social cycle ride starts 9.30am Sat July 21st

[Sally Eva]

This one is called By Air and Under Sea. I'm not sure if the Thames really counts as the sea at Greenwich. but it's a very good title for a very good ride. The Air bit is definitely right -- the ride starts at 9.30am at the Cutty Sark next to the foot tunnel (SE10 9HT) and follows the Thames Path to the O2 and the Emirates Airline.

The Airline is very bike friendly and photogenic. It costs ?3.50 so bring your Oyster or contactless card. The arrival point is a bit arid but the group won't hang around. On disembarking they will head up towards the Olympic Park, crossing a couple of parks and taking the Greenway.

A coffee stop is planned at one of the cafes in the Olympic Park followed by a quick tour of park going past the Velodrome, Copper Box and up round the London Stadium, exiting by the View Tube.

Return route takes them along the River Lee down to Three Mills, over Twelvetrees Crescent Bridge and along the south Lee path to Cody Dock. The group then cuts down to Dock Road and picks up the Thames pathway back to the Greenwich foot tunnel. Flat ride, lots of traffic-free bits, everyone welcome. Ends at 1pm by the foot tunnel.

This series of Saturday rides (some longer than others) is free and open to everyone. They are organised and mostly led by Bruce Lynn on behalf of Southwark Cyclists who are the borough branch of the London Cycling Campaign. Contact Bruce on 07729 279 945 for more information.