Saturday 4 January: Easygoing Ride. Meet 10am at Cutty Sark Gardens for the gentle 3 mile ride along the Thames path to the Flood Barrier. Coffee etc there. This ride is designed for beginners and families, but all are welcomed as ever. 07905 889 005 for details.
Sunday 5 January: Surrey Quiet Lanes. 40 miles-ish. 9am prompt by the Peckham Pulse, (under the big awning), on Peckham High Street opposite the end of Rye Lane, SE15 or 9.30 at Waterloo for the 9.45 train to Milford. Farmland, woodland and one big climb for views from Leith Hill. Peter 07968 836057
Wednesday 8 January: monthly meeting. All very welcome. 7.30-9pm. The Forum@Greenwich. Trafalgar Road. Pub opposite after.
Saturday 11 January: 1066 Country. Not a radio station, but an all-day explore round pretty Saxon/Norman Sussex. About 40 miles with some smallish hills. Meet 9am Peckham Pulse or CSG or 9.40am London Bridge (main concourse, outside WHSmith) for 10.12 train to Battle. Southwark Cyclists: Cheryl on 07946 378 174
Saturday 18 January: Rail engineering works plus a hastily convened Save Herne Hill velodrome meeting means we've had to cancel the Cliffe ride scheduled for today. Sorry. Our first ever cancellation. But the velodrome meeting is very important and we need to support it. Meet 11am Cutty Sark Gardens for a slow meander there via lunch in Dulwich Park and London Recumbents. The meeting starts at the Burbage Road velodrome at 2pm and runs till around 4pm.
Sunday 19 January: Thamesmead/Beckton link. 10am Cutty Sark Gardens for riverside ride to Thamesmead, then via the ferry to Beckton. Let's see where this possible new bridge might go. Then the Greenway. Then discuss it on 5 February. A 30 mile gentle all day explore. Barry. 07905 889 005.
Saturday 25 January: Hackney Cyclists Burns Night ceiligh. School Hall, Fairholt Road, London N16. 6.30pm till midnight. Food and dancing to The Muckers. £12.50. In advance or on door. Some of us are riding there. Meet 6pm CSG. More details from 07905 889 005 or, better, http://www.hackney-cyclists.org.uk/bn03.htm
Sunday 26 January: Fenlands north of Cambridge, with lunch in Ely. About 45 flat miles, medium paced. Meet 9.00 Peckham Pulse under the awning on Peckham High Street opposite the end of Rye Lane, or 9.45am at King's Cross for the 10.15 train to Cambridge (return ticket). Southwark Cyclists. Peter 07968 836057
Friday 31 January: Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank. (Bit political).
Saturday 1 February: Dungeness! Meet 9am CSG or 10am London Bridge mainline station for train to Folkstone and the sea, Romney Marshes and the wonderful Dungeness shingle banks. Bring a swimmie (optional!). Train back from Rye, or big hill Hastings. About 60 miles in all. Barry 07905 889 005.
Saturday 1 February: Easy ride to the Horniman museum. Meet 10.00am at CSG for 5 mile ride through quiet streets to Horniman museum for natural history, african or newly re-opened music galleries. Hands-on family activities with musical instruments or toys.
Wednesday 5 February: monthly meeting. All very welcome. The
Forum@Greenwich. Trafalgar Road. Pub opposite after. (note: TfL guest speaking for new Becton/Thamesmead bridge)
Sunday 9 February: Locks, Docks and one smoking ferry: Meet 10am CSG. It's back. The ever-changing 30 mile tour of docklands. Drop out half way, or stay all day.
Sunday 16 February: Eltham Palace. We've kept meaning to. Meet 10am CSG for a meander to the palace and a good look round it. £6 entry fee. All day with lunch at the Oxleas Wood cafe. Barry. 07905 889 005.
Saturday 22 February: Barnes Wetlands Centre.10am CSG. Gently down the Thames Path to Barnes and the very impressive Wetlands Centre and its overwintering birds. Entry fee. Ride or train back. 15 mils there.
Friday 28 February: Central London Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank. (Bit political).
Saturday 1 March: Easygoing ride: Museum of London. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens. 6 flat riverside and quiet road miles. Family and children friendly, but everyone welcome as usual. Ride or train back. Peter. 0794 741 5870
Saturday 8 March: International Women's Festival Event (men very welcome too). Absolute Beginners' Cycle Class. 10.30-12.30am or 2-4 pm. Meet on Thames Path at back of Waterfront Leisure Centre, Woolwich. Learn to ride a bike with an experienced trainer - no previous experience necessary. Bring your own bike or (adults only) borrow one from us. Book in advance by contacting Hilary 07929 722 973
Sunday 9 March: International Women's Festival Event (men very welcome too). Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens for gentle 4-mile ride east along Thames path to the Thames Barrier. Or meet 11am at Thames Barrier Visitor Centre for coffee then ride back to Greenwich. This ride is designed for beginners and families, but all welcome. Hilary 07929 722 973
Saturday 15 March: International Women's Festival Event (men very welcome too). Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens for gentle 3-mile ride west along Thames path to Surrey Docks Farm. This ride is designed for beginners and families, but all welcome. Hilary 07929 722 973
Sunday 16 March: International Women's Festival Event (men very welcome too). Meet 11am on Thames Path at back of Waterfront Leisure Centre, Woolwich. We'll ride around the Dome Peninsula along the Thames Path to Greenwich, spend time exploring the Greenwich shops & market before cycling back to Woolwich. 5 gentle miles each way. Or, meet at 10am (and/or 1pm) Cutty Sark Gardens for the rides to Woolwich to meet/cycle back with Woolwich cyclists. This ride is designed for beginners and families, but all welcome. Hilary 07929 722 973
Sunday 16 March: Sustrans Ranger Ride: on Sustrans behalf, Greenwich Cyclists look after the Thames Path from Greenwich's western border (Watergate Street) all the way east down to Dartford Bridge in Kent 16 miles. We keep the signs up to date, watch for hazards and encroaching vegetation, and liaise with local landowners, Sustrans and others to ensure that the route is as good as possible. So we now ride the route regularly. On the third Sunday of each month, like this one, we meet at 10am at the Woolwich Flood Barrier and ride east to Erith and Dartford checking as we go. Adrian 07941 462082. (And on the first Sunday of the month meet at Cutty Sark Gardens to ride east to the Thames Barrier).
Saturday 22 March: International Women's Festival Event (men very welcome too). Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens for 5 gentle mile ride along Thames Path to Borough Market. We'll stop for coffee and/or lunch and wander around the market before cycling or catching the train home. This ride is designed for beginners and families, but all welcome. Hilary 07929 722 973
Sunday 23 March: International Women's Festival Event (men very welcome too). Our legendary Locks, Docks and one smoking ferry ride. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens for gentle much stopping tour of Docklands. We'll catch the Woolwich ferry, stop for coffee and lunch. Half-day/all day 5-30 mile options. This ride is designed for beginners and families, but all welcome. Barry 07905 889 005.
Saturday 29 March: Cliffe and the Hoo peninsula. Meet 9am Cutty Sark Gardens for quickish 20 mile ride to Gravesend. We'll then meet those on the London Bridge/Gravesend 10.13am (10.26am Lewisham) train at 11.06am. Then do the 20 mile explore, all on roads. Train back from Gravesend. Barry. 07905 889 005.
Saturday 5 April: Easygoing ride. The Monumental. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens or 10.15 in Island Gardens for a gentle 5 mile 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. Hilary 07929 722 973.
Sunday 6 April (see Sunday 16 March for more details): Sustrans Ranger Ride. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens and cover the Thames Path to the Woolwich Flood Barrier. Adrian 07941 462082
Sunday 6 April: 1066 Country. Not a radio station but an all-day explore round Saxon/Norman Sussex. Meet 9am Peckham Pulse, or 9.40am London Bridge station (main concourse, outside WHSmith) for 10.17 train to Battle. Through the marshes to Pevensey for lunch. Bexhill and the De La Warr Pavillion then Hastings to return to Battle. About 40 miles with some smallish hills. Southwark Cyclists. Cheryl. 07946 378 174
Sunday 13 April: ooops...it's London Marathon day. We'd better not after all meet at Cutty Sark Gardens to do the Locks, Docks and 30,000 steaming joggers ride. Instead we'll meet at 10am at the entrance to Ladywell Fields on Ladywell Road, SE13 for a gentle all-day explore down the Waterlink Way to Beckenham Place Park and beyond. Barry. 07905 889 005.
Good Friday 18 April: Watch the Velodrome Racing: European Track Championships Centenary Meeting. £12 entry fee. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens for a slow ride there. Stay all day. Barry 07905 889 005.
Sunday 20 April: Sustrans Ranger Ride. Meet 10am at Woolwich Thames Barrier for to Erith and Dartford. Adrian 07941 462082. (See 16 March for more details).
Sunday 20 Easter: Easter Day Wandle Explore: Meet at Brockley station at 9.50am for the 10.06 train to West Croydon for a slow 13 mile ride down the river Wandle to where it meets the Thames in Wandsworth. Train back to Waterloo, or ride back along the Thames Path to Greenwich. Barbara. 07985 047547.
Saturday 26 April: Whitstable. Meet at 9am (yes, 9am) Cutty Sark Gardens. 55 miles through very varied scenery. Some big roads out of London. Or train it to Rochester and meet us at lunch and do the last prettier half. Then train back from Whitstable to London. Barry 07905 889 005 (Or stay overnight and......)
Sunday 27 April: Whitstable - Dover. The Last Resorts. 13 seaside towns in 60 miles. Meet 11am Whitstable Harbour. 9.05am Victoria train arrives Whitstable 10.20am. Train back from Dover lateish. Barry 07905 889 005.
Saturday 3 May: 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 7394 8642.
Sunday 4 May: (see Sunday 16 March for more details): Sustrans Ranger Ride. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens and cover the Thames Path to the Woolwich Flood Barrier. Adrian 07941 462082
Sunday 4 May: South (Suffolk) Circular. Meet 10am at Liverpool Street Station (ticket office), for 10.30 train to Manningtree (Anglia Railways cheap day return £11 - sorry, can't use Network cards on this service). 20 miles before lunch, 20 miles after... rolling Suffolk countryside, country lanes, country cows. Couple of historical detours, bits and bobs of Sustrans route 1, pub lunch, afternoon tea and cakes. Return late afternoon from Manningtree. Southwark Cyclists. Cheryl 07946 378 174.
Wednesday 7 May: Greenwich Cyclists monthly meeting. All very welcome. The Forum@Greenwich, 177.5 Traflagar Road, London SW10 9EQ. 7.30-9pm, pub across the road after.
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Saturday 10 May: Cycling: capital conference. Essential for anyone intersted in bike planning etc in London. See link at Sunday 11 May. Barry 07905 889 005
Sunday 11 May: Docklands Express. Meet 9.45 for 10am at Dean's Yard next to Westminster Abbey. Or at 8.30am Cutty Sark Gardens for a main road ride to the start. A gentle exploring Thames-side ride through London's fascinating hugely changing and multi-facetted Docklands. Led by a local. Coffee, lunch and interest stops. About 30 miles. Back to start around 5pm. Barry Mason 07905 889 005. This ride is one of three today part of the free Cycling: a capital solution conference at Church House, Westminster.
Wednesday 14 May: Riverside Afterworker. 7pm Cutty Sark Gardens. East down the Thames path and back before dark. Barry 07905 889 005.
Sunday 18 May: Sustrans Ranger Ride. Meet 10am at Woolwich Thames Barrier for to Erith and Dartford. Adrian 07941 462082. (See 16 March for more details).
Sunday 18 May: Two canals/Three Mills. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens. North to Limehouse Basin and Bow Back Rivers for a Lee delta explore. At 12 noon Three Mills opens specially for us with a guided tour. £3 each. A huge handsome 1776 tidal mill that's steadily being restored. Picnic lunch in their secret garden. Tescos is 200 metres away. A mostly towpath explore. An easy 10 miles with optional extension after lunch. Barry 07905 889 005
Saturday 24 May: Hoo Peninsula Revisited. Get the 10.07am train from Greenwich to Gravesend. Arrives 10.44am. (Or meet me 9am Cutty Sark Gardens for a quickish 25 mile big-road-ride to Gravesend). Then all meet outside Gravesend station at 11am for a slowish 25 mile on-road explore of the rural/marshy/mysterious Hoo peninsula. Train (or ride!) back from Gravesend around 5pm. Barry 07905 889 005
Saturday 31 May: Herne Hill Velodrome: we've taken it over for our exclusive use again. Borrow one of their track bikes and ride the banked concrete. No cars, no traffic lights, no potholes, no junctions, no motorbikes or pedestrians.....no brakes, no gears, no back-peddling. Huge fun, a different sort of biking. This pro-trained session qualifies you to use the track. It takes most people, and children from 8 up, about 10 minutes to get the hang of it. Meet 11am Cutty Sark Gardens for slow ride there via coffee in Dulwich park, or there at Burbage Road, Dulwich at 1pm for 1.30pm start. 3 hours. £10/£5 unwaged. Free to spectators! Barry. 07905 889 005
Sunday 1 June: Dr Bike & Information Stall, Cutty Sark Gardens 11am-4pm. Learn about our group, pick up free cycling guides and maps for London, sign up for classes, discover which rides are right for you, talk to our professional trainers and have our mechanics check out your bike. Barry 07905 889 005.
Sunday 1 June: (see Sunday 16 March for more details): Sustrans Ranger Ride. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens and cover the Thames Path to the Woolwich Flood Barrier. Adrian 07941 462082
National Bike Week....loads........
Wednesday 4 June: Greenwich Cyclists monthly meeting and AGM. This includes the vital elections and, for example, selection of a new Coordinator. Essential. The Forum@Greenwich, 177.5 Trafalgar road, London SE10 9EQ. 7.30-9pm. Buffet and pay bar afterwards.
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Saturday 7 June: Easygoing ride to 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. Eve 07714 480 972
Sunday 8 June: Free cycle training - learn to ride a bike or improve your skills with professional cycle trainers - no previous experience necessary. 10.30-12.30am and 2-4 pm. Meet on Thames Path behind Waterfront Leisure Centre, Woolwich. Bring your own bike or borrow one from us. Book in advance by contacting Hilary 07929 722 973.
Tuesday 10 June: Afterworker: Easy-going ride along the Thames Path to the Dome and back with a professional cycle trainer. Meet 7pm Cutty Sark Gardens. This ride is designed for beginners and families, but all welcome. Hilary 07929 722 973.
Thursday 12 June: Afterworker: Easy-going ride east along the Thames Path and back with a professional cycle trainer. Meet 7pm behind Waterfront Leisure Centre, Woolwich. This ride is designed for beginners and families, but all welcome. Hilary 07929 722 973.
Saturday 14 June: Locks, Dock and One Smoking Ferry: a gentle half or all-day tour of Docklands. 15/30 miles. Start 10am Cutty Sark Gardens. Barry 07905 889 005.
Sunday 15 June: Sustrans Ranger Ride. Meet 10am at Woolwich Thames Barrier for to Erith and Dartford. Adrian 07941 462082. (See 16 March for more details).
Sunday 15 June: The Peaks of Greenwich: a visit to all six of the boroughs protected views. 20 miles. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens. Barry 07905 889 005.
Monday 16 June: The To-worker: a ride along the Thames Path into central London. Meet 7.30am Cutty Sark Gardens. Barry 07905 889 005.
Monday 16 June: Afterworker: Dulwich Park picnic. 10 miles. Meet 7pm Cutty Sark Gardens. Barry 07905 889 005.
Tuesday 17 June: Afterworker: The Love Lea Valley: an almost all off-road ride up the Lea Valley and home before dark. 15 miles. Meet 7pm Cutty Sark Gardens. Barry 07905 889 005.
Wednesday 18 June: Afterworker: The Dome. East down the Thames Path to the Greenwich Peninsula. 8 miles. Meet 7pm Cutty Sark Gardens. Barry 07905 889 005.
Thursday 19 June: The To-worker: north to Canary Wharf then west into The City. Meet 7.30am Cutty Sark Gardens. Barry 07905 889 005.
Thursday 19 June: Afterworker: The Waterlink Way. An almost all off-road ride down the Sustrans path. 15 miles. Meet 6.30pm Cutty Sark Gardens. 7pm Ladywell Bridge. Barry 07905 889 005.
Friday 20 June: Afterworker: The Sunset Ride. East down the Thames Path, and back into the sunset. 14 miles. Meet 7pm Cutty Sark Gardens. Barry 07905 889 005.
Saturday 21 June: Unmissable. The Midsummer Madness Ride: the ride through deserted London to see sunrise from the top of Primrose Hill, on the summer solstice, the longest day. Meets 2am. Yes, 2am. Cutty Sark Gardens. Or 2.30am south end of London Bridge. Or 3am Bar Italia, Frith Street. Or 4am top of Primrose Hill. 4.43am: sunrise! 6am: breakfast then home or ride or whatever. Barry 07905 889 005.
Sunday 22 June: The Waterways Loop: up the Lea Valley to Harpenden, then west to the Grand Union Canal, and south to Brentford, then east back to Greenwich. A flat towpathy 108 miles. Roger 07956 254836.
Sunday 22 June: Treasure Hunt! Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens for a 30 mile Treasure Hunt. Designed for experienced cyclists who are at home on roads. Lunch in The Pilot pub by the Dome from 1-2pm. OR... Meet at 2.30pm Cutty Sark Gardens for gentler 10 mile Treasure Hunt geared for families and children. Finishes at 5.30pm in time for our picnic. Barry 07905 889 005.
Sunday 22 June: Greenwich Park Picnic. Bike Week Finale. Meet cyclists from all over south London. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens at 6pm for the 2 mile ride up the hill. Barry 07905 889 005.
Friday 27 June: Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank. (Bit political).
Saturday 5 July: Easygoing ride to the Millennium Village Festival. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens 10am for a gentle ride along the Thames path to the Millennium Village. This ride is designed for beginners and families, but all welcome. Hilary 07929 722 973
Saturday 5 July: The Lea Valley. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens. Up the Lea Valley and back. 40 gentle miles. Lewisham Cyclists. Roger. 07956 254836
Sunday 6 July: (see Sunday 16 March for more details): Sustrans Ranger Ride. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens and cover the Thames Path to the Woolwich Flood Barrier. Adrian 07941 462082
Saturday 12 July: the legend goes on. Dunwich Dynamo. Number eleven. Not a Greenwich ride as such. There's no formal entry procedure and it's free. It's an unsupported overnight ride to Dunwich Beach in Suffolk along, once out of Londo n, surprisingly deserted lanes. 120 miles. Coach back tickets on sale now. See FAQs. Meet 7pm Cutty Sark Gardens for the 4 mile ride to the start. Barry: 07905 889 005.
Saturday 19 July/Sunday 20 July: Isle of Wight camping weekend. Details to follow. Lewisham Cyclists. Roger. 07956 254836
Sunday 20 July: Sustrans Ranger Ride. Meet 10am at Woolwich Thames Barrier for to Erith and Dartford. Adrian 07941 462082. (See 16 March for more details).
Sunday 20 July: Meet 10am CSG for a medium paced ride to Severndroog Castle, stopping for lunch at Oxleas wood cafe on the way. Some hills and off-road cycling. Contact Ray on 079 -3218 9328 for more details.
Friday 25 July: Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank. (Bit political).
Saturday 26 July: Join Lambeth Cyclists for a Park Crawl through at least twenty parks in South-East London (LCC map 15). We’ll stop for lunch at a park café or bring a picnic. Meet Sat 26th July 10.30am at the café in Brockwell Park (on the hill), Brixton SW2. Mark Knox 020 8671 5035.
Sunday 27 July: London - Brighton If you didn't take part earlier in the year now's your chance. Meet 8am (yes that really is 8am) CSG to arrive in Brighton c 2-3pm. Train back c 5-6pm. Approx 60 miles. Ray: ray@dccnet.com
Saturday 2 August: Easygoing ride: The Chill Out one. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens 10am for a gentle ride, mainly off-road to Hyde Park. We'll spend the day chilling out in the park, sunbathing, playing games, relaxing. Bring food to share and frisbee, football, rounders bat etc. This ride is designed for beginners and families, but all welcome. Hilary 07929 722 973
Sunday 3 August: (see Sunday 16 March for more details): Sustrans Ranger Ride. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens and cover the Thames Path to the Woolwich Flood Barrier. Adrian 07941 462082
Sunday 3 August: North Downs Ride. Meet 9am CSG for a more challenging road ride around the lanes of North Kent, the North Downs and Sevenoaks Weald. This will follow a similar route to the annual Ride of Falling leaves ride. Sabine 020 8305 2661
Saturday 9th August: Herne Hill Velodrome: we've taken it over for our exclusive use again. Borrow one of their track bikes and ride the banked concrete. No cars, no traffic lights, no potholes, no junctions, no motorbikes or pedestrians.....no brakes, no gears, no back-peddling. Huge fun, a different sort of biking. This pro-trained session qualifies you to use the track. It takes most people, and children from 8 up, about 10 minutes to get the hang of it. Meet 11am Cutty Sark Gardens for slow ride there via coffee in Dulwich park, or there at Burbage Road, Dulwich at 1pm for 1.30pm start. 3 hours. £10/£5 unwaged. Free to spectators! Barry. 07905 889 005
Sunday 10th August: Bike Stall and Dr Bike session. 11-4 at Thamesmere Leisure Centre, Thamesmere Drive, Thamesmead. Talk to our members about cycling in and around London, sign up for lessons and maintenance classes and learn about our wide variety of rides to suit all ages and skills. Dr. Bike will check over your bike and answer questions about those squeaks and rattles. Hilary 07929 722 973 / 020 8769 4661
Saturday 16th August: Lewisham ride to Brighton. 10am Cutty Sark Gardens 10:30am Ladywell Fields, Ladywell Bridge entrance, Lewisham. Then to Brighton. 56 miles, some hills, nothing most people can't cope with. Lunch at the Dog & Duck in Outwood. Expected arrival time in Brighton between 1700-1900, depending on the speed of the group. Roger 020 8314 5490 / 07956 254836 (mobile)
Sunday 17 August: Sustrans Ranger Ride. Meet 10am at Woolwich Thames Barrier for to Erith and Dartford. Adrian 07941 462082. (See 16 March for more details).
Monday 18 August: Cycle Obstacle Course for 8-12 year olds. A fun way for children to improve their cycling skills with professional trainers. 2-4pm Ocean Park, West Street, Erith (by the youth & family centre). Children must have their own bike and helmet. Contact Frances on 01322 441 979 to book.
Friday 22 August-Tuesday 26 August: The Wild Wales Weekend. We had a great time last year. The weekend is centred around the 500 rider Wild Wales Challenge. It's a circular 80 mile jaunt starting and finishing at Bala in the very big hills of Snowdownia. Finishing is a huge kick, but it's very easy to do just some of it. We do much easier rides on the other days and will, for example, get the lovely steam railway to the coast one day. We've blocked booked a hotel in central Bala. oin us for the hole long weekend, or just some. You need to enter the big ride in advance: see their website: http://uk.geocities.com/wild_wales/index.htm. and here's our FAQ's: balafaq.html
Saturday 23 August: Tower Hamlets ride to Kew and Richmond. All day outing - ride along the river to Kew Gardens (17 miles). Spend time there then option to head back or carry on to take in Hampton Court, Richmond and Bushey Parks before returning for a total of around 40 miles. Meet on the Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 8.00am. Contact Steve at Steve@towerhamletswheelers.org.uk / 07974051766
Friday 29 August: Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank.
Sunday 31 August: Lewisham ride to join Richmond -Windsor Bike Events ride. We'll start from Lewisham and ride to Richmond for the start together. There's an entry fee (£10) and don't forget the train fare home (back to Waterloo). It was fun last year and much of this route is different to the one that some of us used to get to Windsor Park in the summer. Meet 8am Lewisham Library (jn. Lewisham High Street and Limes Grove) or 10am Richmond Green. Roger 07956 254836
Saturday 6 September: Easygoing ride: The
Cultured one. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens 10am for a gentle ride to the new
Museum in Dockland on West India Quay. Admission charge of £5 for
adults, £3 for students, and free for under 16's. This ride is
designed for beginners and families,
but all welcome. Kate 020 8858 1594
Sunday 7 September: Locks,
Docks and one smoking ferry: Meet 9am on the South Bank outside the
National Film Theatre, then 10am at Cutty Sark Gardens for this all day
always different 30 mile circular tour of docklands. Or just do half
and drop out at lunchtime. Barry 07905 889 005.
Sunday 7 September: (see Sunday 16 March
for more details): Sustrans Ranger Ride. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens
and cover the Thames Path to the Woolwich Flood Barrier. Adrian 07941
462082
Thursday 18 September is Bike Day: Meet
7am Cutty Sark Gardens for a quiet roads ride up to Broadgate for a
free TfL breakfast, then on for
more at Covent Garden. It is part of "Way to go" during 16th-22nd
September 03,a travel awareness week promoting sustainable travel
options. The aim of the week is to encourage Londoners to think about
the way they travel around the Capital and how their travel choices
affect the environment. A variety of sustainable transport alternatives
will be showcased to provide a full compliment of travel options for
journeys to work, school or for leisure. More details at
www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/travelwise-waytogo.shtml#bike
Saturday 20 September:
Greenwich - Whitstable. Meet at 9am (yes,
9am) Cutty Sark Gardens. 55
miles through very varied scenery. Some big roads out of London. Or
train it to Rochester and
meet us at lunch and do the last prettier half. Then train back from
Whitstable to London. Barry
07905 889 005 (Or stay overnight and......)
Sunday 21 September: Whitstable -
Dover. The Last Resorts. 13 seaside towns in 60 miles. Meet 11am
Whitstable
Harbour. 8.05am Victoria train arrives
Whitstable 9.54am. Train back from Dover
lateish. Barry 07905 889 005.
Sunday 21 September: Sustrans Ranger Ride.
Meet 10am at
Woolwich Thames Barrier for to Erith and Dartford. Adrian 07941 462082.
(See 16 March for more details).
Friday 26 September: Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank. (Bit political).
Saturday 27 September: meet 9am Cutty Sark Gardens for canal ride up to the International Cycle Show at Islington's Business Design Centre. £10 advance ticket, £12 on the door. www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk/events/detail.cgi?uid=54&dp= (note some of us will then help on Herne Hill Velodrome's stall). Barry 07905 889 005
Saturday 27 September: Easy Going Ride. Oxleas woods for fun and games. Enjoy the short ride to Oxleas woods for ball games, admire the view and coffee in the café. 10am Eltham Green School, Middle Park Avenue, Eltham. Hilary 020 8769 4661 / 07929 722973
Wednesday 1 October: Greenwich Cyclists monthly meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm The Forum, 177 Trafalgar Road. Click here for map
Saturday 4 October: Herne Hill Velodrome. The afternoon takeover by
Greenwich Cyclists has morphed into an Open Afternoon with the Friends of
Herne Hill Velodrome. 1-4pm. There'll be a chance to borrow a track bike and
ride the track. With full training for those who haven't ridden it before. £5
covers those costs. There'll also be lots of information about plans to save
and modernise the velodrome. This is the perfect opportunity to see and use
the place, and get more involved if you want to. And volunteers to help on
the day will be much appreciated. Meet 11am Cutty Sark Gardens for a slow
ride there, or go straight there to Burbage Road, Dulwich. Barry 07905 889005.
Saturday 4 October: Easy Going Ride. Ride and dip! Ride from Greenwich or Eltham Green School to meet at the Waterfront Leisure Centre, Woolwich. Time for a swim and enjoy the wave-machine. 10am Cutty Sark Gardens or Eltham Green School, Middle Park Avenue, Eltham. Kate 020 8858 1594 or Hilary 020 8769 4661 / 07929 722973
Sunday 5 October: The Ride of the Falling Leaves. This is a deliberately tough hilly tour of the North Downs organised by Mosquito Bikes in aid of the Lavendar Trust cancer charity. 70 and 50 mile options. £12 entry fee in advance. £14 on day. Starts 9am from Herne Hill Velodrome in Burbage Road. Ends there too with food, drink and music. http://www.mosquito-bikes.co.uk Meet 8am Cutty Sark Gardens for ride to start. Barry 07905 889 005
Sunday 5 October: Sustrans Ranger Ride. (see Sunday 16 March for more details). Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens and cover the Thames Path to the Woolwich Flood Barrier. Adrian 07941 462082
Sunday 12 October: Locks, docks and one smoking ferry. That all-day always changing tour of Docklands. Gentle 35 miles. Stay all day or drop out at lunchtime or wherever. Meet 9am National Film Theatre or 10am Cutty Sark Gardens, Barry 07905 889 005
Saturday 18 October: Autumn Beach Huts. about 45 flattish miles along the Stour estuary then through Walton and Frinton-on-Sea. Meet 9am Cutty Sark Gardens and ride to Liverpool Street station for the 10.15am Manningtree train. Or at Liverpool Street at 10am. Train back. Barry. 07905 889 005
Saturday 18 October: Easy Going Ride. Docklands plane-spotting! Take the Woolwich ferry to docklands to explore the docks and watch the planes at City Airport 10am Eltham Green School, Middle Park Avenue, Eltham. Kate 020 8858 1594 or Frances 01322 441979
Sunday 19 October: Sustrans Ranger Ride. Meet 10am at Woolwich Thames Barrier for to Erith and Dartford. Adrian 07941 462082. (See 16 March for more details).
Sunday 26 October: Free cycle training. Learn to ride a bike or improve your skills with professional cycle trainers - 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. Book in advance by contacting Hilary 07929 722 973 / 020 8769 4661
Friday 31 October: Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank. (Bit political).
Saturday 1 November: Easy Going Ride. The Riverboat one. A slow paced explore along the river. Arrive at the Tate Modern in Bankside in time for a hot chocolate and a walk across the Wobbly Bridge. We'll give those legs a rest by returning on the fast Thames Clipper riverbus. 10am Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich. Kate 020 8858 1594 / John 07941 244076
Sunday 2 November: The Original Locks, Docks etc. No farm diversion this time. Just the 30 mile all day always different slow tour. Easy half way drop out, or stay all day. Meet 9am National Film Theatre or 10am Cutty Sark Gardens. Barry 07905 889 005
Wednesday 5 November: Greenwich Cyclists monthly meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm The Forum, 177 Trafalgar Road. Click here for map
Friday 7th November: Cycle on Fridays. New! Liz is leading rides every other Friday. Some local, and some involving train rides to either the Kent or Essex countryside. Today, ride along the Thames path from Greenwich to Erith and back. This path is part of the Sustrans National route and is mostly off-road. 26 miles. Meet Cutty Sark Gardens at 10.00 am. Details from Liz 020 8691 20654
Sunday 9 November: Folkstone/Dungess/Hastings. About 25 quickish miles from Folkstone to strange Romney Marsh, the Dungeness shingle and Prospect Cottage. Then pub lunch. Then another 25 to Hastings and its very big hill and the train home. Or from Rye, before that hill. Meet 8.20am at London Bridge mainline station for the 8.37 Folkstone Central train. Arrives 10.04. Bring lights. Barry 07905 889 005
Sunday 16 November: Free cycle training. Learn to ride a bike or improve your skills with professional cycle trainers - 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. Book in advance by contacting Hilary 07929 722 973 / 020 8769 4661
Thursday 20th November 7:00pm - 9:00pm: Maintenance class
Friday 21st November: Ride through Essex countryside on small roads and lanes. Good cycle-friendly tea shop for sandwiches, cakes or hot drinks. About 30-35 miles. Meet CSG at 9.15 or at Liverpool Street Station for 10.32 train to Hatfield Peveral (beyond Chelmsford). Return from same station. Liz 020 8691 2065
Saturday 22 November: Easy Going Ride. Greenwich Market. Ride to Greenwich for a spot of shopping, sightseeing, or coffee, before returning to Eltham. 10am Eltham Green School, Middle Park Avenue, Eltham. Kate 020 8858 1594
Sunday 23 November: Beckton Greenway. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens. Down the Thames Path, over the Woolwich Ferry, and west along the Greenway to Hackney and lunch. Towpaths back to CSG. Almost no roads. Barry 07905 889 005
Thursday 27 November: Theatre Ride. Meet 6.15pm Cutty Sark Gardens for a ride to the Roan Theatre Company's production of 'Dead Guilty' at Eltham Green School. Book your own ticket in advance (£7/ £6 concessions) by calling the box office - 020 8856 6079. Doors open at 7.15pm, Curtain up: 7.45pm. Hilary 07929 722 973
Friday 28 November: Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank. (Bit political).
Saturday 29 November: The Dengie Marshes. A not very planned but quickish explore of the Essex flatlands to include 9th century St Peters and Burnham on Crouch. Around 50 miles. Meet 8am Cutty Sark Gardens or 9am Liverpool Street for the 9.15 train to Chelmsford. Arrives 9.46. Barry 07905 889 005
Wednesday 3 December: Greenwich Cyclists monthly meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm The Forum, 177 Trafalgar Road. Click here for map
Friday 5 December: Hoo / Isle of Grain peninsular, including visit to Dickens (Great Expectation) churchyard at Cooling. About 30 miles. Meet Greenwich station at 9.45 for 10.07 train to Gravesend. Liz 020 8691 2065
Saturday 6 December: Easy Going Ride. Christmas Shopping Trip to Borough Market. Ride along the Thames to Borough Market, for shopping, eating and drinking. Ride or train back 10am Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich. Kate 020 8858 1594
Sunday 7 December: Yule Tide Shop. Easy canal ride to Camden Market to fill y'panniers up then mainly canals down to Greenwich Market, and maybe a meal after somewhere. Meet on top of the Green Bridge, Mile End Park at 9.00am. Tower Hamlets Ride. Contact Steve or 07974 051766
Saturday 13 December: Party Time! Ceilidh! Our first ceilidh last year was wonderful, the dance floor was packed. This year's will be even better. We're limiting tickets to 180. There'll be more staff on the pay bar, the buffet moves up-market, The Muckers, that 7 piece celtic fiddle band, will be brilliant again. So will the inside bike park. 8pm till midnight at West Greenwich Arts Centre, 141 Greenwich High Road, London SE10. Advance tickets selling now: £15 or £10 unwaged. £20 after 1 December. To purchase tickets: Send a cheque to Karen Marks, 117 Vanbrugh Hill, London SE10 9HB or Funds transfer to Co-op Bank, Greenwich Cyclists, 089299 - 65116418. For funds transfers, please mark as "C-yourName" and send e-mail to: Karen Marks. Click here for map
Saturday 13 December: Potters Bar to Cambridge Fastish 40 mile trip so that everyone can be ready for the Ceilidh (item above). Meet Kings Cross Station by the entrance to platforms 9 - 11 at 09:10 for 09:36 to Potters Bar. Peter 07968 836057.
Friday 19 December: River path ride from Greenwich to Tate Modern for Eliasson's atmospheric Installation exhibition. Across river by Milenium bridge and back to Greenwich via Isle of Dogs. About 12-15 miles. Meet CSG at 10.00 am. Liz 020 8691 2065
Friday 19 December: Critical Mass. 6pm National Film Theatre. South Bank. (bit political).
Thursday 25 December: Deserted London. Meet 11am Cutty Sark Gardens for a gentle ride to central London and its parks. Late lunch with veggie/vegan options. Pubs will be visited. Join/leave whenever you like. Barry. 07905 889 005
Sunday 28 December: Ride up through Greenwich Park, across Blackheath, to Charlton Park via suburban roads and Maryon Wilson Park to the Thames Barrier. Return to Greenwich via the Thames path. About 12 miles, and the only significant hill is through Greenwich Park. Meet at Cutty Sark 10.a.m. Anthony 07740 434078