free sociable cycle ride Sat July 20th

[Sally Eva]

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

 

On the 20th July we have two rides, rather different in character. One our annual visit to Cody Dock with Amanda. The other is Gardens and Greenery, part 2, the part that was abandoned on the 6th due to heavy rain.

 

July 20th, Ride 1, Canada Water to Cody Dock < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-to-cody-dock-cycle-ride-tickets-945788989327 >  9.30 start (not usual 10am) from Canada Water (Deal Porter Square, opposite CW Station, SE16 7AR). Amanda leading a cross river circuit to Cody Dock. Cody Dock is run as a charitable Social Enterprise with the aim of regenerating the dock and surrounding waterways (see https://codydock.org.uk). What has been created is quite special. And it includes a Cafe where we will take a break. Weplan to use the “by air and by sea” route this year. Outward will go to the Cable Car at the O2 via the Thames path, then fly across the river and head for Cody Dock. Return will be via the free Woolwich Ferry, excellent Thames path to Greenwich and either more Thames path or Cycleway 4 to Canada Water. If short of time will return via Isle of Dogs and use DLR from Mudchute to cross the river.  Bring Travel Card etc. for the Cable car (full fare is £6). Aim is to be back by 1.30pm. Possible to join the ride at Cutty Sark, next to the Foot Tunnel entrance. Be there for 9.50am and indicate starting there on the Eventbrite registration form.

July 20th, Ride 2, Gardens and Greenery part 2  < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gardens-greenery-cycle-ride-part-2-tickets-945755940477 >  

Start/Finish at Emma Cons Gdn, opposite the Old Vic and close to Waterloo Station. Meet 10h00 and we'll pick up where we left off (Strand/Kings College pedestrianised zone) and head west to Chelsea Barracks, Battersea Power Station, Vauxhall and so on. Probably 2h30 mins with a coffee stop if people want one. Jane leading and says there should be some lovely stuff to see – hopefully in rather better weather than on the 6th. We can stop or slow down to take a closer look in places if required but generally we'll keep moving! Usual mix of cycle ways and quieter streets with some short sections on busier roads and crossings at junctions. The attached image is to give a general Idea of the whole route including part 2.  The attached image is to give a general idea of the whole route including part 2. Report and photos from part one at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2024/ride-reports-date/

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

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/.