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two free sociable cycle rides Sat Oct 12th


Sally Eva

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On the 12th Oct we have 2 rides, Jean and John leading to Regents Park to view the Frieze Sculptures (that’s right – sculptures two weeks running!) and Simon with another version of his ride round the big tourist sites of Central London
 
Start at 10.00 from Dulwich Park Café (Dulwich Clock Café, middle of park). Ride via Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction to Kennington and Oval up to Vauxhall Bridge. Along the river to Westminster Bridge, then St James Park and on to Hyde Park.  From Hyde Park we will make our way to Regents Park to the English Garden to see the Sculptures on show for Frieze 2024. This is a really fun outdoor display held every October. You will find an audio/video guide here .  
We'll allow a half hour to look around the 21 pieces and take a coffee break nearby. If you want longer looking at the sculptures - then bring your own drink/snack. 
Returning across Hyde Park then Exhibition Road and South Kensington down to the river and across to Battersea from where we will ride through Clapham Common and Brockwell Park back to Dulwich Park. The ride will be about 20 miles and allowing extra time for the exhibition, we will aim to be back in Dulwich by 2pm. Report of a previous Frieze ride here.
 
Start at Southwark Needle, London Bridge, 10.00.  Route:  Cannon Street, Queen Street, Thames cycle path (Cycleway 3), Parliament Sq, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park. Using the Serpentine Bridge round the boating lake. Return via The Mall, Westminster Bridge, Tate Modern and Borough Market, finish London Bridge. Coffee stop in Hyde Park. Back by 12.30. Leader Simon K.
 
 Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.  Same for “adults at risk”. 
Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users feel safe (note there is a lot of shared path on these ride). If you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/
 

 

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