two free sociable cycle rides Sat August 26th

[Sally Eva]

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

For 26 August (Bank Holiday weekend) we have one long Southwark Healthy Ride and one short one, both with registration on Eventbrite.  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). 

London Bridge to Trinity Buoy Wharf and the Royal Docks < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-trinity-buoy-wharf-and-the-royal-docks-bike-ride-tickets-703431982997 > 

Start/finish Southwark Needle, south side London Bridge, 9.30am. NOTE EARLY START. Amanda leading and aiming to finish around 1pm. We subtitled this ride the first time we did it in 2018 “The New, The Old and The Derelict”. There is now less of the derelict and more of the new and the route has to change to reflect this. You can read about the 2021 ride here.  In addition the Woolwich Ferry is not working at present and the foot tunnels are unreliable so this year we are using Tower Bridge to cross the river. 

There is much of interest in the East London Docklands. We go over Tower Bridge, then past Tobacco Dock to WestFerry to connect to Canary Wharf.  Subway & through Old London Wall section (same route for return from here as its prettier than alternatives.)  A loop for Trinity where will have a stop. Then on to Barrier Park North (exit through maze), over Connaught Bridge, past the right hand side of ExCel Centre as they are extending it and riverside is closed. Finally Canning Town, back to London Wall section and over Tower Bridge. About 15 miles. The image file below shows Amanda’s recce. 

 For those of you who have not visited Trinity Buoy Wharf, try to get on this ride. Completely unique site with 2 decent cafes and some interesting art. Plus the history related to Trinity House and Michael Faraday.  Coffee stop at Trinity or possibly Prime, north side Albert Dock next to Connaught Bridge. 

Ride 2, 26^th Aug 2023.  Burgess Park to Battersea Power Station < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/burgess-park-to-battersea-power-station-cycle-ride-tickets-704443117327>  

Battersea Power Station has been open for nearly a year so time for a visit to see how this amazing development is progressing. Also provides an interesting short ride for the Bank Hol Saturday. The aim of this ride is to get there and have time to go inside and have a look round (and time for a coffee). Start 10am, Burgess Park Café, Chumleigh Gdns, SE5 0RJ). Outward route Addington Squ, Tradescant Memorial, 9 Elms station, Sky Pool, American Embassy. Return Thessaly Rd, Larkhall Park, Stockwell Bus Station, Myatts Fields, Burgess Park. 9 miles (15km). Flat. Mostly quiet streets. Should be back between 12 and 12,30. Everyone welcome. Bruce leading. Report from last December’s ride, with photos,   Google map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1focj7gj7Pa4NiRUgKKeKc4M7X0qWvJM&usp=sharing.   

This ride is organised by Southwark Cyclists and is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.