two new free cycle rides Sat June 21st

[Sally Eva]

NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, links below. 

As we try to do we have a short and a long ride on 21st. Short ride is round Inner London visiting international bakeries, yum-yum! The long ride is Jamie’s annual outing to Richmond Park, always enjoyable.

June 21. Ride 1. Richmond Park from Waterloo.  < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/richmond-park-from-waterloo-cycle-ride-tickets-1407623843809?aff=oddtdtcreator  >

Ride details from Ride leader Jamie in his inimitable style. Note early 9.30 start time.

Mission To cycle from Waterloo Station to Richmond Park, Richmond Bridge, Marble Hill, Eel Pie Island and Twickenham Station from where we will catch a train back to Waterloo Station.

Coordinating Instructions and Timings.  Riders will meet at 9.30am on Saturday 29th June 2024 outside and under the Waterloo Station Victory Arch that is 50 yards up on the right from where York Road meets Mepham Street and Cab Road. A short safety brief will be given at the meeting RV point before departing. We envisage being back at Waterloo by approximately 3pm trains permitting.

 Route This is a relaxed and social ride that involves some very enjoyable cycling in stages for about 20 miles. Much of our route is on quiet, vehicle-free roads with some use of riverside paths.

Checks and Equipment Riders are advised to pre-check their bikes before the ride. ABC bike safety checks. Air/Brakes/Chain/Drive. Also check for play in wheels. Riders are further advised to bring: - a warm fleece, waterproofs, puncture canister, bike lock, bike pump and water bottle.

Rations and Water There will be a coffee stop and we will lunch at Pembroke Lodge Café in Richmond Park. Riders are also welcome to bring their own picnic lunch/snack should they wish.

Contact Please feel free to contact me with any queries regarding this event on 07976 803741 or at [email protected]

Note from Rides Coordinator: this is a long ride and will include some towpath. Riders need to be experienced enough to cope, 

 

June 21. Ride 2.  Baklava, Bagels, Barfi, Brot, Baguette and Le Magnifique! A cycle ride round London’s international bakeries  < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bike-ride-baklava-bagels-barfi-brot-baguette-and-le-magnifique-tickets-1407328981869?aff=oddtdtcreator >

 

Ride Leader Eva is bored with the typical English offering of brownies, shortbread and flapjack, and wants to share the many alternative offerings of some international bakeries in London. We will have 2 coffee stops, and will stop at the other bakeries to allow riders to buy goods to take home. Whilst the ride is only about 10 miles long and mainly flat, due to the potential for many stops it might take ca 2.5 hours. Starts at London Bridge (Southwark Gateway Needle, South side, near London Bridge Station) at 10 am. Finish there (hopefully) by 12.30.  Route at Baklava, Bagels, Barfi, Brot, Baguette and Le Magnifique! | ride | Komoot

In order to be able to manage the stops and resulting delays, the number of riders will have to be limited. Please do not attend without an Eventbrite booking.

 

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.  If you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place.  How to cancel: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/557726/how-to-cancel-or-delete-a-free-order/

 

These rides are 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/.  Future/provisional ride ideas can be viewed on our planning spreadsheet.