learn safe routes on free sociable cycle rides Sat Dec 3rd

[Sally Eva]

These rides are good ways to learn safe ways to get around the borough. Another good way is to use cycle.travel to find the safest routes.

NOTE 1. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. 

Note 2. Ride reports, often with photos and route maps, are posted to the Southwark Cyclists web site, 2022 index at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2022/ 

We have 2 rides for Dec 3rd, one 3.5 hours, one 2.5 hours. 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 1. 7 Views < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/7-views-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-475343955567 >

Start 10am, Peckham Square (by Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY), Ride Leader Jamie. This will be latest edition of our famed 7 views ride. Starting in Peckham and travelling to Greenwich Park via multiple viewpoints including (probably) little known viewpoints like The Point on Blackheath.

Inevitably some uphills, only one steep one and you can walk this. Having looked at the views from the hills will extend the ride for some river views. Will head across to Woolwich, tunnel under the river and return along the north side (more views) to the Greenwich Foot Tunnel. The ride will officially end there, but n extra 30 min guided ride back to Peckham will be offered for anyone needing it. Expect to back at Greenwich before 1.30. 

Ride 2. Battersea power Station < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-to-battersea-power-station-cycle-ride-tickets-475345209317>  

Battersea Power Station is now open. The aim of this ride is to get there and have a short time to go inside and have a look. Start 10am, Peckham Square (by Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY). Outward route Burgess Park, Tradescant Memorial, 9 Elms station, Sky pool, American embassy.

Return Thessaly Rd, Larkhall Park, Stockwell Bus Station, Myatts Fields, Burgess Park. 10 miles (16km). Flat. Mostly quiet streets. Everyone welcome. Bruce leading. Google map:

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/.