Southwark Cyclists

Skyride: Southwark Park Life - 9 miler
2016-04-17 10:00 - 12:15 UTC | 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.

Healthy Ride +
2015-12-19 09:30 - 13:00 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Plan is to do a central London loop taking in some of the new cycling infrastructure, some seasonal delights, the Ai Wei Wei “Forever” bicycle sculpture at the Gherkin, and much, much more! Easy-paced (about 14 miles in 3.5 hours) and avoiding the busiest roads. Everyone welcome for the last of 39 Healthy Rides in 2015.
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.

Rotherhithe Healthy Ride
2015-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Regular easy-paced ride. suitable for all levels of cyclists. Good for gaining confidence and learning local routes. Plan is to do a loop to Blackheath. Outward via Deptford Pk, Folkstone Gardens, Fordham Park, Brookmill Park and up Morden Hill (you are allowed to push your bike). Return leg across to Greenwich park, down to new bridge at Deptford Creek, then home along the Thames Path route. About 10 miles. Easy, peasy! Route at https://goo.gl/NeIuSd

Peckham Healthy Ride
2015-11-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Peckham to South Bank Loop. Easy-going ride on quiet roads and off-road paths. Start across Burgess Park, then Walworth Green Route, across to Great Suffolk St, pick up QW14 proposed alignment to Cornwall Rd and thence to South Bank next to ITV building. Back along the river (NR4) including the now closed Sumner St (being pedestrianised to provide nice approach to the Tate Modern Extension). Leave river route at Dockhead and back to Peckham Square via Bermondsey Square Gardens and the Canal Path.
One of series every 4th Saturday from Peckham Square (Peckham Library, Peckham Pulse). 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 +
2015-11-21 09:30 - 13:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Plan is to do a train-assisted ride from Crystal Palace to Canada Water. This is a ride we did last January – and rather eventful it was (see http://healthyrider.weebly.com/healthy-ride-reports-jan_mar2015.html). This time the route will be slightly shorter and the trains a bit more complex.
Meet Canada Water Library 9.30am. Cycle to New Cross Gate station (no Overground next Saturday between Surrey Quays and New Cross). Board 9.52 Overground train (or failing that, the 10.07). So anyone who wishes can join us at New Cross Gate station. Note lift was not working at New Cross Gate when I did the recce, so be prepared to carry bike down one flight of steps. Arrive Crystal Palace 10.11 (or 10 26). Departure from Crystal Palace Station will be at 10.30. Again, anyone who wishes can meet us at Crystal Palace – but be a good idea to let me have your phone number in case of delays (my number, 07729 279 945). Also, if it is more convenient, you can join the train at any intermediate station, but must be either the train arriving at CP at 10.11 or at 10.26.
Route will be through Crystal Palace Park past the Dinosaurs, then by LCN27 pretty directly to Cator Park where we pick up Nat Route 21. So not doing the loop via South Norwood Country Park. Follow NR21 all the way to the Thames at Deptford, including the Waterlink Way, Ladywell Fields and Brookmill Park – so a lot of off road paths. Then along the river route (NR4) to Canada Water for 1pm. There will be a further led ride to New Cross Gate for anyone wanting to get the Overground back south. Route at https://goo.gl/flGEKU

Festival of Cycling Rides
2015-11-14 13:00 - 15:45 | Burgess Park BMX Track, 285 Albany Rd, London, SE5 0AH, United Kingdom
Community Cycleworks are hosting a Festival of Cycling in Burgess Park, Sat 14th November, 12 noon to 4pm. Southwark Cyclists will be leading a series of short rides to local destinations and back to demo some quiet routes. Schedule: 1pm, to London Bridge; 2pm to Surrey Quays; 3pm to Denmark Hill. Meeting point will be the open tarmac area between the BMX track and Burgess Adventure Playground, at 285 Albany Road, SE5 0AH. Just turn up and ride. Routes on Google maps, link: https://goo.gl/6Y20iH. If you want to be sure of a place, or you want to borrow a bike, please sign up on the Festival of Cycling link: http://healthyrider.weebly.com/ You can also enjoy other cycling activities (e.g. BMX taster rides) or shop in the Bike Jumble. Festival Flyer can be downloaded from this link: FestivalCycling_A5_final

Rotherhithe Healthy Ride
2015-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Regular easy-paced ride. suitable for all levels of cyclists. Good for gaining confidence and learning local routes. For route info check back closer to date.

Southwark Cyclists monthly meeting and AGM
2015-11-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Nunhead Green Community Centre, 5 Nunhead Green, , Nunhead, SE15 3QQ, United Kingdom
Guest speaker: Cllr Darren Merrill, Cabinet Member for Environment and the Public Realm. Cllr Merrill is a key player in determining cycling strategy in Southwark. He will be talking about current plans and it will be chance to put your ideas to him. Plus free Pizzas and drinks. Please come along, and if you can, register in advance so we have an idea of the numbers (link is http://www.eventbrite.com/e/southwark-cyclists-agm-tickets-19145945037)
Agenda is here …..AGM Agenda Nov 11th 2015 version 1.
minutes from last year …………….draft mins of mtg Oct 14th 2015
New rules are here……Constitution for Southwark Cyclists (Approved 11 November 2015)
