First free sociable cycle ride of 2026 Sat 3rd 10am

[Sally Eva]

First Saturday in 2026 – first Healthy Ride. Nice easy loop from Peckham via Burgess Pk and Canada Water.

Jan 3rd ride.  Parks and Woodland Loop from Peckham  < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parks-and-woodland-cycle-ride-from-peckham-tickets-1979332529879?aff=oddtdtcreator  >

10am start in Peckham Square. Bruce leading a 10 mile, flat ride. Start down to Burgess Park then back streets to Cycleway 4 at St James Rd. Short stretch to Southwark Park then ride round the park and cross along new path to Canada Water. Coffee stop at Corner Corner. Next to Thames Path at Brunel Tunnel Museum. Along to Surrey Water then up to Stave Hill. Warm up by running up Stave Hill then bike through Russia Woodland to Greenland Dock. On via South Dock to Cycleway 4 on Evelyn St. Use crossing to access Deptford Park then through new development (Neptune Wharf) to corner of Folkstone Gardens and up Surrey Canal Road to Bridgehouse Meadows. New cycle lane and crossing to Brimmington Park then back streets to Peckham Square. Lots to see, no tricky crossings.  Get 2026 started with this relaxed social ride. Route map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1_x8-bZXxlNDJhaju-TDrTb2arxcRxiA&usp=sharing.

Forecast for Saturday is dry and sunny but ONLY 1 DEGREE – very cold. Dress appropriately, some guidelines here. Over Friday night temperatures are forecast to fall below zero so there is a risk of ice, especially if it rains on Friday. The route chosen should have low risk of ice, but be careful travelling to the start.

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. These rides are part of a regular programme of (mostly Saturday) rides organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. 

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[Sally Eva]

NOTE. Please register for the ride on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link below. 

We now have a second shorter ride organised for Jan 10th as the 5 Parks ride is fully committed. You can of course join the Wait List for that ride at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/round-the-parks-southwark-cyclists-healthy-ride-tickets-1979662456699?aff=oddtdtcreator%20. NB The forecast for Saturday is not bad, cold, sunny periods, moderate NW breeze.

Ride 2 for Sat Jan 10th. Thames Loop Cycle Ride from Canada Water. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thames-loop-ride-from-canada-water-tickets-1979993005379?aff=oddtdtcreator>

Always something new to see on this favourite short anti-clockwise loop that follows the Thames on both banks. An easy 11 mile ride we use DLR to cross river at Greenwich (travel pass or equivalent needed) and return over London Bridge. Meet up 10am in Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station and next to Canada Water Library. Route includes Russia Woodland, Deptford Historic Waterfront, Shadwell Basin and canal-side paths to St Katherines Dock. Coffee stop on return leg. No hills, mostly off road, cycle lanes or quiet streets. Simon K. leading. It will be possible to join the ride at Greenwich Station. Meet 10.25am outside the front of the station on Greenwich High Rd, near the Novotel (not by the DLR entrance). Please indicate on the registration form that you will be joining at Greenwich.. Map of probable route here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1YputxtQpk_g_BVhieMCuf9HAtWs&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.  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/.  Remember finish times are approximate and it is best not to schedule something immediately after the ride; give yourself an allowance for mechanical or other problems on the ride. 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.