| February 2013 | |
Saturday 2 |
Super softies ride to Thame. Very easy flat traffic free ride to Thame. Suitable for beginners and families. Brunch at Thame, visit the museum and look round this historic market town. 25km. Meet Marylebone 09.15 for 09.36 train to Princes Risborough arrive 10.08. Leader meets you here. (Charles Harvey 07961 194771) |
Sunday 3 Map of the ride |
The Heart of Surrey. Through the Gin and Tonic belt at a fastish pace. Meet Victoria 09.05 for 09.36 train to Oxted, arrive 10.17. (Sarah Brindley 07738 941242) There are now no direct trains from Victoria to Oxted today, so we will instead meet at London Bridge at 08.25 for the 08.52 train, arriving Oxted at 09.27. |
Sunday 3 Map of the ride |
Mid Sussex. Take in the heathland and vistas of the Ashdown Forest, then down to the Medway Valley and lunch at Hartfield. Return through the wooded hills of the High Weald. 90km. Meet London Bridge 08.45 for 09.11 train to Haywards Heath, arrive 09.56. (Thomas James 07714 662442) |
Sunday 3 |
Winter Warmer. Swift run out with a brief stop for elevenses at Westmill [grab an extra cake for the 60km run back]. Return by train from Luton. Meet Caffe Nero, Highgate at 08.30 for 08.45 away. (Damian McNamara 07736 087991) |
Saturday 9 |
Disraeli Revisited. Visit the estate over rolling countryside of Disraeli, chance to see secret WW2 base of Cartographers. 16km. Pub/cafe lunch. Meet Marylebone 09.15 for 09.36 train to High Wycombe, arrive 10.09. Meet leader here. (Philip Benstead 07949 801698) |
Sunday 10 |
Docks and Ducks. See how nature has taken over parts of Southwark's docklands. Warehouses, bridges and dock fittings will remind you of the area's past life as a thriving port. About 25km. Meet Emma Cons Gardens, junction of Waterloo Road and The Cut, opposite the Old Vic theatre, at 12.45 for 13.00 away. (Colin Wing 020 7828 1500) |
| Sunday 10 |
John Snuggs Memorial Ride. A ride to celebrate the life of John Snuggs, who died in January. Meeting the *** ride at Manningtree Station Buffet at about 12.00. Meet Liverpool Street 09.00 for 09.32 train to Marks Tey, arrive 10.29. Please wait for the leaders to arrange the purchase of train tickets. (Sue Dorey 020 7729 5409) This ride replaces the one originally published for today. |
| Sunday 10 |
The First Cuckoo of Spring. Riding through Essex for lunch at the Cuckoo Pub at Ingatestone. Friendly and relaxed day out. Meet Fenchurch Street 09.15 for 09.40 train to Upminster, arrive 10.02. Leader meets you here. (Kelvin Dane 07922 111790) This ride replaces the one originally published for today. |
| Sunday 10 Map of the ride |
John Snuggs Memorial Ride. A ride to celebrate the life of John Snuggs, who died in January. Meeting the ** ride at Manningtree Station Buffet at about 12.00. Meet Liverpool Street 08.40 for 09.02 train to Witham, arrive 09.55. Please wait for the leaders to arrange the purchase of train tickets. (Nick Bloom 07768 354010) This ride replaces the one originally published for today. |
Sunday 17 |
Little Green Ride. A day out in Hertfordshire. For newcomers and familiar faces. Meet Finsbury Park 09.55 for 10.14 train to Stevenage, arrive 10.39. (Stephen Taylor 07977 235735) |
| Sunday 17 Map of the ride |
Not all tarmac. Hertfordshire hills, lanes and tracks. Meet Kings Cross 09.45 for 10.12 train to Hertford North, arrive 10.55. Leader meets you here. (Paul Lohr 07956 891490) |
| Sunday 17 |
Round and about Sevenoaks. A hard and hilly 90km. Bring your climbing legs. Meet Charing Cross 08.50 for 09.16 train to Sevenoaks, arrive 10.08. (Martin Hayman 07966 393371) |
| Saturday 23 |
Going West. Through waterland and woodland and beyond. Meet Uxbridge Underground Station (Metropolitan Line) at 09.45 for 10.00 away. (Sabina Carchesio 07794 296421) Sabina is unable to lead this ride today, so unfortunately we have had to cancel it. |
| Saturday 23 |
Sunningdale to Windsor through the Great Park. 15km with lunch at Savill Gardens and tea shop heaven in Windsor. Please note that the route is very muddy in places - please come suitably shod! Meet Waterloo 08.55 for 09.20 train Sunningdale, arrive 10.07. Meet leader here. Return is from Windsor. (Robin Hamilton 07812 831494) |
| Sunday 24 |
Parks of East London. Visit many parks en route to see Old Dagenham and the Brave New World, the end of the District Line and the chance to drop into Essex. Meet Fenchurch St 10.00 for 10.20 train to Barking, arrive 10.34. Buy return to Upminster. (Philip Benstead 07949 801698) Philip is unwell and unable to lead the ride today, so we have had to cancel this ride - sorry. |
| Sunday 24 Map of the ride |
Up and down and up and down. Through the hills of Kent to lunch at the Cock Inn, Henley Street. Tea at Shoreham before returning from Swanley. Meet Blackfriars 08.45 for 09.08 train to Shoreham (Kent), arrive 10.00. Leader meets you here. (David Kurtz 07771 760660) |
| March 2013 | |
| Sunday 3 |
Plan B for Blackmore. Ride to Blackmore, home to a 15C Church and Priory, for lunch or a cafe at Norton Heath. After lunch we head south to South Weald Park for tea. The former Royal Hunting Estate has been established here for more than 700 years; the lakes, the tree-lined avenues, and large parkland trees are the result of the landscaping carried out in the 18th century. The deer were were reintroduced in 1987. Distance no more than 50km. Terrain; gently undulating between 23-100m above sea level. OS Maps 167 and 177. Meet Liverpool St 09.20 for 09.50 train to Upminster, arrive 10.18. Leader meets you here. (Kelvin Dane 07922 111790) |
| Sunday 3 |
1% East Sussex. A hilly ride of around 60km, mainly in the southern reaches of the North Downs with pub lunch. Meet Victoria 09.10 for 09.40 train to Hurst Green, arrive 10.30. (Sue Dorey 020 7729 5409) |
| Sunday 3 Map of the ride |
South Essex Circuit. An easier 3* for those wanting to step up from 2*. Approximately 75km. Meet Liverpool St 08.50 for 09.20 train to Upminster, arrive 09.48. (Paul Foster 07969 531984) |
| Sunday 3 |
Up & Down. A pacey 110km ride through Herts and Beds with a lunch stop at Ardeley. Return by train from Stevenage. Meet Caffe Nero in Highgate at 08.30 for 08.45 away. (Damian McNamara 07736 087991) |
| Saturday 9 |
Three Rivers Walk. Across rolling downs with some mud and cows to the Cock at Church End near the village of Sarratt for lunch. Following the Chess, Colne and Gade rivers to return along the Ebury trail. 20 km. Return from Bushey. Meet Euston 09.25 for 09.49 train to Watford Junction, arrive 10.03. Meet leader here. (Dave Newman 07943 375345) |
| Sunday 10 |
Chiltern Lunacy. A gentle ride through the Chilterns from Chorleywood, with lunch at the Full Moon at Cholesbury Common. About 40 km. Meet 09.45 at Marylebone Station for the 10.12 train to Chorleywood, arrive 10.39. (Brian O'Reilly 07805 385896) This ride is a late addition to our programme, so it is not in the printed list. |
| Sunday 10 Map of the ride |
Bring your mother along. Riding east into Essex to find lunch in Matching Tye. Afternoon tea in Much Hadham. Meet Liverpool St 09.00 for 09.25 train to Ware, arrive 10.09. (Michael Belcher 07951 304075) |
| Sunday 10 |
Unfinished business. 80km before lunch in Maldon, return by train from Harlow Town. A re-run of February's ride but without the floods. Meet Highbury and Islington Station 08.30 for 08.45 away. (Jon McColl 07792 891244) |
| Saturday 16 |
Borough Green to Sevenoaks. Past Ightham Mote with views over the High Weald. 15.5km. Pub lunch at the Harrow Inn (slightly pricey compared to usual) and afternoon tea at Knole Park. Note not a circular walk. Meet Victoria 09.10 for 09.37 train to Borough Green, arrive 10.22. Buy return to Borough Green, then single from Sevenoaks to Otford. (Helen Dutton 07896 873862) |
| Sunday 17 |
Little Green Ride. A day out in Hertfordshire. About 50km. For newcomers and familiar faces. Map OS Landranger 166. Meet Finsbury Park 09.50 for 10.14 train to Stevenage, arrive 10.39. (Stephen Taylor 07977 235735) |
| Sunday 17 Map of the ride |
Chiltern Hills and Woods. Adjust your gears and use them to get to Whitchurch for lunch and tea in Henley. Meet Paddington 08.50 for 09.15 train to Twyford, arrive 10.01. (Sarah Khedouri 07904 205623) |
| Sunday 17 |
Kentish Hills. A hilly ride around Sevenoaks – distance to decided on the day depending on the group and the conditions. Meet Cannon St 08.45 for 09.11 train to Sevenoaks, arrive 09.41. (Bob Davis 07810 291837) |
| Saturday 23 |
Trivial Pursuits. Riding round East Surrey with an opportunity to learn some interesting facts about places on the route. Meet London Bridge 09.00 for 09.33 train to Redhill, arrive 10.11. Leader meets you here. (Marion Houghton 07884 116211) This ride has been CANCELLED due to the weather conditions. |
| Saturday 23 |
South from Wadhurst. Into the lovely, gently rolling High Weald. Picnic lunch, tea at Wealden Wholefoods. 18km. Meet Charing Cross 08.50 for 09.15 train to Wadhurst, arrive 10.20. (Mark Knox 07765 945530) |
| Sunday 24 |
CLUE and Circumnavigation Ride (Part 1). Circumnavigation of Heathrow with glimpse of times past to see Major-General William Roy and planes, river and parks of the far west of London.This easy pace guided cycle ride with occasional stops to listen to commentary is suitable for anybody who can ride 40 km (it may not be suitable for recumbents or full on racers with light tyres). Map OS Landranger 176. Meet Paddington 09.50 for 10.15 train to West Drayton, arrive 10.37. (Philip Benstead 07949 801698) This ride has been CANCELLED due to the forecast weather conditions. |
| Sunday 24 Map of the ride |
Green shoots of recovery. Looking for signs of spring as we ride through the lanes of Kent for lunch at Lenham. Meet Cannon St 08.45 for 09.11 train to Staplehurst, arrive 10.16. Leader meets you here. (Roy Watson 07740 187872) |
| Sunday 24 |
Brill ride. Flat, apart from the hills. 80km, mostly before lunch. Meet Marylebone 08.40 for 09.00 train to Princes Risborough, arrive 09.38. (Nick Bloom 07768 354010) This ride has been CANCELLED due to the forecast weather conditions. |
| Thu 28 – Sun 7 |
Alsace and the Vosges Mountains. (Paul Krebs 07941 823664) |
| Thu 28 – Mon 1 |
Dorset and Devon. (Paul Lohr 07956 891490) |
| Sunday 31 |
Summertime Special. Ride mainly on beautiful country lanes to Mangrove Green for lunch at the King William PH, then cycle to Hatfield station for train home. Easy pace (moving average about 13km/h) with some hills. OS Landranger map 166. Meet Finsbury Park 10.10 for 10.30 train to Welwyn Garden City, arrive 10.51. (John Silvertown 07804 930697) This is an additional ride, not in the printed rides list. |
| Sunday 31 |
Bring an Easter Egg. Why not? It's all energy food to keep you going until you get to the pub. Meet Waterloo 08.40 for 09.09 train to Basingstoke, arrive 10.21. Leader meets you here. (John Comerford 07847 167729) |
| Sunday 31 |
Hertford and back. Ride out and back to Hertford. Approximately 95km. Meet Highbury and Islington Station 08.30 for 08.45 away. (Paul Foster 07969 531984) |
| April 2013 | |
| Saturday 6 |
Woodland Circuit. A tour through an 8,000 year old landscape and heathland on the North Downs with stunning panoramas and a view of Polesden Lacey. Pub lunch, optional tea. 17km. Muddy if wet. Meet Waterloo 09.00 for 09.24 train to Dorking, arrive 10.11. Leader meets you here. (Linda Gray 01689 873804) |
| Sunday 7 |
Riding in the Rodings. 50km ride with pub lunch and afternoon tea at Hatfield Forest Park. OS map 167. Meet Liverpool St 08.55 for 09.23 train to Sawbridgeworth, arrive 10.04. (Sue Dorey 020 7729 5409) |
| Sunday 7 |
Oh, to be in Essex now that April's here. Poetry in motion as we ride to The Duck at Newney Green for lunch. Meet Liverpool St 08.50 for 09.14 train to Romford, arrive 09.34. (Robert Hanwell 07947 479644) |
Sunday 7 Map of the ride |
(Not) The Start of Summertime. 115km Audax from Stevenage to Thaxted and return. More details here. Meet Kings Cross 09.00 for 09.23 train to Stevenage, arrive 09.46. Ride starts at 10.30. |
| Saturday 13 |
Lee Valley Meander. Joint ride with LCC. Up to 50km. Explore the Lee Valley at a leisurely pace with lunch at a riverside cafe or an al fresco picnic alternative. Visit the historic town of Waltham Abbey. TfL cycling guides 2, 4 and 14, OS Landranger 177 and 166. Meet Liverpool St 10.10 for 10.37 train to Seven Sisters, arrive 10.54. (Elizabeth Davies 07765 487783) |
| Saturday 13 |
Deep into the Surrey Hills. For lunch and then through more open country to an arboreal tea. A more demanding 2* ride. Meet Waterloo 08.35 for 09.03 to Effingham Junction, arrive 09.45. Buy return to Guildford. (Mark Knox 07765 945530) |
| Sunday 14 |
CLUE to see Major-General William Roy (Part 2). See Major-General William Roy, ferry, and parks of the far west of London. Riparian ride to view the grandeur of Hampton Court from afar and travel on Shepperton to Weybridge Passenger Ferry (£2.50). This easy pace cycle ride with occasional stops to listen to commentary is suitable for anybody who can ride 40 km (may not be suitable for recumbent or full on racers with light tyres). OS Landranger 176. Meet Waterloo 09.55 for 10.18 train to Kingston, arrive 10.46. Buy return to Hampton Court. (Philip Benstead 07949 801698) |
| Sunday 14 Map of the ride |
The Best of Essex. Twisting and turning through the lanes of north Essex. Meet Liverpool St 08.35 for 09.02 train to Kelvedon, arrive 10.00. Leader meets you here. (Christine Johnson 07971 294523) |
| Sunday 14 Map of the ride |
South Kent and the Rother Valley. Over the Greensand Ridge and past the medieval town of Rye. Lunch by the sea in Hastings and back across the Weald. Meet St Pancras 08.45 for 09.10 train to Ashford, arrive 09.48. (Thomas James 07714 662442) |
| Sunday 14 |
Short but Sharp. Swift run out with an early lunch at Westmill. 100km at 25kph. Return by train from St Albans. Meet Caffe Nero in Highgate at 08.30 for 08.45 away. (Damian McNamara 07736 087991) |
| Saturday 20 Map of the ride |
Let's get going! Find out why this area is teeming with cyclists every weekend. Meet Waterloo 09.00 for 09.24 train to Dorking, arrive 10.11. (Sally Doyle 07743 734255) This ride replaces the one previously published for this date. |
| Saturday 20 Map of the walk |
Hadleigh Castle Park. Circular route following Benfleet Creek, Hadleigh Woods, passing the reconstruction of an iron age roundhouse and Hadleigh castle ruins. Continue to Leigh-on-Sea and finish with a pint in Leigh old town or continue walking along the seaside towards Southend and jump on the train when you feel like or return from Leigh-on-Sea. Picnic lunch and afternoon tea at Hadleigh Farm Tea Rooms (Salvation Army). 12km. Meet Fenchurch St 09.40 for 10.00 train to Leigh-on-Sea, arrive 10.42. Leader meets you here. (Anna Bagi 07949 086473) This walk replaces the one originally published, which proved to impracticable this week because the ferries are not running at suitable times. |
| Sunday 21 |
Little Green Ride. A day out in Hertfordshire. About 50km. For newcomers and familiar faces. Map OS Landranger 166. Meet Finsbury Park 09.50 for 10.11 train to Knebworth, arrive 10.38. (Sue Dorey 020 7729 5409) |
| Sunday 21 |
Steam up at Crossness. Beside the Thames to see the spectacular Pumping Station with its four beam engines. Victorian engineering at its best. Meet Charing Cross 08.50 for 09.12 train to Greenwich, arrive 09.28. Leader meets you here. (Simon Hattersley 020 8290 4559) The London Marathon starts from Greenwich today, so we have amended the plan to avoid the congestion and road closures. Note that Charing Cross will be very busy, so allow plenty of time for buying tickets. We will now catch the 09.26 train from Charing Cross to Bexley, arriving 10.01. |
| Sunday 21 |
The Alternative London To Brighton. A brisk ride out of town to the south coast's most sophisticated resort. Meet Trafalgar Square (Pret a Manger) at 08.45 for 09.00 away. (Roger Fretwell 020 7278 2016) |
| Saturday 27 Map of the ride |
Between the Woods and the Water. Waterlands in the morning and then climbing and descending through beech woods in the afternoon. Meet Uxbridge station (Metropolitan line) at 09.45 for 10.00 start. (Sabina Carchesio 07794 296421) |
| Saturday 27 |
Mills and Boom. A trip along the Tillingbourne stream starting at Gomshall finishing at Guildford taking in the remains of the Chilworth gunpowder mills. 14-15km. Bring a picnic lunch. Meet Waterloo 08.40 for 09.00 train to Gomshall, arrive 10.03 (changing at Guildford). Meet leader here. (Ed Houghton 07889 186595) |
| Sunday 28 |
Redbourn Revisited. 50km ride along country roads and a former railway line to visit the Redbourn Museum (modest admission charge). Lunch at The Hub Cyclists Cafe at Redbourn. Return via Harpenden and Sandridge. Largely on road but does include a stretch of a former railway line (Nicky Way). Not too demanding but does include some main roads. Returning to either Harpenden (shorter) or St Albans. Map OS Landranger 166. Meet St Pancras 09.40 for 10.02 train to St Albans, arrive 10.35. Leader meets you here. (Charles Harvey 07961 194771) |
| Sunday 28 Map of the ride |
Who was Ebenezer Howard? Find out as you cycle through the most garden-like bits of Hertfordshire. Meet Kings Cross 08.40 for 09.06 train to Letchworth Garden City, arrive 09.51. (Scott Fletcher 07866 374450) |
| Sunday 28 |
The Joy of Essex. Ride out and back to Jonathan Meades' favourite county. 110km with a brief cafe stop at Hatfield Heath. Meet Highbury and Islington Station 08.30 for 08.45 away. (Jon McColl 07792 891244) |
| May 2013 | |
| Sat 4 – Sun 5 Map of the ride |
Suffolk Weekend. (Christine Johnson 07971 294523) |
| Sunday 5 |
Darkest Essex. 50-60km with some off road through rustic scenery along quiet lanes, suitable for a touring or hybrid bikes. Map OS Landranger 167. Meet Liverpool St 09.00 for 09.28 train to Audley End, arrive 10.24. Leader meets you here. (John Unwin 01799 527094) |
| Sunday 5 Map of the ride |
The Country Estates of West London. Forget Heathrow and the M4 and discover why West London was a once fashionable place to have a country estate. TfL cycling guide 6. Meet Waterloo 12.20 for 12.44 train to Richmond, arrive 13.09. Meet leader here – ride leaves Richmond at 13.30. (Colin Wing 020 7828 1500) |
| Sunday 5 |
The Counties Festival 100. 102km Audax from Henham. More details here. Meet Liverpool St 07.30 for 07.43 train to Elsenham, arrive 08.50. |
Saturday 11 |
Bridle Paths West from Tonbridge. Hilliness before and after lunch – but the Swan at West Peckham the reward. Not suitable for hybrids! Meet Charing Cross 08.40 for 09.00 train to Tonbridge, arrive 09.57. Leader meets you here. (Roy Watson 07740 187872) |
| Saturday 11 |
Looking for David at Cadsden. Enjoy the undulating countryside overlooking the vale of Aylesbury and see Chequers from afar. Pub lunch. 16 km. Meet Marylebone 09.20 for 09.42 train to Wendover, arrive 10.29. Returning from Princes Risborough – buy return to Aylesbury. (Philip Benstead 07949 801698) Philip is no longer available to lead this walk, so we have had to CANCEL it. |
| Sunday 12 |
Susie's scenic Surrey. Not part of the Olympic route but just as scenic, riding a circular route mostly on country roads and lanes. Coffee stop at Denbies Vineyard, lunch at country pub, tea at cyclists' favourite, Tea-on-the-Green at Brockham. Under 50km. Map OS Explorer 146. Meet Victoria 08.40 for 09.10 train to arrive Boxhill and Westhumble, arrive 10.06. Leader meets you here. (Susie Kilbride 07778 971400) |
| Sunday 12 Map of the ride |
CAMRA fave. A bit further afield than usual but worth it to sample the ale in The Red Lion at Brightwell-cum-Sotwell. Also a chance to view Dorchester Abbey. Meet Paddington 08.20 for 08.43 train to Pangbourne, arrive 09.54. (Scott Fletcher 07866 374450) Because of engineering work, the trains don't stop at Pangbourne today, so we will catch the same train but get off at Reading, arriving at 09.43, and come back from Goring and Streatley – buy return ticket to Goring. |
| Sunday 12 |
Metropolitan to maritime Essex. An easier 3* – to the delightful seaside resort of Southend – for those wanting to step up from 2*. Meet Fenchurch St 09.20 for 09.40 train to Upminster, arrive 10.02. Returning by train from Southend. (Paul Foster 07969 531984) Instead of going to Southend, this ride will now be an 80km Essex loop finishing back at Upminster. Meeting details are unchanged. |
| Sunday 12 |
Essex Express. A brisk ride out through Herts and Essex. 80km before lunch at Saffron Walden. 120km at 25kph. Return by train from Stevenage. Meet Caffe Nero in Highgate at 08.30 for 08.45 away. (Damian McNamara 07736 087991) |
| Saturday 18 |
Tracks and Trails. Going for East Grinstead this time after weather problems the last time. A quieter way to enjoy the countryside. Mostly off road/traffic free. Chunky tyres if not an off-roader the order of the day. Circular ride returning to Redhill. Meet Victoria 09.10 for 09.32 train to Redhill, arrive 10.00. Leader meets you here. (Marion Houghton 07884 116211) |
| Saturday 18 |
Milford to Godalming. Through the Greensand Way and Winkworth Arboretum. 17km with picnic or (pricey) pub lunch options. Meet Waterloo 08.50 for 09.15 train to Milford, arrive 10.05 (buy return ticket to Milford). Meet leader here. (Robin Hamilton 07812 831494) |
| Sunday 19 |
Little Green Ride. A day out in Hertfordshire. About 50km. For newcomers and familiar faces. Map OS Landranger 166. Meet Finsbury Park 09.50 for 10.11 train to Knebworth, arrive 10.38. (Stephen Taylor 07977 235735) |
| Sunday 19 |
Balcombe loop. Views and hills but not Ditchling Beacon as we ride in the lovely countryside to the north of Brighton. Pub lunch. 75km. Meet Victoria 09.00 for 09.27 train to Balcombe, arrive 10.17. (Colin Hartridge-Price 07795 093631) |
| Sunday 19 |
West of London Wanderings. From Slough to Burnham Beeches and Windsor Great Park. Approximately 80km. An easier 3* for those wanting to step up from 2*. Meet Paddington 08.50 for 09.15 train to Slough, arrive 09.46. (Ken Peters 07845 223706) |
| Sunday 19 |
Herts & Essex borders bash. A brisk ride out and back with a brief cafe stop. 110km at 25 kph. Meet Highbury and Islington Station 08.30 for 08.45 away. (Jon McColl 07792 891244) |
| Fri 24 – Sun 2 Map of the ride |
Far north of Scotland. See the tours page for more details. (David Kurtz 07771 760660) |
| Sunday 26 |
Guildford Greenery. 50km. Much of the route is off road. Mountain bikes not needed but may be unsuitable for bikes with thin racing tyres. Route follows the Christmas Pie route westwards and National Cycle Route 22 back. Lunch at Cafe at Seale. Chance to visit the Hog's Back Brewery. Map OS 186 Landranger. Meet Waterloo 08.45 for 09.10 train to Guildford, arrive 10.10. Leader meeds you here. (Charles Harvey 07961 194771) |
| Sunday 26 |
Older but not wiser. Roy dusts off a ride he did ten years ago and gets reacquainted with some hills. Lunch at The Wheatsheaf in Bough Beech. Meet Charing Cross 08.55 for 09.23 train to Sevenoaks, arrive 10.08. Leader meets you here. (Roy Watson 07740 187872) |
| Sunday 26 |
The Chilterns and The Vale of Aylesbury. A partly hilly 100km. Meet Euston 08.30 for 08.53 train to Tring, arrive 09.29. (Bob Davis 07810 291837) |
| June 2013 | |
| Saturday 1 |
Essex Tracks and Trails. Our Man in Essex knows lots of traffic-free tracks and trails. Flatter than your usual off road but please no 19mm tyres! Meet Fenchurch St 09.00 for 09.20 train to Upminster, arrive 09.42. Leader Meets you here. (Kelvin Dane 07922 111790) |
| Sat 1 – Sat 8 |
France - Tour du Tarn. See the tours page for more details. (Dave Newman 07943 375345) |
| Sunday 2 |
Mill Green Museum. 50km. Charles returns to one of his favourite leisurely ride destinations, Mill Green Museum, a small local museum and working watermill. lunch stop at Wheathampstead. Largely on road but including sections of the Alban Way (former railway line). Map OS Landranger 166. Meet St Pancras 09.10 for 09.32 train to St Albans, arrive 10.05. Leader meets you here. (Charles Harvey 07961 194771) |
| Sunday 2 |
Early Birds. Get up early and get some ozone in your lungs as we ride towards Heybridge Basin in Essex. Meet Liverpool St 08.20 for 08.44 train to Shenfield, arrive 09.21. Leader meets you here. (Kelvin Dane 07922 111790) |
| Sunday 2 Map of the ride |
Wealden Wanders. A day in Sussex cycling through the hills of the High Weald and the flatlands of the Low Weald. 100km. Meet London Bridge 08.45 for 09.11 train to Burgess Hill, arrive 10.01. Return from Gatwick Airport. (Thomas James 07714 662442) |
| Saturday 8 |
Open Gardens Squares 1. Discover some of London's 200+ secret gardens that open specially this weekend. A £12 ticket is required for visiting the gardens (available on the day, also valid on Sunday). TfL cycling guides 1, 7 and 14. Meet from 09.40 in Covent Garden Piazza (SW end, outside St Paul's Church) for a 10.00 start. (Philip Benstead 07949 801698) |
| Saturday 8 |
Tried and Tested Proper Off-Road. Good workout in in the morning, including coffee at Newlands Corner. Lunch at Ewhurst then flattish in the afternoon. Meet Waterloo 09.00 for 09.30 train to Guildford, arrive 10.03. (Mike Oliver 07929 860140) |
| Saturday 8 Map of the walk |
Greensand way. From Holmbury St Mary to Dorking. Picnic lunch. About 15km. Meet Waterloo 09.00 for 09.30 train to Guildford, arrive 10.03. Bus connection to Holmbury St Mary. Buy return to Gomshall. (Paul Krebs 07941 823664) |
| Sat 8 – Sun 9 Map of the ride |
Dutch Cities Tour. See the weekends page for more details. (Thomas James 07714 662442) |
| Sat 8 – Sat 15 |
France - Tour du Haut-Languedoc. See the tours page for more details. (Dave Newman 07943 375345) |
| Sunday 9 |
Open Gardens Squares 2. Discover some of London's 200+ secret gardens that open specially this weekend. A £12 ticket is required for visiting the gardens (available on the day). TfL cycling guides 1, 7 and 14. Meet from 09.40 in Covent Garden Piazza (SW end, outside St Paul's Church) for a 10.00 away. (Colin Wing 020 7828 1500) |
| Sunday 9 |
Out and About in Essex and Hertfordshire. A loop of about 70km in the north of Essex and Herts, with pub lunch and afternoon tea. Meet Liverpool St 09.00 for 09.28 train to Sawbridgeworth, arrive 10.04. Returning from Harlow Town. (Sue Dorey 020 7729 5409) |
| Sunday 9 |
Two Counties 100/Four Counties 150. 100/150 km Audax from Ware. More details from here for 150km and here for 100km. Meet Liverpool St for 07.52 train to Ware (for 150km) or 09.22 train (for 100km). |
| Sunday 16 |
Little Green Ride. A day out in Hertfordshire. About 50km. For newcomers and familiar faces. Map OS Landranger 166. Meet Finsbury Park 09.50 for 10.11 train to Knebworth, arrive 10.38. (Stephen Taylor 07977 235735) |
| Sunday 16 |
Down to the Beech? Classic Chiltern Hills and a classic Chiltern Church Tea. Meet Marylebone 08.50 for 09.12 train to Wendover, arrive 09.59. (Richard Philpott 07941 819033) |
| Sunday 16 |
Rocco's Rocket Rides. 100km Audax – more details here. Starts at 10.00 from Manor Farm, Ruislip. |
| Saturday 22 Map of the ride |
The Great Descents of Kent. Enjoy two spectacular descents into the scenic Darenth valley! About 40km, mostly quiet country roads. Pub lunch at Otford. OS Landranger maps 177, 188. Meet Victoria 09.30 for 09.58 train to St Mary Cray, arrive 10.25. (Colin Wing 020 7828 1500) |
| Saturday 22 Map of the walk |
Discover the Essex seaside: Mistley to Harwich. A country walk following the Essex Way. Picnic lunch and tea stop. About 20 km. Walk will return from Harwich, but there are drop-out points en-route for those wanting a shorter walk. Meet Liverpool St 09.10 for 09.30 train to Manningtree, arrive 10.31. Leader meets you here. Buy return to Harwich. (Anna Bagi 07949 086473) |
| Sunday 23 |
Chilterns Curiosity. About 50km. Delightful country lanes with many unexpected hills. Meet Baker St 08.45 for 09.00 Met Line train to Chorleywood, arrive 09.44. Leader joins at Finchley Road. (Brian O'Reilly 07805 385896) |
| Sunday 23 |
In for the long haul. 100 miles in old money or 160km in the new currency. Circular ride through Essex with a pub lunch in the middle but please bring snacks and plenty of water to help cope with the extra miles. Meet Liverpool St 07.50 for 08.14 train to Romford, arrive 08.34. Leader meets you here. (Christine Johnson 07971 294523) |
| Sunday 23 |
Fixed-Friendly Chilterns. 80km, fast and flat(-tish) for the Chilterns. Meet Baker St 08.45 for 09.00 Met Line train to Chorleywood, arrive 09.44. Leader joins at Finchley Road. (Bob Davis 07810 291837) This ride was originally advertised for 16 June. |
| Saturday 29 |
Chalfont & Latimer. A ramble around. 19km. Pub lunch. Meet Marylebone 08.55 for 09.12 train to Chalfont and Latimer, arrive 09.43. Leader meets you here. (Mike Oliver 07929 860140) |
| Sunday 30 |
Hog's Back Christmaspie Ride. Around the Hog's Back via Christmaspie trail and Surrey Cycleway. About 40km. Early coffee stop, then on to pub lunch in Farnham and tea at Watts Gallery, returning to Guildford. Some off-road but OK for general-purpose bikes. Maps OS Landranger 186 and 187. Meet Waterloo 08.45 for 09.10 train to Guildford, arrive 10.10. Leader meets you here. (Robin Hamilton 07812 831494) |
| Sunday 30 Map of the ride |
Lunch by the river. By popular demand. More rides to the west of London. Lunch at Benson and tea in Henley on Thames. Meet Paddington 08.50 for 09.15 train to Twyford, arrive 10.01. (David Kurtz 07771 760660) |
| Sunday 30 |
Bedford Lanes. Wind through the Ayots and Kings Walden (though if you enjoy the scenery you're not working hard enough) stopping at The Lilley Arms for lunch. 110km at 25kph. Meet Caffe Nero in Highgate at 08.30 for 08.45 away. (Damian McNamara 07736 087991) |
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To email the leader of any ride, please visit our website at www.centrallondonctc.org.uk. For general enquiries, contact the Secretary, Christine Johnson, by email at [email protected], or by phone on 07971 294523. |
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| * | Easier and shorter rides – about 50km (30 miles) – which are ideal if you are new to cycle touring or prefer a more leisurely ride. Accompanied older children welcome although it is advisable to contact the ride leader beforehand. Please bring the recommended map(s). |
| ** | Medium distance 55-85km (35-55 miles) – steady pace yet time to enjoy lunch, etc. |
| *** | Faster and generally longer 80-120km (50-75 miles) and often hilly – suitable for a light touring or road bike ... |
| **** | Faster again, averaging 25kph and longer (100km+, 65 miles+), with a brief cafe stop for lunch. These rides are for experienced Audax or Sportive riders training for their next event, or for those who just like it hard – bring a light winter or summer road bike, be prepared to do your turn on the front and accept that you may get dropped if you can't keep up! |
| Off-road | Mainly on rough tracks perhaps muddy – mountain bikes normally used. |
| Audax | Official Audax event – more info from www.audax.uk.net. |
| LCC | Rides organised by other groups (such as LCC) – not covered by CTC leader public liability insurance. |
| Zone6 | Start & finish in travelcard/freedom pass area or not using trains at all – low or no travel cost. |
| Walk | Walk 12-20 km miles (8-12 miles) often with picnic lunch bring food & drink (no bikes!). |