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two free sociable cycle rides Sat July 27th, one long, one short


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NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below.
 
On the 27th July we have two rides, very different in character.  One is a new circular version of Jamie’s “Awayday” to Kent. The other is Bruce’s annual “Big Butterfly Count” local short ride
 
July 27th, Ride 1, Circular ride from Faversham via Whitstable and Canterbury     < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/circular-cycle-ride-from-faversham-via-whitstable-and-canterbury-tickets-950066222647   >
30 mile ride starting 10am at Faversham Station and finishing back there at around 4:30pm. This is a much longer ride than our usual pattern and involves some off-road unsurfaced paths. Read the detailed instructions in the attached document. Only attempt this ride if you and your bike are in condition to complete it.  If in doubt, feel free to contact Jamie and discuss it (contact details in attached doc).
Our annual search for butterflies in Southwark and Lambeth to coincide with the national Big Butterfly Count.  10 mile loop starting from Dulwich Park Café (middle of the park) at 10am with Bruce leading. Hope to visit Green Dale Fields, Ruskin Park, Elam St Open space, Myatts Fields, Burgess Park and Peckham Rye Park. Back to Dulwich about 12.30. Hope for sunny weather. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1n05JmqRvzp9AEDV8SokgbXwYxMw5_R9b&usp=sharin  ,
Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Same for “adults at risk”.
This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/
 Note. Ride reports, often with photos and route maps, are posted to the Southwark Cyclists web site, yearly index at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/

 

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Faversham SC away day Circular ride to Whitstable Bay 2024(1).docx

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