South of the River in 1814 This short, leisurely ride follows those roads south of the river that date from the eve of Waterloo, as shown on William Darton’s Map of 1814 (‘The Stranger’s Guide to the Streets of London and Westminster’). We begin from Canada Water, going directly to Jamaica Road, and then following […]

London Bridge to Regents Park NOTE. Please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-regents-park-cycle-ride-tickets-883108610627 Start 10am, Southwark Needle, south side of London Bridge. Bruce leading. Finish back at London Bridge 12.30. About 15km (10 miles), pretty much flat. On mostly segregated lanes or quiet streets with just a few short stetches of […]

Healthy Ride along the Marathon Course Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ride-the-marathon-course-tickets-883116253487 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to do the iconic London Marathon? Well this year you can ride it from start to finish with Southwark Cyclists and even enjoy a coffee break mid-way. […]

Southwark Parks and a Velodrome NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southwark-parks-and-a-velodrome-cycle-ride-tickets-886931234197 > An easy ride for anyone, including new cyclists, that showcases 4 of Southwark’s larger parks plus its newest. And as a bonus you have a peep at London’s original velodrome – still going strong […]

London Bridge to Victoria Park NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links: < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-victoria-park-cycle-ride-tickets-886928455887 > 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 […]

The Longest Street NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-longest-street-cycle-ride-tickets-893842505997 Believe it or not, Rotherhithe Street is claimed, at 1.5 miles, to be the longest street in London (eg. see https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/rotherhithe-street and https://southwarknews.co.uk/news/the-fascinating-history-of-rotherhithe-street-londons-longest-road/). It is also an old street and passes several interesting places including the Mayflower Pub, […]

Eltham Surprises Healthy Ride NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eltham-surprises-cycle-ride-tickets-895593653727 Ride will visit the 4 Ps of Eltham - a Pleasance, a Palace, a Pavillion and Parks, plus a Winter Garden. Late coffee stop at the cafe in Oxleas Wood. This ride has 2 fairly steep hills, […]

Burgess Park to Wandsworth Park Healthy Ride NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/burgess-park-to-wandsworth-park-cycle-ride-tickets-895588588577 Easy paced ride taking an outward route via Battersea Park and Thames Path - will probably return the same way after coffee in Wandsworth Park. The 3 km of path from Battersea Park to […]