one all-day sociable cycle ride Sat Aug 27th

[Sally Eva]

For next week (27th Aug, Bank Hol Saturday) we have just one all day ride at present. Keep a look out for a notice about a possible second short ride. Remember you should register on Eventbrite, details below. If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. Even at the last minute it is worth cancelling (How to cancel).

Ride for 27th will be led by Jamie. As Jamie says: “We last did the Boat Race ride on 2nd April when it was unpleasantly cold with a bitter east wind in our faces. One hopes that late August will be more forgiving.” The long range forecast is much better, 22 degrees, sunny intervals, gentle breeze. Here are the detailed instructions. Note also that this ride does not involve any trains. These have proved very unreliable recently…

Boat Race Course Ride < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/boat-race-course-cycle-ride-tickets-405412077437>

Mission

To cycle the iconic 4.25 mile Boat Race route from Putney to Chiswick Bridge.

Route

Riders should note that this is predominantly a relaxed and social event that involves some enjoyable cycling in stages for about 22 miles in all. 80% of our route is on quieter roads and unsurfaced river paths. This circular route is predominantly flat and thus suitable for all types of bicycles and most rider abilities. There will be loo stops along the route.

From Waterloo Station the ride will follow the river path west to reach the start at Putney embankment. From Putney we will stay on the south side of the river and head to Mortlake before crossing the river by the finish post at Chiswick Bridge. We will then follow the river back down the north river side passing Chiswick Eyot, Hammersmith Bridge and the Fulham Palace on our return to Waterloo Station which should be approximately 4.30pm.

Coordinating Instructions and Timings

Riders will meet at 10.00am on Saturday 2nd 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 Riders safety briefing will be given at 10.00am.

Rations and Water

Our first coffee stop will be at Putney embankment around 11.00 am where we will stop for about 30 minutes. We will stop for lunch around 12.30 at The Ship Inn at Chiswick Bridge south side overlooking the River. Riders are also welcome to bring their own picnic lunch/snack should they wish.

Time permitting we will also stop at the stunning Fulham Palace for tea and cakes before returning to Waterloo.

Checks and Equipment

Riders are urged to pre-check general ABC bike serviceability before the event. A = Air in tyres,

B = Brakes, C= Chain & gears etc.

Communications

It is important that all Riders have Jamie Pedrick’s mobile phone number 07976 803741 in their phones in case of any issues on the day. Please feel free to contact me with any queries regarding this event by phone or email on [email protected]

[Sally Eva]

These rides are part of the Healthy Riders group, organised by Bruce Lynn on behalf of Southwark Cyclists https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/. Like everything else we do, our activities are all free. We co-operate with other London Cycling Campaign groups like Greenwich Cyclists. The LCC details are here: https://lcc.org.uk/.

[Sally Eva]

and another one

In addition to the long Boat Race Ride (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/boat-race-course-cycle-ride-tickets-405412077437) (see above) we will have a short, very easy ride.

NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link below

Three Prisons and a Ferryman’s Seat    < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/three-prisons-and-a-ferrymans-seat-cycle-ride-tickets-405955181877 >  

Southwark was famous for its prisons in the 18 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 Surrey Canal path to Burgess Park, then via Bagshot St to the New Kent Rd. Stops at Newington Gardens (Location of Horsemonger Lane Goal), Angel Place (Location of Marshalsea Prison), Bear Gardens (Location of the Ferryman’s Seat) and Scovell Rd (Location of Kings Bench Prison). Return via Quietway 1 (Q1), Coopers Rd and the Canal Path again. As usual keeping to quiet roads, almost entirely, plus some nice path at the start/finish. Just a tiny bit of busier road.

This excellent themed ride was first done in 2017 led by Harry Clark and most recently by Bruce in 2021 (see report). Harry wrote a quite detailed information sheet, available with the ride reports and photos here. Harry is these days leading his own rides, see “Lets Go”, https://www.facebook.com/groups/2243369265928023). Ride route at https://tinyurl.com/eafmcnf5.