last social bike ride of 2018 starts 9.30am December 29th

[Sally Eva]

This is a plus+ ride starting at 9.30 instead of 10am and ending at 1pm instead of 12noon. That longer time gives the opportunity to go further and have a coffee stop at half-way. Lots of East Dulwich cycle commuters and would-be commuters are going into the City or to the Kings Cross area. If you want to know how to do it, this ride is for you.

It starts at Canada Water which is on the Overground and but this Saturday the Overground is not working or at least that's what the Journey Planner seems to say. It suggests taking a bus instead. The starting point at Canada Water is the plaza/open space outside the library. It's got a view of the water, the library and the station so if you can get close to all three and look about you, you will be nearly there. If you get lost you can phone or text organiser Bruce Lynn on 07729 279 945 and he will know where he is.

Werner (who led the Boxing Day ride)will be leading again. He's keen to get us fit again after the seasonal excesses. The group will go north from Canada Water via Southwark Bridge and quietly through the City, using CS1 to cross Great Eastern St and Old St safely. Once in Hackney they will pick up Quietway 2 and follow it to Cycle Superhighway 6 and St Pancras where there will be a coffee stop before turning for home.

The pace will be easy. The atmosphere cheerful. No need to book. The ride is free for all. These rides are organised by Bruce and friends on behalf of Southwark Cyclists. SC is the borough branch of the London Cycling Campaign which campaigns for safer cycling in London. Everything we do is free and open to all. No need to belong to LCC or live in Southwark.