two free sociable cycle rides Sat April 6th

[Sally Eva]

NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. It is important that you give all the required information. Otherwise you are counted as a registrant but no details at all are displayed. I then have no way of knowing if the registration is genuine.

 

On Saturday April 6th we are planning two rides, a short ride from Dulwich and a longer ride from Peckham

 

Ride 1.  Dulwich to Vauxhall Bridge via the River Effra Valley < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dulwich-to-vauxhall-bridge-via-the-river-effra-valley-cycle-ride-tickets-874838564697 >  

A flat route from Dulwich following the River Effra. The Effra is one of London’s “Lost Rivers”, small rivers that have disappeared into underground pipes. Starting 10am from Dulwich Park Café we will first divert to Belair Park, the only place where the Effra is visible above ground. Next quiet streets to Brockwell Park, exit on to Brixton Water Lane, then take Effra Road to Brixton Central.  Long run down Brixton Rd to the Oval where we join Cycleway 5 to Vauxhall Bridge.  You used to be able to see the exit of the Effra into the Thames just downstream, but the Tideway Tunnel people have built lots of stuff concealing this.  May be just visible again now. Short stop on Vauxhall Bridge then a ride past the American Embassy with its moat and defensive rampart and a look at the Sky Pool.  Interesting quiet back streets route to Myatts Fields.  Then Elim Open Space, across Coldharbour Lane at Cambria Rd, and along Milkwood Rd to Herne Hill.  Finally Burbage Rd, past the Velodrome (maybe pop in if we have time) and back to Dulwich Park (expect that to be at 12.30).  11 miles, a mixture of quiet and busy streets, some cycle lane. Should have time for a coffee stop – maybe the Black Cab Café off 9 Elms Rd. Bruce leading. Route at http://tinyurl.com/y7ul6r9r   

 

Ride 2. A Celebration of Elm Trees < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cycle-ride-in-celebration-of-elm-trees-tickets-874840259767  >

10.00am start at Peckham Square (Peckham Library). Back for 1.00pm. Simon S leading. We'll go to the famous Lewisham Dutch Elm in Ladywell Fields, and stop for coffee and views in Brockwell Park on the way back. The aim is to visit as many elm trees as possible in a short ride. The elms should be in fruit, and very visible. In addition a couple of "Elm" roads. As a bonus, we may see a fine avenue of cherries still in blossom in the Herne Hill area. 14 miles, mostly on quiet roads and cycleways. A few ups and downs but nothing tough. Map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1H749j8jFHeBD0qvndKLHns0PKMJTWfQ&usp=sharing

 

Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users feel safe. Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.  Same for “adults at risk”.  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/

 

This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.  You can see our forward planning and also how many riders are registered here.

 

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