three free social cycle rides Sat Oct 24th

[Sally Eva]

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Ride 1. Greenwich to Royal Docks. 10am to 13.30. Start/finish by Greenwich Foot Tunnel, next to Cutty Sark, SE10 9HT. Bill leading. Begin along the Thames path to Woolwich passing the O2 and the Thames Barrier. Cross on Ferry or foot tunnel to Redgrave Bridge over Royal Albert Dock, along north side continuing along Royal Victoria Dock. Over Lower Lee Crossing and round to Trinity Buoy Wharf for coffee stop. Finish past East India Dock Basin and round the east side of the Ise of Dogs to the Foot Tunnel back to Cutty Sark. 24km (15 miles) and almost all flat. If in good shape at Island Gardens, could extend to Tower Bridge and back along the south side of the Thames. The full route is at https://www.strava.com/routes/2752340216240523874 and is about 39 kms. The majority the ride is on river paths and quiet back streets. Bring a face mask for the Woolwich crossing and the coffee break.

You must register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/greenwich-to-royal-docks-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-125942135317

Ride 2. Peckham Round the Parks Ride. 10am to 12 noon. Peckham Square start/finish (Next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY). Bruce leading. Easy-paced 2 hour ride with lots to see. Ride anticlockwise. Visit Burgess Park, Myatts Fields, Elam St Open Space, Ruskin Park, Dulwich Park, Peckham Rye Park. 55% off road path, 40 % quiet streets, just 6% busy road. About 9 miles and flat. Route at http://bit.ly/3amtFfd

You must register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-round-the-parks-ride-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-125945595667

Ride 3. Canada Water to London Eye.

10am to 12 noon. Start/finish in Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station. Usual easy-paced ride on mostly quiet streets and paths. Outward route following Nat Route 4, the Thames Path, passing Tower Bridge and Tate Modern. Return through Waterloo station, down the Cut, into Union Street then down to Great Suffolk Street. Pick up Q1 and follow until peeling off onto LCN 22 to Southwark Park and back to Canada Water. Please check back nearer date for more information. Philippa leading. See report with photos from Dec 14th 2019.

You must register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-to-london-eye-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-125948460235