free sociable cycle rides Sat May 13th

[Sally Eva]

NOTE. Please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link below.  If you cannot make it, please cancel so that someone else can take the place (How to cancel).  

One long ride

London Bridge to Woolwich Circuit. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-woolwich-circuit-tickets-633639862887 >. Meet 10am at Southwark Needle, south side of London Bridge, close to the station. 22 mile, estimated 3 hour, ride with Jamie leading.  Route to Woolwich along the south side of the Thames.  Break at Woolwich for coffee. Then under river to Silver Town and Royal Docks and back up to Greenwich and Southwark Needle. A variation on a route we have used several times. Lots to see. Plan to be back at the Needle at 1pm or a little after. 

and a shorter one.

Note there are a few places left on the long ride London Bridge to Woolwich Circuit. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-woolwich-circuit-tickets-633639862887 >.

 

May 13th.  Canada Water, Greenwich, London Bridge Loop. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/copy-of-canada-water-greenwich-london-bridge-thameside-loop-cycle-ride-tickets-540926554887 >

This anti-clockwise loop follows the Thames on both banks. Lots of history and some fine views. 10am to 12.30pm. Start/finish Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, SE16 7AR. Easy 11 mile ride using DLR to cross river at Greenwich (travel pass or equivalent needed) and returning over London Bridge.  Route includes Russia Woodland, Greenland Dock, Deptford Historic waterfront, Narrow St (Wapping), Shadwell Basin, Canal-side paths to St Katherines Docks. Coffee stop on return leg (probably Bartons, Dockhead).

No hills, mostly off road, cycle lanes or quiet streets. Simon K. leading.  It will be possible to join the ride at Greenwich Station. Meet 10.25am outside the front of the station on Greenwich High Rd, near the Novotel (not by the DLR entrance). Map of probable route here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1YputxtQpk_g_BVhieMCuf9HAtWs&usp=sharing 

Part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.