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Cycle rides this weekend (27-28th)


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NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below.

 

On the 27th April a we have 2 rides planned. Amanda is doing her ride to Victoria Park while Bruce has a short ride round some of Southwark’s parks. Note both rides are starting at the earlier time of 9.30am.

 

Weekend of 27-28th April has been chosen by the London Cycling Campaign as the weekend when we all get on our bikes and show the candidates for Mayor that LONDON LOVES CYCLING. The “London Loves Cycling” campaign is explained at https://lcc.org.uk/campaigns/london-loves-cycling/. Have a look and maybe get your story on the LCC web site. There will also be a Sunday family ride organised by Southwark. Lewisham and Greenwich Cyclists along Cycleway 4 from Cutty Sark to Southwark Park, 12 noon at Cutty Sark, more info at https://lcc.org.uk/events/lll-cycleway4/

 

Ride 1.  London Bridge to Victoria Park.  < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-victoria-park-cycle-ride-tickets-886928455887 >

Victoria Park is the oldest public park in London (opened 1845) and bigger than any of our Southwark Parks. Has a lake with fountain, a pagoda and a bandstand where bands still play every Sunday. And it has some lovely wide paths, perfect for shared riding and walking.  We will set out at 9.30 across Tower Bridge and follow mostly quiet streets and paths via Limehouse and Mile End to ‘Vicky’ Park. Then east to the nearby Olympic Park and probable coffee stop at the View Tube. Back via Three Mills, underpass at A12, back streets to Westferry where pick up Cycleway 3. From there basically reverse of outward route back to London Bridge by about 1pm. Ride Leader Amanda. Likely route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=17PYDnLncULO4ABJukYz8fU2NRqb9lm8&usp=sharing

 

 Ride 2. Southwark Parks and a Velodrome < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southwark-parks-and-a-velodrome-cycle-ride-tickets-886931234197 >

An easy ride for anyone, including new cyclists, that showcases 4 of Southwark’s larger parks plus its newest. And as a bonus you have a peep at London’s original velodrome – still going strong after 133 years. Start 9.30am in Peckham Square (next to Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre and Peckham Library). Aim to finish back in Peckham Square at 12 noon. Route: Peckham Rye Park, Dulwich Park, Herne Hill Velodrome, the off-road Green Dale path, the west end of Burgess Park, Geraldene Mary Harmsworth Park (Imperial War MMuseum),Elephant Park (new park), the east side of Burgess Park and the off-road Surrey Canal Path.  Rough map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1wzbEnhIKG7-t5XPQGt56tsHcRlNKGAk&usp=sharing. Ride Leader Bruce.

 

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/

 

Note. Ride reports, often with photos and route maps, are posted to the Southwark Cyclists web site, yearly index at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/Future/provisional ride ideas can be viewed on our planning spreadsheet.

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

 

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