sociable free cycle rides Sat April 22rd (ride bits of Marathon route)

[Sally Eva]

NOTE. Please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marathon-starts-and-course-cycle-ride-tickets-618476157837 >. If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place (How to cancel).  

Just one ride, but in 2 versions each able to accommodate 15 riders. 

Marathon Starts and Course.  10am start Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, London SE16 7AR. The plan is to ride to the marathon area on Blackheath and observe the impressive scale of the preparations for the 3 starts. Ride leader Simon K. is the veteran of many London marathons and will talk a bit about the event. Route outward will go via Greenwich Park, return route may loop inland.  Total distance approximately 9 miles. Aim to be back at Canada Water for 12.30 (gives time for a coffee stop).  For any riders looking for a slightly longer ride Bruce will lead a group that rides with Simon to the start area, then follow the marathon course to Woolwich and back to Rotherhithe. This is first 6 miles of the marathon and will take an hour to ride, so back at Canada Water around 1.30pm.  Please indicate which version of the ride you want by choosing the appropriate “ticket” on Eventbrite. It is also OK to join the ride at Greenwich Park (Nevada St/King William Walk Gate) at 10.30. Please indicate on the Eventbrite registration form if doing this.   

Note, when registering, 2 choices - start location AND short/long ride.

These rides are organised by Southwark Cyclists and are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at
https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.