two free sociable cycle rides on Bank Holiday weekend

[Sally Eva]

Ride Info – 24,26 Aug 2024

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

 Over the August Bank holiday weekend we have two rides. On Saturday 24th Jane is going to lead a repeat her very popular Gardens and Greenery Ride. On Bank Hol Monday 26th, Werner is leading a new 40/65 km ride!

 

Aug 24th, Gardens & Greenery Cycle Ride < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gardens-greenery-ride-tickets-995402093457 >

Another opportunity to look at some established parks & gardens, street planting and new landscaping on a 15 mile ride from the City to Chelsea, Battersea Power Station & Vauxhall.  Start: 10h00 at Emma Cons Gardens, The Cut, London SE1 8LN (Opposite The Old Vic, near Waterloo Station). Finish: 13.30 at Emma Cons Gardens. Ride Leader Jane C. says: ”A 13 mile ride passing some established parks & gardens, street planting and new landscaping. Should be some lovely stuff to see. 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 route – probably be a bit different in practice. Coffee stop somewhere probably.  Reports from previous rides at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2024/ride-reports-6july2024/ and https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2024/ride-reports-20th-july-2024/

 

Aug 26th, Asylums, Hospitals, Almshouses and Colleges< < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/asylums-hospitals-almshouses-and-colleges-a-cycle-ride-tickets-995434049037 >  

9:00 start and first return to the Needle between 14:00 and 15:00. Second loop will take about 2½ hours so expect the whole ride to finish around 5pm. This epic ride will take you on a journey into London’s social history viewed through the buildings that housed and sheltered people in difficulty. Figure of eight route starting and finishing at the Southwark Gateway Needle, South side of London Bridge, Begins with a loop south of the river ending back at London Bridge after 40km. Then if you are up for it a further 25 km ride on the other side of the Thames. It will be quite OK to just do the first part. Places on the route include the Friendly Female Asylum in Burgess Park. Trinity hospital (Greenwich), City of London Almshouses (Brixton) and north of the river Museum of the Home (formerly Geffrye Museum) and Bishop Wood Almshouses. There will be 2 coffee stops and a break back at London Bridge to have some lunch. Be sure to bring water, snacks and lunch with you.  Ride Leader Werner.

This is much longer than our usual 20-25km rides and will aim for a slightly faster pace, Please ensure your bike, and yourself, are well prepared.

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 organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. Southwark Cyclists are part of the London Cycling Campaign. This ride is organised by volunteers. If you have any feedback, good or bad, please get in touch with [email protected]. For details of LCC’s Safeguarding and other policies please see lcc.org.uk.