Plan is to do a train-assisted ride from Crystal Palace to Canada Water. This is a ride we did last January – and rather eventful it was (see http://healthyrider.weebly.com/healthy-ride-reports-jan_mar2015.html). This time the route will be slightly shorter and the trains a bit more complex.

Meet Canada Water Library 9.30am. Cycle to New Cross Gate station (no Overground next Saturday between Surrey Quays and New Cross). Board 9.52 Overground train (or failing that, the 10.07). So anyone who wishes can join us at New Cross Gate station. Note lift was not working at New Cross Gate when I did the recce, so be prepared to carry bike down one flight of steps. Arrive Crystal Palace 10.11 (or 10 26). Departure from Crystal Palace Station will be at 10.30. Again, anyone who wishes can meet us at Crystal Palace – but be a good idea to let me have your phone number in case of delays (my number, 07729 279 945). Also, if it is more convenient, you can join the train at any intermediate station, but must be either the train arriving at CP at 10.11 or at 10.26.

Route will be through Crystal Palace Park past the Dinosaurs, then by LCN27 pretty directly to Cator Park where we pick up Nat Route 21. So not doing the loop via South Norwood Country Park. Follow NR21 all the way to the Thames at Deptford, including the Waterlink Way, Ladywell Fields and Brookmill Park – so a lot of off road paths. Then along the river route (NR4) to Canada Water for 1pm. There will be a further led ride to New Cross Gate for anyone wanting to get the Overground back south.   Route at https://goo.gl/flGEKU