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NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. Two rides for June 14th. A short ride from Dulwich including 2 places that really surprised me when first seen and a long ride heading north up the River Lea. June 14. Ride 1. Two Surprises in Brixton. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/two-surprises-in-brixton-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-1401961718239?aff=oddtdtcreator > When exploring on Healthy rides you occasionally come across something very surprising. Two of the most amazing were Brixton Mill and Ebony Horse Club. In the middle of houses and next to a prison, a fully functioning windmill. In a small park near Loughborough Junction, a riding stables with people circulating on horses. These 2 locations have been incorporated into this gentle 9½ mile circuit along with several parks and a common. Start will be Dulwich Park Café (Clock Café, middle of the park) at 10am. Back at 12.30pm. Route up Greendale, Ruskin Park, Wyck Gardens (Ebony Horse Club), Clapham Common, Blenheim Gardens Estate (Brixton Windmill), Brockwell Park, Belair Park and back to Dulwich Park. Provisional route https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1g6TJbpUw9xeGTnDCSaaCw6CxoTBxxb0&usp=sharing. Bruce leading. A ride pretty much anyone could do on any kind of bike. A good one on which to bring a friend. June 14. Ride 2. Walthamstow Wetlands < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walthamstow-wetlands-ride-tickets-1402011376769?aff=oddtdtcreator> Information form Ride Leader Jean. It is a long ride (22 Miles) so bring drinks and snacks. Starting from London Bridge (Gateway Needle, south side), we take Tooley Street to Tower Bridge, where we cross the river and follow the CS2 through Whitechapel and Mile End, to Bow, where we access the Lea Navigation path, following it up to Hackney Marshes, at Markfield Park, where we stop for a break. On the return trip, we cross briefly to the other side of the canal, coming down through Hackney Marshes, and then we retrace our steps, passing by Bow and continuing to the Limehouse Cut, which brings us down to Limehouse, from where we return to Tower Bridge, and London Bridge. Depart: London Bridge 9.30am. Return: 2.30pm 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. These rides are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, 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.

Owen and I have decided to postpone the Epping Forest Ramble until July 5th. Due to bad forecast for Saturday and only 3 registrants. Hope we get better weather on 5th July. For tomorrow there is space on the Power Stations ride starting 10am from Burgess Park. This is shorter and on tarmac all the way so will be OK if the forecast is correct. Dress appropriately!

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Conversation opened. 1 unread message. NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. Two rides of very different character for June 7th. An Inner London circuit of ex-Power Stations and an Outer London, train assisted, ride in Epping Forest. Ride 1. A Trio of (ex)-Power Stations. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-trio-of-ex-power-stations-bike-ride-tickets-1391591951989?aff=oddtdtcreator > Bruce leading a circuit to Tate Modern, Lots Road and Battersea Power. The large power station buildings have been preserved for these three. The uses of the sites are now very different – an art gallery, largely residential and a mixed residential and retail/leisure development. Chance to compare the different fates of these landmark sites and consider if they are now contributing as much as when they kept the lights on and the tube system running. Ride starts 10am from Burgess Park (Stomping Grounds Café, Chumleigh Gdns). Back streets/Cyclway to Tate Modern followed by a long ride to Lots Road via the Imperial War Museum, Vauxhall Bridge and the embankment. From Lots Rd, across Albert Bridge and through Battersea Park (probable refreshment break) to Battersea Power Station. Then back to Burgess Park via Thessaly Rd, Larkfield Park and quiet streets across Stockwell. 21km, 13 miles, flat. Should be back around 1pm allowing for look around time at each power station. Probable route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1EvmwKPUQbLmT7TY4ICGVJhXzThhOZfY&usp=sharing Ride 2. Epping Forest Ramble < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/epping-forest-ramble-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-1391596836599?aff=oddtdtcreator > Owen seems determined to get us all out into the Essex countryside. Following his successful Essex Ramble last month (https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2025/ride-reports-3rd-may-2025/) he has devised another. We are heading to Epping Forest this time. A 27km (16 miles) circuit from Chingford to Epping and back. Farthest point on the ride will be at Epping Signalling Museum. Coffee stop will be at High Beech. Other places of interest we will stop at will be Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge and Connaught Water. The ride will start at 9.30am at Chingford Station and will finish at approximately 1.30pm back at Chingford Station. We are mostly off road - 70% on gravel, 5% on grass. Just 25% on tarmac (paths and road). We think a Brompton would be OK. However NOT a road bike with slim wheels, need hybrid size tyres with plenty grip. Sections of the route are “undulating” and overall it will be a challenging ride, A reasonable level of fitness will be needed. GPX file of route at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/route-for-epping-forest-ramble/ Getting to Chingford from Central London. Obvious option is Overground (Weaver Line) from Liverpool St. 27 min ride, trains every 15 min, fare £3.60. 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, 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/. Skip to content Using Gmail with screen readers 2 of 13 [southwarkcyclists] Healthy rides for June 7th Inbox Lynn, Bruce via googlegroups.com Sun, Jun 1, 8:25 PM (13 hours ago) to Healthy, Southwark NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. Two rides of very different character for June 7th. An Inner London circuit of ex-Power Stations and an Outer London, train assisted, ride in Epping Forest. Ride 1. A Trio of (ex)-Power Stations. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-trio-of-ex-power-stations-bike-ride-tickets-1391591951989?aff=oddtdtcreator > Bruce leading a circuit to Tate Modern, Lots Road and Battersea Power. The large power station buildings have been preserved for these three. The uses of the sites are now very different – an art gallery, largely residential and a mixed residential and retail/leisure development. Chance to compare the different fates of these landmark sites and consider if they are now contributing as much as when they kept the lights on and the tube system running. Ride starts 10am from Burgess Park (Stomping Grounds Café, Chumleigh Gdns). Back streets/Cyclway to Tate Modern followed by a long ride to Lots Road via the Imperial War Museum, Vauxhall Bridge and the embankment. From Lots Rd, across Albert Bridge and through Battersea Park (probable refreshment break) to Battersea Power Station. Then back to Burgess Park via Thessaly Rd, Larkfield Park and quiet streets across Stockwell. 21km, 13 miles, flat. Should be back around 1pm allowing for look around time at each power station. Probable route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1EvmwKPUQbLmT7TY4ICGVJhXzThhOZfY&usp=sharing Ride 2. Epping Forest Ramble < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/epping-forest-ramble-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-1391596836599?aff=oddtdtcreator > Owen seems determined to get us all out into the Essex countryside. Following his successful Essex Ramble last month (https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2025/ride-reports-3rd-may-2025/) he has devised another. We are heading to Epping Forest this time. A 27km (16 miles) circuit from Chingford to Epping and back. Farthest point on the ride will be at Epping Signalling Museum. Coffee stop will be at High Beech. Other places of interest we will stop at will be Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge and Connaught Water. The ride will start at 9.30am at Chingford Station and will finish at approximately 1.30pm back at Chingford Station. We are mostly off road - 70% on gravel, 5% on grass. Just 25% on tarmac (paths and road). We think a Brompton would be OK. However NOT a road bike with slim wheels, need hybrid size tyres with plenty grip. Sections of the route are “undulating” and overall it will be a challenging ride, A reasonable level of fitness will be needed. GPX file of route at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/route-for-epping-forest-ramble/ Getting to Chingford from Central London. Obvious option is Overground (Weaver Line) from Liverpool St. 27 min ride, trains every 15 min, fare £3.60. 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, 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. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Southwark Cyclists" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/southwarkcyclists/PAXPR01MB917127485C03DF9D9A7FDBBDC563A%40PAXPR01MB9171.eurprd01.prod.exchangelabs.com. One attachment • Scanned by Gmail Conversation opened. 1 unread message. Skip to content Using Gmail with screen readers 2 of 13 [southwarkcyclists] Healthy rides for June 7th Inbox Lynn, Bruce via googlegroups.com Sun, Jun 1, 8:25 PM (13 hours ago) to Healthy, Southwark NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. Two rides of very different character for June 7th. An Inner London circuit of ex-Power Stations and an Outer London, train assisted, ride in Epping Forest. Ride 1. A Trio of (ex)-Power Stations. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-trio-of-ex-power-stations-bike-ride-tickets-1391591951989?aff=oddtdtcreator > Bruce leading a circuit to Tate Modern, Lots Road and Battersea Power. The large power station buildings have been preserved for these three. The uses of the sites are now very different – an art gallery, largely residential and a mixed residential and retail/leisure development. Chance to compare the different fates of these landmark sites and consider if they are now contributing as much as when they kept the lights on and the tube system running. Ride starts 10am from Burgess Park (Stomping Grounds Café, Chumleigh Gdns). Back streets/Cyclway to Tate Modern followed by a long ride to Lots Road via the Imperial War Museum, Vauxhall Bridge and the embankment. From Lots Rd, across Albert Bridge and through Battersea Park (probable refreshment break) to Battersea Power Station. Then back to Burgess Park via Thessaly Rd, Larkfield Park and quiet streets across Stockwell. 21km, 13 miles, flat. Should be back around 1pm allowing for look around time at each power station. Probable route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1EvmwKPUQbLmT7TY4ICGVJhXzThhOZfY&usp=sharing Ride 2. Epping Forest Ramble < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/epping-forest-ramble-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-1391596836599?aff=oddtdtcreator > Owen seems determined to get us all out into the Essex countryside. Following his successful Essex Ramble last month (https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2025/ride-reports-3rd-may-2025/) he has devised another. We are heading to Epping Forest this time. A 27km (16 miles) circuit from Chingford to Epping and back. Farthest point on the ride will be at Epping Signalling Museum. Coffee stop will be at High Beech. Other places of interest we will stop at will be Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge and Connaught Water. The ride will start at 9.30am at Chingford Station and will finish at approximately 1.30pm back at Chingford Station. We are mostly off road - 70% on gravel, 5% on grass. Just 25% on tarmac (paths and road). We think a Brompton would be OK. However NOT a road bike with slim wheels, need hybrid size tyres with plenty grip. Sections of the route are “undulating” and overall it will be a challenging ride, A reasonable level of fitness will be needed. GPX file of route at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/route-for-epping-forest-ramble/ Getting to Chingford from Central London. Obvious option is Overground (Weaver Line) from Liverpool St. 27 min ride, trains every 15 min, fare £3.60. 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, 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. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Southwark Cyclists" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/southwarkcyclists/PAXPR01MB917127485C03DF9D9A7FDBBDC563A%40PAXPR01MB9171.eurprd01.prod.exchangelabs.com. One attachment • Scanned by Gmail Conversation opened. 1 unread message. Skip to content Using Gmail with screen readers 2 of 13 [southwarkcyclists] Healthy rides for June 7th Inbox Lynn, Bruce via googlegroups.com Sun, Jun 1, 8:25 PM (13 hours ago) to Healthy, Southwark NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. Two rides of very different character for June 7th. An Inner London circuit of ex-Power Stations and an Outer London, train assisted, ride in Epping Forest. Ride 1. A Trio of (ex)-Power Stations. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-trio-of-ex-power-stations-bike-ride-tickets-1391591951989?aff=oddtdtcreator > Bruce leading a circuit to Tate Modern, Lots Road and Battersea Power. The large power station buildings have been preserved for these three. The uses of the sites are now very different – an art gallery, largely residential and a mixed residential and retail/leisure development. Chance to compare the different fates of these landmark sites and consider if they are now contributing as much as when they kept the lights on and the tube system running. Ride starts 10am from Burgess Park (Stomping Grounds Café, Chumleigh Gdns). Back streets/Cyclway to Tate Modern followed by a long ride to Lots Road via the Imperial War Museum, Vauxhall Bridge and the embankment. From Lots Rd, across Albert Bridge and through Battersea Park (probable refreshment break) to Battersea Power Station. Then back to Burgess Park via Thessaly Rd, Larkfield Park and quiet streets across Stockwell. 21km, 13 miles, flat. Should be back around 1pm allowing for look around time at each power station. Probable route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1EvmwKPUQbLmT7TY4ICGVJhXzThhOZfY&usp=sharing Ride 2. Epping Forest Ramble < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/epping-forest-ramble-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-1391596836599?aff=oddtdtcreator > Owen seems determined to get us all out into the Essex countryside. Following his successful Essex Ramble last month (https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2025/ride-reports-3rd-may-2025/) he has devised another. We are heading to Epping Forest this time. A 27km (16 miles) circuit from Chingford to Epping and back. Farthest point on the ride will be at Epping Signalling Museum. Coffee stop will be at High Beech. Other places of interest we will stop at will be Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge and Connaught Water. The ride will start at 9.30am at Chingford Station and will finish at approximately 1.30pm back at Chingford Station. We are mostly off road - 70% on gravel, 5% on grass. Just 25% on tarmac (paths and road). We think a Brompton would be OK. However NOT a road bike with slim wheels, need hybrid size tyres with plenty grip. Sections of the route are “undulating” and overall it will be a challenging ride, A reasonable level of fitness will be needed. GPX file of route at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/route-for-epping-forest-ramble/ Getting to Chingford from Central London. Obvious option is Overground (Weaver Line) from Liverpool St. 27 min ride, trains every 15 min, fare £3.60. 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, 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. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Southwark Cyclists" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/southwarkcyclists/PAXPR01MB917127485C03DF9D9A7FDBBDC563A%40PAXPR01MB9171.eurprd01.prod.exchangelabs.com. One attachment • Scanned by Gmail Conversation opened. 1 unread message. Skip to content Using Gmail with screen readers 2 of 13 [southwarkcyclists] Healthy rides for June 7th Inbox Lynn, Bruce via googlegroups.com Sun, Jun 1, 8:25 PM (13 hours ago) to Healthy, Southwark NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. Two rides of very different character for June 7th. An Inner London circuit of ex-Power Stations and an Outer London, train assisted, ride in Epping Forest. Ride 1. A Trio of (ex)-Power Stations. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-trio-of-ex-power-stations-bike-ride-tickets-1391591951989?aff=oddtdtcreator > Bruce leading a circuit to Tate Modern, Lots Road and Battersea Power. The large power station buildings have been preserved for these three. The uses of the sites are now very different – an art gallery, largely residential and a mixed residential and retail/leisure development. Chance to compare the different fates of these landmark sites and consider if they are now contributing as much as when they kept the lights on and the tube system running. Ride starts 10am from Burgess Park (Stomping Grounds Café, Chumleigh Gdns). Back streets/Cyclway to Tate Modern followed by a long ride to Lots Road via the Imperial War Museum, Vauxhall Bridge and the embankment. From Lots Rd, across Albert Bridge and through Battersea Park (probable refreshment break) to Battersea Power Station. Then back to Burgess Park via Thessaly Rd, Larkfield Park and quiet streets across Stockwell. 21km, 13 miles, flat. Should be back around 1pm allowing for look around time at each power station. Probable route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1EvmwKPUQbLmT7TY4ICGVJhXzThhOZfY&usp=sharing Ride 2. Epping Forest Ramble < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/epping-forest-ramble-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-1391596836599?aff=oddtdtcreator > Owen seems determined to get us all out into the Essex countryside. Following his successful Essex Ramble last month (https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2025/ride-reports-3rd-may-2025/) he has devised another. We are heading to Epping Forest this time. A 27km (16 miles) circuit from Chingford to Epping and back. Farthest point on the ride will be at Epping Signalling Museum. Coffee stop will be at High Beech. Other places of interest we will stop at will be Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge and Connaught Water. The ride will start at 9.30am at Chingford Station and will finish at approximately 1.30pm back at Chingford Station. We are mostly off road - 70% on gravel, 5% on grass. Just 25% on tarmac (paths and road). We think a Brompton would be OK. However NOT a road bike with slim wheels, need hybrid size tyres with plenty grip. Sections of the route are “undulating” and overall it will be a challenging ride, A reasonable level of fitness will be needed. GPX file of route at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/route-for-epping-forest-ramble/ Getting to Chingford from Central London. Obvious option is Overground (Weaver Line) from Liverpool St. 27 min ride, trains every 15 min, fare £3.60. 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, 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. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Southwark Cyclists" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/southwarkcyclists/PAXPR01MB917127485C03DF9D9A7FDBBDC563A%40PAXPR01MB9171.eurprd01.prod.exchangelabs.com. One attachment • Scanned by Gmail NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. Two rides of very different character for June 7th. An Inner London circuit of ex-Power Stations and an Outer London, train assisted, ride in Epping Forest. Ride 1. A Trio of (ex)-Power Stations. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-trio-of-ex-power-stations-bike-ride-tickets-1391591951989?aff=oddtdtcreator > Bruce leading a circuit to Tate Modern, Lots Road and Battersea Power. The large power station buildings have been preserved for these three. The uses of the sites are now very different – an art gallery, largely residential and a mixed residential and retail/leisure development. Chance to compare the different fates of these landmark sites and consider if they are now contributing as much as when they kept the lights on and the tube system running. Ride starts 10am from Burgess Park (Stomping Grounds Café, Chumleigh Gdns). Back streets/Cyclway to Tate Modern followed by a long ride to Lots Road via the Imperial War Museum, Vauxhall Bridge and the embankment. From Lots Rd, across Albert Bridge and through Battersea Park (probable refreshment break) to Battersea Power Station. Then back to Burgess Park via Thessaly Rd, Larkfield Park and quiet streets across Stockwell. 21km, 13 miles, flat. Should be back around 1pm allowing for look around time at each power station. Probable route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1EvmwKPUQbLmT7TY4ICGVJhXzThhOZfY&usp=sharing Ride 2. Epping Forest Ramble < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/epping-forest-ramble-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-1391596836599?aff=oddtdtcreator > Owen s NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. Two rides of very different character for June 7th. An Inner London circuit of ex-Power Stations and an Outer London, train assisted, ride in Epping Forest. Ride 1. A Trio of (ex)-Power Stations. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-trio-of-ex-power-stations-bike-ride-tickets-1391591951989?aff=oddtdtcreator > Bruce leading a circuit to Tate Modern, Lots Road and Battersea Power. The large power station buildings have been preserved for these three. The uses of the sites are now very different – an art gallery, largely residential and a mixed residential and retail/leisure development. Chance to compare the different fates of these landmark sites and consider if they are now contributing as much as when they kept the lights on and the tube system running. Ride starts 10am from Burgess Park (Stomping Grounds Café, Chumleigh Gdns). Back streets/Cyclway to Tate Modern followed by a long ride to Lots Road via the Imperial War Museum, Vauxhall Bridge and the embankment. From Lots Rd, across Albert Bridge and through Battersea Park (probable refreshment break) to Battersea Power Station. Then back to Burgess Park via Thessaly Rd, Larkfield Park and quiet streets across Stockwell. 21km, 13 miles, flat. Should be back around 1pm allowing for look around time at each power station. Probable route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1EvmwKPUQbLmT7TY4ICGVJhXzThhOZfY&usp=sharing Ride NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. Two rides of very different character for June 7th. An Inner London circuit of ex-Power Stations and an Outer London, train assisted, ride in Epping Forest. Ride 1. A Trio of (ex)-Power Stations. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-trio-of-ex-power-stations-bike-ride-tickets-1391591951989?aff=oddtdtcreator > Bruce leading a circuit to Tate Modern, Lots Road and Battersea Power. The large power station buildings have been preserved for these three. The uses of the sites are now very different – an art gallery, largely residential and a mixed residential and retail/leisure development. Chance to compare the different fates of these landmark sites and consider if they are now contributing as much as when they kept the lights on and the tube system running. Ride starts 10am from Burgess Park (Stomping Grounds Café, Chumleigh Gdns). Back streets/Cyclway to Tate Modern followed by a long ride to Lots Road via the Imperial War Museum, Vauxhall Bridge and the embankment. From Lots Rd, across Albert Bridge and through Battersea Park (probable refreshment break) to Battersea Power Station. Then back to Burgess Park via Thessaly Rd, Larkfield Park and quiet streets across Stockwell. 21km, 13 miles, flat. Should be back around 1pm allowing for look around time at each power station. Probable route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1EvmwKPUQbLmT7TY4ICGVJhXzThhOZfY&usp=sharing Ride 2. Epping Forest Ramble < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/epping-forest-ramble-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-1391596836599?aff=oddtdtcreator > Owen seems determined to get us all out into the Essex countryside. Following his successful Essex Ramble last month (https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2025/ride-reports-3rd-may-2025/) he has devised another. We are heading to Epping Forest this time. A 27km (16 miles) circuit from Chingford to Epping and back. Farthest point on the ride will be at Epping Signalling Museum. Coffee stop will be at High Beech. Other places of interest we will stop at will be Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge and Connaught Water. The ride will start at 9.30am at Chingford Station and will finish at approximately 1.30pm back at Chingford Station. We are mostly off road - 70% on gravel, 5% on grass. Just 25% on tarmac (paths and road). We think a Brompton would be OK. However NOT a road bike with slim wheels, need hybrid size tyres with plenty grip. Sections of the route are “undulating” and overall it will be a challenging ride, A reasonable level of fitness will be needed. GPX file of route at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/route-for-epping-forest-ramble/ Getting to Chingford from Central London. Obvious option is Overground (Weaver Line) from Liverpool St. 27 min ride, trains every 15 min, fare £3.60. 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, 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. 2. Epping Forest Ramble < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/epping-forest-ramble-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-1391596836599?aff=oddtdtcreator > Owen seems determined to get us all out into the Essex countryside. Following his successful Essex Ramble last month (https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2025/ride-reports-3rd-may-2025/) he has devised another. We are heading to Epping Forest this time. A 27km (16 miles) circuit from Chingford to Epping and back. Farthest point on the ride will be at Epping Signalling Museum. Coffee stop will be at High Beech. Other places of interest we will stop at will be Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge and Connaught Water. The ride will start at 9.30am at Chingford Station and will finish at approximately 1.30pm back at Chingford Station. We are mostly off road - 70% on gravel, 5% on grass. Just 25% on tarmac (paths and road). We think a Brompton would be OK. However NOT a road bike with slim wheels, need hybrid size tyres with plenty grip. Sections of the route are “undulating” and overall it will be a challenging ride, A reasonable level of fitness will be needed. GPX file of route at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/route-for-epping-forest-ramble/ Getting to Chingford from Central London. Obvious option is Overground (Weaver Line) from Liverpool St. 27 min ride, trains every 15 min, fare £3.60. 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, 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. eems determined to get us all out into the Essex countryside. Following his successful Essex Ramble last month (https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2025/ride-reports-3rd-may-2025/) he has devised another. We are heading to Epping Forest this time. A 27km (16 miles) circuit from Chingford to Epping and back. Farthest point on the ride will be at Epping Signalling Museum. Coffee stop will be at High Beech. Other places of interest we will stop at will be Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge and Connaught Water. The ride will start at 9.30am at Chingford Station and will finish at approximately 1.30pm back at Chingford Station. We are mostly off road - 70% on gravel, 5% on grass. Just 25% on tarmac (paths and road). We think a Brompton would be OK. However NOT a road bike with slim wheels, need hybrid size tyres with plenty grip. Sections of the route are “undulating” and overall it will be a challenging ride, A reasonable level of fitness will be needed. 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Hi I have got lead covering the skylights on my flat roof. Unfortunately the sheet of lead has slid down and exposed some of the wood support underneath. It needs pushing back up (i'm not strong enough to do this) and securing in place If this seems like a job for you, please message me through the forum. I'm in Nunhead.

Makes me wish I had gone.

Councils are not private companies though they can set them up. Do you have any evidence that Southwark has done this?

I caught the 363 to CP and back on Saturday. I was worried that it would take ages but no, everything was fine. TfL don't seem to be organising diversions so maybe that's why

you could investigate selling it. No Ulez outside London. Buses and trains? If you are that old you must have a Freedom Pass

NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. On Saturday May 17th we will have 2 rides, a new ride exploring the history of the Surrey Canal and a second to one of our regular destinations, Victoria Park in Hackney. May 17th, Ride 1. Grand Surrey Canal < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grand-surrey-canal-cycle-ride-tickets-1359498319069 > Meet at 10.00h in Peckham Square (next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre). The ride will trace the route of the Grand Surrey Canal from Peckham to the canal entrance on the Thames at Salt Quay. On familiar paths we will seek out features of the canal along the way and the docks at Surrey Quays, and dig into their history. Coffee will be in Folkestone Garden and the ride will end at Southwark Park at approximately 2pm. There will be an additional short led ride back to Peckham Square for any riders wishing to get back to the start. May 17th, Ride 2. Victoria Park and Mile End Park < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-victoria-park-cycle-ride-tickets-1359501478519 > Victoria Park is the oldest public park in London (opened 1845) and 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, Westferry and Cycleway 3 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 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, 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. --

NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. On Saturday May 10th we will have 2 rides, a new ride to Ravensbury Park on the Wandle and a second to one of our favourite destinations, Beckenham Place Park Ride 1. Herne hill to Ravensbury Park < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cycle-ride-from-herne-hill-station-to-ravensbury-park-tickets-1353551301379 > Ride leaves from the main entrance to Herne Hill Station (on the Railton Road side, What 3 Words: ///lists.spoken.couches). Start time 9am – earlier than usual. Gloria leading her first ride for us on a new route. Route via Josephne Ave, Balham High Rd, Cycleway 7/A24, Morden Hall Park, Ravensbury Park. Coffee break then return via Clapham Cmmon and Narbonne Ave. About 24km. Back around 1pm. Ride 2. Dulwich to Beckenham Place Park < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cycle-ride-to-beckenham-place-park-from-dulwich-tickets-1353554851999 > 10am to 1pm. Start/finish Dulwich Clock Café, in the middle of Dulwich Park. Eduardo leading. Route will include the delightful off-road Waterlink Way (National Route 21) and follow Ravensbourne and Pool Rivers to Lower Sydenham. Then on quiet streets to Beckenham Place Park. Coffee stop at The Homestead Cafe. Return by similar route. 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, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

That's great. Queen's Rd Peckham otherwise the closest with lift access

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it isn't said on any news source that I look at. Are you asking on social media whether what you read on other social media is true?

NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. On Saturday May 3rd we will a long and shorter rides, both new routes/themes. Long ride is very long and starts a little way out on the Elizabeth Line. The short ride has a Turner 250th theme and starts from Canada Water. 3rd May, Ride 1. Essex Ramble < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/essex-ramble-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-1335345697929> Essex Ramble ride will start at 9.30 and finish at 1.30 at the entrance to Seven Kings station on the Elizabeth line. It is a challenging 26 mile route through the Essex countryside with rolling hills. We will start by heading out towards Hainault Forest Visitor's Centre for a brief stop before going on to Weald Park (coffee break) via Lambourne End, Bournebridge and Navestock. The return journey we'll take a more direct route back to Seven Kings station. Route map https://bit.ly/4lKognW Ride leader Owen, helped by Jamie as marshal. Elizabeth line is easy with step-free access at 7 Kings statiom. Give yourself plenty time to get to 7 Kings (in Zone 4). Trains take 23 min from Farringdon and run every 8 minutes. 3rd May, Ride 2. Turner 250th Anniversary Ride < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/turner-250th-anniversary-ride-tickets-1335359719869 > The artist JMW Turner was born in London in 1775. The 12 mile ride will visit places associated with Turner and the location of 3 pictures. Starting from Canada Water at 10am we head for Somerset House where he attended the Royal Academy Art School in his teens. Next the short distance to Turner’s birthplace in Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, passing on the way St Pauls Church where he was baptised. Then a ride to Oxford St followed by a long ride across London to Tate Britain on Millbank, Will take an approx. 30 min break at the Tate where coffee is available and there is a large wing devoted to Turner. Suitably refreshed, culturally and metabolically, our return will be via locations linked to 3 Turner paintings. We will pass Lambeth Palace, have a view of the Tower of London and end up at the Rotherhithe riverside where the Temeraire, subject of Turner’s most famous work, was broken up. From there a short ride back to Canada Water at around 1pm. Bruce leading. Route map at https://bit.ly/4lXFVbY. 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, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

You say that this post should be considered as a complaint. I am afraid that it won't be. You need to write directly to the council and sign the communication with your own name.

NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. On Saturday 26th we will have our usual long and short rides. Long ride is our celebrated ride of the Marathon Course led by Jamie with expert commentary from Simon K. The shorter ride a new “interesting” ride from Peckham Square led by John S. 26th April, Ride 1. Ten Interesting Things < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ten-interesting-things-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-1328248088789 > Depart Peckham Library 10am Return Peckham Library 1pm Length 14 miles A leisurely 14 mile ride starting from Peckham Square (next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre) and proceeding via Burgess Park to London Bridge. From there, we ramble to Westminster Bridge, with several short stops to look at Ten Interesting Things, from historical curiosities to simple oddities, at least some of which I hope will be new to you… and an unhurried pause for our coffee break at Aldwych. From Westminster Bridge we follow the cycleway along the river to Southwark Bridge, from which we return to Peckham Square. Ride leader john S. 26th April, Ride 2. The 2025 Southwark Cyclists London Marathon Ride < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-southwark-cyclists-london-marathon-ride-tickets-1328187908789 > Here are the commendably full instructions from Ride Leader Jamie. Mission To cycle the iconic 26.6-mile London Marathon Route from start to finish. This LCC event IS NOT A RACE but takes place at a constant pace some of which is on main roads. This ride is suitable for competent, fit and experienced riders. Coordinating Instructions and Timings Riders will meet at 09.30am sharp on Saturday 26th April at the Statue of General James Wolfe next to the Prime Meridian Line Museum at the top of Greenwich Park, SE10 8XJ. A short safety briefing will be given at 09.30am. The ride will finish near the Admiralty Arch by approx. 2.30pm but please note that timings cannot be guaranteed. Charing Cross Station is nearby for Riders to get home. Route We are fortunate to have Simon Kenward with us again for this ride. Simon is a veteran of several London Marathons and is still involved with the London Marathon executive organizing group. Simon will be pointing out some of the most challenging sections for the marathon runners. The anticipated route is, of course, the London Marathon Route. Greenwich Park, Woolwich, Tower Bridge, Isle of Dogs, Victoria Embankment, The Mall/Admiralty Arch. It is a long way – even on a bike. Come suitably prepared. Rations and Water We will stop for a 30-minute coffee break/snack at Dock Head near Tower Bridge. ABC checks and Equipment Riders are urged to pre-check their bikes e.g. A = Air in tyres, B = Brakes, C= Chain & gears, and to ensure there is no play in their steering. Riders are further advised to bring: a warm fleece, waterproof top/trousers. 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, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. --

NOTE the new ride info here is for the Easter weekend, April 19th and 21st. Over the Easter weekend we have 3 rides. On Saturday 19th we will have our usual long and short rides. Long ride from Cutty Sark to Wanstead Park and shorter new ride from London Bridge to Hyde Park via the Artists Garden, On Easter Monday, 21st April, Werner will lead a very long ride to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the modern Borough of Southwark. 19th April, Ride 1. Cutty Sark to Wanstead Park < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cutty-sark-to-wanstead-park-cycle-ride-tickets-1320472170809 > Start 9.30am at Cutty Sark, next to the tunnel entrance. NOTE EARLY START. Hope to finish back at Greenwich at 1.30, but with uncertainties on a long ride please allow for possible 2pm finish. Route out: round Thames path to London Cable Car across river. Note this means we cannot have e-bikes on this ride, sorry. From Victoria Dock on to Beckton Corridor off road path and round past Beckton Alps, bit of cycle path and back streets to Wanstead Park. See if we can find the famed bluebells. Return across Wanstead Flats, quiet streets to Olympic Park, Hertford Union Canal, Regents Canal Towpath/Mile End Park, west side of Isle of Dogs to the Greenwich Foot Tunnel. If the lifts are working, complete ride by crossing to the Cutty Sark. If not, end the ride at the tunnel. Riders who wish to cross will be guided to Mudchute DLR Station where there is step free access. There is also step free access at Greenwich DLR station. Note this is a long route with a lot of continuous riding. We will be at our usual easy pace, but probably cycling for 3 hours +. You get a rest on the Cable Car (remember to bring some way of paying the fare) and a coffee break. Nevertheless worth bringing a snack and a drink. Ride Leader – Amanda. 19th April, Ride 2. Canada Water to Hyde Park via the Artists’ Garden < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-hyde-park-via-the-artists-garden-tickets-1320481438529 > A fairly easy, flat ride from Canada Water (Deal Porter Square) to Hyde Park, crossing both Tower Bridge and Westminster Bridge. There are only 2 planned stops: at the Artists’ Garden near Temple and a coffee stop at the Park Sports Cafe in Hyde Park. If we’re quick, we might be able to include a short detour to the Graffiti tunnel near Waterloo, but that will be dependent on time. We should be able to complete the 24km round trip in about 2.5 hours. In order to avoid too much hassle with tourists visiting central London over Easter, we will have an early start at 9.30 am. The planned route is:https://www.komoot.com/tour/2130788567?share_token=am1yUJ9Kh5dtXAyZ7iYAPQDgWSnW3K89az9KBpUVxuvIGmTtxv&ref=wtd 21st April, Easter Monday. Beating the Bounds for Southwark’s 50th Anniversary. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beating-the-bounds-southwarks-50th-anniversary-tickets-1320494327079 > Southwark Council, formed as part of the 1970s local government reorganisation, came into being at Easter 1975. Love them or loathe them it is still an excuse for a bike ride! Werner likes anniversaries so has planned, and will lead, a ride that follows the borough boundary as closely as possible. Start 9am, Southwark Needle, London Bridge. An anticlockwise route takes us first to the Lambeth boundary for a long stetch finishing at the top of Gipsy Hill where we meet Bromley and Croydon. Turn along Crystal Palace Parade where we soon meet Lewisham. We then follow the Lewisham boundary back to the Thames at St Georges Square, just east of South Dock. Follow the river, also of course the boundary, back to London Bridge. We expect to finish at around 1pm after covering about 30km. 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, 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.

NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. NOTE the new rides info here are for April 12th. d-a-ferrymans-seat-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-1303335334069 . On 12th April we have 2 rides. One is Jamie’s annual outing to ride the Boat Race course and the other is an Egg Hunt! 12th April, Ride 1. Searching for Eggs at Canary Wharf < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cycle-ride-searching-for-eggs-at-canary-wharf-tickets-1312235033309 > We regularly do a ride to explore Canary Wharf. This year we are adding an Egg Hunt and a look at the new developments on the east side. 10am start from the Southwark Gateway Needle on the south side of London Bridge. Aim to be back there at 12.45. Route out via Cycleway 3, into Canary Wharf at West India Quay passing London Museum Docklands and the Elizabeth Line Station. Start looking for large eggs. 0ff-road route round to Wood Wharf Bridge. Cross bridge and loop through new Union Square and past Harbord Square Park to Preston Rd, the main road on the east side of the Isle of Dogs. Return through Union Square then turn to Harbour Quay. Stop for refreshments at Marcato food market. Return via Jubilee Park still keeping an eye out for eggs. Exit Canary Wharf to the Thames near Westferry then Thames path, ornamental canals, St Katherines Dock and Tower Hill to London Bridge. Bruce leading. Probable route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1exSNQCrUKdrQSijtSjozmkwBOhMgDLY&usp=sharing 12th April, Ride 2. Annual Southwark Cyclists Pre-Boat Race Ride < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-southwark-cyclists-pre-boat-race-ride-tickets-1312225324269 > Jamie leading again, this year with a 9.30 start. Here are his usual very complete instructions. Coordinating Instructions and Timings. Riders will meet at 09.30am on Saturday 12th April at the bottom of the steps outside and under the Waterloo Station Victory Arch that is 50 yards up on the right from where York Road meets Mepham Street and Cab Road just before the road bridge. A short safety briefing will be given at 09.30am. The ride should arrive back at Waterloo Station before 2.00pm. Mission To cycle the iconic 4.25 mile course of the 170th Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race up the Middlesex bank of the Thames from the Race start line at Putney embankment to the finish post at Chiswick Bridge by Mortlake. The race first started in 1845 and is always held on a flood tide with crews rowing with the current. This years televised Boat race itself takes place the following day, Sunday 13th April 2025 with the Women’s Race starting at 1.21pm followed by the Men’s Race starting at 2.21pm. Route This is a circular route that involves some great river views and enjoyable cycling in stages for about 20 miles in all. The route out is mostly along quieter roads but the river paths are only suitable for competent rider abilities. The return route is predominantly on cycle lanes, via Hammersmith, Kensington Gardens, Buckingham Palace and back to Waterloo. Rations and Water There will be a coffee stop with loos prior to us reaching the race start line at Putney. We will stop for lunch near the race finish at Chiswick Bridge and riders are advised to bring their own picnic lunch. Checks and Equipment Riders are urged to pre-check their bikes e.g. A = Air in tyres, B = Brakes, C= Chain & gears etc. The river route can be gusty thus Riders are advised to bring: a warm fleece, waterproof top/trousers. 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, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

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NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. NOTE the new rides info here is for April 5th, Saturday week. On 5th April we have 2 rides. One is a new ride to Danson Park and Welling. The other is a short ride we have not done for 3 years – 3 Prisons and a Ferryman’s Seat. 5th April, Ride 1. Circular Ride from Cutty Sark to Danson Park and Welling < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cir cular-cycle-ride-from-cutty-sark-to-danson-park-and-welling-tickets-1303389656549 > .From the Cutty Sark up the hill in Greenwich Park and on to Eltham and Danson Park. Continue on circular route through Welling and Plumstead to Woolwich. Coffee stop at Woolwich then Thames Path passing the Flood Barrier back to Cutty Sark. This ride consists mostly of quiet roads and cycle paths. Start 10:00am, aim to finish 1:30pm, Mike K. leading. 5th April, Ride 2. Three Prisons and a Ferryman’s Seat < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/three-prisons-and-a-ferrymans-seat-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-1303335334069 > Southwark was famous for its prisons in the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn about them and some other local history on a great 2 hour, 9.5 mile, flat ride with Bruce leading. Start/finish in Peckham Square (Peckham Library, Peckham Pulse, SE15 5RY) , 10am start, 12 noon finish. Starts along the Canal Path to Burgess Park, then Cycleway 17 to the New Kent Rd. First stop at Newington Gardens (Location of Horsemonger Lane Goal), then Angel Place (Location of Marshalsea Prison), and Bear Gardens (Location of the Ferryman’s Seat). Return via Gt Suffolk St and Kings Bench St to Scovell Rd (Location of Kings Bench Prison). Next join Cycleway 10 to Coopers Rd and the Canal Path again. As usual keeping to quiet roads, almost entirely, plus some nice path at the start/finish. This ride was first done in 2017 led by Harry Clark and most recently by Bruce in 2021 and 22 (see report). Harry wrote a detailed information sheet, available with the ride reports and photos here. Harry is these days leading his own rides, see “Lets Go Cycling”, https://www.facebook.com/groups/2243369265928023). Ride route at https://tinyurl.com/eafmcnf5. 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, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.