two free sociable cycle rides Sat November 11th

[Sally Eva]

NB Please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. 

We have 2 rides for the 11^th Nov, both lasting about 2½ hours. Parks and cemeteries takes you on a good ride to the Horniman and back. The pirate run to the closed roads for the Lord Mayors Show does not ride any great distance, but there is lots to see.

Lord Mayors Show    < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lord-mayors-show-cycle-ride-tickets-750929258627 > 

Second Saturday in November is date for the annual Lord Mayors Show. A procession of bands, floats and carriages around the streets of the City. The streets are cleared of traffic. There is a narrow window mid-morning when, expertly led by Werner, we have been able to enjoy these empty streets. And also sneak a view at some of the participants preparing for the parade which starts 11.03 (after the 2 minute silence for Remembrance) from Mansion House. 

Start 10am at London Bridge (south side next to the Needle). Cross London Bridge, then negotiate with police and other security staff. Route clearly very uncertain. Can opt to stay and watch more of the parade or return with a guided group aiming to get back to London Bridge 12-12.30.  Report of last year’s ride, gives you a feel for this event, at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2022/healthy-ride-reports-nov-12th-2022/ 

Parks, Cemeteries and a Museum - Peckham to Horniman Museum. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parks-cemeteries-and-a-museum-peckham-to-horniman-museum-cycle-ride-tickets-750916219627 >  

Cycle a circular route across SE London through parks and cemeteries to the Horniman Museum. Simon S. leading. About 10 miles. Start 10am in Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre. Finish around 12.30.  Outward from Peckham Square via Nunhead Cemetery, Peckham Rye Park and Camberwell Old Cemetery.  Back via Camberwell New Cemetery, Brockley, Ladywell Cemetery, and Hilly Fields.  Easy-paced ride with a few ups and downs, but nothing serious. Plenty off road paths. Should be time for a coffee break. Everyone welcome. Report on this ride in Jan 2022. Route map at http://goo.gl/XzFkTD.

 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/ 

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

 

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