Southwark Cyclists

free bike maintenance with hands-on tuition cancelled
2020-04-21 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | camberwell leisure centre, Artichoke Place, SE5 8TS
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 that do it are well known greats from our summer-time Dr Bikes at Peckham Arch and on Quietway 1. They fix your bike and at the same time show you what to do and how you might do it yourself. The whole shebang is free, cheerful and open to anyone. No ID checks. You need to bring a bike to get full benefit but you are welcome to come without one and watch.
For more info about this and future events, email southwark@lcc.org.uk though that can be slow, keep an eye on @southwarkcycle or text 07842 640 207. We are a borough branch of the London Cycling Campaign https://lcc.org.uk and everything we do is free and open to all.

community speedwatch
2020-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Croxted Road, SE21 8AW, United Kingdom
Speedwatch volunteer and Southwark Cyclist Bob Eva will be holding the speedgun and PCSO Kevin Phillips will be writing down the numbers at or near the Croxted Road junction with the South Circular. They get a lot of appreciative comment from the public at this spot which is enjoyed by all except speeding drivers. You can join in. Email Kevin (see pic) at kevin.j.phillips@met.police.uk and he will explain all.

Dr Bike on Cycleway 1
2020-04-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Dunton Road/Lynton Road lights, Dunton Road, London, SE1 5TW, United Kingdom
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 brakes, sorting out-of-shape wheels, and giving good advice.
Everything they do is free and open to everyone. You can mail us for more info (or to volunteer) at Southwark@lcc.org.uk, or tweet @southwarkcycle.

Postponed to October. Peckham to Marathon Starts on Blackheath - Healthy Ride
2020-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR
Postponement of London Marathon to October means the postponement of this ride too.

Ride start/finish Peckham Square (Peckham Library, Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5JR) or meet us at St Mary’s Gate to Greenwich Park, at end of King William Walk, at around 10.35am.
Usual easy-paced ride on mostly quiet streets and paths. Simon will be leading a London Marathon-themed ride (the marathon is on Sunday 26th). Ride from Peckham to the starts on Blackheath. Take a look at the preparations and hear from Simon (veteran of many London marathons) about this famous event. No route finalised yet – please check back nearer date. Provisional route at https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hVGE0jdvsdAC_qfN_SpDWQqX5mZ2AM0B&usp=sharing

Cancelled: community speedwatch
2020-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | salter road/lagado mews, London, SE16 5PD, United Kingdom
Salter Road gets a lot of attention from the Community Speedwatch teams. That’s because speeding drivers along here have a habit of handing out frights. Werner, who leads some of our Healthy Rides and Bank Holiday specials, doesn’t appreciate frights. He likes to get even. The result is a lot of speed measurement on Salter Road, showing just how bad the driving is, and just how much cyclists need protection from it. The team will be on Salter Road again today near the junction with Lagado Mews. They don’t need encouragement but a friendly wave is always nice.

Cancelled: community speedwatch
2020-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Dog Kennel Hill, Quorn Road, SE22 8EF
Southwark Cyclist Bob Eva will be holding the speedgun and PCSO Kevin Phillips will be writing down the registration numbers on Dog Kennel Hill near the junction with Quorn Road. Dog Kennel Hill does (probably) have a real connection with dogs in that Prince George of Denmark had kennels for his hounds here. However, there is also a theory that an earlier landowner, one Monsieur de Canel, resided there, and Dog Kennel is a heavily anglicized version of his name. Quorn is a sort of meatless meat but (more excitingly) The Quorn, established in 1696, is one of the world’s oldest fox hunting packs and claims to be the United Kingdom’s most famous hunt. I’m getting surreal pictures in my head. Bob and Kevin will not be getting that. They will be taking down numbers and dispatching displeasing letters to unhappy recipients. You can join in. Email Kevin (see pic) on kevin.j.phillips@met.police.uk and you will get a warm welcome.

Cancelled: Bring 'n Fix It in Walworth (bikes included)
2020-04-29 12:00 - 14:30 | Walworth Living Room, Surrey Square, London, County (optional), SE17 2JU, United Kingdom
We have a great mechanic at this Bring ‘n Fix it session at the Walworth Living Room (see pic). Bring a bike (any condition) and they will help you get it into better shape. There are guys fixing lots of other things too so you can bring those along as well. Despite the attractive-looking pavement in the pic, this session is highly likely to be indoors.

Online Monthly Meeting
2020-05-13 19:30 - 20:30
This month’s meeting will be held online. If you’d like to attend please contact us at southwark@lcc.org.uk. We will send you the invite prior to the meeting.
Join us for our May monthly meeting on Wednesday the 13th.
We will be discussing the next steps in our Streets For Distancing campaign. The council is expected to announce their Covid-19 transport response plan very soon. What can we do to improve our streets in the medium and long term as lockdown is lifted? How can we enable more people to walk and cycle?
Our meetings are formatted as follows. Feel free to come for the whole time, or only the part you’re interested in.

6:30pm to 7:20pm – All are welcome to our committee meeting where we discuss logistics and other admin topics.
7:30pm to 8:30pm – Our general meeting where we give a brief campaigns update and discuss the topic above.
8:30pm – We would normally head to the pub after the meeting, but as that’s not currently possible, we’ll be staying online for anyone that wants to chat and socialise.

If you have any questions about our meetings, contact us at southwark@lcc.org.uk

Online Monthly Meeting
2020-06-10 19:30 - 20:30
This month’s meeting will be held online. If you’d like to attend please contact us at southwark@lcc.org.uk. We will send you the invite prior to the meeting.
Join us for our June monthly meeting on Wednesday the 10th.
This month Helen from Clean Air for Dulwich will be speaking about campaigning to filter their streets from motor traffic. The council is currently looking at this scheme as part of their Covid-19 transport response.
Do you want a low traffic neighbourhood in your area? Learn how to engage with your councillors and council officers, and build support amongst your neighbours.
We’ll also be giving an update on Southwark’s recent announcement to improve our streets in response to Covid-19.
Our meetings are formatted as follows. Feel free to come for the whole time, or only the part you’re interested in.

6:30pm to 7:20pm – All are welcome to our committee meeting where we discuss logistics and other admin topics.
7:30pm to 8:30pm – Our general meeting where we give a brief campaigns update and discuss the topic above.
8:30pm – We would normally head to the pub after the meeting, but as that’s not currently possible, we’ll be staying online for anyone that wants to chat and socialise.

If you have any questions about our meetings, contact us at southwark@lcc.org.uk

Greenwich to Royal Docks - Healthy Ride +
2020-07-04 09:30 - 13:00 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Cutty Sark Gardens, London SE10 9LW, London, Southwark, SE10 9LW, United Kingdom
Royal Docks + Ride. Leader Jamie. Start/finish Cutty Sark, next to Foot Tunnel entrance. 9.30am to 1 pm. This will be a repeat of the easy, 16 mile, ride from 2019 (see Report from Sept 21st 2019) and also March this year. Probable route at https://bit.ly/3gkJBl9. Route follows the Thames Path to Woolwich, then ferry (or tunnel if no ferry) to north bank and round to Gallions Point. Along north side of Albert and Victoria Docks and probably stop at The Crystal (in the news recently as possible new HQ building for the Mayor). Over the Lower Lea Crossing, possible diversion to Trinity Buoy Wharf if time, round the Isle of Dogs east side and through the Greenwich Foot tunnel back to Cutty Sark.
You must book to join this ride. Do this at Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthy-cycle-ride-greenwich-to-the-royal-docks-tickets-111994277900
If you cannot make your booked ride, then PLEASE CANCEL. This means we know who is coming and allows another person to ride.

Five Parks Loop - Healthy Ride
2020-07-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Leader Bruce. Start/finish Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library. Easy-paced, 2 hour, ride with lots of nice path in he parks. Plan is to do a loop that includes Peckham Rye Park, Dulwich Park, Herne Hill Velodrome, Brockwell Park, Ruskin Park and Burgess Park. 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) and have ridden it several times since. Route on Google maps at http://goo.gl/maps/hFFNL
You must register to join this ride. Do this via Eventbrite at : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/five-parks-loop-easy-cycle-ride-tickets-112004921736
If you cannot make the ride then please CANCEL then we know you are not coming and another rider can join.
Please note, under 18s must bring a responsible adult with them.

Canada Water to Tate Modern and St Pauls - Healthy Ride
2020-07-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Leader Philippa. Start/finish Deal Porter Square next to Canada Water Library and opposite Canada Water Station, SE16 7AR. Easy-paced, 10 mile, ride suitable for any sort of cyclist. Route will cross 4 bridges. Start along the Thames Path, then north over Tower Bridge and along Cycleway C3 to Southwark Bridge. South over the bridge and turn right onto Sumner St to the Tate. Cross Millennium Bridge on foot – required – to St Pauls. Then backstreet route to Blackfriars bridge crossing south onto C6 and back to Canada Water via Q1 (now Cycleway 1). Route at http://bit.ly/39F1pET
You must book on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-to-tate-modern-and-st-pauls-healthy-bike-ride-tickets-112001260786
If you cannot make your booked ride, then you must CANCEL so that we know and to allow someone else to ride.
Pease note under 18s must bring a responsible adult with them.

Online Monthly Meeting
2020-07-08 19:30 - 20:30
This month’s meeting will be held online. If you’d like to attend please contact us at southwark@lcc.org.uk. We will send you the invite prior to the meeting.
Join us for our July monthly meeting on Wednesday the 8th.
This month Mrs Cleo Kenington, Consultant in Major Trauma & Emergency General Surgery at St George’s Hospital, will be talking about the importance of engaging health professionals to push for better cycling infrastructure and strategies she’s used in the past to do so.

We’ll also be giving a presentation on the work Southwark Council has done to make our streets safer for walking and cycling as well as what’s coming up.

Our meetings are formatted as follows. Feel free to come for the whole time, or only the part you’re interested in.

6:30pm to 7:20pm – All are welcome to our committee meeting where we discuss logistics and other admin topics.
7:30pm to 8:30pm – Our general meeting where we give a brief campaigns update and discuss the topic above.
8:30pm – We would normally head to the pub after the meeting, but as that’s not currently possible, we’ll be staying online for anyone that wants to chat and socialise.

If you have any questions about our meetings, contact us at southwark@lcc.org.uk

Healthy Rides - Three more 6-person rides
2020-07-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
We are again offering 3 different rides on Saturday 11th July. As last week you MUST book using Eventbrite. All 3 rides are included as a single event. Note that this means the header information on Eventbrite covers the whole event and is not correct for any individual ride. You should choose the ticket for the ride you want. You will find 6 places available for each ride. Social distancing must be maintained during rides.
The Link is: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthy-cycle-rides-tickets-112379650560
Important. If you are booked but find you cannot make the ride, CANCEL on Eventbrite. That way we do not wait around, and possibly may be able to let an extra person on the ride. Even at the very last minute it is worth cancelling as some riders keep a close eye on bookings right up to start time.
Note because there are 3 rides with different end times and locations within this “Event” your Eventbrite ticket will give the overall timing and the SE16 post code for all 3 rides. The correct timings and locations are given in the details below.
Ride 1. Canada Water to Blackheath and Greenwich. 10am to 12 noon. Simon leading. Start/finish in Deal Porter Square, SE16 7AR. Chance to learn some local history on a route that includes lots of off road path. Outward leg on the Thames Path (Cycleway 14) to Greenwich, then up the hill through Greenwich Park to the Observatory. Short loop on to Blackheath then back through Greenwich Park and on to Greenwich DLR Station. Pick up Cycleway 1 and take this to Millwall Ground (New Den). Then quiet streets to Southwark Park and on to Deal Porter Square. Approx. 11 miles, just one hill (in Greenwich Park) that can be walked.
Ride 2. Dulwich to Crystal Palace. 10am to 12 noon. Bruce leading. Start/finish Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park, SE21 7BQ. Relatively flat route to Crystal Palace Park, then ride up through the park (having a look at the dinosaurs on the way and walking the steep bits). Finally glorious long downhill back to Dulwich Park. Ridden this route several times, see report of our ride in the snow, Feb 2nd 2019, http://healthyrider.weebly.com/healthy-ride-reports-jan-march2019.html. Route https://goo.gl/rfUzwn.
Ride 3. Burgess Park to the Royal Parks. 10am to 1pm. Jane leading. Start/finish at Park Life Cafe, Burgess Park, Chumleigh St, off Albany Rd. SE5 0RJ. 10am to 1pm. Route passes many famous places: South Bank, Covent Garden, Regents Park, Hyde Park (probable coffee stop at Sports Centre), Green Park, Birdcage Walk (next to St James Park), Houses of Parliament. Ridden in January this year, report at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2020/royal-parks-loop-healthy-ride/. Route at https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4989284.html.
Under 18s must bring a responsible adult with them.
Part of regular series of Saturday morning rides organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Healthy Rides from Canada Water and Peckham
2020-07-18 10:00 - 13:15 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
We are offering 2 different rides on Saturday 18th July. As previously you MUST now book using Eventbrite. Both rides are included as a single event. Note that this means the summary information for venue and time here and on Eventbrite covers the longer event and is not correct for the Peckham ride. You should choose the ticket for the ride you want. You will find 6 places available for each ride.
Note because there are 2 rides with different end times and locations within this “Event” your ticket will give the overall timing and the SE16 post code for both rides. The correct timings and locations for each ride are given in the details below.
The Link is: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southwark-cyclists-healthy-rides-tickets-113443827542
Important. If you are booked but find you cannot make the ride, CANCEL on Eventbrite. That way we do not wait around, and possibly may be able to let an extra person on the ride. Even at the very last minute it is worth cancelling as some riders keep a close eye on bookings right up to start time.
Ride 1. Canada Water to Battersea Park. 10am to 1.15pm. Philippa leading. Start/finish in Deal Porter Square, SE16 7AR. Outward leg on the Thames Path (National Route NR4) to Blackfriars, then across Blackfriars Bridge. Continue CW3 round the Embankment to Westminster Bridge and Millbank, then use NR4 through Pimlico to Chelsea Bridge. Re-cross river to Battersea Park and a well-earned coffee stop at the Pear Tree Café by the lake. Return starts by leaving Battersea Park under the bridge to the new development around the Power Station. Follow the route through this to Battersea Park Road, then via Vauxhall and an inland route south of the river back to Canada Water. Flat 15 mile ride passing lots of interesting stuff. More information and photos in the ride report from Sept 30th 2017, http://healthyrider.weebly.com/healthy-ride-reports-august_sept-2017.html
Ride 2. Peckham to Brixton Mill. 10am to 12 noon. Bruce Leading. Start/finish in Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. 10 mile circuit on mostly quiet streets. Start along Canal Path and across Burgess Park, then Wyndham Rd, Myatts Fields, Slade Gardens, Ferndale Road and eventually Brixton Windmill. Brief stop at the mill still surrounded by the new work for an education centre. Return route passes Brixton Prison then cut through to Brockwell Park, continues through the tunnel at Herne Hill Station and along to Ruskin Park, on past Denmark Hill station to Lyndhurst Way and back to Peckham Square via newly pedestrianised Rye Lane. Route at http://goo.gl/maps/ETBfk . Report of ride on 22 March 2014 here: http://healthyrider.weebly.com/healthy-ride-reports-jan-to-april-2014.html
Under 18s must bring a responsible adult with them.

Online Committee Meeting
2020-07-22 18:30 - 19:30
We are trialling having our committee and general meetings on different days. General meetings will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (as before) and committee meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Meetings will be held online over Zoom until further notice.
Join us for our July committee meeting on Wednesday 22 July, 2020 at 6:30pm. All are welcome to this meeting where we discuss group logistics, planning and other admin topics.
If you would like to join this meetings, contact us at southwark@lcc.org.uk. We also hold a general meeting where we have speakers, workshops, and short campaign updates. The next general meeting is on Wednesday 12 August.

Healthy Rides from Burgess Park and Greenwich
2020-07-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
We are doing 2 different rides on Saturday 25th July. As previously you MUST now book using Eventbrite. Both rides are included as a single event. Note that this means the header information here and on Eventbrite covers the whole event and is not correct for any individual ride. The correct information is in the details below. You should choose the ticket for the ride you want. You will find 6 places available for each ride.
Note because there are 2 rides with different end times and locations within this “Event” your ticket will give the overall timing and the SE5 post code for both rides. The correct timings and locations for each ride are given in the details below.
The Link is: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southwark-healthy-rides-tickets-114166623444
Important. If you are booked but find you cannot make the ride, CANCEL on Eventbrite. That way we do not wait around, and possibly may be able to let an extra person on the ride. Even at the very last minute it is worth cancelling as some riders keep a close eye on bookings right up to start time.
Ride 1. Burgess Park to Design Museum and Brompton Cemetery. 10am to 1pm. Jane leading. Start/finish at Park Life Café, Burgess Park, Chumleigh Gdns, off Albany Rd, SE5 0RJ. Easy 16 mile ride with some nice off road in the parks and lots to see. Outward go through Hyde Park and on to Holland Park. Probably stop at the Design Museum for a short break, then return via Brompton Cemetery and Battersea Park. Should be back at Burgess Park around one o’clock. Report of previous ride (Sept 15th 2018 with 33 riders!) at http://healthyrider.weebly.com/healthy-ride-reports-aug-sept-2018.html. Approx route track at http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4497331.html or attached gpx file, burgess-park-to-holland-park-design-museum03.gpx
Ride 2. Greenwich to Canada Water via Wapping and Tower Bridge. 10am to 12 noon. Simon leading. This 8 mile ride is making history for the Healthy Rides. First it is not going to finish where it starts. Second it will involve a trip on the DLR. Meet in front of Greenwich (main) station in Greenwich High Road, next to Novotel Hotel, NOT the DLR station where there are stairs. Catch DLR, platform 3 to Mudchute, about a 6 minute ride. (Anyone wanting to meet at Mudchute Stn. be there by 10.10). Skirt Mudchute Park to Westferry Road, on through Wapping to St Katherine’s Dock, over Tower Bridge to end at Canada Water Library (Deal Porter Square). Mixture of (quiet) main road, CS3, cobbles & Thames Path. We are using DLR to cross the river, as lifts not working in Greenwich foot tunnel. With the selected stations, no stairs or lifts, just some ramps. Remember bring FACE COVERING & TRAVEL PASSES FOR DLR.
Under 18s must bring a responsible adult with them.
Part of regular series of Saturday morning rides organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Online Monthly Meeting
2020-08-12 18:30 - 19:30
This month’s meeting will be held online. If you’d like to attend please contact us at southwark@lcc.org.uk. We will send you the invite prior to the meeting.
Join us for our August general meeting on Wednesday the 12th.
This month we will be discussing the technical side of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods. We’ll share best practices and what considerations need to be made when designing one. This will include a short team exercise where you can give designing one a go.
If you have any questions about our meetings, contact us at southwark@lcc.org.uk

Canada Water to North Greenwich - Healthy Ride
2020-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
You must register on Evenbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthy-cycle-ride-from-canada-water-to-north-greenwich-tickets-116377838247
If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.
Easy, flat ride, lots of off road. Mostly following the Thames Path both out and back. Route includes Deptford Maritime waterside, Cutty Sark and the O2. We will keep everyone as safe as possible by observing all the Covid Regulations. Most importantly we will be maintaining routinely a 2m social distance, never less than 1m. Particularly important to maintain social distancing from other users of the Thames Path. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users can maintain 1-2 m and feel safe. Just in case we need them, good idea to bring a face mask. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1r7yBBF92GWhd1g_topnqs10qf04lM_qu&usp=sharing
More information about our Healthy Rides at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/
You will see that this ride allows 25 riders, rather than the 6 allowed recently. After discussion with London Cycling Campaign have decided that current Covid regulation do permit up to 30 riders. So this is something of a trial. Particularly important to maintain social distancing from other users of the Thames Path. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users can maintain 1-2 m and feel safe.

Burgess Park to Design Museum - Healthy Ride +
2020-08-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
General: You must register on Eventbrite. Please give a phone number when registering so you can be contacted by Test and Trace in the unlikely event that someone on the ride has Covid.

Keep social distance at all times, including waiting at stop lines and at barriers
Avoid passing pedestrians or other cyclists too closely; give way if necessary
Do not share food and drink
If loaning a piece of equipment, clean it with gel or wipes and/or use gloves.

The Link is: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cycle-ride-from-burgess-park-to-design-museum-and-brompton-cemetery-tickets-117427042445
Ride Details. Burgess Park to Design Museum and Brompton Cemetery. 10am to 1pm. Jane leading. Start/finish at Park Life Café, Burgess Park, Chumleigh Gdns, off Albany Rd, SE5 0RJ. Easy 16 mile ride with some nice off road in the parks and lots to see. Outward go through Hyde Park and on to Holland Park. Probably stop at the Design Museum for a short break, then return via Brompton Cemetery and Battersea Park. Should be back at Burgess Park around one o’clock.
Same route as July 25th with 6 riders. Report of pre-Covid ride (Sept 15th 2018 with 33 riders!) at http://healthyrider.weebly.com/healthy-ride-reports-aug-sept-2018.html. Approx route track at http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4497331.html

Remember bring FACE COVERING for coffee stop and possibly if needed at an incident.
Under 18s must bring a responsible adult with them.
Important. If you are booked but find you cannot make the ride, CANCEL on Eventbrite. That way we do not wait around, and possibly may be able to let an extra person on the ride. Even at the very last minute it is worth cancelling as some riders keep a close eye on bookings right up to start time.
Part of regular series of Saturday morning rides organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Online Committee Meeting
2020-08-26 18:30 - 19:30
We are trialling having our committee and general meetings on different days. General meetings will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (as before) and committee meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Meetings will be held online over Zoom until further notice.
Join us for our August committee meeting on Wednesday 26 August, 2020 at 6:30pm. All are welcome to this meeting where we discuss group logistics, planning and other admin topics.
If you would like to join this meetings, contact us at southwark@lcc.org.uk. We also hold a general meeting where we have speakers, workshops, and short campaign updates. The next general meeting is on Wednesday 9 September.

Canada Water to North Greenwich - Healthy Ride
2020-08-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
NOTE: You must register on Evenbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southwark-cyclists-healthy-ride-to-north-greenwich-tickets-118071142967 Due to Covid we have restricted numbers so please Register, do not just turn up.
If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.
Simon leading on an easy, flat ride, lots of off road. Mostly following the Thames Path both out and back. Route includes Deptford Maritime waterside, Cutty Sark and the O2. We did part of this ride on Aug 15th but due to a puncture for the Ride Leader did not get all the way to the O2. This time we will make it! Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1r7yBBF92GWhd1g_topnqs10qf04lM_qu&usp=sharing
We will keep everyone as safe as possible by observing all the Covid Regulations. Most importantly we will be maintaining routinely a 2m social distance, never less than 1m. Particularly important to maintain social distancing from other users of the Thames Path. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users can maintain 1-2 m and feel safe. Just in case we need them, good idea to bring a face mask.
More information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/

Canada Water to Battersea Park - Healthy Ride
2020-09-05 10:00 - 13:30 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
You must register on Evenbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southwark-cyclists-healthy-ride-to-battersea-park-tickets-118964478959
If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.
Philippa leading. Canada Water start/finish, Easy-paced ride, 3.5 hours, finish 1.30pm. Coffee break at the Pear Tree Café in Battersea Park. Out along the Thames path route via Borough Market and Tate Modern to Blackfriars Bridge. Cycleway 3 to Westminster then back streets to Chelsea Bridge to cross back. Loop through new stuff at the Power Station then into Battersea Park for a break. Return along Thames – mostly road, some riverside path – to National Theatre. From there Cycleway 1, quietish streets and Southwark Park to Canada Water. Probable route at https://goo.gl/eNvKSi. Ridden this route a few times, most recently June 15th 2019 (see report http://healthyrider.weebly.com/healthy-ride-reports-june-july-2019.html).
We will keep everyone as safe as possible by observing all the Covid Regulations. Most importantly we will be maintaining routinely a 2m social distance, never less than 1m. Particularly important to maintain social distancing from other users on shared paths. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users can maintain 1-2 m and feel safe. Just in case we need them, good idea to bring a face mask.

Community Speedwatch
2020-09-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Salter Road, London, SE16 5PR, United Kingdom
Southwark Cyclists volunteer, Werner, will be holding the speedgun on Salter Road between 11am and 1pm. This is the first time back on the road for Speedwatch for more than five months. The volunteers, organised and supported by PCSO Kevin Phillips, target known rat-runs and race-tracks suggested by the public.
Volunteers get training on how to work the speedgun and protection from angry motorists. To join in contact Kevin on kevin.phillips@met.police.uk. He will be thrilled to hear from you.

Online Monthly Meeting with Wheels for Wellbeing
2020-09-09 18:30 - 19:30
This month’s meeting will be held online. If you’d like to attend please contact us at southwark@lcc.org.uk. We will send you the invite prior to the meeting.
Join us for our general meeting on Wednesday 9th September.
Isabelle Clement, Director of Wheels for Wellbeing, will be speaking at this month’s meeting. The charity has become the UK-wide campaigning voice of Disabled people who cycle. As an urban commuter handcyclist, Isabelle has extensive experience of what it takes to create the right environment so everyone can cycle. She works tirelessly to bring an understanding of Cycling to disability groups and of Disability to cycling groups.
If you have any questions about our meetings, contact us at southwark@lcc.org.uk

Cutty Sark to Thamesmead Tor - Healthy Ride
2020-09-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Cutty Sark to Thamesmead Tor. Mike Leading. Start/finish next to the Greenwich foot tunnel alongside Cutty Sark. Flat ride (apart from the Tor – you can walk this in a few minutes), 8 miles each way, we are allowing 3 hours, so pretty modest pace and time for a short coffee break. Thames path there and back, including some miles on of the best quality cycle path in London. Route map, including a quiet route from Canada Water to the start, is at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1QeZCbIIk0WveaCd_Jx_GLc5iI9J7SK1m&usp=sharing
You must register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cutty-sark-to-thamesmead-tor-southwark-cyclists-healthy-ride-tickets-119932412073
If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.
We will keep everyone as safe as possible by observing all the Covid Regulations. Most importantly we will be maintaining routinely a 2m social distance, never less than 1m. Particularly important to maintain social distancing from other users on shared paths. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users can maintain 1-2 m and feel safe. Just in case we need them, good idea to bring a face mask.

Canada Water to St Pauls and Tate Modern – 6 Person Healthy Ride
2020-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
NOTE: You must register on Evenbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-to-st-pauls-and-tate-modern-6-person-healthy-ride-tickets-121333723433
Canada Water to St Pauls and Tate Modern. 10am to 12 noon. Philippa leading. Canada Water start/finish, Deal Porter Squ, opposite CW Station, SE16 7BB. Easy-paced 2 hour ride. Route will cross 4 bridges. Start along the Thames Path, then north over Tower Bridge and along Cycleway C3 to Southwark Bridge. South over the bridge and turn right onto Sumner St to the Tate. Cross Millennium Bridge on foot – required – to St Pauls. Then backstreet route to Blackfriars bridge crossing south onto C6 and back to Canada Water via Q1 (now Cycleway 1). Route at http://bit.ly/39F1pET
We will keep everyone as safe as possible by observing all the Covid Regulations. Most importantly we will be maintaining routinely a 2m social distance, never less than 1m. Particularly important to maintain social distancing from other users on shared paths. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users can maintain 1-2 m and feel safe. Just in case we need them, good idea to bring a face mask.
If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.

Peckham to Southwark and Westminster Bridges – 6 Person Healthy Ride
2020-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
NOTE: You must register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-to-southwark-and-westminster-bridges-6-person-healthy-ride-tickets-121334208885
Peckham to Southwark and Westminster Bridges. Simon Leading. Start/finish Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. Flat 2 hour ride. Mostly quiet streets, path or cycle lane. Start down Canal Path then Cycleway 1 to Weston St. Pick up Cycleway 14 to Southwark Bridge Rd. Cycleway 7 over the bridge and join CW3 along the Embankment west to Westminster Bridge. Cross bridge and continue to Baylis Rd where can enjoy the nice new bit of segregated cycle lane. At the Old Vic pick up CW1 and follow it all the way to Oxley Close, then back along outward route to Peckham Squ. Route at https://bit.ly/35GwmJO
We will keep everyone as safe as possible by observing all the Covid Regulations. Most importantly we will be maintaining routinely a 2m social distance, never less than 1m. Particularly important to maintain social distancing from other users on shared paths. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users can maintain 1-2 m and feel safe. Just in case we need them, good idea to bring a face mask.

Dulwich to Crystal Palace - 6 Person Healthy Ride
2020-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
NOTE, you must register: Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dulwich-to-crystal-palace-park-6-person-healthy-ride-tickets-121555837783
10am to 12 noon. Start/finish Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park, SE21 7BQ. Relatively flat route to Crystal Palace Park including good stretch of the off-road Waterlink Way, then ride up through the park (having a look at the dinosaurs on the way and walking the steep bits). Finally glorious long downhill back to Dulwich Park. Ridden this route several times, see report of our ride in the snow, Feb 2nd 2019, http://healthyrider.weebly.com/healthy-ride-reports-jan-march2019.html. Route map at https://goo.gl/rfUzwn.
We will keep everyone as safe as possible by observing all the Covid Regulations. Most importantly we will be maintaining routinely a 2m social distance, never less than 1m. Particularly important to maintain social distancing from other users on shared paths. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users can maintain 1-2 m and feel safe. Just in case we need them, good idea to bring a face mask.
More information about Healthy RIdes at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/

Online Committee Meeting
2020-09-23 18:30 - 19:30
We are trialling having our committee and general meetings on different days. General meetings will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (as before) and committee meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Meetings will be held online over Zoom until further notice.
Join us for our monthly committee meeting on Wednesday 23 September 2020 at 6:30pm. All are welcome to this meeting where we discuss group logistics, planning and other admin topics.
If you would like to join this meetings, contact us at southwark@lcc.org.uk. We also hold a general meeting where we have speakers, workshops, and short campaign updates. The next general meeting is on Wednesday 14 October.
