two new free cycle rides Sat Oct 26th

[Sally Eva]

On the 26th Oct we have 2 rides, John leading a new ride with a very unusual theme and Bruce with a local ride through some nice open spaces.

 

Cunning Cover-ups: London’s Best-hidden Ventilation Shafts.  < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cunning-cover-ups-cycle-ride-to-londons-best-hidden-ventilation-shafts-tickets-1049731654637 >  London’s network of tunnels (for tubes, trains and sewerage) needs a huge number of ventilation shafts, but these are often considered to be a blot on the landscape. Over the years, an astonishing range of cover-ups have been attempted, and on this fun ride we’ll see ten of the finest examples.

We set off from Canada Water on a 20-mile route, visiting Burgess Park, Pimlico Tube Station, and Hyde Park, where we stop for a leisurely break by the Serpentine. After circling the park we head for the river, cycling from Westminster bridge to Waterloo bridge, before heading for the Strand. From there, we go to Paternoster Square, then Finsbury Circus and finally to see our last example at the Bank of England. From there, it’s down to London Bridge, where some riders will probably choose to catch a train, while the rest of us make a quick and easy return to Canada Water by way of Tooley Street and Jamaica Road. John S. leading. Aiming to be at London Bridge for 2pm and Canada Water at 2.30.

 

Parks and Hills and a Cemetery.  < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parks-hills-and-a-cemetery-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-1049739538217 >

Easy 2½ hour ride from Peckham visiting Peckham Rye Park, Blythe Hill Fields, Ladywell Fields, Hilly Fields, Brockley & Ladywell Cemetery and Brookmill Park. Start 10am, Peckham Square next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre. Finish back in Peckham around 12.30. Several short stops in parks plus a longer coffee stop. Bruce leading. Draft route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1TYwOGhEJ3S8IFaz_LjyAn2vibRnieig&usp=sharing.

 

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 shared path on both 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/.