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The regular Saturday morning Healthy Rides are continuing to be strongly supported in 2017. Last week (March 18th 2017) was one of the longer “+” rides. Here is a short report from Jane Champion who led this ride.
24 riders (with a couple of new faces) followed the route as planned. We saw all ‘the sights’ – Parliament, Commonwealth Memorial Gates, Hyde Park Corner & Apsley House. We virtually had the new South Carriage Drive section of CS3 to ourselves and were treated to the splendid sight of the Household Cavalry exiting Knightsbridge Barracks. A brief detour gave us a closer look at the Albert Hall and memorial before passing Kensington Palace and on to the Design Museum – recently relocated from Shad Thames to the former site of the Commonwealth Institute. Plenty of bike racks available for parking but only enough time for a 15 minute refreshment/comfort stop – must return for a proper look. We managed to stay together in busy traffic on Earls Court Rd but were able to relax a bit on the ride through Brompton Cemetery. Some highlights of the route once we were back South of the river:-
- Spring blossom & magnolias in bloom in Stockwell gardens
- Volunteer gardeners keeping Van Gogh Walk looking lovely
- Newly laid streets & landscaping in Oval Quarter between Brixton Road to Camberwell – a useful and attractive short-cut.
Back at Burgess Park with 10 minutes to spare!
Route at http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4497331.html. Or gpx here.
Next ride March 25th, 10am, Peckham Square, 4 Parks & a Prison, see Events listings for details and for information about more Healthy Rides
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