free sociable cycle rides Sat March 2nd

[Sally Eva]

There are again two contrasting rides on March 2nd, a 4-4½ hour one from London Bridge to Alexandra Palace with a 9.30 start and a 2-2½ hour, 10 o’clock ride hunting dragons in the City.

Ride 1.  Mar 2^nd. London Bridge to Alexandra Palace  < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-alexandra-palace-tickets-845315079157 >  Ally Pally was 150 years old last year. We missed the anniversary but now intend to make up for that with a ride celebrating its 151st year. Start 9.30am, Southwark Gateway Needle, south side of London Bridge. Simon S. leading and aiming to get back around 1.30pm but please allow for a 2pm finish in your onward plans. 32 km (19 miles) and quite hilly. Route full of interest. Outward via Clissold Park, Woodberry Wetlands and Finsbury Park. Return via lovely off road Parkland Walk from Highgate to Finsbury Park, Emirates Stadium and Clerkenwell. Note Parkland Walk is unsurfaced and a bit bumpy. Last did this ride in Oct 2022, see report. Probable route: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1dnv6oM24W_KdAC159KSjM671i69IjW7d&usp=sharing.

Ride 2, Mar 2^nd. Here be Dragons Ride.  < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/here-be-dragons-ride-tickets-845317406117 > Start 10am, Southwark Gateway Needle, south side of London Bridge. Aim to finish 12.30.  Ride leader Jane says “It's the year of the dragon so let's do a tour of the 14 Dragons marking the City of London Boundary (or as many as we can find). Approximately 10km, usual easy-going pace, mostly flat, stopping for photos if necessary - coffee stop if we can find somewhere open!”. A 10km ride suitable for all types of cyclists and bikes. Everyone welcome. Likely route:  https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&mid=1x1ipXzPFsKg1MXzAC6qwqPHo7RI&ll=51.51497477010249%2C-0.0932499999999914&z=15

 Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users feel safe. Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.  Same for “adults at risk”.  If you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. How to cancel link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/575010/how-to-cancel-your-free-registration/

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

This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. 

 

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