Friday 2 January: Pluckley (Kent) Catch a train from London Bridge to Pluckley (near Asford) then ride west through the Kent countryside, following a circuit via Headcorn, Tenterden and Bethersden, then back to Pluckley. About 35 miles, fairly flat but some gentle hills. Meet London Bridge 09:45 for 10:07 train to Pluckley arrive 11:12. Details from Liz 020 8691 2065
Saturday 3rd January: Easy Going Ride. Easy going ride to the Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens. This ride is designed for beginners and families, but all are welcome. Hilary 07929 722973
Wednesday 7 January: Greenwich Cyclists monthly meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm The Forum, 177 Trafalgar Road. Click here for map
Saturday 17 January: Locks, Docks and one smoking ferry. That circular tour that's always different. Stay all day or drop out at lunchtime. An easy 15 or 30 miles. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens 10am. Barry 07905 889 005.
Friday 23 January: London Parks. Southwark Park, Burgess Park, Kennington Park, Battersea Park, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park and back to Greenwich. About 25 miles (or return by train from Central London, about 18 miles). We will ride on a mixture of riverside paths and quiet-as-possible roads in between, with a few main roads. Liz 020 8691 2065
Saturday 24 January: Burns Night dinner and ceilidh with Hackney Cyclists. Greenwich Cyclists have block-booked tickets and will pay on the door but only by prior arrangement. It will sell out. Meet 6pm Cutty Sark Gardens for the ride there. Contact Barry for further details. 07905 889 005.
Friday 30 January: Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank. (bit political).
Saturday 31 January: 1 day bike maintenance course
Sunday 1 February: Southend Seaside Explore. Meet 9am Cutty Sark Gardens 0r 9.45am Liverpool Street station for the 10.04am train to Southend. A quickish 50 mile seaside explore. Barry. 07905 889 005.
Wednesday 4 February: Greenwich Cyclists monthly meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm The Forum, 177 Trafalgar Road. Click here for map
Friday 6 February: Essex Lanes. The Essex lanes ride which was rained off last year. Meet CSG at 9.30 or Liverpool Street (under departures board) for 10.32 train to Hatfield Peverel. Approx. 30 miles through villages south of Braintree, to include cycle friendly tea shop (I don?t think they do any hot food). Return from Hatfield Peverel on 16.18 train. Bring lights. Liz 020 8691 2065
Saturday 7 February: Easy going Ride The Monumental. A gentle ride into the City. Optional Monument climb for a bird's eye view of London. Coffee and / or lunch stop. Train or cycle back. This ride is designed for beginners and families, but all welcome. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens at 10:00am or Island Gardens at 10:15am. Hilary 07929 722 973.
Sunday 8 February: Into the Lighthouse. Into the Lighthouse - Lambeth Cyclists ride An easy downriver exploration, mostly away from traffic, featuring docks, ferries, beaches, and a lighthouse containing a thousand years of music. No hills. Pub lunch. This ride is a collaboration with Forest Row Bike Club from East Grinstead - a chance to show some country cyclists London's maritime delights. Meet on the pavement outside the main entrance to London Bridge Station (where the buses stop) 10.15am for a 10.30 start. Should be back 4.30ish. Mark 020 8671 5035 mpknox@care4free.net
Sunday 8 February: Little Green Ride. Little Green ride - Tower Hamlets Wheelers ride This easy ride will involve a short train journey to Stevenage and then 20 miles in the Hertfordshire countryside. Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 9.15am. Steve steve@towerhamletswheelers.org.uk
Saturday 14 February: Love Your Bike - Maintenance Course
Friday 20 February: Waterlink Way. Cycle the Waterlink way path along the Ravensbourne river to Beckenham Place park, then onto Crystal Palace Park, Dulwich Park and visit the Picture Gallery. Back to Greenwich through back streets via Honor Oak and Brockley. Approx. 15 miles. Meet CSG at 10.00am Liz 020 8691 2065
Saturday 21 February: Whitstable. 9am Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich: the 55 miles to Whitstable. Fastish big roads out of London, then very rural from Dartford onwards. Lunch around 1.30pm in half-way-there Rochester (some will train it there and meet us for the gentler half). Train back from Whitstable or stay the night there. (Whitstable tourist info for rooms is 01227 275482 - the nearer the harbour the better. The Duke of Cumberland has space, 01227 280617). Barry 07905 889005
Sunday 22 February: Dover. 11am Whitstable Harbour: the 60 miles to Dover. That start lets people train it down for the day. Wonderful coastal route with one big hill at the end. Lots of drop out stations en route. Train it back from Dover that evening or stay the night there. Barry 07905 889005
Monday 23 February: Hastings. 10am Dover Harbour (by the cross-channel swimmer statue): the 50 miles to Hastings. Big cliffs out of Dover and down to the newish fascinating undercliff Samphire Down channel-tunnel reclaimed area, then flat round Dungeness. Train back from Rye....or Hastings after battling that massive hill.Barry 07905 889005
Friday 27 February: Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank. (bit political).
Wednesday 3 March: Greenwich Cyclists monthly meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm The Forum, 177 Trafalgar Road. Click here for map
Friday 5 March: Kentish Weald. Meet London Bridge (outside WH Smith) 10.00am for 10.23 train to Sevenoaks. Ride to Sevenoaks Weald, Chiddingstone, Penshurst, past Hildenborough, Shipbourne, Plaxtol, past Knole Park and back to Sevenoaks for 16.20 train (arr. London Bridge 16.53). Approx. 33 miles almost completely on minor roads - Some hills involved. Liz 020 8691 2065
Saturday 6 March: Easy going Ride Surrey Docks Farm. A gentle ride along the river to Surrey Docks Farm. Meet the animals and stop for a coffee before the ride back. This ride is designed for beginners and families, but all welcome. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens at 10:00am. Kate 020 8858 1594.
Sunday 7 March: Coulsdon South to Brighton. About 45 miles, gently climbing, then slowly descending with a final whizz into Brighton. No Ditchling Beacon, but a couple of smaller climbs. Pace will be fastish. Meet at Peckham Pulse (underneath the big awning on Peckham High Street opposite the end of Rye Lane) 9am, or London Bridge Station main concourse at 9.20 for the 9.38 train to Coulsdon South. Southwark Cyclists/LCC ride. Peter 07968 836057.
Sunday 14 March: Kent Country Lanes. Train out to Kent then easy 30 miles. Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 9.30am. Steve steve@towerhamletswheelers.org.uk
Friday 19 March: Lea Valley Towpath. Foot tunnel to Isle of Dogs and roads to Limehouse cut. Towpath, as far as possible along Lea valley through Hackney towards Enfield. We'll go as far as we can, depending on speed of group and path conditions. If the weather has been wet we will probably be slower; expect some muddy bits, but road tyres should be OK. I have applied for a group permit (against all the normal procedures and only being issued for a maximum of 6 cyclists). You can apply for your own permit, which last indefinitely from www.britishwaterways.co.uk. Search under cycling and there is an application form on line. It would be better if people had their own permits in case we have more than 6 in the group. About 30 miles. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens at 10.00am. Liz 020 8691 2065
Friday 26 March: Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank. (bit political).
Friday 2 April: Hertfordshire lanes around Stevenage. About 35 miles. Meet 9.15 am at Cutty Sark Gardens for ride to Kings Cross or under departures board at Kings Cross for 10.36am train to Knebworth. Return about 16.30pm. This is an unfamiliar ride for me but it looks flattish and apparently follows small lanes in spite of its close proximity to Stevenage and Hitchin. Liz 020 8691 2065
Saturday 3 April: Easy going Ride Musuem of London. A ride North of the river and into the City to the Museum of London. Find out more about our City, and/or enjoy a coffee/lunch break. Train or cycle back. This ride is designed for beginners and families, but all welcome. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens at 10:00am. Kate 020 8858 1594.
Wednesday 7 April: Greenwich Cyclists monthly meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm The Forum, 177 Trafalgar Road. Click here for map
Good Friday 9th April: Herne Hill Velodrome. Spring picnic, bicycle jumble sale and track racing at Herne Hill Velodrome. Meet 9:00am or 10:30am at Cutty Sark Gardens for a ride to the velodrome. The 9.00 ride will arrive in time to participate in beginners training - a must if you've never ridden on the track before. Bring food, drink and any cycling stuff you want to sell in aid of Greenwich Cyclists. Hilary 07929 722 973.
Easter Monday 12th April: Launch of Spring into Action campaign. Information stall. Cutty Sark Gardens 11am-4pm. Learn about Greenwich Cyclists, pickup free cycle maps and info, find out how to improve your health. Hilary 07929 722 973
Wednesday 14th April: Afterworker: Tunnel to Tunnel. Meet 6.15pm at Cutty Sark Gardens for a slowish ride down the Thames path to the Woolwich ferry and back again. Please bring lights. Jason 07974 155 082
Thursday 15th April: Tour of City Hall. Tour of City Hall and afternoon tea with Deputy Mayor of London, Jenny Jones. 3.30-5.30pm. Booking essential. Please contact Hilary on 07929 722 973 by Tuesday 13th April to reserve a place.
Friday 16 April: Barnes Wetlands Centre. Riverside path to Wetlands wildlife centre at Barnes. About 30 miles, mostly on towpath with a few minor roads. Meet 10.00 am at Cutty Sark Gardens and ride via Tower Bridge, Waterloo and southern embankment. Across river by Battersea bridge and back again by Hammersmith bridge. Continue on towpath to Barnes. Visit to Wetlands centre for those who wish (entry: Adults £6.75, Senior citizens £5.50, Children £4.00). Return along river or train back from Barnes or Waterloo. Liz 020 8691 2065
Saturday 17th April: Locks, Dock and One Smoking Ferry. A gentle half or all-day tour of Docklands. 15/30 miles. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens. Barry 07905 889 005
Saturday 17th April: Free cycle training. Learn to ride a bike or improve your skills with a professional cycle trainer - no previous experience necessary. 10.30-12.30pm and 2-4 pm. Meet on Thames Path behind Waterfront Leisure Centre, Woolwich. Bring your own bike or borrow one from us. Contact Kate 020 8858 1594 to check that the classes are running and to book
Tuesday 20th April: Commute to work ride. Want to start cycling to work but nervous about the traffic or not sure which route to take? Meet 7.30am Cutty Sark Gardens for a ride to Waterloo via Creek Road, Jamaica Road and Tooley Street. Hilary 07929 722 973
Wednesday 21st April: Afterworker: Out West. 6.15pm at Cutty Sark Gardens for a ride to Rotherhithe and back along the Thames path. Please bring lights. Hilary 07929 722 973
Sunday 25th April: Mayor's Charity Bike Ride to Erith. Contact Maureen Johnson on 020 8305 1343 for more details.
Tuesday 27th April: Commute to work ride. Want to start cycling to work but nervous about the traffic or not sure which route to take? Meet 7.30am Cutty Sark Gardens for a ride to London Bridge via the foot tunnel, Isle of Dogs and the City. Kate 020 8858 1594.
Wednesday 28th April: Afterworker: Isle of Dogs Explore. Meet 6.15pm Cutty Sark Gardens for an evening explore around the Isle of Dogs. Please bring lights. Kate 020 8858 1594.
Friday 30 April: Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank. (bit political).
Saturday 1st May: Easygoing ride. Camden Market. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens for a gentle ride to Camden Market. Train or cycle back. This ride is designed for beginners and families, but all welcome. Hilary 07929 722 973
Wednesday 5th May: Afterworker. Explore Greenwich backstreets. Bring a bite to eat in the park before Greenwich Cyclist's monthly meeting. Pub afterwards. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens at 6.15pm. Kate 020 8858 1594.
Wednesday 5 May: Greenwich Cyclists monthly meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm The Forum, 177 Trafalgar Road. Click here for map
Thursday 6th May: Maintenance Class
Saturday 8th May: Film Locations Ride. All day ride around Central & South East London visiting sites of film locations such as Bridget Jones Diary & Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels amongst others. Fairly slow ride, trying to stick to LCC cycle routes or quiet roads. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens at 10.30. Jason 07974 155 082.
Tuesday 11th May: Commute to work ride. Want to start cycling to work but nervous about the traffic or not sure which route to take? Meet 7.30am Cutty Sark Gardens for a ride to Waterloo via Creek Road, Jamaica Road and Tooley Street. Kate 020 8858 1594.
Wednesday 12th May: Afterworker: Eltham Palace. Ride to Eltham Palace and back again. Meet 6.15pm Cutty Sark Gardens. Hilary 07929 722 973.
Thursday 13th May: Maintenance Class
Sunday 16th May: Free cycle training. Learn to ride a bike or improve your skills with a professional cycle trainer - no previous experience necessary. 10.30-12.30pm and 2-4 pm. Meet on Thames Path behind Waterfront Leisure Centre, Woolwich. Bring your own bike or borrow one from us. Contact Kate 020 8858 1594 to check that the classes are running and to book.
Tuesday 18th May: Commute to work ride. Want to start cycling to work but nervous about the traffic or not sure which route to take? Meet 7.30am Cutty Sark Gardens for a ride to London Bridge via the foot tunnel, Isle of Dogs and the City. Jason 07974 155 082
Wednesday 19th May: Afterworker. Central London. Meet 6.30 at The Needle, south side of London Bridge for a ride around the centre of London. We'll try to stick to quiet streets. Medium paced ride. Please bring lights. Jason 07974 155 082
Thursday 20th May: Maintenance Class
Thursday 27th May: Maintenance Class
Friday 28 May: Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank. (bit political).
Wednesday 2 June: Greenwich Cyclists monthly meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm The Forum, 177 Trafalgar Road. Click here for map
Saturday 5 June: Easygoing ride. Sculpture Vultures. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens or 10.15 in Island Gardens for a ride up to Canary Wharf and a guided tour of more than 20 outdoor works of art. This 6 mile ride is designed for beginners and families, but all welcome. Karen 020 8293 0840 / 07786 332 123.
Sunday 6 June: Locks Docks and One Smoking Ferry. Meet at the National Theatre under Waterloo Bridge at 9:00am or Cutty Sark Gardens at 10:00am for a 30 mile flat ride North and South of the Thames. Barry 07905 889 005.
BIKE WEEK Saturday 12 June: Hoo Peninusla. Ride from Greenwich to the Hoo Peninsula in Kent. Depart Cutty Sark Gardens at 09:00am, or take a train to Gravesend and meet at Gravesend Station at 10:30am. Jason 07974 155082
PLEASE NOTE: Meet at Gravesend station, not Higham station as advertised in Pedal Power
BIKE WEEK Saturday 12 June: Sutcliffe Park. Join us for the re-opening of Sutcliffe Park, Eltham Road. Greenwich Cyclists are having a Dr Bike & Information Stall there. 11.30am - 4pm. Learn about our group, pick up free cycle maps and info, discover which rides are right for you and get members of our group to check out your bike. Hilary 07929 722 973
BIKE WEEK Sunday 13 June: Bike Fest @ Trafalgar Square. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens at 11:30am for an easy-going ride to Trafalgar Square for the Bike Fest. Jason 07974 155082
BIKE WEEK Monday 14 June: Meet and Greet Greenwich Cyclists. Meet at Cutty Sark Gardens 6:30pm for a very easy flat 3 mile ride around The Dome to The Pilot pub. An ideal opportunity to meet Greenwich Cyclists! Jason 07974 155082
BIKE WEEK Tuesday 15 June: Lea Valley. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich at 19:00 for a ride along the Lea Valley until dusk. Please bring lights. Jason 07974 155082
BIKE WEEK Wednesday 16 June: Commuter ride. Greenwich - Tate Modern Assisted commuter ride from Cutty Sark Gardens to the Tate Modern at Bankside for a special Bike Week breakfast in the Tate Modern travelling along the main roads starting at Cutty Sark Gardens 7:30am for safety in numbers. Jason 07974 155082
BIKE WEEK Wednesday 16 June: Commuter ride. London Bridge - Greenwich. Assisted commuter ride from London Bridge to Greenwich along the main roads starting outstide Evans bike shop, Southwark Needle, south side of London Bridge at 5:30pm for safety in numbers. Jason 07974 155082
BIKE WEEK Wednesday 16 June: Summer B-B-Q at Derek's. Meet at Cutty Sark Gardens at 6.30pm. Derek has kindly invited cyclists during Bike Week to a bar-b-que at his house. Derek will lead a ride from Greenwich to his house in Tulse Hill or meet at his house near Tulse Hill rail station (Phone Derek on 020 8670 4149 for the address). Please bring £3.00 per person to cover the cost of providing the food. Bring your own drink as required. Jason 07974 155082
BIKE WEEK Thursday 17 June: Waterlink Way. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich at 6:30pm and head south down the Waterlink Way until dusk. Please bring lights. Jason 07974 155082
BIKE WEEK Friday 18 June: The Red House and Eltham Palace. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich at 11:00am for a ride to The Red House in Bexleyheath. This house was the former residence of William Morris and has been recently featured on BBC television. The ride distance should be about eight miles. An optional ride may take place in the afternoon to Eltham Palace. The original hall was founded by Anthony Bek, one of the Bishops of Durham, and in the last century was taken over by the Courtauld Family. One of the great Art Deco houses in London. Jason 07974 155082
BIKE WEEK Friday 18 June: Thames Path to Erith. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich at 6:15pm for a ride East down the Thames Path to Erith and back. Please bring lights. Jason 07974 155082
BIKE WEEK Saturday 19 June: Kent/Surrey borders. Ride from Greenwich Cutty Sark Gardens at 10:00am to London Bridge Train station (or meet there) to catch the 11.03 train down to Edenbridge Station. The ride will be 33 miles, from Edenbridge to Limpsfield, Godstone, Lingfield, Cowden and back to Edenbridge. The ride will involve 3 hills, but don't worry about that....remember thats what gears are for !! There will be a pub lunch stop along to way. Please bring a Network Card if you have one. Jason 07974 155082
BIKE WEEK Sunday 20 June: Ride to Kent Borders. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich 10:00am for a ride to Downe, Cudham, Knockholt and Shoreham and and back to Greenwich in time for the picnic shown below. Jason 07974 155082
BIKE WEEK Sunday 20 June: A Local Explore. Easy paced explore of Greenwich, Blackheath and Charlton, ending up at our End of Bike Week picnic in Greenwich Park. Meet 4pm Cutty Sark Gardens. Hilary 07929 722 973
BIKE WEEK Sunday 20 June: Picnic in Greenwich Park. Join us in Greenwich Park by the General Wolfe Statue with our neighbouring cycling groups from 6:00pm onwards. Jason 07974 155082
BIKE WEEK Monday 21 June: Midsummer Madness Ride. Today's the longest day of the year. The summer solstice. There's magic about. Ride the deserted streets and see the sunrise from the top of Primrose Hill. Meet 2am Cutty Gardens Gardens. 2.30am: south end of London Bridge. 3am: Bar Italia, Frith Street. 4am: top of Primrose Hill. 4.43am: sunrise! 6am: breakfast at the Island Cafe, corner of SouthwarkBridge Road/Union Street. Barry: 07905 889 005
Monday 21 June: Solstice for Softies on Blackheath. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens at 4am for a short ride over Blackheath to see the sun rise at 4:43am, then tea at the Blackheath Tea Hut. Julian 07940 281932
Friday 25 June: Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank. (bit political).
Sunday 27 June: Oxleas Wood. From Greenwich cycle along the Thames to the Barrier, then along the Green Chain Walk up to Oxleas Woods. Lunch in the cafe, which has great views. After lunch an explore of the woods. Meet at the Cafe if you want to make your own way there. This ride is suitable for everyone. There are some hills, but we will take it easy and everyone will make it to the top for a well deserved cuppa. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens at 10am. John: 07941 244076.
Saturday 3 July: Easygoing Ride The Millennium Village Fun Day. This will run from 11-3pm. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens 10.00am for a gentle ride along the Thames path to the Millennium Village. If you are interested in helping Greenwich Cyclists to give rickshaw rides around the village please contact Hilary 07929 722 973
Wednesday 7 July: Greenwich Cyclists monthly meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm The Forum, 177 Trafalgar Road. Click here for map
Saturday 10th July: A roam in Kent to Lullingstone Villa and Eynsford. The ride will go via Chiselhurst and then quiet country lanes across the M25 to Lullingstone. We'll visit the Roman villa there (entrance fee). Picnic beside the river in the village of Eynsford. This is an excellent ride if you want to move beyond short local rides and get out into the countryside. There are hills, but the ride will be easy paced, and we'll make sure everyone can keep up. Return by train is possible, but that fresh country air will have the legs spinning for a ride back to the Smoke. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens at 10:00am. John 07941 244076.
Sunday 11th July: Rotherhithe Festival. An easy going family ride up the Thames Path to meet up with Southwark Cyclists to take a ride round the Rotherhithe Peninsula, calling in to all sorts of open buildings, for example the Brunel pump house and the Lavender Pond museum. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens at 10:00am. John 07941244076.
Friday 30 July: Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank. (bit political).
Saturday 31 July: The Legend. Simply Nothing Like It! THE DUNWICH DYNAMO Number 12. Not a Southwark orGreenwich Cyclists ride as such. There's no formal entry procedure and it's free. It's an unsupported (yes, really) overnight ride to Dunwich Beach in Suffolk along, once out of London, surprisingly deserted lanes. 120 miles. Then swim. Or not. Coach back tickets will cost £13 in advance, more on the day. Trains back from Manningtree 50 miles away. Meet 7pm Cutty Sark Gardens for the 4 mile ride to the 9pm start at the Pub on the Park, London Fields, Hackney or go straight there. The attached FAQ is essential reading. Barry 07905 889 005
Wednesday 4 August: Greenwich Cyclists monthly meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm The Forum, 177 Trafalgar Road. Click here for map
Friday 27 August: The Wild Wales Weekend. Our third trip to Bala in Snowdownia for a thrill-packed long week-end based around the 500 rider Wild Wales Challenge in the big big hills. Join us for as long as you like...it's all optional. But bookings are involved. Here is the FAQ
Friday 27 August: Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank. (bit political).
Wednesday 1 September: Greenwich Cyclists monthly meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm The Forum, 177 Trafalgar Road. Click here for map
Saturday 4 September: Easygoing Ride Riverside Explore We'll cross by the foot tunnel and explore along throught the Isle of Dogs and along the Thames to Tower Bridge. Return via Shad Thames and Rotherhithe. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens. John Hearns 07941 244076.
Saturday 4 September: Easy and Short Dulwich Dynamo LCC Ride. Meet at Olleys, Brockwell Park at 7pm or Brockwell Park tavern at 8pm. As a humorous antidote to the Dunwich Dynamo ride, Lambeth Cyclists present the 'Dulwich Dynamo'. On the night of a full moon, a chance to catch up with cycling friends and make new ones without having to sit on a saddle for 12 hours in the dark. Meet at Olleys for fish and chips at 7pm to eat in Brockwell Park, or else at the Brockwell Park Tavern (133 Dulwich Road SE24 0NG, closest to Herne Hill BR) at 8pm for drinks, followed by some more local taverns. Bikes will still be needed to get around. Contact: Janet Paske, Telephone: 07740 457528 Email: Lambeth Cyclists. Alternatively meet at Cutty Sark Gardens at 18:30 for a feeder ride. John Hearns 07941 244076. Remember to bring lights!
Sunday 5 September: Tour of Britain Cycle Ride. Ride to see the finish of the Tour of Britain cycle race in Whitehall. Tour of Britain website Meet 1pm Cutty Sark Gardens. John Hearns 07941 244076.
Sunday 12 September: Eric's Early Bird. Ride to Erith and back. Breakfast/Brunch back in Greenwich by 12 noon, leaving time for DIY, families, football. Meet 8am Cutty Sark Gardens. Eric Gauster 07831 520352.
Sunday 12 September: Green Fair. Come and join us at the Green Fair in Pepys Park. Help with Dr. Bike stall, hand out cycle maps and generally promote cycling.
Saturday 18th September: Rainham Marshes open day. They're fascinating and birded. Meet 9am Southwark Needle, then 10am Cutty Sark Gardens for a slow ride there and general explore of the area, the A13 cycle routes and whatever else is new and/or interesting. Barry. 07905 889 005
Sunday 19th September: Greenwich Car Free Day. Greenwich Cyclists will be celebrating Car Free day with an information stall and a Dr. Bike session on the roads closed near Greenwich market. Later we will take in some of the Jazz sessions in local pubs in the Riverfront Jazz Festival. So come along a noise and pollution free day, with some jazz. Greenwich Council Car Free Day website.
Sunday 19 September: Charity Cycle ride in Kent. Ride round some Kentish lanes in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care starting in Godden Green, Sevenoaks at 9am. Two routes - 50 miles or 88 miles. All riders will be timed and those on the longer route given a target for Bronze, Silver or Gold standard. All riders will enjoy a meal after they have reached the finish. Click here for more info and to register. For enquiries: Derek Williams 01959 522 148
Friday 24 September: Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank. (bit political).
Saturday 25 September: Eric's Early Bird. Up the River Lee a bit, west along the Hertford Union Canal(by Victoria Park) back via the famous E Pellicci Cafe (yum) in Bethnal Green Road. Back in Greenwich by 12 noon. Meet 8am Cutty Sark Gardens. Eric Gauster 07831 520352.
Saturday 25 September: International cycle Show Visit the International Cycle show at the Business Design Centre, Islington. John 07941 244076.
Sunday 26 September: Locks, Docks and One Smoking Ferry. Again but never the same twice. The big slow all day tour of docklands. Meet 9am Southwark Needle, London Bridge, 10am Cutty Sark Gardens. Barry 07905 889 005
Sunday 26 September: A ride to Canterbury. A moderate paced(c.15 mph average) longish ride of around 65 miles to the Cathedral City. We will see a bit of the city before coming back on the train inthe afternoon. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens 9:30am. Stuart Lorkin 07745 905994.
Saturday 2 October: Easy going ride. Museum in Docklands A gentle ride to the Museum in Docklands. Admission charge of £5 for adults, £3 for concessions, free for students and under 16's. All tickets are valid for 1 year and are also valid for exhibitions at the Museum of London. This ride is designed for beginners and families, but all welcome. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens. Hilary 07929 722 973.
Sunday 3 October: The Ride of the Falling Leaves. Mosquito Bikes annual classic. 50 and 70 mile circles from Herne Hill Velodrome over the Surrey Hills, in aid of Lavender Trust Breast Cancer. The ride starts and finishes at Herne Hill Velodrome in south London and is followed by food and drinks in the Velodrome bar.
Wednesday 6 October: Greenwich Cyclists monthly meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm Armada Centre, Creek Road, London SE8. Map. Please note new meeting location.
Sunday 10 October: A Ride to the Olympics. Well, not quite. We will have an explore of the Olympics sites planned for the Lea Valley, and have lunch at the Springfield Lock riverside cafe. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens. Easy paced ride. John 07941 244076
Sunday 17 October: In Search of Sunday Lunch. The aim is to get Sunday Lunch at one of the cafes we like - such as the Dagenham City Farm, Oxleas Woods cafe, Avery Hill cafe. Or we might find somewhere new! This ride will be suitable for everybody - the object is to explore, and to get some pre- and post- lunch exercise. Bring a waterproof and an inner tube which fits your bike. Costs at all of these cafes are very reasonable. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens. John 07941 244076.
Sunday 24 October: Romney Marshes. A paced-for-all ride of about 40 miles through Folkstone's undercliff gardens, the seashore way, the Royal Military Canal towpath, Romney Marshes, St Mary's Bay, Lydd-on-Sea, and the unreal shingle deserts of Dungeness. Big choice lunch at the rather good Britannia. Train back from tea-stoppe Rye...or Hastings after the one massive hill. Meet London Bridge station concourse by WHSmiths at 8.45am for the 9.03am train to Folkstone. Arrives 10.32. Barry 07905 889 005.
Wednesday 3 November: Greenwich Cyclists monthly meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm Armada Centre, 21 McMillan St, Deptford SE8 3EZ. Map. Please note meeting location.
Sunday 7 November: Locks, Docks and One Smoking Ferry. The slow all-day explore over the Woolwich Ferry and round the ever changing docks. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens at 10am. Barry 07905 889005.
Saturday 13 November: Greenwich to Whitstable Meet Cutty Sark Gardens at 8:30am for a prompt start to Whitstable to arrive at 6:00pm. Heavy duty roads to Dartford crossing then lots of variety. Book you own B&B.
Sunday 14 November: Whitstable to Dover Meet at Whitstable Harbour 10:00am for a 55 mile coastal trip through 13 different resorts to Dover.
Monday 15 November: Dover and more sea to Hastings.
Please ensure you take lights as these will be needed on all three days.
Wednesday 1 December: Greenwich Cyclists monthly meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm Armada Centre, 21 McMillan Road, Deptford SE8 3EZ. Map. Please note meeting location.
Saturday 11 December: Greenwich Cyclists' Ceilidh. Tickets for this exciting annual south-of-the-river shindig are now on sale. We've booked the same great band: The Muckers (we're their favourite night of the year).Their energetic caller will guide you through the steps and try to prevent pile-ups. Buffet. Pay-bar. Indoor bike park. 7pm - Midnight (dancing starts at 8pm) West Greenwich Arts Centre. 141 Greenwich High Road. Greenwich SE10. Map. Advance tickets £15 (£10 concessions). £20 on the night.
Saturday 25 December: Deserted London. A slow all day meander. West out to Putney along the South Bank then back north, through the parks and up to good value late lunch in Edgware Road that caters for all diets. Pub later. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens 10am or Southwark Needle, South end of London Bridge 11am. Barry 07905 889 005