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Run by Bruno (see pic) on behalf of Southwark Cyclists in Camberwell Leisure Centre which has south-east London’s most memorable address, Artichoke Place SE5 8TS. The leisure centre is friendly, cheerful, accessible and welcoming. Bruno and the boys are the same. Everyone is welcome and no one pays. This is a drop-in not a course. […]
Our Dr Bikes are cancelled until further notice. The guys are back, doing a basic overall bike check, then any "small" fixes like adjusting brakes and gears, checking chain wear, offering advice if you need to take it to the shop, the occasional hub bearing adjustment, quick wheel true or cable replacement, and whatever else […]
Our guys will be in the cheerful and friendly Camberwell Leisure Centre in wonderfully named Artichoke Place SE5 8TS. It’s a delightful building with cafe, good staff and, now, great bike fixing. Free and everyone welcome. It’s not a course, it’s a drop-in. What gets taught depends on what problems you bring in. The guys […]
Dr Bike on Quietway 1 at the junction of Lynton Road and Dunton Road and across the road from Cafe Crol (see pic) to be exact. The guys are kept in order by a professional mechanic who brings the tools and helps with the tricky stuff. They are pretty good independently though, indexing gears, tightening […]
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/four-parks-and-a-velodrome-southwark-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-341272604547 2 hour easy-paced ride round Peckham Rye Park, Ruskin Park and Brockwell Park. Nearly all on quiet streets or paths. 8 miles with a bit of up and down but nothing prolonged (and you can walk if necessary). At the finish will […]
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.” […]
Please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bbc-centenary-60k-cycle-ride-tickets-603174881307 > If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place (How to cancel). 6-7 hr ride with Werner leading. Stops for coffee and lunch. Bring water or sports drinks and snacks. We expect to do the lunch […]
The annual Ride London Freeecycle sees many Central London roads completely traffic free. Plus displays and Dr Bikes. This is an event for all cyclists, young or old. There is always a great atmosphere as thousands of riders circulate the route. We are running our usual fully marshalled led ride. Start 10am from Peckham Rye […]
Bike Week 2023 is from June 5 to 11. We are planning to celebrate with a picnic on Saturday June 10th. Venue Southwark Park, next to the bandstand. Bring our own food and drink, and maybe a bit extra for sharing. Participate in a few silly competitions (who is the slowest cyclist in Southwark?). Bring […]
Waterloo to Twickenham River Ride NOTE. Please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waterloo-to-twickenham-river-ride-tickets-661769850437 Jamie is leading this relaxed ride that involves some enjoyable cycling in stages for about 20 miles in all. 80% of the route is on quieter roads and some unsurfaced river paths. This route is predominantly flat and […]
