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NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. On 15th March we have 2 rides. One is a new route over largely familiar ground. The second ride is one we do most years to see what’s new at Kings Cross. Ride 1. Peckham to Kings Cross < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-to-kings-cross-cycle-ride-tickets-1276560359399 > 9.30am start from Peckham Square (next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY). 3 hour ride. To Kings Cross. Granary Square for a coffee break (in market, under cover) and a bit of a look round. Outward route Cycleways 10 & 6. Over Blackfriars Bridge. Farringdon then quiet streets and safe crossings to Kings Cross. Return leg will take a more easterly route with a bit of Regents Canal path and crossing Southwark Bridge back to Peckham. Flat route with lots to see, come and join us. Amanda leading. Ride 2. Canada Water to Peckham Rye Park < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-to-peckham-rye-park-ride-tickets-1276562044439 > A 10 mile circuit passing numerous points of interest and including several places where infrastructure improvements are planned. Start via Cycleway 14 to Jamaica Rd passing the rapidly disappearing Supersewer Site. Next a backstreets route to Cycleway 10 at Willow Walk. This route is scheduled for a significant upgrade including a new cycle crossing of Grange Road. From Willow Walk quiet streets and the Canal Path to Peckham square then Rye Lane to Peckham Rye Park. Cycle the length of the park stopping at the River Peck and then at The Round Café for a break. Homeward ride to Queen’s Rd Station via the tiny Kirkwood Nature Reserve. Continue through Brimmington park and across to Ilderton Road. Work has started here on a cycle crossing of the Old Kent Road. A new cycleway is planned to continue to Surrey Quays and we will follow the route to Southwark Park before getting back to Canada Water. Aim to finish about 12.30. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1FoiQb1U7nseiioY4FlngVFfS6Ze7jF8&usp=sharing Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Same for “adults at risk”. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users feel safe. If you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. NOTE the new rides info here is for March 8th, Saturday week. The rides for this Saturday, March 1st are Cutty Sark to Belmarsh Prison < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cutty-sark-to-belmarsh-prison-tickets-1251695227119 > and Burgess Park to Bloomsbury < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/burgess-park-to-bloomsbury-tickets-1251718255999 >. Sunny forecast for Narch 1st and still room on both rides/. On 8th March we have 2 rides. One is a new ride from a new starting point with a new ride leader. One not to miss! The second ride marks Intl Women’s Day, but note open to all. 8th March, Ride 1. Herne Hill Station to Onion Garden, Victoria < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cycle-ride-from-herne-hill-station-to-onion-garden-victoria-tickets-1262332984939 > The Onion Garden is a delightful little garden hidden between offices and homes in the backstreets of Victoria. This ride leaves from the main entrance to Herne Hill Station (on the Railton Road side, What 3 Words: ///lists.spoken.couches). Route: Railton Road LTN / through Brixton / C5 to Victoria / coffee stop at the Onion Garden. Return via Chelsea Bridge, past Battersea Power Station, round the back of Brixton and through Brockwell Park. 19 km (12 miles). Mainly flat using cycleways and backstreets, crossing a few busier roads. You can view the route here in Google maps. Ride leader Mike T. 8th March, Ride 2. Women “Up West” < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-up-west-a-ride-for-inernational-womens-day-tickets-1262629281169 > Easy-paced bike ride visiting various monuments & memorials to women, in and around central London, to mark International Women's Day (8th March). Jane leading a different route from last time (2022). We'll be stopping to hear brief details of some scientists, stars and spies (amongst others), with a short break at Russell Square. Mostly using cycleways and quiet roads with some short stretches on busy main roads where necessary, also some walking with bikes to look at monuments in places where cycling is not permitted. Total distance about 10 miles. Start 10h00, Lambeth Palace Forecourt, SE1 7JU, finish there by 13h30 at the latest. Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Same for “adults at risk”. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users feel safe. If you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. Note. Ride reports, often with photos and route maps, are posted to the Southwark Cyclists web site, yearly index at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. Future/provisional ride ideas can be viewed on our planning spreadsheet.

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NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. It’s a bit like the buses, you wonder where one is, wait for ever, then 4 arrive together. Here are the 4 rides for the next two weeks, Feb 22nd and March 1st. Feb 22nd, Ride 1. London Bridge to Buckingham Palace < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-buckingham-palace-tickets-1251673742859 > Simon K leading one of our regular routes round the tourist hotspots. Start 10am, Southwark Needle, south side of London Bridge, near London Bridge Station. Route: London Bridge / Cannon Street / Queen Street / Cycleway 3 / Westminster Bridge/ past Big Ben/ Parliament Sq / Buckingham Palace. Return down The Mall / Horse Guards/ Parliament Sq and on to London Bridge. Probable coffee stop near Birdcage Walk. Easy about 8 mile ride. Nearly all protected lanes or cycleways, flat except for slight upgrades to the bridges. Back by 12.30. Feb 22nd. Ride 2, Parliament Hill from London Bridge < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-parliament-hill-tickets-1251664294599 > Start 9.30 am (Note earlier start time), Southwark Gateway Needle, south side of London Bridge, near London Bridge Station. Jamie leading this 13 mile ride and aiming to get back around 1.30pm. Route outward via Kings Cross, return through Regents Park. Likely route on Google maps, https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1S4E6QQQM4Dp18KOJMQexVb3yDDMXob7C&usp=sharing. Coffee break at Parliament Hill and time to walk up to the viewpoint. Everyone welcome. March 1st. Ride 1. Cutty Sark to Belmarsh Prison < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cutty-sark-to-belmarsh-prison-tickets-1251695227119 >. On previous Thames Path rides there were suggestions that we include Belmarsh Prison. Mike K., ever keen to oblige, has now checked out a route and will lead a ride there. Start 10am at Cutty Sark Gardens, next to the foot tunnel entrance. Follow the Thames Path passing Greenwich University, the O2 and the Thames Barrier. Turn off at Galleons Reach and continue to the top of the Tor. After enjoying the view continue the ride to Belmarsh. For the return will take the Thames path to Woolwich Arsenal for our coffee break. Then proceed along the Thames Path returning to the Cutty Sark at approximately 1pm. March 1st. Ride 2. Burgess Park to Bloomsbury < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/burgess-park-to-bloomsbury-tickets-1251718255999 > Jane leading a short, easy paced ride starting from Stomping Grounds Café, Burgess Park (Chumleigh Gardens) at 10am. Here is how she describes the ride: “We'll cycle round various squares (Georgian and later) in Bloomsbury via quiet streets & cycleways but be prepared for some busier roads & junctions. No route map, but I will know where we're going on the day!” Back by 12.30 and, sorry, no coffee stop. Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Same for “adults at risk”. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users feel safe. If you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. How to cancel link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/575010/how-to-cancel-your-free-registration/ Note. Ride reports, often with photos and route maps, are posted to the Southwark Cyclists web site, yearly index at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. --

NOTE. Please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below: // Please note. These rides are NOT for this Saturday (8th Feb 25). They are for Saturday week, Feb 15th. Links for 8th Feb rides: Charlie Chaplin Rides Again < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charlie-chaplin-rides-again-tickets-1232774835719>, Dulwich to Wimbledon Park < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dulwich-to-wimbledon-park-southwark-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-1232772679269 > There are 2 rides organised for Feb15th. Amanda’s ride from Peckham to the Yurt Cafes (Limehouse) and a srde in search of Spring with Bruce. Feb 15th. Ride 1. Signs of Spring. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/signs-of-spring-cycle-ride-tickets-1238096171979 > Time to wash away those January Blues and look forward. Let’s try and find some snowdrops, some lambs tails or any signs that spring is coming on an easy-paced, 2 hour ride. Route will depend on what I spot over the next few days AND any suggestions from riders (or anyone else). Post about where you have seen signs of Spring to WhatsApp/The Vulnerables or email to [email protected]. As ever will try to avoid busy roads and use cycleways, paths and quiet streets as much as possible. Start 10am in Peckham Square (next to Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre and Peckham Library, SE15 5RY). Finish 12 noon. Around 10 miles, leader Bruce. Feb 15th. Ride 2. Circular Ride to the Yurts Café, Limehouse. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/circular-ride-to-the-yurts-cafe-limehouse-tickets-1238100535029 > The yurts are such a surprise, tucked away near the Limehouse Link. They house a Social Enterprise Community Cafe operated by The Royal Foundation of St Katharine. If you have never been there, try to join this ride. If you have been there before, then you will probably want to return. Start 10am Peckham Square, next to Peckham library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. OUTWARD: start Peckham, over Tower Bridge and through Wapping. RETURN: Thames Path down the Isle of Dogs to Greenwich, either crossing via the tunnel or if not working, DLR via Mudchute back to Peckham. Plan to be back by 1pm. About 13 miles. Amanda leading. Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Same for “adults at risk”. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users feel safe. If you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. Ride 1. Charlie Chaplin Rides Again < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charlie-chaplin-rides-again-tickets-1232774835719 > This ride, devised by Harry Clark for Healthy Rides in 2018 and 19, visits locations associated with Charlie Chaplin’s early years when he lived in Walworth and Kennington. It is a 9 mile route with 10 stops. Bruce leading. Start/finish Burgess Park Café, Chumleigh Gdns 10am start. First stop East Lane where Charlie was born, then St Johns Church where his parents married. Next West Squ, another place Charle lived, then the Imperial Was Museum, which was Bethlem Hospital where his mother was a patient. Into Kennington to the Three Stags pub, frequented by Charlie’s father, followed by the Lambeth Workhouse, now the Cinema Museum, with which Charie was well acquainted. Finally 3 more places where Charlie lived and another popular pub. Attached is Harry’s summary of Charlie’s early life and other information and his annotated list of the locations we will be cycling to (also web link to this here: https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Charlie-Chaplin-PDF-2019_06_27-21_53_24-UTC.pdf). Some photos and other info are in the ride report from 2023 (https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2023/ride-reports-sept-23rd-2023/). Route https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1Zt8dURoPS_wjIgwrMJGTHVYftoauXG4&usp=sharing Ride 2, Dulwich to Wimbledon Park < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dulwich-to-wimbledon-park-southwark-healthy-cycle-ride-tickets-1232772679269 > Jean and John leading a ride through 5 of our South London parks and commons. 15 miles. 10am –1pm. 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. Route map attached. Last ridden June 2024, report here: https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2024/ride-reports-14-sept-2024/ Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Same for “adults at risk”. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users feel safe. If you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. How to cancel link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/575010/how-to-cancel-your-free-registration/ Note. Ride reports, often with photos and route maps, are posted to the Southwark Cyclists web site, yearly index at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. h

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-hackney-marshes-ride-tickets-1221020137099?aff=oddtdtcreator Feb 1st Ride. London Bridge to Hackney Marshes. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-hackney-marshes-ride-tickets-1221020137099?aff=oddtdtcreator. Early 9.30 start from London Bridge (Southwark Gateway Needle). Cross the river probably over London Bridge, make our way to Cycleway 2 and follow this through Whitechapel and Mile End, to Bow. Join the Lea Navigation path and follow it up to Hackney Marshes at Markfield Park. Stop there for a break. On the return trip, we cross briefly to the other side of the canal, coming down through Hackney Marshes, and then retrace our steps for a while, passing by Bow and continuing to the Limehouse Cut down to Limehouse and along to London Bridge. So lots of towpath – maximum care needed and always giving way to pedestrians. If necessary be prepared to walk sections of the narrow Limehouse Link towpath. John S. leading, 22 miles in all, back by 2pm (hopefully a bit sooner). Additional ride for Feb 1st. Peckham to Horniman Museum < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-to-horniman-museum-cycle-ride-tickets-1222877592799 > Start: 10h00 in Peckham Square (next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY). Back by 12h30. This is pretty much the ride we cancelled at the start of January due to bad weather. This time a Peckham start and slightly shorter at 13km, 8 miles. Gives time for pauses at the many points of interest and viewpoints and to have a coffee break at the museum. Outward via Ruskin Park, Greendale, Herne Hill Velodrome, Dulwich Park and Dawson’s Heights. Return via Camberwell Old Cemetery, Aquarius Golf Course and Peckham Rye Park. A few small hills with time to walk the steeper bits. Mostly quiet streets and paths with just a few stretches of busier road. Leader Bruce. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1gdxzWK6b8z9cWUbwTU6c4pbyRj-VFQc&usp=sharing Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Same for “adults at risk”. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users feel safe. If you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. --

NOTE. Please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below: Below are details of the rides next Saturday, Jan 25th. Note there are still a few places on Jamie’s ride to Beckenham Place Park [ Peckham to Beckenham Place Park. Peckham to Beckenham Place Park. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-to-beckenham-place-park-ride-tickets-1204829731159 > Beckenham Place Park is a regular destination for Healthy Rides. Route can include the off road Waterlink Way and the Park itself has an impressive Mansion and a good café (Homestead). Start 10am, Peckham Square (next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY). Jamie leading. Planning a relaxed pace for this 13 mile ride, back by 1.30pm Second ride 25th Jan. Canada Water to Haggerston and back. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canda-water-to-haggerston-and-back-train-assisted-cycle-ride-tickets-1215426325859 >. Meet at Deal Porter Square next to Canada Water Library, opposite the station or meet at 10.25 at Haggerston Overground Station. For the outward leg will take the Windrush Line (Overground) to Haggerston. Both stations are step free access. Be sure to bring contactless card (£2.80 fare) or equivalent. The ride back is full of interest including London Fields, short stretches of Regents Canal towpath, Victoria Park, Mile End Park, Limehouse Basin and St Katherines Dock. Finish over Tower Bridge and back to Canada Water via Cycleway 14. Usual easy-paced ride on lots of off road paths and some quiet streets. Back by 12.30. Hopefully time for a coffee stop somewhere. Ride suitable for all styles of cyclist. Everyone welcome. Route at https://goo.gl/zuUrvb Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Same for “adults at risk”. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users feel safe. If you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Jan 18th. Dulwich to Crystal Palace. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dulwich-to-crystal-palace-social-cycle-ride-tickets-1144363665529 > Amanda leading. About 10 miles. Start 10am, finish around 12.30 (allowing time for a coffee break). Route starts across to Peckham Rye Park then over the hill at Nunhead and down to the Waterlink Way at Ladywell Fields. Follow the off-road Waterlink Way (Nat Route 21) for nearly 2 miles to Lower Sydenham. Continue on quiet streets to Cator Park followed by a loop through Penge to Crystal Palace Park. Check out the dinosaurs, then up the hill to Crystal Palace Parade. Steep in places, but plenty of time to walk stretches if necessary (you will not be the only one doing this!). Finish with a delightful run downhill back to Dulwich Park. Route map https://goo.gl/rfUzwn Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Same for “adults at risk”. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users feel safe. If you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. Note 1. Ride reports, often with photos and route maps, are posted to the Southwark Cyclists web site, yearly index links at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. Note 2. You can see plans for future rides on the ride planning spreadsheet here.

This ride, scheduled for tomorrow (Jan 11th) is postponed to next Saturday, Jan 18th. This is due to the icy conditions expected tomorrow. The shorter Thames Loop ride tomorrow < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thames-loop-cycle-ride-from-canada-water-tickets-1127942740099 > will go ahead. Meet either 10am, Canada Water or 10.25 Cutty Sark.

For 11th Jan we have a new longish ride from Cutty Sark to Hall Place, Bexley and a short Thames Loop ride from Canada Water, this one of our regular routes. 11th Jan, Ride 1, Cutty Sark to Hall Place < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cutty-sark-to-hall-place-cycle-ride-tickets-1128830314859 > Hall Place started as a Tudor mansion and was then extended in the 17th century. There is lots of history, fine gardens and a modern Riverside Café (info at https://www.hallplace.org.uk/). Start 10am, Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel entrance. To begin the ride, we go up Greenwich hill then across Blackheath. Then to Eltham Park South, then on to Danson Park on the left and Blackfen on the right. From there to Hall Place. This ride is mostly cycle path and quiet roads. After our coffee break will return by the route we came. Aim to finish by 1:30pm. Mike K. leading. 11th Jan, Ride 2, Thames Loop < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thames-loop-cycle-ride-from-canada-water-tickets-1127942740099 > Always something new to see on this favourite short anti-clockwise loop that follows the Thames on both banks. This easy 11 mile ride uses DLR to cross river at Greenwich (travel pass or equivalent needed) and returns over London Bridge. Meet up 10am in Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station and next to Canada Water Library. Route includes Russia Woodland, Deptford Historic Waterfront, Mudchute DLR, Shadwell Basin and canal-side paths to St Katherines. Coffee stop on return leg. No hills, mostly off road, cycle lanes or quiet streets. Simon K. leading. 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). Please indicate on the registration form that you will be joining at Greenwich. Map of probable route here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1YputxtQpk_g_BVhieMCuf9HAtWs&usp=sharing Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Same for “adults at risk”. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users feel safe. If you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.