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Sunday 1 |
Canterbury to Shakespeare's Cliff. Visiting Samphire Hoe country park, England's newest land. Pub lunch at Earlham. 50km. Meet Victoria 08.30 for 09.05 train to Canterbury East, arrive 10.32. Leader meets you here. Buy return to Dover Priory. (Stephen Street 07912 667 112) | ||
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A classic church tea. Through Essex for lunch at West Hanningfield and an afternoon church tea at Blackmore. Meet Fenchurch Street 09.15 for 09.40 train to Upminster, arrive 10.02. Leader meets you here. (Kelvin Dane 07922 111790) | ||
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Highbury and Away 2. Train free ride out of London. Ride out through the suburbs into the countryside. Meet 08.45 outside Highbury and Islington Station for 09.00 away. (Jon McColl 07792 891244) | ||
Saturday 7 |
Chiltern Variety. Grand Union Canal, quiet woods, Ivinghoe Beacon and Ridgeway. 20km. Picnic lunch, may find elevenses. Meet Euston 09.00 for 09.24 train to Tring, arrive 10.00. (Mark Knox 07765 945530) | ||
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The Country Estates of Enfield. Follow in the footsteps of fashionable society of the 17th and 18th centuries who established country estates around Enfield, now public parks. About 25km. Meet Kings Cross 09.45 for 10.14 train to Enfield Chase, arrive 10.37. (Colin Wing 020 7828 1500) | ||
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Not missing Missenden. More classic Chiltern lanes. Expect hills, beechwoods and the usual church cream tea. Meet Marylebone 08.45 for 09.15 train to Princes Risborough, arrive 09.59. (Richard Philpott 07941 819033) Change of train: we will now get the 09.27 train from Marylebone to Wendover, arriving at 10.15, and return from Amersham. | ||
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Romney Marsh Ride. Not much in the way of hills but plenty of sea air! Meet St Pancras 08.15 for 08.42 train to Ashford, arrive 09.20. (Roger Fretwell 020 7278 2016) | ||
| Saturday 14 |
Chiltern Hills via Ballinger Common. Lunch at the Cock and Rabbit Inn. 16km. Meet Marylebone 09.00 for 09.27 train to Chesham, arrive 10.28 (changing at Chalfont and Latimer). (Helen Dutton 07896 873862) | ||
Sunday 15 |
Little Green Ride. A day out in Hertfordshire. For newcomers and familiar faces. Meet Finsbury Park 09.45 for 10.14 train to Stevenage, arrive 10.40. Train leaves from Kings Cross 10.09. More info at the Little Green Blog. (Stephen Taylor 07977 235735) | ||
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Shuttleworth Aircraft Collection. Aircraft dating back as far as the Edwardian era at the Shuttleworth Museum. Entry (optional) £10. 45km on dedicated cycle tracks and small lanes. Meet St Pancras 09.50 for 10.17 train to Bedford, arrive 11.22. Leader and more riders join at West Hampstead. (George Couloris 07879 887663) This is an additional ride not shown in the printed programme. | ||
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Local Economy. Fastish ride to a village pub that is run by the locals. Meet Euston 08.55 for 09.23 train to Wolverton, arrive 10.31. (John Snuggs 07506 741094) | ||
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Tour of the Hills. 115km Audax across the Downs. Starts Shere from 09.50. Book early as places go quickly. More info here. Train to Guildford. | ||
| Sunday 22 |
Scarecrow Festival. A ride to the Scarecrow Festival at Flamstead. A surreal experience! Low mileage but there are hills. Meet St Pancras 09.00 for 09.32 train Harpenden, arrive 10.02. Leader meets you here. (Charles Harvey 07961 194771) | ||
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Clock up some miles. Along the track of the old Cuckoo Railway line with the West Kenters. Lunch at Hailsham, tea at Burwash. Meet Charing Cross 08.50 for 09.23 train to Wadhurst, arrive 10.24. Leader meets you here. (Roy Turner 01732 863857) | ||
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Luton and Hertford 150. Enjoy the quiet rolling countryside of Hertfordshire with this circular tour starting in Bushey. More info here. | ||
| Sunday 29 |
The Phoenix Way. The annual ride to coincide with the Towersey Folk Festival. Same route as in 2008 and 2009. Meet Marylebone 08.50 for the 09.15 train to Princes Risborough, arrive 09.59. Leader meets you here. (Charles Harvey 07961 194771) | ||
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Cock and Bull at the Cock and Rabbit. Through the Chilterns to the Cock and Rabbit at The Lees for fine Italian and English food. Meet Marylebone 09.00 for 09.27 train to Amersham, arrive 10.02. (Brian O'Reilly 07805 385896) | ||
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Into the Chilterns. Ducking and diving through the Chilterns. Meet Paddington 08.45 for 09.15 train to Twyford, arrive 10.01. (Naomi Wolf 07709 442700) | ||
Ride Guide
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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, David Kurtz, by email at secretary@centrallondonctc.org.uk, or by phone on 07771 760660. |
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| * | Easier and shorter 30-50 km (20-30 miles) – more emphasis on the social aspect, for families, children, parents, grandparents ... |
| ** | Medium distance 55-85 km (35-55m) – steady pace yet time to enjoy lunch, etc. |
| **/*** | Additional rides in the summer months that are a little more challenging than regular ** rides. |
| *** | Faster and generally longer 80-120km (50-75m) and often hilly – suitable for a light touring or road bike ... |
| **** | A bit faster again and sometimes longer (100km+), with fewer stops – but normally a pub/cafe lunch – these rides are for experienced Audax or Sportive riders. |
| 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. |
| Off-road | Mainly on rough tracks perhaps muddy – mountain bikes normally used. |
| 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 (8-12m) often with picnic lunch bring food & drink (no bikes!). |