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There are 2 rides organised for Feb14th, both starting 10am from Peckham Square, Amanda’s ride to the Yurts Cafe (Limehouse) and a ride to Battersea Power Station with Bruce. Feb 14th. Ride1. Circular Ride to the Yurts Café, Limehouse. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/circular-ride-from-peckham-to-the-yurts-cafe-limehouse-tickets-1982512349806?aff=oddtdtcreator > The yurts are such a surprise, tucked away near the Limehouse Link. They house a Social Enterprise Community Cafe operated by The Royal Foundation of St Katharine. If you have never been there, try to join this ride. Start 10am Peckham Square, next to Peckham library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. OUTWARD: start Peckham, over Tower Bridge and through Wapping. RETURN: Thames Path down the Isle of Dogs to Greenwich, either crossing via the tunnel or if not working, DLR via Mudchute back to Peckham. Plan to be back by 1pm. About 13 miles. Amanda leading. Feb 14th Ride 2. Peckham to Battersea Power Station and Park < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-to-battersea-power-station-and-park-ride-tickets-1982513116098?aff=oddtdtcreator > Everyone welcome on this easy , flat, 10 mile ride. Start 10am Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre. Bruce leading. Route out via Burgess Park and mostly quiet streets to Nine Elms (American Embassy, Sky Pool). Stop at Power Station with time for a look around then circuit of Battersea Park . Coffee stop either in Park or at Power Station. Return via Larkhall Park, Myatts Fields and Burgess Park. Back at 12.30. Riders can also join at Burgess Park Café, Chumleigh St, SE5 0RJ at 10.20. Please indicate at registration if you plan to do this. Route map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1focj7gj7Pa4NiRUgKKeKc4M7X0qWvJM&usp=sharing General Info. 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. Please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below: Important On 7th Feb we have 2 rides. Gloria will be riding to Onion Garden from Canada Water and Dave P. is leading a short hilly circuit from Peckham Rye Park. 7th Feb, Ride 1. Canda Water to Onion Garden. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-to-onion-garden-southwark-cyclists-healthy-ride-tickets-1981953565467?aff=oddtdtcreator > We first visited Onion Garden ( https://www.theoniongarden.org/) last march (see report). If you were on that ride you will probably want to visit again. If you were not, then this is your chance to have a look at a little treasure hidden away between a rail line and tall buildings in deepest Victoria. Start 10am, Deal Porter Square (next to Canada Water Library, opposite Canada Water Station). Gloria leading. Approx 10 mile loop. Outward via Cycleways 4 and 14 to Waterloo, then Westminster Bridge, Victoria St and back streets to the Garden. Return via Horseferry Rd, Lambeth Bridge, St Georges Circus, Cycleway 10, Bermondsey side streets and Southwark Park. Aim to be back around 1.30. Flat route, mostly cycleway or quiet streets but some busy stretches (e.g. Parliament Square, Lambeth Road). Everyone welcome. 7th Feb, Ride 2, Four Peaks Challenge. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/four-peaks-challenge-southwark-cyclists-healthy-ride-tickets-1981959585473?aff=oddtdtcreator > Meet Peckham Rye Park café (The Round, Straker's Rd, SE15 3UA) at 10am. With Dave P. leading set off through the park turning up to Brenchley and walking up and over One Tree Hill. Note, the walk has series of steps and may be difficult for heavy bikes. Having learned about the Oak in Honor Oak, ride down Honor Oak Park and climb up Blythe Hill, peak number 2. From there on to the Waterlink Way and Ladywell Fields. We next do the steep ride up to Hilly Fields and take a well-earned break at the cafe there . Finally, on to the 4th peak, Telegraph Hill, maybe checking out lower park if we have time as well as the upper. End the ride through Nunhead and back to Peckham Rye Park. Around 12 miles and estimated two and a half hours, so back at 12.30. General Info. 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 organised by Southwark Cyclists and is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. i

Second free ride for Saturday Jan 24th Ride 2, Jan 31st. London Bridge to Vauxhall Park Loop. . < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-vauxhall-park-circular-ride-tickets-1981311161018?aff=oddtdtcreator > This ride starts at London Bridge at 10 am and finishes back there at about 1pm. Meet at the Southwark Gateway Needle on the south side of London Bridge, next to Evans Cycle shop. Outward route will head south to pick up C14/C10. Cut through Burgess Park, out via Addington square, through Kennington park, the Oval, Bonnington square to Vauxhall park. Short café stop. Return via Vauxhall Pleasure gardens, Newport street, Then cross Westminster bridge. Pick up C3. Stop at new riverside micro-park, Tyburn Quay on Bazalgette Embankment. Continue C3, cross over London bridge. Jacqui leading, about 10 miles, allowing 3 hours so nice easy pace and time for breaks. Completely flat. Mostly quiet streets, a couple of tricky junctions. General Info. 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 organised by Southwark Cyclists and is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link below. Just one ride so far for Jan 24th. 4 hour circular ride to Parliament Hill Fields led by Jamie. Jan 24th ride. London Bridge Circular Ride to Parliament Hill. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-parliament-hill-circular-ride-tickets-1980817917714?aff=oddtdtcreator > Start 9.30 am (Note earlier start time), Southwark Gateway Needle, south side of London Bridge, near London Bridge Station. Jamie leading this 13 mile, easy-paced ride and aiming to get back around 1.30pm. Route outward via Kings Cross, return via Primrose Hill and Regents Park. Likely route on Google maps, https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1S4E6QQQM4Dp18KOJMQexVb3yDDMXob7C&usp=sharing. Coffee break at Parliament Hill and time to walk up to the viewpoint. Everyone welcome. 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/.  --

Below are details of a second ride next Saturday, Jan 17th. The ride already posted, Dulwich to Crystal Palace, < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dulwich-to-crystal-palace-cycle-ride-tickets-1980173199344?aff=oddtdtcreator > is full with people on the Wait List. The new ride will be from the opposite end of the borough. Outward, by train then a largely off road return route. Second ride 17th Jan. Canada Water to Haggerston and back. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-to-haggerston-train-assisted-cycle-ride-tickets-1980402148136?aff=oddtdtcreator >. Meet at Deal Porter Square next to Canada Water Library, opposite the station or meet at 10.25 at Haggerston Overground Station (Please indicate on registration if meeting at Haggerston). For the outward leg will take the Windrush Line (Overground) to Haggerston. Both stations are step free access. Be sure to bring contactless card or equivalent (£2.90 fare). The ride back is full of interest including London Fields, short stretches of Regents Canal towpath, Victoria Park, Mile End Park, Limehouse Basin and St Katherines Dock. Finish over Tower Bridge and back to Canada Water via Cycleway 14. Usual easy-paced ride on lots of off road paths and some quiet streets. Back by 12.30. Hopefully time for a coffee stop at the Ragged Museum Cafe. Ride suitable for all styles of cyclist. Everyone welcome. Route at https://goo.gl/zuUrvb 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 are up-to-date. Usually have photos and route maps and are post

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NOTE. Please register for the ride on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link below. We now have a second shorter ride organised for Jan 10th as the 5 Parks ride is fully committed. You can of course join the Wait List for that ride at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/round-the-parks-southwark-cyclists-healthy-ride-tickets-1979662456699?aff=oddtdtcreator%20. NB The forecast for Saturday is not bad, cold, sunny periods, moderate NW breeze. Ride 2 for Sat Jan 10th. Thames Loop Cycle Ride from Canada Water. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thames-loop-ride-from-canada-water-tickets-1979993005379?aff=oddtdtcreator> Always something new to see on this favourite short anti-clockwise loop that follows the Thames on both banks. An easy 11 mile ride we use DLR to cross river at Greenwich (travel pass or equivalent needed) and return over London Bridge. Meet up 10am in Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station and next to Canada Water Library. Route includes Russia Woodland, Deptford Historic Waterfront, Shadwell Basin and canal-side paths to St Katherines Dock. Coffee stop on return leg. No hills, mostly off road, cycle lanes or quiet streets. Simon K. leading. It will be possible to join the ride at Greenwich Station. Meet 10.25am outside the front of the station on Greenwich High Rd, near the Novotel (not by the DLR entrance). Please indicate on the registration form that you will be joining at Greenwich.. Map of probable route here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1YputxtQpk_g_BVhieMCuf9HAtWs&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. How to cancel: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/557726/how-to-cancel-or-delete-a-free-order/. Remember finish times are approximate and it is best not to schedule something immediately after the ride; give yourself an allowance for mechanical or other problems on the ride. 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.

NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link below. Just one ride so far for Jan 10th. Latest variation on Bruce’s Round the Parks ride, this time starting at Burgess Park and heading south. Jan 10th ride. Round the Parks – Southwark Cyclists Healthy Ride < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/round-the-parks-southwark-cyclists-healthy-ride-tickets-1979662456699?aff=oddtdtcreator > 10am start at Stomping Grounds Café in Burgess Park (Chumleigh St, SE5 0RJ). Bruce leading an easy-paced 10 mile ride on a route linking 5 large parks: Burgess Park, Ruskin Park, Brockwell Park, Dulwich Park and Peckham Rye Park. Between parks keeping mostly to quiet streets. Coffee break in the Glassmaker’s Café in newly refurbished Brockwell Hall. Should be time for a peep at the Herne Hill Velodrome. Aiming to be back at 12.30. Route map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1pElCotX1P3H-NopWcpNX3by3wPc6YvY&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. 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/.

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/.

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