Ride Leaders Course
2023-03-26 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Dockhead Fire Station, 8 Wolseley Street, London, SE1 2BP
Interested in leading social group rides? Maybe helping with our Healthy Rides? Or doing rides for another organisation, or even just doing your own self-organised rides? It is useful to learn from others which is why we run free 1-day courses to instruct experienced riders about organising and conducting group rides.
Next course will be Sunday March 26th, 10am to 4pm, based at Dockhead Fire Station. You do not have to be a member of Southwark Cyclists to join the course. If interested email Bruce Lynn at cyclebuddies@southwarkcyclists.org.uk.
But before doing this think about the following:

Am I experienced enough? For example, several years riding regularly in London (or equivalent city) .
Am I really OK with being (partly) responsible for the safety of maybe 15 others?
Do I have the time/energy to actually lead rides?

Note other Ride Leader and Ride Marshal courses will be announced soon by the London Cycling Campaign,

Peckham to South Bank Healthy Ride
2023-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-to-south-bank-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-599022190497
10am start for 2 hour ride. Start/finish in Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. Outward and return routes slightly different so riders can experience several of the TfL Cycleway routes including a wide range of infrastructure – the good, the bad and the ugly! Out down Canal Path to join CW10 (was Q1) at Oxley Close, then follow CW10 to Blackfriars Rd where we join CW6 to Upper Ground which we use to access the South Bank. Return via Westminster Bridge Rd, Webber St (part of CW10 ), CW6 south towards Elephant, then the SW bypass route eventually joining CW17 (was Q7) at Brandon St. Continue to Burgess Park then back along the Canal Path to Peckham Square. Easy, flat ride using lots of cycle lane. Route at http://shorturl.at/eiF38

A Celebration of Elm Trees - Healthy Ride
2023-04-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
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10.00am start at Peckham Library. Back for 1.00pm. Simon S leading. We’ll go to the famous Lewisham Dutch Elm in Ladywell Fields, and stop for coffee and views in Brockwell Park on the way back. The aim is to visit as many elm trees as possible in a short ride. The elms should be in fruit, and very visible. Plus a couple of “Elm” roads. As a bonus, we may see flowering cherries in the Herne Hill area. 14 miles, mostly on quiet roads and cycleways. A few ups and downs but nothing tough. Map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1H749j8jFHeBD0qvndKLHns0PKMJTWfQ&usp=sharing
These rides are organised by Southwark Cyclists and are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Art Nouveau Buildings - Healthy Ride
2023-04-08 09:30 - 13:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
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Hunting for Art Nouveau style decorated buildings in London! This ride takes us from London Bridge (Southwark Needle, S side of bridge, near LB Station) through some posh streets of Kensington and back into the City. It’ll be a fairly slow ride, lots of twists and turns, but flat and with a coffee stop at the Park Sports Cafe in Hyde Park, in total ca 23km. Due to the expected stops it might take ca 4 hours. It is based on a ride from the LCC magazine, details available at https://lcc.org.uk/advice/art-nouveau/. Eva leading. Please note the earlier start of 9.30 am.

Dulwich to Vauxhall - Healthy Ride
2023-04-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
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A flat route from Dulwich – yes indeed. Starting from Dulwich Clock Café in Dulwich Park at 10am, quiet streets to Brockwell Park, exit on to Brixton Water Lane, then take Effra Road to Brixton Central. Road takes its name from the River Effra whose valley we will follow. R. Effra not visible as it was buried in a sewer by Bazalgette in the mid-1860s. Long run down Brixton Rd to the Oval, bit boring but gets you there. On to CS5 at the Oval and follow this short segregated path to Vauxhall Bridge. You used to be able to see the exit of the Effra into the Thames just upstream, but the Tideway Tunnel people have built lots of stuff concealing this. Apparently it is not where the Effra mostly entered the Thames anyway – find out more here (http://vauxhallhistory.org/river-effra-jon-newman/). Short stop on Vauxhall Bridge then start the return past the new American embassy with its moat and defensive rampart. Take a look at the Sky Pool. Then past Nine Elms station, followed by back streets across Stockwell and on to Herne Hill. Finally Burbage Rd, past the Velodrome (maybe pop in if we have time) to Dulwich Village and the Park. Overall a mixture of quiet and busy streets, some cycle lane. Care needed at Brixton central, but we have done this ride several times without problems (report from Oct 2021). Simon S. leading. Route at http://tinyurl.com/y7ul6r9r

BBC Centenary 60K Ride
2023-04-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
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6-7 hr ride with Werner leading. Stops for coffee and lunch. Bring water or sports drinks and snacks. We expect to do the lunch stop at Ealing where you can buy food. But feel free to bring a packed lunch. Route will include Ealing Studios, BBC Park Western, White City, Riverside Studios Hammersmith, Langham Place, Aldwych and Maida Vale (but not in that order!). Will use some of the quite extensive new cycle track on C9 in Hammersmith (map here, consultation on improvements ends April 3rd).
This is a considerably longer ride than usual. Average speeds will be at our usual modest pace. But you will need to be able to maintain this for 5-6 hours with only one longish break. Your bike also needs to be ready for the challenge so check it over, sort out any niggles and bring a spare inner tube.

Canada Water to Cody Dock - Healthy Ride
2023-04-15 09:30 - 13:30 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
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9.30 start (not usual 10am) from Canada Water (Deal Porter Square, opposite CW Station, SE16 7AR). Amanda leading a cross river circuit to Cody Dock. Cody Dock is run as a charitable Social Enterprise with the aim of regenerating the dock and surrounding waterways (see https://codydock.org.uk). What has been created is very unique. And it includes a Cafe where we will take a break. We are trying a new route this year using different river crossings. Outward will go to the Cable Car at the O2 via the Thames path, then Excel Centre and City Airport, Beckton Park, Greenway and Three Mills. Return will head for Canary Wharf and catch the short ferry to the Doubletree (Hilton) hotel, then across Russia Woodland to Canada Water. Riders will need to pay fares on both crossings. So bring Travel Card etc. Cable car full fare is £5, ferry is £5.20. Aim to be back by 1.30pm.

Murals and Graffiti - Healthy Ride
2023-04-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
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10am start from Peckham Square (next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY). Bruce leading and hoping to be back at Peckham Square between 12.30 and 1pm. Route heads west to the Leake Street (Banksy) Tunnel under Waterloo Station. This is Graffiti Central! If you have never seen it – well it is something else. Then a nice long ride east via the new mural at “The Blue”, Bermondsey and Folkstone Gardens, where we will have a brief coffee stop at the Honle (Festa) café. In Deptford will pass more graffiti followed by a couple of interesting murals. Our route will involve getting through the Saturday market on Douglas Way. We may have to walk some of this. Back to Peckham via the History mosaic on the Old Kent Rd. If time will detour up to Copeland Park. This is a new route – should be eye opening. More about the stops on this route on the attached information sheet. Route map at https://tinyurl.com/k8phpbwe
Short Murals Ride Information

Marathon Starts and Course - Healthy Ride
2023-04-22 10:00 - 13:30 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Marathon Starts and Course – Healthy Ride
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10am start Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, London SE16 7AR. The plan is to ride to the marathon area on Blackheath and observe the impressive scale of the preparations for the 3 starts. Ride leader Simon K. is the veteran of many London marathons and will talk a bit about the event. Route outward will go via Greenwich Park, return route may loop inland. Total distance approximately 9 miles. Aim to be back at Canada Water for 12.30 (gives time for a coffee stop). For any riders looking for a slightly longer ride Bruce will lead a group that rides with Simon to the start area, then follow the marathon course to Woolwich and back to Rotherhithe. This is first 6 miles of the marathon and will take an hour to ride, so back at Canada Water around 1.30pm. Please indicate which version of the ride you want by choosing the appropriate “ticket” on Eventbrite. It is also OK to join the ride at Greenwich Park (Nevada St/King William Walk Gate) at 10.30. Please indicate on the Eventbrite registration form if doing this.
Note, when registering, 2 choices – start location AND short/long ride.
Healthy Rides are organised by Southwark Cyclists and are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

The Longest Street - Healthy Ride
2023-04-29 10:00 - 12:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
The Longest Street – Healthy Ride
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Believe it or not, Rotherhithe Street is claimed, at 1.5 miles, to be the longest street in London (e.g. see https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/rotherhithe-street). It is also quite an old street and passes several interesting places including Surrey Docks Farm, the Brunel Tunnel and the Mayflower Pub. Start time 10am, Simon S, leading. Start/finish Peckham Square (Peckham library, Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY). Duration 2.5 hours. Route to and from Rotherhithe will be quiet streets or paths. Outward route wandering through Camberwell and Walworth to Cycleway 4. Return via Southwark Park where there will be a coffee stop.
These rides are part of a regular programme of Southwark Cyclists Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Peckham to Shooters Hill - Healthy Ride
2023-04-29 10:00 - 13:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Peckham to Shooters Hill – Healthy Ride
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Aim is to get to Severndroog Castle on top of Shooters Hill. Start time 10am, Bruce leading. Start/finish Peckham Square (Peckham library, Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY). Duration 3.5 hours including refreshment break. Outward route uses bus lanes on busy A202 and A2 to Deptford Bridge. Then off road and quiet roads to Eltham Well Hall via Lewisham and Kidbrooke Village. Brief stop in Well Hall Pleasaunce to prepare for the summit ascent. Ride through the foothills to the southwest corner of Jack Wood, then the steep (but short) path up to Severndroog Castle. Plenty of time to just walk up – really steep section only 300m long. Fast return route using initially busy Shooters Hill Road, then the underpass at the Sun in the Sands roundabout and quiet streets to Greenwich Park. Whiz down the hill in the park and more quiet streets to Cycleway 10 at the Halfpenny Bridge. Cycleway 10 to Surrey Canal Rd, Bridgehouse Meadows and quiet streets back to Peckham Square. Bruce leading, route at https://bit.ly/2Fv5z5Z. Last rode this route August last year, report here.
These rides are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Ride the Monopoly Board
2023-05-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Ride the Monopoly Board
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Following the great interest in his Easter Monday long ride (see report here) Werner has agreed to attempt a ride of the Monopoly Board. From Old Kent Road to Park Lane with everything in between (including going to Jail). This will be a 4 hour, 40km, ride and we will start at 9 am at the Southwark Needle on the south side of London Bridge. Route NOT in board order (Sorry – takes too long). Will cycle clockwise, doing south of the river location Old Kent Road first, then Blackfriars Bridge, Trafalgar Square, Park Lane, Marylebone Station and back via the Angel. Coffee break in Regents Park.
These rides are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/

Thames Loop: Canada Water – Greenwich – St Katherines
2023-05-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
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This anti-clockwise loop follows the Thames on both banks. Lots of history and some fine views. 10am to 12.30pm. Start/finish Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, SE16 7AR. Easy 11 mile ride using DLR to cross river at Greenwich (travel pass or equivalent needed) and returning over London Bridge. Route includes Russia Woodland, Greenland Dock, Deptford Historic waterfront, Narrow St (Wapping), Shadwell Basin, Canal-side paths to St Katherines, the Monument. Coffee stop on return leg (probably Bartons, Dockhead). No hills, mostly off road, cycle lanes or quiet streets. Ed leading (for first time). It will be possible to join the ride at Greenwich Station. Meet 10.25am outside the front of the station on Greenwich High Rd, near the Novotel (not by the DLR entrance). Map of probable route here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1YputxtQpk_g_BVhieMCuf9HAtWs&usp=sharing

London Bridge to Woolwich Circuit - Healthy Ride
2023-05-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
London Bridge to Woolwich Circuit – Healthy Ride
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London Bridge to Woolwich Circuit. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-woolwich-circuit-tickets-633639862887 >. Meet 10am at Southwark Needle, south side of London Bridge, close to the station. 22 mile, estimated 3 hour, ride with Jamie leading. Route to Woolwich along the south side of the Thames. Break at Woolwich for coffee. Then under river to Silver Town and Royal Docks and back up to Greenwich and Southwark Needle. A variation on a route we have used several times. Lots to see. Plan to be back at the Needle at 1pm or a little after.

Great Trees Healthy Ride
2023-05-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Great Trees Healthy Ride
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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 talk in 2021 to Better Streets Southwark by Paul Wood about Tree Talk and his amazing Tree Map. Route is based on Paul’s Great Trees of London Map (£8 from book shops). We did this ride first in 2021, see report. Start is 9.30am from the Southwark Needle. Route an 11 mile circuit to 6 of the Great Trees. Route uses a mixture of paths and quiet streets, just short stretches of busy road. Runs through Camberwell, Peckham, New Cross and Deptford. Should end back at London Bridge at around midday. Bruce leading. Annotated route map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1WMWt1qLR_4_obNGcwNHD3Sghfv22eLEW&usp=sharing

London Bridge to Victoria Park - Healthy Ride
2023-05-20 09:30 - 13:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
London Bridge to Victoria Park – Healthy Ride
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Victoria Park is the oldest public park in London (opened 1845) and bigger than any of our Southwark Parks. Has a lake with fountain, a pagoda and a bandstand where bands still play every Sunday. And it has some lovely wide paths, perfect for shared riding and walking. We will set out at 9.30 across London Bridge and follow mostly quiet streets and paths to ‘Vicky’ Park. Then east to the nearby Olympic Park and probable coffee stop. Back by a different route, reaching London Bridge about 1pm. Ride Leader Amanda.

Dulwich to Beckenham Place Park - Healthy Ride
2023-05-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
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10am to 12.30. Start/finish Dulwich Clock Café, in the middle of Dulwich Park. Jean and John leading. Head up to Peckham Rye and via LCN 22 to Ladywell Fields. Join the off-road Waterlink Way (National Route 21) and follow Ravensbourne and Pool Rivers to Lower Sydenham and on quiet streets to Beckenham Place Park. Brief stop at cafe. Return by different route initially (quiet streets, mostly Brookehouse Rd). Very short stretch of busy road at Catford where we rejoin the outward route at Ladywell Fields. Then follow outward route back to Dulwich Park. About 12 miles. Route map at https://bit.ly/2SOiQMs.

Ride London Freecycle - Southwark Led Ride from Peckham
2023-05-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Peckham Rye Park Cafe, Strakers Road, London, SE15 3UA, United Kingdom
The annual Ride London Freeecycle sees many Central London roads completely traffic free. Plus displays and Dr Bikes. This is an event for all cyclists, young or old. There is always a great atmosphere as thousands of riders circulate the route. We are running our usual fully marshalled led ride. Start 10am from Peckham Rye Park and ending at Queen St, near Mansion House. Ride takes about 45min. There will also be a led ride back at 3pm.

Round the Parks Healthy Ride
2023-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Rye Park Cafe, Strakers Road, London, SE15 3UA, United Kingdom
Round the Parks Healthy Ride
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10am to 12noon. Start/finish The round Café, Peckham Rye Park, next to playground, Strakers Rd. Bruce leading. Specially easy route for less experienced riders and families. Route visits Burgess Park, Myatts Fields, Elam St Open Space, Ruskin Park, Dulwich Park, Peckham Rye Park. 55% off road path, 40 % quiet streets, 6% busy road. 15km (9 miles), mostly flat, one short climb. Route at http://bit.ly/3amtFfd
GPX file of route: Peckham-round-the-parks-ride

A Tour of 9 Cabmen's Shelters
2023-06-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Emma Cons Gardens, London, SE1 8SB, United Kingdom
A Tour of 9 Cabmen’s Shelters
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Described as “A cross between a cricket pavilion and a large garden shed” these distinctive green structures were set up by the Cabmen’s Shelter Fund from 1875 to provide resting places, food and shelter for London’s cabbies – from horse-drawn hansoms to the modern day LEVC-TX (electric taxi). Numbers have dwindled from 61 to just 13 – all of which are now Grade 2 listed as “Buildings of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve them”.
Our route will take us past 9 of the survivors, starting with Temple Place then on up to Russell Square, the West End, Kensington & Chelsea, Pimlico and back to the Embankment. As we’ll mainly be in central London, expect a mix of segregated cycle paths, some short stretches on busy main roads plus quieter back streets. We’ll have a coffee/loo stop at some point, either in Kensington Gardens or a transpontine detour to Battersea Park (because, yes – we do go south of the river!).
Route: https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5419085.html

Healthy Ride to the Southwark Cyclists Picnic
2023-06-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Healthy Ride to the Southwark Cyclists Picnic
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Ride to the Southwark Cyclists Bike Week Picnic. 10am Start at Dulwich Clock Café in Dulwich Park. Bruce leading. Exit by Court Lane gate then LCN 5 (includes Crystal Palace Rd) to Rye Lane and Peckham Square. Riders can join at Peckham Square (next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY) at 10.25am. From Peckham down Canal Path and across to Cycleway 10 that will be followed to Deptford Creek. Go down to the Thames then take Thames Path to South Dock and Cycleway 14 to Surrey Quays. From Surrey Quays enter Southwark Park via Gomm Rd. Flat ride mostly quiet streets, cycleway or path. 10 miles, so a nice leisurely pace. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1ivLxFJjANPm-2xqXUmMOHwLT1mTh3Uk&usp=sharing

Picnic for Bike Week
2023-06-10 12:30 - 15:00 | Southwark Park Bandstand, Southwark Park, Gomm Rd, London SE16 2TX, London, SE16 2TX, United Kingdom
Bike Week 2023 is from June 5 to 11. We are planning to celebrate with a picnic on Saturday June 10th. Venue Southwark Park, next to the bandstand. Bring our own food and drink, and maybe a bit extra for sharing. Participate in a few silly competitions (who is the slowest cyclist in Southwark?). Bring friends and family.
Get this date in your diary: Sat June 10th, 12.30, Southwark Park.

Greenwich to Lesnes Abbey - Healthy Ride +
2023-06-17 09:30 - 13:00 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Greenwich to Lesnes Abbey
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Start/finish Cutty Sark, next to the tunnel entrance. Note the slightly earlier 9.30 start. Amanda leading. 20 mile route that largely follows the river, keeping to the south side. Outward takes the Thames path round the Greenwich peninsula and continues to Woolwich and Thamesmead. After an ascent of the famous Thamesmead Tor, heads inland to Lesnes Abbey, a well-deserved coffee break with time for a quick look at the ruins of the Abbey. On the return use more of the linear, elevated, Ridgeway path to Woolwich, then Thames path again until the Ecology Park at N Greenwich. Cut across the peninsula to save your legs and finish along a short stretch of Thames path to Cutty Sark. High proportion of this route is on off-road paths. Loads to see, including riding past the O2, Thames Barrier and the steel men (“Assembly” by Peter Burke) at Woolwich Arsenal.

Canada Water-South Bank - Deptford - Canada Water Loop
2023-06-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Decathlon, Surrey Quays, 9 Maritime Street, London, SE16 7FU, United Kingdom
Canada Water-South Bank-Deptford-Canada Water Loop
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Easy ride that uses the Cycleways across north Southwark. Start/finish next to Decathlon, London SE16 7FU, beside Canada Water and near the station. Note change in meeting point as Saturday Market makes Deal Porter Square congested. Begin by picking up Cycleway 14 on the Albion Channel close to Canada Water. Follow C14 past the Brunel Museum and the Salter Statues to Jamaica Rd. Cycle crossing to C14 (Tanner St), continue past Guys Hospital and through Flat Iron Square to Blackfriars Rd. Leave C14 and head north on C6 to Upper Ground and follow this to the South Bank. Possible coffee break there. Continue along Upper Ground and join C10 (Quietway 1) at Cornwall Rd. Route heads back on C10 past the Old Vic, through Trinity Square, past Crol Café on Dunton Rd and Millwall Stadium, through Folkstone Gardens, eventually to Deptford High St. Probably turn there and head for the river and pick up National Route 4, the Thameside route, back to Canada Water. This becomes C14 at South Dock and continues through Russia Woodland to the Albion Channel where we first joined it. Ride suitable for newish cyclists to show the E-W routes in the north of the borough. Plenty of interest for experienced cyclists. Bruce leading. 11 miles. Route at https://bit.ly/30lzAza.

Views from the South Healthy Ride
2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Views from the South Healthy Ride
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June 24th, 10am to 12.30. Simon S. leading following his epic charity ride from Glasgow to Inverness, details here. 10am start at Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. 19km (11.5 mile) route: Peckham – Dawson’s Heights – Blythe Hill – Telegraph Hill – Peckham. Coffee in Ladywell Fields. There are 3 significant hills to get to the viewpoints and a total of 184 m ascending which is more than we usually do. Estimated time is 2.5 hours but this depends on hill speeds, time viewing, and coffee. So although we hope to get back to Peckham at 12.30, we could be a bit later.

Waterloo to Twickenham River Ride
2023-06-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, London, SE1 7ND, United Kingdom
Waterloo to Twickenham River Ride
NOTE. Please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waterloo-to-twickenham-river-ride-tickets-661769850437
Jamie is leading this relaxed ride that involves some enjoyable cycling in stages for about 20 miles in all. 80% of the route is on quieter roads and some unsurfaced river paths. This route is predominantly flat and thus suitable for all types of bicycles and regular rider abilities. There will be loo stops along the way.
Usual detailed instructions from Jamie. Please read them carefully.
Coordinating Instructions and Timings
Riders will meet at 10.00am on Saturday 24th June at the bottom of the steps outside and under the Waterloo Station Victory Arch Clock that is 50 yards up on the right from where York Road meets Mepham Street and Cab Road just before the road bridge. A Riders safety briefing will be given at 10.00am.
Route
From Waterloo Station the ride will descend into Leake Street graffiti tunnel heading for the river and on through Battersea Park and the Power Stn to cross Putney Bridge. We will then head off to Chiswick Eyot and cross over Chiswick Bridge before heading to Kew Gdns and on to Richmond on Thames before crossing over Richmond bridge to wind our way past Eel Pie Island finishing at Twickenham Stn where we will return by train to Waterloo Stn by approx 3pm. Please note that timings are flexible.
Rations and Water
A 30 minute coffee stop will take place at The Fulham Palace around 11.00 am and we will stop again at approx. 1.00pm for a lunch/snack at Richmond. Riders are also welcome to bring their own picnic lunch/snack should they so wish.
Checks and Equipment
Riders are urged to pre-check general ABC bike serviceability before the event. A = Air in tyres, B = Brakes, C= Chain & gears etc. Riders are further advised to bring:
Water, waterproof top, waterproof trousers, puncture tube canister, bike lock, bike pump.
Communications
Please feel free to contact me with any queries regarding this event or in case of any issues on the day by phone: 07976 803741 or email on jamie.pedrick@outlook.com

7 Finest Views of SE London - Healthy Ride
2023-07-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
NOTE. Please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link below.
7 Finest Views of SE London < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/7-finest-views-of-se-london-tickets-667748512777 >
10am to 1pm. Jamie leading. Start/Finish in Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. You may think Healthy Rides are all about views. Amazingly we are well blessed with viewpoints and Jamie’s route has only one viewpoint in common with last week’s Views from the South ride. Route for 1 July is Peckham Library – Rye Park – rear entrance to Nunhead Cemetery – across to Telegraph Hill – down to Brockley Village – up to Hilly Fields – down to Brookmill Park – over the Helter Skelter – up Morden Hill – across to Point Hill – into Greenwich Pk for a 30 minute Coffee break – down to General Wolfe –across to the Queen’s Viewpoint – down to the giant compass – along to Greenwich Royal Naval College – Cutty Sark – along to – Deptford Bistros – through New Cross tunnel – TK Max – Cross A2 – Fire Stn – St Mary Magdelene Church – Peckham Library. Lots of off road shared path. Last did this 18 months ago, see report https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2022/ride-reports-jan-29th-2022/

NHS 75th Anniversary Healthy Ride
2023-07-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
NHS 75th Anniversary Healthy Ride
Note there will be an afternoon repeat of this ride,
Also please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nhs-75th-anniversary-cycle-ride-tickets-671312191837
This ride is about how the NHS got started. First stop the Lloyd George statue in Parliament Square. His Liberal government introduced in 1911 National Insurance for workers. This included free health care. Next the Blue Placque commemorating Aneurin Bevan, Minister of Health in the post-war Labour Government that started the NHS in 1948. Finally 2 stops about how the idea of a national health service developed in the first half of the 20th century. Southwark played a key role. An outstanding figure was Dr Alfred Salter, a socialist who practiced medicine in the borough from 1900 and whose campaigning on many social issues led to his becoming MP from 1922-1945. He and his family are commemorated by statues on the Bermondsey waterfront. Before this a stop at a plain 1937 building on Grange Rd. This is still an NHS Centre, but started as a local authority-run public health centre, the first in the country. Local authorities increasingly ran accessible heath centres in the 1930s.
12 mile, 2.5 hour ride, Bruce leading. Easy paced ride, but note there are some busy stretches of road on this route. Map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1llhVlmzv4WGATzCCzLafPpG2ax-6r0k&usp=sharing.

Afternoon NHS 75th Anniversary Cycle Ride
2023-07-08 14:30 - 17:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Afternoon NHS 75th Anniversary Cycle Ride
This is a repeat of the morning ride. Please use Eventbrite to register so we have an idea of numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/afternoon-nhs-75th-anniversary-cycle-ride-tickets-671680653917. Note this is not the same link as for the morning ride. Details:
This ride is about how the NHS got started. First stop Lloyd George. His Liberal government introduced in 1911 National Insurance for workers. This included free health care. Next the Blue Plaque commemorating Aneurin Bevan, Minister of Health in the post-war Labour Government that started the NHS in 1948. Finally 2 stops about how the idea of a national health service developed in the first half of the 20th century. Southwark played a key role. An outstanding figure was Dr Alfred Salter, a socialist who practiced medicine in the borough from 1900 and whose campaigning on many social issues led to his becoming MP from 1922-1945. He and his family are commemorated by statues on the Bermondsey waterfront. Before this a stop at a plain 1937 building on Grange Rd. This is still an NHS Centre, but started as a local authority-run public health centre, the first in the country. Local authorities increasingly ran accessible heath centres in the 1930s.
12 mile, 2.5 hour ride, Bruce leading. Easy paced ride, but note there are some busy stretches of road on this route. Map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1llhVlmzv4WGATzCCzLafPpG2ax-6r0k&usp=sharing.
This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

The Full Wandle Trail - Healthy Ride
2023-07-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
The Full Wandle Trail
NOTE. Please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-full-wandle-trail-tickets-674377038877
This ride is a nice challenge: ride the entire Wandle Trail on a Saturday morning starting from Southwark (Southwark Needle, south east side of London Bridge). In fact we are going to cheat a bit by ending the ride at East Croydon Station. So bring your Travel Pass or equivalent to get home by train. This ride is Amanda’s idea and she will be leading. Total ride distance is 19 miles and we are planning to finish by 2pm following a 9am start. This should allow time for looking around at some of the interesting parts of the Trail and having a coffee break. Parts of the trail are not surfaced and can be quite uneven, so difficult on narrow wheels with tyres inflated hard.
Route outline. Start Southwark Gateway Needle, SE side London Bridge, 9am. From London Bridge take Cycleway 10 to Waterloo. Over Westminster Bridge and along the cycle lane on the embankment to and over Chelsea Bridge and into Battersea Park. Pick up the Thames Path to the start of the trail where the River Wandle meets the Thames. Nice stretches include Abbey Water Mill, Morden Hall Park, Carshalton Ponds and Beddington Park. Useful guide: http://wandlevalleypark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Wandle-Trail-Map-Print.pdf.
We did this ride for the first time last September and it was a big success. Riders managed to finish at 1.30 well before the projected finish time of 2pm, see report https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2022/ride-reports-sept-17th-2022/.
This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.
