1 will pass the 2 new cafes featured in my recent blog (http://healthyrider.weebly.com/bruces-blog), although there will not be time to stop for coffee. But you will know how to get to them in your own time. Return will be along the Thames path (Nat Route 4). Route at https://goo.gl/NeIuSd

Healthy Ride + to Victoria Park
2016-12-17 09:30 - 13:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Usual easy-paced ride on mostly quiet streets and paths. Healthy Ride + Dec 17th 2016
London Fields, Victoria Park, Regents Canal
Train assisted ride starting and finishing at Canada Water (next to Library, opposite station, SE16 7AR)
Meet 9.30am. Catch Overground to Haggerston. Or meet at Haggerston 10.00.
Ride to London Fields, down Broadway Market, along canal towpath to Victoria Park. Complete circuit of park with stop at Pavilion Café. Head back via more towpath, Mile End Park, Green Bridge, more towpath, Limehouse Basin. Finally west on north bank Thames path to St Katherines, EW CSH from Tower Hill, London Bridge, east on south bank Thames path.
Flat route, lots off road. Remember to bring Oyster or other suitable card or pass for the train (Zone 1 and 2). Route at https://goo.gl/7Mf3Na

Festive Healthy Ride
2016-12-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
As last year, Werner is planning a Boxing Day ride. No details. Just turn up and ride – burn off a few of the excess Christmas calories.

Peckham Healthy Ride to Greenwich
2017-01-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
First ride of 2017. Peckham Square 10am – 12 noon. Usual easy-paced ride on (mostly) quiet roads and paths. Peckham to Greenwich via Telegraph Hill. Come and burn off some of those excess calories from the seasonal festivities. A route we have done several times, but not recently. Uphill start to Telegraph Hill , then down to the Waterlink Way at Brookmill Park, along National Route 21, over Halfpenny Bridge (LCN 2) and on to the Cutty Sark. Brief break there. Back over new swing bridge, then Quietway 1 to Surrey Canal Rd. Next the lovely path across Bridgehouse Meadows followed by the dreadful non-crossing of Old Kent Rd to Brimmington Park and quietish roads and path to Peckham Square. For route see http://goo.gl/maps/GkEuB.

Rotherhithe Healthy Ride - Canada Water to Elephant Loop
2017-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Completely flat route suitable for all cyclists. Using cycle paths to Old Kent Rd. Then quiet back streets to Burgess Park. Ride across the park, Walworth Green Way to New Kent Rd then pick up the Southwark Cyclists Bike Train route bypassing the Elephant and Castle. Head back via Quietway 1 to Bermondsey St. Then part of route for proposed Quietway 14 to the Thames and on to Canada Water. On the outward leg, brief diversion to Bird in the Bush Rd to locate site of Livesey Exchange. Route at https://goo.gl/Bnc0dm
Open Day for the Livesey Exchange. 1-4pm, access from Bird in the Bush Rd, approx post code SE15 1QP, Lat/Long 51.480573, -0.062349. 1290m2 of vacant garages on the Ledbury Estate will be transformed into spaces for making, training and cultural programmes with a central courtyard surrounded by workshops, studios, multifunctional spaces and a training kitchen. The PemPeople Bike Project (local youngsters fixing bikes etc.) will re-locate there. More information at: http://liveseyexchange.com/open-day-power-project/

Canada Water to Haggerston - Healthy Ride +
2017-01-21 09:30 - 13:00 | Southwark
Plan is to ride to Haggerston from Canada Water, arriving there at 12.30. Then take the Overground back to Canada Water, getting there by 1pm (so bring Oyster card or other method of paying; it is a Zone 1-2 fare). Proposed route is: Along river to Greenwich, through the foot tunnel, round east side of isle of Dogs, continue north to Lee Navigation, follow this to Olympic Park, then across to Victoria Park and along the Regents Canal to Haggerston. Should be able to reach the Velodrome and have a short break. Flat ride,13 miles, with lots of off-road. Route at https://goo.gl/VkVHt4

Peckham Healthy Ride to Look Mum No Hands, Old St
2017-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Usual easy-paced ride on mostly quiet roads and paths. Out and back ride to Look Mum No Hands, the original cycle cafe. Ride across Burgess Park, along Walworth Green Link, back streets to CS7 and Southwark Bridge, quiet roads across City, past the Barbican, to Old St. Time for a coffee break in the warm, then back the same way. Total 10 miles, route at goo.gl/OpBXma

Healthy Ride, Peckham to Rotherhithe
2017-02-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Peckham to Canada Water and the Rotherhithe riverside
Southwark Cyclists Healthy Ride 4 Feb 2017. Flat ride with lots to see and plenty of nice off-road path. Total distance 9 miles, so a leisurely 2 hour ride. Start with the preferred route between the 2 regular start points for Southwark Healthy Rides, Peckham Square and Canada Water Library. Then a section using the excellent cycle paths on the Rotherhithe peninsula. A stop is planned at the Sustrans Memorial Bench that commemorates Barry Mason, the founder of the Southwark Healthy Rides. Finally back via an alternative route from Rotherhithe to Peckham that uses sections of Quietway 1 and Nat Route 425. Route at https://goo.gl/EikJ0i or find GPX file here

Canada Water to Blackheath Loop - Rotherhithe Healthy Ride
2017-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Easy ride with mostly quiet roads and cycle paths. One steep hill up to Blackheath, but short so easily walked. Outward route uses some of the Deptford paths and the stretch of Nat Route 21 through Brookmill Park. Return route crosses Greenwich Park, then picks up Quietway 1 from its start at the Greenwich DLR station. If not too busy with street market, will look in at the new Deptford Market Yard development and the refurbished station (nice lifts for disabled access, and of course bikes). Route at https://goo.gl/2iMwBA

Healthy Ride +
2017-02-18 09:30 - 13:00 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Usual easy-paced ride suitable for all cyclists. Plan is to ride a new version of the popular ride from SE London through Regents Park and Hyde Park. 3.5 hours easy riding, including coffee stop. Starting at Burgess Park gives us time for a longer ride round Hyde Park. Route uses parts of both the N-S and E-W Cycle Superhighways as well as bits of Quietway 1. Includes “tourist” stretch past Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. Distance: 17.2 miles and pretty much flat. Route at https://goo.gl/ZjwqlF. Or GPX file at http://healthyrider.weebly.com/autumn_winter_16_17_rides.html

Peckham to Ladywell Fields - Healthy Ride
2017-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Usual easy-paced ride on mostly quiet streets and paths. Suitable for any cyclist. Ride to Ladywell Fields. Repeat of ride on Nov 26th 2016 (see Report). Route via LCN 22 (Peckham Rye Park, Brockley Way, Ewhurst Rd). Then north on National Route 21 to the curly bridge where you get a chance to test your bike handling skills…. Brief stop at the cafe in Ladywell Fields then back via Ladywell Rd, Crofton Park, and Peckham Rye Park again (different paths). Amanda leading.

Healthy Ride: Canada Water to North Greenwich
2017-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Ride to the O2 at North Greenwich. Outward along the Thames Path as far as we can get in an hour. I think probably just past the O2, maybe as far as the Ecology Park. Return cutting across the peninsula to Greenwich, then taking Q1 back to Surrey Canal Rd, then the railway path route to Canada Water. If we do it all, 19km, but pretty much completely flat. Route at https://goo.gl/d7Tr4C and as gpx at http://healthyrider.weebly.com/autumn_winter_16_17_rides.html

Rotherhithe Healthy Ride - Canada Water to Dulwich and back
2017-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Easy-paced ride from Canada Water, suitable for all riders. Especially aimed at new-ish cyclists who want to gain experience riding in company and to learn local routes. Canada Water to Dulwich Park and back. Meet in small square beside the library, opposite Canada Water station, SE16 7AR. Repeat of ride on June 11th last year (see report). 11 miles with some gentle uphills. Useful to learn the route to Dulwich Park as intend to start some rides from there later in the year. Outward route: railway paths (NR425), Bridgehouse Meadows, Brimington Park, Peckham Rye Park. Return route: Crystal Palace Rd, Peckham Square, east edge of Burgess Park, Southwark Park. Mostly quiet roads or paths. A few major road crossings, but all straightforward. Route at https://goo.gl/IWkKmN.

Dulwich Healthy Ride
2017-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Usual easy paced ride on mostly quiet streets and paths. Suitable for any type of bike. Everyone welcome. Start/finish at Pavilion Cafe, Dulwich Park, SE21 7BQ. Do not be put off by the building work – Cafe is operational and the loos are unaffected. Easy ride avoiding any big hills. Out via Herne Hill Velodrome, Brockwell Park and Brixton Windmill. Brief stop at Cafe near Bandstand. Return via Brockwell Park and Bel Air Park. Route at https://goo.gl/gcbI5s
Did this July 2nd,2016, report at http://healthyrider.weebly.com/healthy-ride-reports-june-july-2016.html

Healthy Ride - Canada Water to London Eye along the South Bank
2017-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Meet Canada Water Library, opposite Canada Water Station, 10am
Canada Water to the London Eye via National Cycle Route 4. Points of interest: Thames Tideway work at Chambers Wharf, Borough Market, Tate Modern now with new extension. Loop back through Waterloo Station to the Cut and Union Street (where work on Quietway 14 has started) then around to Abbey Street, across Jamaica Road and back on to NR 4. 10 miles of easy flat riding, much using off-road paths.
