Southwark Cyclists

Bike Train: NEW Denmark Hill branch
2016-05-11 08:00 - 08:45 UTC
From Wednesday May 11th the Bike Train service is expanding to Denmark Hill station. It will leave Denmark Hill at 8.10 am meeting up with the rest of the carriages in Burgess Park. Timetable will be otherwise unchanged, leaving Nunhead at 8am and Peckham Rye Station (from the bike stands behind McDonalds) at 8.10am. The same excellent and reliable service will be provided. Great cycling weather is guaranteed.
The Bike Train runs to Blackfriars station but there are great onward connections from there to Faringdon, Kings Cross, Westminster and Mayfair with riders travelling on to all these destinations who can take fellow travellers along.
We are also running a weekend Bike Train over the same route, probably on May 15th. Whether to run it in the morning or afternoon isn’t yet decided. Obviously this won’t be a Bike Train to work but it will be all the better for that. The idea is see the route, try it out, and drink coffee along the way without the added stress of trying to get to work and worrying about being late and covered in oil.
If you are interested and you are already in touch about the Bike Train just mail us and say so. Otherwise mail southwark@lcc.org.uk and we’ll be in touch

Healthy Ride
2016-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Chance to do a ride starting from Burgess Park (at the Cafe, Chumleigh Gdns). Aim is to get to Clapham Common. Route will be exactly the same as last time (30.05.15). If we have time on the return, will point out 2 newly listed sculptures on South Lambeth Estate. Route at http://goo.gl/LCpH3T

Easy-going ride on quiet roads and off-road paths. Additional to our regular series every 2nd Saturday (Canada Water, beside the Library), 4th Saturday from Peckham Square, and longer “+” rides on 3rd Saturdays. No unaccompanied children 16 or younger, please. More information from Bruce on 07729 279 945 or at http://www.healthyrider.weebly.com

Bike Train to Blackfriars and points north
2016-05-04 08:00 - 08:45 | Nunhead Station, Gibbon Road, London, Se15 3XE, United Kingdom
The Bike Train to Blackfriars/Faringdon and Mayfair will run again next Wednesday, same day and times. If this range of destinations isn’t exactly to your taste, get in touch and we will pimp your ride to suit you.
We leave Nunhead station at 8am and Peckham Rye Station (from the bike stands behind McDonalds) at 8.10am. Don’t be frightened, we go quite slowly and our route takes in two parks, a traffic-calmed backstreet, the Elephant and Castle bypass and the mayor’s lovely new segregated lanes.
the segregation is over Blackfriars Bridge and from there we can take riders to Faringdon (and points further north) and down to the segregation on the Embankment and head off towards Westminster
Last week’s Bike Train had glorious weather and the two parks en route were looking their best. One rider said “I had a spring in my step all day” and “I loved the blossom-filled park. I never knew it was there”.
It will still be there next Wednesday and this week’s photo is chosen to remind us all that spring is on the way.

Bike Marking
2016-05-04 07:30 - 09:15 | Peckham Rye Station, Station Arcade, Rye Lane, London, SE15 5DQ, United Kingdom
BTP will be marking bikes in Peckham Rye Station on May 4th. They set up in the Bike Hub on the southern pedestrian access from 7.45am to 9.15am before they go off to do good elsewhere

Dr Bike Peckham Arch
2016-04-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Peckham Arch, Peckham Square, by the Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5JR
A professional mechanic and knowledgeable assistants will be fixing bikes and dispensing maps, gossip and wise advice under Peckham Arch from 5.30-7.30pm.
They can tighten brakes, adjust gears and fix punctures. In fact, they can do just about anything including fix new parts if you bring them along.

Bike Train to Blackfriars
2016-04-27 08:00 - 08:45 | Nunhead Station, Gibbon Road, London, Se15 3XE, United Kingdom
Experienced, trained ride leaders escort the Bike Train to Blackfriars Bridge via two parks, a traffic-calmed backstreet, the Elephant and Castle Bypass and the new segregated cycle lanes. There is never less than 10 foot of pavement or 3 foot of raised concrete between you and the nearest bus or HGV.
Comments so far include: “a fabulous ride” and “a revelation”. The Bike Train starts at Nunhead Station at 8am, takes on more riders at Peckham Rye Station (from the bike stands behind McDonalds) and arrives at Blackfriars at 8.45am. A branch line from Denmark Hill is planned.
We also do Bike Taxis — personalised rides that take YOU to exactly where you want to go because very few people have Blackfriars Bridge as their end destination of choice.
And we bring you back because most people want to come home at some point.

Peckham Healthy Ride
2016-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Look Mum No Hands again. Plan is to repeat the ride to LMNH, the original cycle cafe. Report of February ride here. Easy-going ride on mostly quiet roads and off-road paths. Route at goo.gl/OpBXma. Leader Philippa.
One of series every 4th Saturday from Peckham Square (Peckham Library, Peckham Pulse, SE15 5JR). Also rides every 2nd Saturday from Canada Water Library, and longer “+” rides on 3rd Saturdays. No unaccompanied children 16 or younger, please. More information from Bruce on 07729 279 945 or at http://www.healthyrider.weebly.com

Skyride: Southwark Park Life - 9 miler
2016-04-17 10:00 - 12:15 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Skyride free guided ride. Dulwich Park, Peckham Rye Park and Brockwell Park plus visit to Herne Hill Velodrome. Easy paced ride being led by Bruce for British Cycling. More information and to register go to: http://www.goskyride.com/Search/Details?eventid=73666#Whyf1jww474dj1KE.99

Battersea Park: Healthy Ride +
2016-04-16 09:30 - 13:00
Easy-paced (about 15 miles in 3.5 hours) and avoiding the busiest roads. Part of a series on 3rd Saturdays each month. Longer version of regular Healthy Rides. Outward partly along north bank then across Chelsea Bridge. Coffee stop at excellent La Gondola Cafe in Battersea Park. Return along south side of river. Route at http://goo.gl/6cFvhG. We also run shorter rides most other Saturday mornings, check the Events listings.

Dr Bike Peckham Arch
2016-04-14 05:30 - 19:30 | Peckham Arch, Peckham Square, by the Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5JR
Now we’ve started we have to keep going. Last year we didn’t stop until the hour changed back. Those who know what they’re doing check brakes, tune gears, pump up tyres and increase your whiz. They also know how to fit new parts but we don’t carry those and if you know you need them, you have to bring them yourself.
Expert mechanics, wise old heads, maps, chat, what’s not to like. Sadly no coffee, that’s what. All welcome for bike chat, bike gossip and local information

Monthly Meeting
2016-04-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Nunhead Green Community Centre, 5 Nunhead Green,, Nunhead, SE15 3QQ, United Kingdom
Regular Southwark Cyclists Monthly Meeting. Nunhead Green Community Centre, 5 Nunhead Green SE15 3QQ. from 6.30-8.30pm and after that generally at the Old Nun’s Head next door.
Best approached by bike from Consort Road and then up Scylla Road. Approach from the west from Nunhead Lane includes an undesirable blind bend

Bike Train to Blackfriars
2016-04-13 08:00 - 08:45 | Nunhead Station, Gibbon Road, London, Se15 3XE, United Kingdom
Bike Train to Blackfriars: experienced ride leaders will escort you from Nunhead and Peckham Rye stations to Blackfriars using two parks, a traffic-calmed backstreet; the Elephant and Castle by-pass and the new segregated lanes up St George’s Way and Blackfriars Road.
Riders will have a solid barrier between themselves and a bus or lorry at all times. The train will leave Nunhead Station at 8am, pick up riders at Peckham Rye Station at 8.10am and arrive at Blackfriars Bridge at 8.45am. Pick up from Peckham Rye is from the bike stands behind McDonalds.
Return rides will be arranged on the day to suit all riders. Bike buddies can also be arranged to other destinations — Londoners go to lots of different places. For more info email: southwark@lcc.org.uk or tweet to @southwarkcycle

Rotherhithe Healthy Ride
2016-04-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Next Healthy Ride
April 9th, 10am – 12 noon
Start/finish Canada Water Library, opposite Canada Water station, SE16 7AR).
Tour de Rotherhithe Nouveau. Usual easy-paced ride on quiet roads and paths. Slightly extended version of previous TdR. Route starts by crossing to Southwark Park and wends its way to the riverside at the Salter statues. Then downstream along the Thames Path with a break to visit the Surrey Docks Farm. On to the Deptford Riverside and a circuit of South and Greenland Docks. Finally a meander through Russia Dock Woodland, a quick ascent of Stave Hill (on foot…), a loop down to Surrey Water and back along the Albion Channel to Canada Water. Only 8 miles, so plenty of time for checking out all the points of interest. Route at https://goo.gl/PTWPXX
Also rides every 4th Saturday from Peckham Square, and longer “+” rides on 3rd Saturdays. No unaccompanied children 16 or younger, please. More information from Bruce on 07729 279 945 or at http://www.healthyrider.weebly.com

Bike Security Marking April 6th
2016-04-06 08:15 - 09:45
Those lovely people in the British Transport Police will be doing their bit to help keep your bike safe by security marking it in the Bike Hub in Peckham Rye Station between 8.15am and 9.45am.
They write invisible numbers on your bike and then stick a “This Bike is Registered” sticker on it non-invisibly to put thieves off. I don’t know if you can scratch it off, I haven’t tried.
Obviously it doesn’t stop your bike being nicked — only you can do, that by parking in a brightly lit, well-trafficked spot and using two good locks. However, it does mean that if the police find your bike, in some sort of haul of stolen bikes, they can re-unite it with you.
If mornings are no good for you they will be back in Peckham in early May between 16.30 and 18.30, although that information is no good to you without the date. Date has been delayed but will arrive shortly. Many thanks PC 2594 Dan Haynes. Keep ’em coming

Bike Train presents: Cycle to work Wednesdays
2016-04-06 08:00 - 08:45 | Nunhead Station, Gibbon Road, London, Se15 3XE, United Kingdom
Experienced, trained ride leaders will escort you safely to work in central London. Our Bike Train route has 3 metres of pavement, a metre of raised concrete or 30 metres of park between you and the traffic at all times. Going from Nunhead to Blackfriars, via Peckham, it includes two parks, a traffic-calmed backstreet, a cycle lane on the pavement, the Elephant and Castle bike by-pass, and finally the new segregated cycle lanes. The only part where you share the road with traffic will be Rye Lane. That’s as bad as it gets!
Small groups leave Nunhead station at 8am every Wednesday morning, pick up riders at Peckham Rye station (from bike stands behind McDonalds). You can expect to arrive at Blackfriars at 8.45am; cycling is that reliable.
A rider who tested the route wrote: “it’s lovely. I really enjoyed it. I’ll be doing it on my own from now on”. Return rides arranged to fit individual needs.
Bike Buddies are also offering to teach new routes to other places. If Victoria or London Bridge are your bag, then get in touch and we will arrange something especially for you.
Map of the route is here: https://goo.gl/q3Ksmw

Plus de Dr Bike
2016-03-31 17:30 - 19:30 | Peckham Arch, Peckham Square, by the Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5JR
Dr Bike hard at work under Peckham Arch, looking south towards Peckham High Street and Rye Lane. The one in red, head down, with no hair is the boss, Andy Cawdell.
Andy and others will be fixing bikes for all comers aided by the usual suspects on March 31st. Probably be a bit lighter than the photo suggests because of the hour change.
Together they will fix punctures, brakes and weird gears. They will fit parts if you bring them (or rush off and buy them from the good local bike shops).
Sadly, no coffee. The workforce never gets time to drink it anyway.

Bike train to Blackfriars
2016-03-30 08:00 - 09:00 | Nunhead Station, Gibbon Road, London, Se15 3XE, United Kingdom
Inaugural bike train to Blackfrairs

Healthy Ride + Ride to Thames Barrier
2016-03-19 09:30 - 13:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Easy-paced (about 15 miles in 3.5 hours) and avoiding the busiest roads. Part of a series on 3rd Saturdays each month. Longer version of regular Healthy Rides. Start/finish at Canada Water Library. Plan is to ride to the Thames Flood Barrier where there should be time for a coffee break. Route out will be inland, via Royal Observatory in Greenwich. Route back will by along the Thames. Leader Werner.
We also run shorter rides most other Saturday mornings, check the Events listings.

Dr Bike, Peckham Arch, March 17th
2016-03-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Peckham Arch, Peckham Square, by the library and the coffee van, SE15 5JR
Dr Bike returns despite the cold, dark etc. At least two high grade, dedicated mechanics will be at your service March 17th 5.30-7.30pm under Peckham Arch.
They will fix brakes, tweak gears and mend punctures. They enjoy doing more complicated stuff (gives them job satisfaction to use all their skills) and will fit new parts if you bring them.
Peckham Arch is at the south end of Surrey Canal Path (that long thin strip of green) at the gateway to Peckham going south. There should be a map around.
No charge, lots of free advice, good will, maps, cycling info and cheerfulness

Dr Bike Again
2016-03-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Peckham Arch, Peckham Square, by the Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5JR
It’s us again. Dr Bike will be in his surgery under Peckham Arch from 5.30-7.30pm on March 17th.
Maps, leaflets, but most important of all mechanics will be there for comfort, advice and bike repairs.
Just roll up. All comers welcome

Rotherhithe Healthy Ride
2016-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Easy-going ride on quiet roads and off-road paths. One of series every 2nd Saturday from Canada Water, beside the Library, opposite the Station (SE16 7AR). Also rides every 4th Saturday from Peckham Square, and longer “+” rides on 3rd Saturdays. No unaccompanied children 16 or younger, please. More information from Bruce on 07729 279 945 or at http://www.healthyrider.weebly.com
For route details please check back closer to date.

Peckham Healthy Ride
2016-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Easy-going ride on quiet roads and off-road paths. One of series every 4th Saturday from Peckham Square (Peckham Library, Peckham Pulse, SE15 5JR). Also rides every 2nd Saturday from Canada Water Library, and longer “+” rides on 3rd Saturdays. No unaccompanied children 16 or younger, please. More information from Bruce on 07729 279 945 or at http://www.healthyrider.weebly.com

Healthy Ride +
2016-02-20 09:30 - 13:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Canada Water to Regents Park. Easy-paced (about 15 miles in 3.5 hours) and avoiding the busiest roads. Outward via Tower Bridge, Smithfields and new segregated lanes on Torrington Place. Back via Hyde Park (if time) and Embankment (new EW Superhighway) and Blackfriars Bridge. Route at https://goo.gl/PBJ73a
Part of a series on 3rd Saturdays each month. Longer version of regular Healthy Rides. We also run shorter rides most other Saturday mornings, check the Events listings.

Rotherhithe Healthy Ride
2016-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Canada Water to Telegraph Hill Loop.
Out via Peckham and Nunhead Cemetery. Back via New Cross and Bridgehouse Meadows. 8.3 miles, so time to admire the views back to central London from Telegraph Hill. Make sure brakes are in good order as descent from T Hill is steep. Route map at https://goo.gl/pgJVhV
Easy-going ride on quiet roads and off-road paths. One of series every 2nd Saturday from Canada Water, beside the Library, opposite the Station (SE16 7AR). Also rides every 4th Saturday from Peckham Square, and longer “+” rides on 3rd Saturdays. No unaccompanied children 16 or younger, please. More information from Bruce on 07729 279 945 or at http://www.healthyrider.weebly.com

Monthly Meeting
2016-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Nunhead Green Community Centre, 5 Nunhead Green, , Nunhead, SE15 3QQ, United Kingdom
Regular monthly meeting. Agenda includes QW7 Latest (Champion HIll, Dulwich); Southwark Plan; QW1- problems at crossings; Starting Bike trains. Get there if you can. Drinks afterwards for those interested in serious discussion of cycling issues….

Peckham Healthy Ride
2016-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR
Easy-going ride on quiet roads and off-road paths. Plan is to do the loop to Brixton Mill, as on Mar 22nd, 2014 (see report). Out via Burgess Park and Myatts Field, back via Brockwell and Ruskin Parks. Route at http://goo.gl/maps/ETBfk
One of series every 4th Saturday from Peckham Square (Peckham Library, Peckham Pulse, SE15 5JR). Also rides every 2nd Saturday from Canada Water Library, and longer “+” rides on 3rd Saturdays. No unaccompanied children 16 or younger, please. More information from Bruce on 07729 279 945 or at http://www.healthyrider.weebly.com

Healthy Ride +
2016-01-16 09:30 - 13:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Canada Water to Battersea Park and back. Easy-paced (about 15 miles in 3.5 hours) and avoiding the busiest roads. Everyone welcome for the first + ride of 2016. Part of a series on 3rd Saturdays each month. Longer version of regular Healthy Rides. We also run shorter rides most other Saturday mornings, check the Events listings. For route details check back nearer date, please.

Southwark Cyclists Monthly meeting
2016-01-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Better Bankside, 18 Great Guildford Street, London, SE1 0FD, United Kingdom
Our usual monthly meeting – agenda on our yahoo group list per usual

Rotherhithe Healthy RIde
2016-01-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Canada Water to Camberwell Loop. What you need after all that eating and drinking is a cycle ride! So come along on an easy-paced ride taking in several of the new, upgraded or proposed cycle routes in Southwark and Lambeth. Out via Quietway 1 from Rotherhithe New Road bridge to Oxley Close and proposed Q7 from Burgess Park to Elmington Rd. Stop at Camberwell Green to consider what can be done about the big crossroads (out to consultation soon). Continue on Camberwell New Rd (was to be Superhighway 5 once) to the Oval junction, then the upgraded CS7 to the Elephant and Castle. Have a look at the new 2-way, peninsular, layout of the northern junction, then the nice, recently opened, cycle track that begins the North-South Superhighway. Return using the western part of Q1 to Lynton Rd, followed by a back streets route to Canada Water via the north end of Southwark Park. Suitable for anyone with a bike. Route at https://goo.gl/04a6MX

Unscheduled Healthy Ride
2015-12-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Extra ride for anyone interested in getting out on Boxing Day. This is 4th Saturday in the month so there would normally be a Healthy Ride although, due to holiday, none was scheduled. However, Werner says he will be at Canada Water Library on Boxing Day, 10am, for a short ride with anyone who wants a break from the festivities, or just to build up their appetite for some Bubble and Squeak. Planning a 15k route: out via Tower Bridge, in case there are different riders from last week another loop around the Gherkin, a last-chance-before-the-500-years-since-1666-crowds trip to the Monument and a seasonal look at the current instance of St Paul’s (and maybe a thought for the one which disappeared almost 500 years ago) before returning via Southwark Bridge.
