two free sociable cycle rides Sat August 17th

[Sally Eva]

NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below.  Do not turn up for rides if you have not been able to register. The number limit is defined in our Rusk Assessment for Healthy Rides. If a serious injury occurred on a ride and we were found not to have conformed to our RA then London Cycling Campaign, our parent organisation,  could be liable for damages. If these were substantial it could bankrupt LCC. So please only attend rides for which you have registered on Eventbrite.

 

On the 17rh August we have two rides, both popular routes we ride most years..  One is a longish ride to Kensington Palace led by Amanda. The other is sightly shorter – Simon’s  “Parks and Ride” stroll trough as many green spaces, small and large, as he can find.

 

Ride 1.  Parks and Ride < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parks-and-ride-southwark-cyclists-healthy-ride-tickets-980254647037 >

A bonanza exploration of 37 green spaces - six iconic parks (Burgess, Kennington, Clapham Common, Brockwell - great views!, Dulwich and Peckham Rye) and lots of hidden away green spaces. All within a 3km radius. Visiting Camberwell Submarine, Van Gogh, Brixton Windmill (plus two others), Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens (now defunct), and a near-miss prison visit as a bonus!
Start Burgess Park Café (9 Chumleigh St, off Albany Rd, London SE5 0RJ) at 10.00am - back by 1.00pm. Coffee stop in Dulwich Park (toilets). Easy riding on quiet roads and cycle routes, and through some parks.  Simon S leading. About 14 miles, some gentle slopes, 3 hours.

More details and route map at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/simons-parks-and-ride-ride/

Ride 2, London Bridge to Kensington Palace  < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-kensington-palace-circular-ride-tickets-980261968937 >

Start 9.30 am at London Bridge (The Southwark Needle, south side). Est finish 1:00pm. Amanda leading a circular ride. Out along the south side of the river and over Westminster Bridge, then Horseguards and the Mall and through Hyde Park to Kensington Palace. Return via Battersea Park and the Power Station. Final stretch back along the river and C14. Coffee break, probably at Black Cab Cafe, 9 Elms Lane.  As usual keeping to the quieter streets. Lots and lots to see. About 15 miles and flat, so we are giving ourselves plenty of time for a nice easy-paced ride. Report with pictures from 2023 ride at: https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2023/healthy-ride-reports-sept-16th-2023/

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/

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

 

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