Canada Water to South Bank, CW1-CW14 Loop - Healthy Ride
2021-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Please note you must register on Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-to-south-bank-cw1-cw14-loop-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-151437661121
Bruce leading. Easy, flat route using the local Cycleways. 9 miles. 10am – 12 noon. Start/finish Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, SE16 7AR. Outward ride via Greenland Dock and Oldfield Grove to CW1 at Millwall Stadium (New Den). Head westward along CW1 passing South Bermondsey Station, crossing Tower Bridge Road, though Trinity Square, past the Old Vic and through to the South Bank close to the National Theatre. Return along Upper Ground to Blackfriars Rd, short stretch of CW6, then pick up CW 14 and head eastward past Guys Hospital, across Bermondsey St to Jamaica Rd at Dockhead. Choice of routes here. Probably use the new Cycleway 4 to the Rotherhithe Tunnel Roundabout, then rejoin CW14 for last stretch past Rotherhithe Station and back to Canada Water. Route map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1guNc2gr6zS2uydHlSVejGZGPa_PLhgYn&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 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. Obviously please do not turn up to this event if you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19.
This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. Southwark Cyclists are part of the London Cycling Campaign. This ride is organised by volunteers. If you have any feedback, good or bad, please get in touch with info@lcc.org.uk. For details of LCC’s Safeguarding and other policies please see lcc.org.uk

Canada Water, Greenwich, Tower Bridge Loop - Healthy Ride
2021-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Note you must register on Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-greenwich-tower-bridge-loop-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-151457002973
Start/finish Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, SE16 7AR. Easy 10 mile loop using DLR to cross river at Greenwich (travel pass or equivalent needed) and returning over Tower Bridge (or possibly London Bridge). No hills, mostly off road or quiet streets. Tower Bridge can be busy, but strict 20 mph and no awkward side turnings, so not as bad as people think. Lots to see always on the river. Simon leading.
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. Obviously please do not turn up to this event if you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19.
we have 2 waves starting for this ride. The 2 groups will ride the same route with their own ride leader. On the road we expect the groups to stay in sight of each other, but distinct. Please note the Covid regulations say “avoid social interaction with anyone outside the group you are with, even if you see other people you know”.
So please:

Keep in your group of 6 – with 2 waves the “tickets” will be colour coded – please remember which colour you are.
Only talk to those outside your group away from the group and socially distanced.
Consider wearing a face mask.

Once the event is finished, you can of course interact with anyone as long as you observe social distancing and the other Covid regulations.
This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. Southwark Cyclists are part of the London Cycling Campaign. This ride is organised by volunteers. If you have any feedback, good or bad, please get in touch with info@lcc.org.uk. For details of LCC’s Safeguarding and other policies please see lcc.org.uk

Dulwich to Wimbledon Park - Healthy Ride
2021-04-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Please note – you must register on Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dulwich-park-to-wimbledon-park-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-151438624001
Jean has a new route planned for this ride – sounds good. 15 miles. 10am –12.30pm. Start/finish Dulwich Clock Café, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ. Route: Dulwich Park via Brockwell Park, Clapham Common, Wandsworth Common to Wimbledon Park. Return same route. Mostly quiet streets, occasional busy junction, lots of easily cycled paths in the parks and on the commons. Coffee stop in Wimbledon Park.
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. Obviously please do not turn up to this event if you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19.
We have 2 waves starting for a ride. The 2 groups will ride the same route with their own ride leader. On the road we expect the groups to stay in sight of each other, but distinct. Please note the Covid regulations say “avoid social interaction with anyone outside the group you are with, even if you see other people you know”.
So please:

Keep in your group of 6 – Note if your ticket says “General admission” you are in group 1; if it says “Dulwich-Wimbledon-Wave 2” you are in group 2.
Only talk to those outside your group away from the group and socially distanced.
Consider wearing a face mask.

Once the event is finished, you can of course interact with anyone as long as you observe social distancing and the other Covid regulations.
This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. Southwark Cyclists are part of the London Cycling Campaign. This ride is organised by volunteers. If you have any feedback, good or bad, please get in touch with info@lcc.org.uk. For details of LCC’s Safeguarding and other policies please see lcc.org.uk

Community Speedwatch
2021-04-25 11:30 - 13:30 | salter road/lagado mews, London, SE16 5PD, United Kingdom
Southwark Cyclists’ volunteer, Werner will be pointing his speed gun at motorists in SE16. The speed limit is 20mph guys. It may be a wide and empty road but that doesn’t mean you can make up your own rules. The guy in charge is PCSO Kevin Phillips who does the organising and provides protective muscle if any if required. Mostly not though because these sessions are hugely popular with everyone other than motorists. To join in email Kevin at kevin.j.phillips@met.police.uk. He will be very pleased to hear from you.

Better Streets Talks
2021-04-28 18:30 - 19:30
This meeting is held on Zoom. For more information and to join, register here.
Join the next Better Streets Talk on Wednesday 28 April at 6:30pm. Better Streets for Southwark hosts these meetings with speakers, workshops and gives updates about the latest healthy streets developments in Southwark. This meeting will be with Pedal Me.

Community Speedwatch
2021-04-30 11:30 - 13:30 | salter road/lagado mews, London, SE16 5PD, United Kingdom
TfL and the Met are studying the Speedwatch stats and trying to make patterns with them. So this Speedwatch will be in a location only previously done at the weekend. At the weekend it catches loads of drivers, particularly cabbies. The aim is to see whether it is better or worse when the tradesmens’ vans are rushing about. Doing the work of holding the speedgun and writing down the numbers will be a Southwark Cyclists’ volunteer and PCSO Kevin Phillips. Kevin does all the organising and to join in email Kevin on kevin.j.phillips@met.police.uk. He’s very jovial (see pic) and will be glad to hear from you. More background detail here: https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/66-in-a-20mph-zone/

Goodbye Ursula – Tideway Tunnel Healthy Ride
2021-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Registration on Eventbrite as usual. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/goodbye-ursula-tideway-tunnel-cycle-ride-tickets-153362281713 Note if all places are already booked it is worth checking back as there are usually several cancellations during the week. Please give a phone number when registering as it may be needed for Track and Trace. If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.
Flat 10 mile ride so pretty easy-paced. Lots of segregated cycle lane, some busier stretches.
Inspiration for this ride is the departure of Tunnel Boring Machine Ursula from Chambers Wharf. Ursula has finished her 7.5km journey from Battersea and is heading off to Rotterdam on Saturday. The gamble is that she will not depart until high tide (12.55pm). If you are joining the ride from the east or south east, then suggest you ride to the start via Cherry Garden and take a look.
Ride will retrace Ursula’s journey. We will cross London Bridge and ride Cycleway 3 and the embankment to Chelsea Bridge, passing the Thames Tideway sites at Blackfriars and Victoria Embankment. From Chelsea Bridge we will head back, first stopping to look at the Kirtling Rd site, next to Battersea Power Station, from which Ursula set out. Return route will follow the Thames passing another TT site at Albert Embankment. We may save time by using cycleway 14 from Blackfriars to Jamaica Rd. Route on Google Maps at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1bSmV2siDD5yTalitZDvsd4_yCAPd6A95&usp=sharing
For anyone interested, Ursula’s schedule is: Thursday May 6th, large floating crane arrives, Friday 7th Transfer of Ursula to barge. There is of course no guarantee the engineers will be able to keep to this schedule, but we will have a ride along the Thames anyway.
Important – read the detailed instructions regarding Covid regs on Eventbrite when registering.

Five Great views of SE London - Healthy Ride
2021-05-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Usual easy-paced ride, but you do not get views without climbing hills. 10am start at Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre. Approx. 3 hours. Route: Brockley / Hilly Fields park / Brook mill Park / Blackheath / Greenwich Park Observatory / National Maritime museum and back to Peckham Square. Mostly using quiet back routes. The idea will be to spend a few minutes at each viewpoint and also take in a brief social coffee stop midway time permitting. Jamie leading.
Registration on Eventbrite as usual. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/five-great-views-of-se-london-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-153361170389. Note if all places are already booked it is worth checking back as there are usually several cancellations during the week. Please give a phone number when registering as it may be needed for Track and Trace. If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.
Important – read the detailed instructions regarding Covid regs on Eventbrite when registering.

Southwark Cyclists Monthly Meeting
2021-05-12 18:30 - 19:30
We hold our meetings on Zoom. If you’d like to join email us at Southwark@lcc.org.uk.
Join us for our Monthly Meeting on Wednesday 12 May at 6:30pm. At these meetings we discuss our current campaigns and activities, news on what Southwark Council is doing on the cycling front and cover organisational matters.

Be sure to also check out Better Streets Talks, which are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. These are hosted by Better Streets for Southwark and include speakers, workshops, and updates on the latest active travel news in Southwark. you can register for Better Streets Talks here.

community speedwatch
2021-05-14 11:30 - 13:30 | lordship lane junction with court lane, Court Lane, London, SE21 7EF, United Kingdom
A Southwark Cyclist volunteer will be holding the speed gun and shouting out car speeds on Lordship Lane. With him will be PCSO Kevin Phillips writing down car numbers, makes and colours. A succession of drivers, spotting them, will be standing on their brakes. It’s a good way to help them remember what the speed limit is (20mph for those interested). One small step towards putting the motor car in its place. To join in, mail Kevin on Kevin.j.Phillips@[met.police.uk. He’s affable (see pic) to all except speeders.

Healthy Ride - Rotherhithe to Peckham Routes
2021-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
NOTE you must register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rotherhithe-to-peckham-routes-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-154263892455
Flat 2 hour, 9 mile ride so pretty easy-paced. Some cycle lane or path, also some busier stretches. A few years back funding for a new cycle route from Rotherhithe to Peckham was announced. This has not happened. But worth looking at existing routes and at places where new developments offer opportunities to improve routes or provide additional quality cycle path. Plan is to go from Canada Water to Peckham, then back all way to Thames by a different route, then return to Canada Water. So a good ride for learning routes. Probable route on Google Maps at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1vqbZT9Ch__vRxIJ6Z6QXaQVQzQB_JMqk&usp=sharing . This also indicates some of the places where developments have occurred or are planned.
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. Obviously please do not turn up to this event if you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19.

Community Speedwatch
2021-05-21 11:30 - 13:30 | Long Lane SE1, Long Lane, London, SE1 4BL
A Southwark Cyclist volunteer will be helping the police with their enquiries in Long Lane. Specifically their enquiries into who’s driving too fast and not spotting the guys in yellow fluorescent holding a speed gun. Answer: a surprisingly large number. The volunteer holds the gun, clocks the speeds and shouts them out. PCSO Kevin Phillips knows the car makes and takes their number plates. Success. It’s remarkable fun. To join in, email Kevin at Kevin.j.Phillips@met.police.uk and he will add you to his little list. You can suggest likely spots and Kevin will check them out. The suggested schedule includes weekends. It’s fun.

The 4 Bridges Healthy Ride - Canada Water to Tate Modern and St Pauls
2021-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
NOTE – you must register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/four-bridges-ride-st-pauls-and-tate-modern-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-155571026127. Necessary to limit numbers in line with Covid regulations and to collect Track and Trace data.
Start/finish Deal Porter Square next to Canada Water Library and opposite Canada Water Station. Leader Philippa. Easy-paced 2 hour ride over a nearly flat route. 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 10). Route at http://bit.ly/39F1pET. Note repeat of rides on July 4th and Sept 19th. Great photos from Sept 19th on Healthy Riders Facebook Group (see Philippa’s post on Sept 20th)

The 7 Finest Views of SE London - Healthy Ride
2021-05-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
NOTE – you must register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-seven-finest-views-of-se-london-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-155571848587. Necessary to limit numbers in line with Covid regulations and to collect Track and Trace data.
10am start at Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre. Approx. 3 hours. Jamie leading a repeat of his ride from 2 weeks ago, but with better weather. He has asked me not to mention hills as they put people off (they didn’t). He assures me maximum one hill (where you are allowed to walk the short steep bit), rest done by contouring. Route: Brockley / Hilly Fields / Brookmill Park / Blackheath / Greenwich Park Observatory / National Maritime museum and back to Peckham Square. Mostly using quiet back routes and paths. The idea will be to spend a few minutes at each viewpoint and also take in a brief social coffee stop midway time permitting.

Community Speedwatch
2021-05-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Salter Road, London, SE16 5PR, United Kingdom
Southwark Cyclists volunteer Werner will be wielding the speedgun and shouting out the (outrageous) speeds on Salter Road. PCSO Kevin Phillips will be taking their numbers, makes and colours and organising the reproving letters coming their way. First two strikes are letters with growing levels of threat. Third puts the numbers on the police national computer for special attention.
The end of lockdown seems to have driven drivers nuts. Lunatics passing within centimeters of my handlebars and shouting insults from their car windows are continuous in my vicinity. Too much Spice and not enough alcohol. T
You can calm them down a bit by volunteering for Speedwatch which is enjoyable revenge (personal testimonial). If you feel the call but the schedule is inconvenient, then Kevin will cheerfully adapt it to your availability and your chosen spot.
Speedwatch is a good deed in a slightly brightening world. It’s run by the Met at the behest of TfL. Kevin is a jovial soul. More info on the virtues of Speedwatch here: https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/66-in-a-20mph-zone/. To join in, email Kevin at Kevin.j.Phillips@met.police.uk. He’s very welcoming.

Better Streets Talk with Mums for Lungs
2021-05-26 20:00 - 21:00
This meeting is held on Zoom. For more information and to join, register here.
Join the next Better Streets Talk on Wednesday 26 May at 6:30pm. Better Streets for Southwark hosts these meetings with speakers, workshops and gives updates about the latest healthy streets developments in Southwark. This month, come hear from Mums for Lungs about School Streets.

Community Speedwatch
2021-05-28 11:30 - 13:30 | salter road/lagado mews, London, SE16 5PD, United Kingdom
A Southwark Cyclist volunteer will be pointing a speed gun at hurriedly braking drivers on Salter Road. With her will be PCSO Kevin Phillips writing down number plates, make and colour of those who didn’t stamp on the brakes hard enough. Getting noted down for the first time gets you a letter from TfL pointing out the error of your ways. Three strikes gets you onto the police national database of badly behaved drivers and extra attention on the road. This can be an enjoyable and even exciting way of passing time. To join in email Kevin on Kevin.j.Phillips@met.police.uk and he will be delighted to add you to his workforce.

Cutty Sark to Cody Dock via Woolwich - Healthy Ride +
2021-05-29 09:30 - 13:00 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
PLEASE NOTE: You must register on Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cutty-sark-to-cody-dock-via-woolwich-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-156248089241. Please give a phone number when registering as it may be needed for Track and Trace. If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.
Cody Dock is one of those places that is guaranteed to renew your faith in the human race! Come and find out why. Amanda leading. Here are her notes on the ride. “Cody Dock is open and looking forward to our visit. The dock is in a bit of a state though as a new cafe is being built where that old ship was and there is a lack of seating (temporary cafe is now situated at the main entrance. There is a porta-loo. Route: Thames Path – O2 – Thames Barrier – Woolwich Ferry – City Airport – Beckton Park – Greenway – River Lee Path – Three Mills – Cody Dock – Canning Town/Bow Creek – Dollar Bay – Mudchute – Island Gardens.
“The cross river tunnels: At Woolwich one of each of the lifts (North or South are out of action to discourage users) so I suggest we wait for the free Woolwich Ferry on the outward leg. On the return Northside- Island Gardens, some could take the DLR to Greenwich if the lifts are out.
Route: 17.5 miles 3.5 hour ride with ½hour stop at CD (I rode the route in just under two hours). Fairly flat ride, with a few bridges to up and over.”

Exploring Dulwich - Healthy Ride
2021-05-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
NOTE: You must register on Eventbrite so numbers can be limited and Track and Trace contact info collected. Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-dulwich-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-156251866539
Did you know Dulwich has a castle, and football and cycling stadiums, even a Toll Booth!? Come on this easy 9 mile, 2 hour ride and be amazed. Start Dulwich Park Cafe, then up to Dawsons Heights for the view. Next across to Dulwich Hamlet football stadium and down Greendale to Dulwich Village. Continuing south past Dulwich Picture Gallery and Dulwich College to the only Toll Gate in London. Then loop up to Kingswood House, aka Bovril Castle, back through Bel Air Park, on to Herne Hill Velodrome, and back to Dulwich Park. Bruce leading. Google map: https://goo.gl/CJRHNu

Dulwich to Brunel Tunnel Open Weekend - Healthy Ride
2021-06-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
You must register on Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dulwich-to-brunel-tunnel-open-weekend-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-157377258617. Please give a phone number when registering as it may be needed for Track and Trace. We post rides in several places and use Eventbrite for registration so that we can control the numbers. If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.
The Brunel Tunnel Museum are having a Community Open Weekend (https://www.thebrunelmuseum.com/events/community-open-weekend/) with free entry on the 5th and 6th. Ride will start from Dulwich Park (Dulwich Clock Café in middle of park) at 10am. Ride will call at Peckham Square (by Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure centre) at 10.25. You can start from Peckham, but please indicate on the registration form that you are going to do this. Route will use mostly quiet streets and paths with some shortish busy stretches. Should arrive at the Tunnel about 11am. There will be a led ride back to Peckham and Dulwich at approx. 11.40, hopefully getting back to Dulwich about 12.30. People are welcome to stay longer at the tunnel, but will need to get themselves home.
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 – needed for the cafe. Obviously please do not turn up to this event if you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19.

Canada Water to Battersea Park - Healthy Ride
2021-06-05 10:00 - 13:30 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
NOTE You must register on Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-to-battersea-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-157376811279. Please give a phone number when registering as it may be needed for Track and Trace. 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 use Eventbrite because these rides are listed in several places and having just one registration point allows us to limit the numbers.
Flat 15 mile ride. 10 – 1.30. Start/finish Deal Porter Squ, opposite Canada Water station, SE16 7AR. Outward Thames path, Westminster Bridge, Pimlico, Chelsea Bridge, Battersea Park. Back southside, Waterloo/Southbank and whatever Q1 is called now (Cycleway 10). Take a look at new developments around Battersea Power station. Coffee stop either in Battersea Park or by the Power Station. Philippa leading. Route from 2017 – but note there are a few changes this year that are not shown: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=12NWN9EgQmiulaUGB5CgXLoIIGAE&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 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 – needed for the cafe. Obviously please do not turn up to this event if you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19.

Community Speedwatch
2021-06-11 11:30 - 13:30 | Dulwich Wood Park, SE19 1XQ, United Kingdom
A Southwark Cyclist (me) will be holding the speed gun in Kingswood Road and shouting out the numbers. Anything 25 and over gets the driver a rude letter from TfL and the prospect of a demand for money if they carry on. Writing down the numbers and doing all the admin will be PCSO Kevin Phillips (pictured). To join in or ask a question email kevin.j.phillips@met.police.uk. Highly recommended.

Community Speedwatch
2021-06-12 11:30 - 13:30 | sydenham Hill, crescent wood road, London, SE26 6ND, United Kingdom
Road peace campaigner Amy will be holding the speedgun and doing her bit to discourage dangerous driving. CSW is a TfL-funded, police-led, collaboration between the police and the community. The volunteer holds the speedgun and shouts out the numbers and organiser PCSO Kevin Phillips takes down the details and arranges the rude letters that go out to drivers from TfL. Repeat offenders find themselves on the police bad-drivers database receiving unwanted extra attention from the Met. To join in email Kevin.j.phillips@met.police.uk. He will be delighted to hear from and keen to fit you in. Enjoy.

Community Speedwatch
2021-06-18 11:30 - 13:30 | Dog Kennel Hill, Quorn Road, SE22 8EF
CSW is a co-operative venture, funded by TfL and led by the police, to remind drivers that speed limits apply to them too. Cyclists have good reason to care about speeding on the road and so, step forward, Southwark Cyclists volunteers. We will be holding the speed gun on Dog Kennel Hill in East Dulwich under the protection of PCSO Kevin Phillips. It’s Kevin who fields the (generally contrite) van drivers who worry that a fine is coming their way. A depressingly large proportion start by asking what the speed limit is (it’s always 20). To join in or get more info email kevin.j.phillips@met.police.uk. He will be pleased to hear from you.

Great Trees Healthy Ride
2021-06-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
A ride to look at some trees. Boring. Maybe – but trees, we are realizing, are not just a taken-for-granted background. They matter. They soak up CO2 and are good for our health. Inspiration comes from a Zoom talk in March to Better Streets Southwark by Paul Wood about Tree Talk and his amazing Tree Map. Route is inspired by Paul’s Great Trees of London Map (£8 from book shops). Start is 10am from the Southwark Needle, south end of London Bridge, SE1 2PF. Handy for London Bridge Station if you want to get to the start by train. Then an 11 mile circuit to 6 of the Great Trees. Will go to Burgess Park, Lucas Gardens Camberwell, New Cross Gate, Sayes Court Park Deptford, Southwark Park and finish with the Tree of Heaven near Tooley St. Should end back at London Bridge at around 12 noon. Bruce leading. Annotated route map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1WMWt1qLR_4_obNGcwNHD3Sghfv22eLEW&usp=sharing
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/great-trees-cycle-ride-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-159289305601. Please give a phone number when registering as it may be needed for Track and Trace. If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.

London Bridge to Regents Park Healthy Ride
2021-06-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
London Bridge to Regents Park < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-regents-park-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-159004708363>
A great route to Regents Park that includes a visit to Granary Square at the centre of the amazing new developments at Kings Cross. 13 miles. 10am – 1pm. Start/finish Southwark Needle, south end of London Bridge, SE1 2PF. Handy for London Bridge Station if you want to get to the start by train. Or meet at Canada Water (Deal Porter Squ, SE16 7AR) at 9.30. Please indicate if you are meeting at Canada Water on the registration form. Route: London Bridge to Blackfriars, Blackfriars to Granary Square, Kings Cross via Cycleway 6, Granary Square to Regents Park via LCN 6 (quiet back streets via UCL), Circle around Regents Park and coffee stop at Regent’s Bar & Kitchen. Return via West End and Cycleway 3 to London Bridge. Lots of segregated lane and paths in the Park, but also some busy streets on the return leg. Bill Leading.
NOTE: You must register on Eventbrite, link above. Please give a phone number when registering as it may be needed for Track and Trace. If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.

Community Speedwatch
2021-06-20 11:30 - 13:30 | Salter Road, London, SE16 5PR, United Kingdom
Southwark Cyclists volunteer, Werner, will be holding the speedgun on Salter Road. The speed limit is 20 but speeds over 40 are frequently clocked up. With him will be PCSO Kevin Phillips writing down the numbers and speeds. Kevin passes the culprits on to TfL who send them rude letters, pointing out that if they continue in their errant ways they will be added to a police database of naughty drivers and attract the attention of traffic police. To join in email kevin.j.phillips@met.police.uk. He will be delighted to hear from you.

Community Speedwatch
2021-06-25 11:30 - 13:30 | Dog Kennel Hill, Quorn Road, SE22 8EF
Want to hold a speedgun and see just how fast drivers are going? You need Speedwatch, TfL-funded, police-led, volunteer-peopled campaign against speeding. The statistics gathered by CSW have encouraged the police to take speeding more seriously and run speed-traps of their own. Volunteers are always welcome. To join in, email organiser PCSO Kevin Phillips (see pic) at kevin.j.phillips@met.police.uk.. He’s an affable guy and very opposed to speeding. He’ll be pleased to hear from you.

Bloomsbury Loop from Burgess Park - Healthy Ride
2021-06-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite, details below. Please give a phone number when registering as it may be needed for Track and Trace. If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling.
Bloomsbury Loop from Burgess Park < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bloomsbury-loop-from-burgess-park-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-160445146753 >
10am – 12.30pm. Start/finish Park Life Café, Burgess Park, off Albany St, SE5 0RJ. Route: Out over Blackfriars Bridge, back via Westminster Bridge. Ride through Bloomsbury, Marylebone and Hyde Park on a flat 13 mile route. Some sections on bigger roads but lots of quiet streets, cycle lanes and paths. Notable sites: Lincolns Inn, P.O.Tower, Wellington Arch (Hyde Park Corner), Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Lambeth Walk (anyone know the song…). 13 miles, pretty much flat. Jane Leading. Route at https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5267671.html

Peckham to Lewisham and the Quaggy River - Healthy Ride
2021-07-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
NOTE You must register on Eventbrite for Healthy Rides at present due to Covid regulations. Link for this ride is: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-to-the-quaggy-river-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-161270379045
Easy-paced 2 hour ride, this one mostly quiet roads with a few path sections through parks. Some gentle hills, nothing extreme. Start/finish Peckham Square (next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY).
The Quaggy meets the Ravensbourne close to Lewisham station where much new development is taking place. The opportunity has been taken to open up this built-in water feature as “Confluence Park”. The ride will follow the Quaggy, mostly hidden behind buildings in a sad concrete culvert. At Manor Park the river emerges, but is still hidden away to start with, although at the south end of the park you can get close on natural banks. Then to Manor House Gardens where the Quaggy is kept in a channel, behind railings. In contrast to the Ravensbourne in Brookmill Park looks like a real river. Lots of information about the Quaggy on the web site of QWAG (Quaggy Waterways Action Group, https://qwag.org.uk/river-quaggy/) whose “goal is to demonstrate that rivers can be major assets to an urban environment – bringing natural beauty, educational facilities and wildlife into urban lives.”
Route is at https://goo.gl/svHy65. Outward leg will use the northern, less hilly route via Bridgehouse Meadows and Fordham Park to Brookmill Park. Return leg goes past the Lewisham Leisure Centre, Brockley Station and Nunhead. Leader Bruce. 16.5km, just over 10 miles. Last did this ride 22nd Feb 2020, see report https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2020/peckham-to-lewisham-and-the-quaggy-river/
