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First Saturday in 2026 – first Healthy Ride. Nice easy loop from Peckham via Burgess Pk and Canada Water. Jan 3rd ride. Parks and Woodland Loop from Peckham < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parks-and-woodland-cycle-ride-from-peckham-tickets-1979332529879?aff=oddtdtcreator > 10am start in Peckham Square. Bruce leading a 10 mile, flat ride. Start down to Burgess Park then back streets to Cycleway 4 at St James Rd. Short stretch to Southwark Park then ride round the park and cross along new path to Canada Water. Coffee stop at Corner Corner. Next to Thames Path at Brunel Tunnel Museum. Along to Surrey Water then up to Stave Hill. Warm up by running up Stave Hill then bike through Russia Woodland to Greenland Dock. On via South Dock to Cycleway 4 on Evelyn St. Use crossing to access Deptford Park then through new development (Neptune Wharf) to corner of Folkstone Gardens and up Surrey Canal Road to Bridgehouse Meadows. New cycle lane and crossing to Brimmington Park then back streets to Peckham Square. Lots to see, no tricky crossings. Get 2026 started with this relaxed social ride. Route map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1_x8-bZXxlNDJhaju-TDrTb2arxcRxiA&usp=sharing. Forecast for Saturday is dry and sunny but ONLY 1 DEGREE – very cold. Dress appropriately, some guidelines here. Over Friday night temperatures are forecast to fall below zero so there is a risk of ice, especially if it rains on Friday. The route chosen should have low risk of ice, but be careful travelling to the start. 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. These rides are part of a regular programme of (mostly Saturday) rides organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. free

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NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. Our Christmas Programme – the Finale after a great year. The (in)famous Christmas Lights ride on 23rd, then Werner’s Boxing Day in the City ride, and of course still time to head to Spitalfields with Amanda on the 20th Dec 23rd. Christmas Lights < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-christmas-lights-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-1978195613331?aff=oddtdtcreator > Meet at Southwark Gateway Needle, London Bridge at 5pm for a 2 hour ride. Out though the Covent Garden area and then wind through the West End (Regents St, Carnaby St etc). Rumours of mulled wine by the tree in Trafalgar Square. Finish at the Aldwych. There will be a led ride back to London Bridge for anyone going that way. It will be dark. There will be lots of traffic including every tour bus available. There will be loads of pedestrians all over the place. There will be garishly decorated bicycle rickshaws. It is horrendous. But it is also great fun. Make sure your lights are fully charged. Then decorate your bike, lots of fairy lights please. Put on that red cycling jacket with the white trim. Only rule is – keep up. Do not lose sight of the group. Your ride leader will be Werner with Jamie and Bruce attempting to keep everyone safe and together. See you there! Report and photos from 2024. Dec 26th. Boxing Day Ride. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/boxing-day-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-1978196779820?aff=oddtdtcreator > 10am start. Southwark Gateway Needle, London Bridge. Werner leading a short route on very quiet streets through the City Think you know the City well? Guarantee you will ride a cut through you never knew or pass a piece of public art you had missed. Finish around 12.00 back at London Bridge. Note, rarely over-subscribed so if you feel like a ride at the last minute on Boxing Day, just turn up. General 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. These rides are part of a regular programme of (mostly Saturday) rides organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. 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/healthy-ride-reports-2025/ Future/provisional ride ideas can be viewed on our planning spreadsheet

ATTENTION! On Nov 29th we have 2 rides both starting at London Bridge. One is a Jamie’s 3 hour circuit to Spitalfields Old Market and the other a short ride led by Jacqui (first time leading for us) to the Snoopy Trail in the City. Nov 29th, Ride 1. London Bridge to Covent Garden and Spitalfields < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-covent-garden-and-spitalfields-cycle-ride-tickets-1975020568687?aff=oddtdtcreator > Jamie will lead a 3 hour ride to one of our favourite destinations. Start 10am, Southwark Needle, SE side London Bridge. Back by 1pm. Big loop probably including Covent Garden and Smithfields Market. Break at Spitalfields – even time for a bit of shopping! Mostly quiet streets, few major crossings, traffic usually light on a Saturday.. Flat ride, easy pace, suitable for all levels of cyclist. Come and join us. Nov 29th, Ride 2. The Snoopy Trail in the City . < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/snoopy-in-the-city-cycle-ride-tickets-1975000559840?aff=oddtdtcreator > The ride will be about 8 miles and take about 2 hours. Starting at Burgess Park (Stomping Grounds Café, Chumleigh Gardens, SE5 0RJ) at 10am and finishing at the Southwark Needle (Southwark Bridge) around 12 noon. A led ride will be available for anyone needing to return to Burgess Park. We'll go via C10 and cross the river at Blackfriars Bridge. There we can pick up the Snoopy in the City Sculpture Trail. The trail is designed for walking so it's very much a stop-dismount-start ride as we approach each installation. Plenty time for photos. The Traill ends near St Paul's Cathedral. From there we'll stop at the reflective pool at 25 Cannon Street and take a look at Finsbury Circus before finishing the ride at London Bridge. An easy fun ride. General. 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. These rides are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Ride 2, Nov 22nd 2025. Cutty Sark to Belmarsh Prison < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cutty-sark-to-belmarsh-prison-tickets-1972868331287?aff=oddtdtcreator > Belmarsh Maximum Security Prison. Often in the news, seldom in a positive story. But we rode there in March and all survived unscathed (see report). Always willing to push his luck Mike K. is going to lead this route again. Start 10am at Cutty Sark Gardens, next to the foot tunnel entrance. Follow the Thames Path passing Greenwich University, the O2 and the Thames Barrier. Turn off at Galleons Reach and continue to the top of the Tor. After enjoying the view continue the ride to Belmarsh. For the return will take the Thames path to Woolwich Arsenal for our coffee break. Then proceed along it returning to the Cutty Sark at approximately 1pm. 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. These rides are part of a regular program

NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. On Nov 22nd we have one ride, to Battersea, organised so far. We hope to have a second ride as well, keep an eye out for information. Canada Water to Battersea, Power and Park. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-to-battersea-power-and-park-tickets-1972091964152?aff=oddtdtcreator > Meet 10am in Deal Porter Square next to Canada Water Library and opposite Canada Water Station. Philippa leading a ride to Battersea Power Station and Battersea Park. Outward route will use National Cycle Network route 4 passing through Pimlico and crossing back over the river to Battersea Power Station and Park. Return route southside. Always lots to see on this route especially this time of year with the big ice rink open at the Power Station. Total distance about 13 miles. Including coffee stop should be back by 1pm. 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. These rides are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. On Nov 15th we have 2 rides, both starting at 10am at London Bridge. One is a long ride to Camden Market and the other a slightly shorter themed ride, Dickens’s London Ride 1. London Bridge to Camden Lock < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-camden-lock-cycle-ride-tickets-1963560447155?aff=oddtdtcreator > Camden Lock – shops, markets, cafes, busy. On a ride, normally avoid it. However, it is a great destination – and lots of options for a coffee stop. Start 10am at Southwark Needle (south end of London Bridge, close to the station, SE1 2PF) with Amanda leading for an estimated 3.5 hour ride. Outward route along south side to Westminster Bridge, then Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Marble Arch, Baker St, Regents Park Outer Circle, Camden High St. Return via Canal Tow Path to Kings Cross Granary Square, Cycleway 6 to Farringdon, up Ludgate Hill and past St Pauls. Down to Cycleway 3 and if time loop over Tower Bridge and Tooley St back to London Bridge. Some roads with lots of traffic. But pretty much non-stop sight-seeing and photo-ops! Report from last year at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2024/ride-reports-16th-nov-2024/ Ride 2. Dickens’s London: Borough to Clerkenwell . < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dickenss-london-borough-to-clerkenwell-cycle-ride-tickets-1963594553167?aff=oddtdtcreator > A short quiz: What’s so interesting about the Horn Tavern in Knightrider Street? What family lived in Bleeding Heart Yard? Where did Dickens live while his father was in the Marshalsea? And why was he rude about Clerkenwell Green? Ride leader John S. will reveal the answers on this 13 mile ride starting and finishing at the Southwark Gateway Needle on the south side of London Bridge. Start 10am from London Bridge and head for Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street, before turning north for Clerkenwell via Saffron Hill. From there we return to Fleet Street via Gray’s Inn Road and stop for a coffee break at Aldwich. We cross Waterloo Bridge and follow Webber Street and Great Suffolk Street to Borough, and so back to London Bridge. Along the way we will stop very briefly to look at some places and buildings associated with Dickens. 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. These rides are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. 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

ANNOUNCEMENT. Southwark Cyclists AGM, When: Wednesday 12th November. 6:30pm to 8:15 Where: The Bridge, 73-81 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 0NQ If you’d like to see improvements for cycling then get involved and shape our campaign for safer cycling in Southwark. This is your chance to have your say on how we can improve cycling in our borough More information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/southwark-cyclists-agm-wednesday-nov-12th/

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NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. ATTENTION! The new ride info here is for Nov 1st, Saturday week. The rides for this Saturday, Oct25th are Islington and Peckham to Beckenham Place Park. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-to-beckenham-place-park-healthy-ride-tickets-1835385239659?aff=oddtdtcreator > and Parks & Commons Ride from Dulwich. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parks-commons-ride-from-dulwich-tickets-1847020420799?aff=oddtdtcreator > On Nov 1st we have one long ride to Lesnes Abbey and a short one exploring Bermondsey. Ride 1. Bermondsey Tour. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bermondsey-tour-by-bike-tickets-1860285537119?aff=oddtdtcreator> Bermondsey, the area along the Thames between Rotherhithe and Tower Bridge has been in the news recently. This year’s Stirling Prize has gone to a Bermondsey development. We will pass this on our route. Bermondsey has a long history. The wharves along the Thames were used to import food which in turn spawned food processing factories inland. The social history was interesting. Dickens describes Bermondsey as having the worst slums in London but in the early 20th century this area was a pioneer in slum clearance and social housing. On this easy ride we will pass the site of a medieval abbey, signs of tannin, a biscuit factory being repurposed and more. Start 10am in Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, finish there 12 noon. 9 miles of cycling, frequent short stops, maybe even time for a coffee at the finish. Bruce leading. Route map with list of sites of interest at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1G-3W6xSCsWXFZPea5hSb5sd2yCSylZ4&usp=sharing Ride 2. Cutty Sark to Lesnes Abbey. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cutty-sark-to-lesnes-abbey-bike-ride-tickets-1860216951979?aff=oddtdtcreator > Meet at Cutty Sark next to the Foot Tunnel entrance. Start at 10:00am and will continue out and back, returning to Cutty Sark at approximately 13:30pm. Mike K. leading. Route will follow the Thames Path and then round past the O2. From there will continue along the Thames Path past the Greek-inspired statues in North Greenwich and the Thames Barrier, eventually reaching Galleon’s Reach. Galleon’s Reach holds historical significance as it was the place where the Princess Alice sank, costing 900 live in September of 1878. We will then join the Green Path towards Thamesmead murals and stop for group photos before proceeding on to Lesnes Abbey ruins for a coffee break. We will return by the Ridgeway path to Woolwich before joining the Thames Path again back to Greenwich. 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. These rides are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Jean is going to lead a second ride next Saturday (25th Oct). Nice easy short ride to enjoy the Autumn colours. This is in addition to the longer Beckenham Place Park ride for which there are still places < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-to-beckenham-place-park-healthy-ride-tickets-1835385239659?aff=oddtdtcreator > Ride 2, Oct 25th Parks & Commons Ride from Dulwich. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parks-commons-ride-from-dulwich-tickets-1847020420799?aff=oddtdtcreator > Jean will lead a short parks & commons ride to enjoy the autumn foliage. Start from Dulwich Clock Café in the middle of Dulwich Park at 10am. Heading across Brockwell Park we will follow cycle route 25 to Clapham Common cutting across to the Skylark cafe at Wandsworth Common where we will have our coffee stop. Returning via Brockwell Park arriving back to Dulwich Park around 12.30. About 10 miles round trip. 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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

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On Oct 25th we have just one 3.5 hour ride at present to good old Beckenham Place Park. Hope to have a second shorter ride – watch out for info about that. Oct 25th Healthy Ride. Peckham to Beckenham Place Park. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-to-beckenham-place-park-healthy-ride-tickets-1835385239659?aff=oddtdtcreator > Beckenham Place Park is a regular destination for Southwark Healthy Rides. Route can include the off road Waterlink Way and the Park itself has an impressive Mansion and a good café (Homestead). Start 10am, Peckham Square (next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY). Jamie leading. Planning a relaxed pace for this 13 mile ride, back by 1.30pm. 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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.