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sociable cycle ride 9.30am Sat October 20th


Sally Eva

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This is one of the longer ones but still very easy paced. Not entirely flat as you will see but the not-flat bit is motor-powered. it's called "By Air and Under Sea -- Greenwich to the Olympic Park and Back"


This is a repeat of a popular, easy-paced, ride last ridden in July. It begins and ends at the Cutty Sark, in Greenwich, beside the foot tunnel entrance (SE10 9HT). The ride starts with a cycle down the Thames to the Emirates Air Line. It is surprisingly easy to take a bike on the cable cars at North Greenwich. I've done it and staff don't bat an eyelid. You have to pay but hey this is London. A oneway trip costs ?3.50 with Oyster Card or contactless.


Route will go from the Airline to the Olympic Park via the Greenway (including the new access ramp near the southeast end). There will be a stop for a coffee break somewhere in the Park, and then back via Isle of Dogs and the Greenwich Tunnel. Okay that's not strictly under sea, but the Thames here is tidal and salty.


Philippa leading. This is a 3rd Saturday ?+? ride taking 3.5 hours with a 9.30am start. This ride is organised by Bruce Lynn and friends on behalf of southwark Cyclists and we are the borough branch of the London Cycling Campaign. The LCC campaigns for safe, fun cycling in London which must be a good thing. Our website and ride details are here: https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/events/by-air-and-under-sea-healthy-ride-from-greenwich-to-the-olympic-park/

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