two free sociable cycle rides Sat Sept 3rd

[Sally Eva]

NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below.

For next Saturday (3rd Sept,) we will have 2 rides. Remember you should register on Eventbrite, details below. If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling (How to cancel).

Ride 1. Victorian Gems and Modern Masterpieces < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/victorian-gems-and-modern-masterpieces-cycle-ride-tickets-409891605827>

10am, Southwark Gateway Needle (near London Bridge Station, south end of London Bridge, east side). Approx 3 hour, 18 km ride ending back at The Needle at 1pm. Ride leader Eva describes the ride as follows:

The “Victorian Gems and Modern Masterpieces” tour follows Tom Bogdanowicz’s route which was published in the London Cyclist’s summer 2022 magazine. Starting at 10.00 am the Needle at London Bridge, we will cycle a route passing Southwark Station, Kings Cross and surrounds, Caledonian Park Clocktower, British Library and Brunswick Centre. We will have an early coffee stop at the Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross.

There are some gentle inclines along the 18 km route, but it’s mainly flat and almost all the time on cycle ways or quiet side roads. Lots to see and discuss, so we expect that we will not return before 13.00 to London Bridge.

If time will loop through St Pancras Gardens (the old St Pancras Cemetery). Route at: https://www.komoot.de/tour/822754134?share_token=a7IGHHVskZ4X7l2Bei40byt6UHeY3QhQ9Gps5JmkBd1Ccs6hVA&ref=wtd

Ride 2. Canada Water, Greenwich, London Bridge Loop. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-greenwich-london-bridge-thameside-loop-cycle-ride-tickets-409887503557 >

10am to 12.30pm. Start/finish Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, SE16 7AR. Easy 11 mile loop 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. Always lots to see on the river. 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). Map of probable route here:

These rides are part of the Healthy Riders group, organised by Bruce Lynn on behalf of Southwark Cyclists https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/. Like everything else we do, our activities are all free. We co-operate with other London Cycling Campaign groups like Greenwich Cyclists. The LCC details are here: https://lcc.org.uk/.