| October 2011 | |
Sunday 2 |
Great Bardfield, Finchingfield and Thaxted. Quiet country roads and attractive villages. Meet Liverpool Street 09.00 for 09.28 train to Audley End, arrive 10.24. Leader meets you here. (John Unwin 01799 527094) There are no trains to Audley End today because of engineering works, and we haven't been able to arrange an alternative route, so we have regretfully had to cancel this ride – sorry. |
Sunday 2 Map of the ride |
Sunday morning go for a ride ... Paul is in need of love on his 64th birthday. Please give generously. Meet Kings Cross 09.40 for 10.06 train to Welwyn North, arrive 10.34. Leader meets you here. (Paul Lohr 07956 891490) |
Saturday 8 |
Up and over to see old nags. Visit (free) retirement home for old nags. Fine views of Aylesbury Vale. Pub lunch. 19 km. Meet Marylebone Station 09.00 for 09.27 train to Great Missenden, arrive 10.08. Meet leader here. Buy return to Aylesbury. (Philip Benstead 07949 801698) |
| Sat 8 – Sun 9 Map of the ride |
Kent coast weekend away. (Christine Johnson 07971 294523) |
Sunday 9 |
Not the mince pie ride. Following the Wandle Trail to Abbey Mills. Meet at 10.00 at 45 Finlay Street, Fulham, SW6 6HE (near Fulham football ground). (Fuzz Edwards 020 7736 0857) |
| Sunday 9 Map of the ride |
East from Shoreham. Up and down Kent. Lunch at Friday Street. Tea at Shoreham Station. Option to return home from Swanley. Meet Victoria at 08.40 for 09.09 train to Shoreham (Kent), arrive 10.00. Meet leader here. (David Kurtz 07771 760660) |
Sunday 9 |
Hill Climbs. Out to Westerham to watch the Catford CC Hill Climb. Meet Euston Fire Station 08.30 for 08.45 away. (Paul Foster 07969 531984) |
| Sunday 16 |
Little Green Ride. A day out in Hertfordshire. For newcomers and familiar faces. Meet Finsbury Park 09.50 for 10.11 train to Knebworth, arrive 10.38. Buy return ticket to Stevenage. (Stephen Taylor 07977 235735) |
| Sunday 16 Map of the ride |
Beyond the fringe ... of the Chilterns. Nice country, nice time of year. Meet Paddington 08.50 for 09.19 train to Twyford, arrive 10.06. Leader meets you here. (John Comerford 020 8581 8239) |
| Sunday 23 |
See how the biggest bonfire is made. Stopping for elevenses, lunch and the famous Brockham afternoon tea, while watching the biggest bonfire in England being built. About 50km. Meet Victoria 09.10 for 09.38 train to Cheam, arrive 10.13. Meet leader here. (Lynda Barrow 020 8644 2013) |
| Sunday 23 |
Riding the runways. Riding south via Wisley airfield to The Stepping Stones at Boxhill for lunch. Meet Waterloo 08.45 for 09.11 train to Surbiton, arrive 09.35. Meet leader there. (Dave Newman 07943 375345) |
| Sunday 23 Map of the ride |
The White Cliffs of Dover. Through the North Downs of Kent towards the sea. Approx 100km. Meet St Pancras 08.45 for 09.10 train to Ashford, arrive 09.48 (alternative cheaper, but slower, train leaves Charing Cross 08.13 and arrives Ashford 09.28). (Thomas James 07714 662442) |
| Sunday 30 |
Southwark by Land and Water. Discover Southwark's former waterways, now transformed into cycle routes. Approx 3-3.5 hours. Starts at 13.00 from Emma Cons gardens, opposite the Old Vic, The Cut, SE1. (Colin Wing 020 7828 1500) |
| Sunday 30 |
In search of Lutyens. Passing through Thursley, the birth place of Sir Edwin Lutyens we get glimpses of some of the houses he went on to build. Meet Waterloo 08.30 for 09.00 train to Godalming, arrive 09.55. (David Vines 07787 718707) |
Sunday 30 Map of the ride |
Emitremmus Desrever. 101km audax celebrating the end of summertime, organised by Stevenage CTC. More details here – entry in advance strongly advised. Meet Finsbury Park 08.40 for 08.57 train to Stevenage, arrive 09.16 (note that this train does not start at Kings Cross this week). |
| November 2011 | |
| Sunday 6 |
The Country Estates of Enfield. Once the fashionable place for country estates, now transformed into parks traversed by cycle paths. About 23km. Meet Kings Cross at 09.25 for 09.53 train to Enfield Chase, arrive 10.16. (Colin Wing 020 7828 1500) |
| Sunday 6 |
Beat the blues. Riding to The Blue Ship near Billingshurst. Meet Victoria 08.40 for 09.08 train to Dorking, arrive 10.07. (John Snuggs 07506 741094) |
| Sunday 6 |
Highbury to Hertford and back. Coffee/snack/light lunch at Hertford, back to town with more to eat and drink at Look Mum No Hands. Meet at Highbury and Islington station at 08.30 for 08.45 away. (Jon McColl 07792 891244) Unfortunately Paul is unavailable this weekend. Jon has volunteered to take his place. All other details remain the same |
| Friday 11 AGM |
AGM and meal. 19.00 at 24 Bartok House, 30 Lansdowne Walk, W11 3LT. More information from the AGM page. (Paul Krebs 07941 823664) |
Saturday 12 |
Chilterns Off-Road. Muddy bridleways and singletrack around Wendover. Meet Marylebone 09.10 for 09.27 train to Wendover, arrive 10.14. (Charlie Keep 07856 401888) |
| Saturday 12 |
Roman camp and posh houses of England. See how the other half lived/live plus gentle countryside and woods to delight the eye. Pub lunch. 19km. Meet Marylebone at 09.10 for 09.33 train to Gerrards Cross, arrive 09.51. Meet leader here. (Philip Benstead 07949 801698) |
| Sunday 13 |
Surrey sights including Bushey Park. Meet Victoria 09.10 for 09.38 train to Cheam, arrive 10.13. Meet leader here. (Lynda Barrow 020 8644 2013) |
| Sunday 13 Map of the ride |
Beyond the M25. Riding south through autumn lanes. Hilly in places. Meet Victoria 09.05 for 09.34 train to Woldingham, arrive 10.13. (Michael Belcher 07951 304075) |
| Sunday 13 |
The Homebrew Ride. 70 hilly km up and over the North Downs with lunch at The Swan, West Peckham (a pub that brews its own beer!). Meet St Pancras 08.50 for 09.10 train to Ebbsfleet, arrive 09.28. (Mike Oliver 07929 860140) |
| Sunday 20 |
Little Green Ride. A day out in Hertfordshire. For newcomers and familiar faces. Meet Finsbury Park at 09.50 for 10.11 train to Knebworth, arrive 10.38. Buy return ticket to Stevenage. (Andrew Cornwell 07753 620682) |
| Sunday 20 Map of the ride |
Chilterns. Head north into the Chilterns. There will be hills. Meet Paddington 08.45 for 09.15 train to Twyford, arrive 10.01. Meet leader here. (David Kurtz 07771 760660) |
| Sunday 20 Map of the ride |
The Fenland Foray. Flat and furious and fixed friendly (if the leader can find his way out of Cambridge). Cafe lunch in Ely. Meet Kings Cross 08.30 for 08.50 train to Cambridge, arrive 09.57. (Stephen Taylor 07977 235735) |
| Saturday 26 |
Along the banks of the Medway. Pub lunch at Smarts Hill. Go past David Salomon's House to find tea in the Pantiles at Royal Tunbridge Wells. 18 km. Meet Charing Cross 09.10 for 09.30 train to Leigh (Kent) arrive 10.23 (change Tonbridge). (Paul Krebs 07941 823664) The connection at Tonbridge was too tight when I pre-walked the route last week, so we will catch the 09.15 train from Charing Cross (meet 08.55) – Paul. |
| Sunday 27 |
The Brunel Museum. A short ride to the Brunel Museum (admission charge) in Rotherhithe following NCN 4. Also visiting Stave Hill Ecology Park and Russia Dock Woodland. Meet 10.30 outside the eastern side entrance to St Pancras International station on Pancras Road (opposite The Gymnasium). The ride can also be joined at London Bridge station – contact ride leader for details. (Charles Harvey 07961 194771) |
| Sunday 27 Map of the ride |
Reptile ride. Heading for the snug interior of The Viper along good Essex lanes. Meet Fenchurch Street 09.20 for 09.40 train to Upminster, arrive 10.02. Leader meets you here. (Kelvin Dane 07922 111790) |
| Sunday 27 |
North Downs rendezvous. North Downs off-road including Leith Hill Tower's amazing views of London and and the south coast. Meet Waterloo 08.40 for 09.02 train to Effingham Junction, arrive 09.50. (Mike Oliver 07929 860140) |
| Sunday 27 |
Highgate - Westmill - Highgate. Forging northwards for beans on toast brunch, then back for carrot cake tea. Meet at Caffe Nero, Highgate at 08.30 for an 08.45 away. (Charlie Keep 07856 401888) |
| December 2011 | |
| Saturday 3 Map of the walk |
Watts the new tearoom like? A loop south of Guildford taking in a hilltop chapel, a mill, a canal, woods and views,and the refurbished Watts Gallery. Picnic lunch. 19km. Meet Waterloo 08.50 for 09.15 train to Guildford, arrive 09.50. (Mark Knox 07765 945530) |
| Sunday 4 |
Parks of lower Brent valley and chance to see the lady from Ealing. Ride along Thames and Brent and through Gunnersbury Park with elevenses in Chiswick Park for a second time. 40km. Meet Kensington Gardens, Broad Walk by cafe (north end by Bayswater Road) at 09.30. Returning by train from Wembley. (Philip Benstead 07949 801698) |
| Sunday 4 Map of the ride |
Lots of lovely lanes. Twisting and turning in the folds of the North Kent Downs. Perhaps a crafty tea. Meet Victoria 08.35 for 09.05 train to Sittingbourne, arrive 10.04. (Mark Knox 07765 945530) The train now departs from Cannon Street at 09.06 – other details unchanged. |
| Sunday 4 |
Chilterns Hilly. Second half of traditional "Chilly Hilterns" Ride. Meet Marylebone at 08.40 for 09.00 train to Princes Risborough, arrive 09.55. (Bob Davis 07810 291837) |
| Sunday 11 |
Mince Pie Ride. Meet at 10.00 at 45 Finlay Street, Fulham, SW6 6HE. Return for Mary's mince pies. (Fuzz Edwards 020 7736 0857) |
| Sunday 11 Map of the ride |
Sussex lanes in winter. A ride through the wooded lanes of the weald in north Sussex. Meet London Bridge 08.45 for 09.12 train to Three Bridges, arrive 09.54. (Thomas James 07714 662442) |
| Sunday 11 |
Beyond the Cappuccino Line? From Caffe Nero, Highgate to ... Meet at Caffe Nero, Highgate at 08.30 for an 08.45 away. (Keith Butcher 07709 442700) |
| Saturday 17 Map of the walk |
Polesden Lacey and England's largest vineyard. Walk in the North Downs hills. Lunch at Polesden Lacey tea rooms. 16km. Meet Waterloo 09.10 for 09.33 train to Effingham Junction, arrive 10.15. Returning from Dorking. (Helen Dutton 07896 873862) |
| Sunday 18 |
Little Green Ride. A day out in Hertfordshire. For newcomers and familiar faces. Meet Finsbury Park at 09.50 for 10.11 train to Knebworth, arrive 10.38. Buy return ticket to Stevenage. We no longer have a leader for this ride, so we have had to cancel it – sorry! |
| Sunday 18 Map of the ride |
Short ride for a short day. Passing through Harefield,Chalfont and The Swillet over undulating countryside for lunch in Chipperfield. Meet at Baker Street at 09.00 for a train to Ruislip at approx 09.15, or alternatively meet the leader at Ruislip Underground at 09.45 for 10.00 start. (Stephen Goodwin 07860 318316) |
| Sunday 18 |
Highbury to Hertford and back - again. Coffee/snack/light lunch at Hertford, back to town with more to eat and drink at Look Mum No Hands. Meet at Highbury and Islington station at 08.30 for 08.45 away. (Paul Foster 07969 531984) Jon is unable to lead his scheduled Essex ride today, so Paul will lead the ride above instead (meeting details are unchanged). |
| January 2012 | |
| Sunday 1 |
The Morning after the Night before. Fixed-friendly, gentle 3* to The Moletrap for the hair of the dog. Back in London by 15:30, approximately 60km. Meet at Highbury Corner at 10.15 for a 10.30 start. (Jon McColl 07792 891244) |
| Saturday 7 |
Epping Forest. Explore the forest in winter. Lunch at High Beach (pub, picnic or greasy spoon).14km. Meet at Theydon Bois (Central Line) at 10.15 for 10.30 start. Return from Leytonstone (Central Line). (Anna Bagi 07949 086473) |
| Sunday 8 |
Spyride. Visit places connected with real (Burgess and Maclean) and fictional (George Smiley) spies. Joint ride with Spokes (SW Herts cycling group). Meet Euston 09.15 for 09.37 train to Watford Junction, arrive 10.24 Leader meets you here. (Charles Harvey 07961 194771) Train times have changed – we'll now catch the 09.53 train to Watford Junction, arriving at 10.11. |
| Sunday 8 Map of the ride |
Roding or Roothing, Bobbingworth or Bovinger? Spelling lessons in the Essex lanes. Meet Liverpool Street 09.10 for 09.32 train to Shenfield, arrive 10.00. (Richard Philpott 07941 819033) |
| Sunday 8 |
Benson or bust. A metric tonne to Benson. Meet Marylebone 09.00 for 09.23 train to Gerards Cross, arrive 09.40. Buy return to Princes Risborough. (Charlie Keep 07856 401888) Train times changed – we'll now catch the 09.38 train to Gerrards Cross, arriving at 09.56. |
| Saturday 14 |
Architectural gems of Central London. We will tour some more London monuments and memorials taking in some architectural gems, some oddities and lots of fascinating social history. lots of cafe/pub lunch opportunities en route. All in Zone 1. 8-10km. Meet 09.30 at Embankment tube station. (Marion Houghton 07884 116211) |
| Sunday 15 |
Little Green Ride. A day out in Hertfordshire. For newcomers and familiar faces. Meet Finsbury Park at 09.50 for 10.11 train to Knebworth, arrive 10.38. Buy return ticket to Stevenage. (Stephen Taylor 07977 235735) |
| Sunday 15 Map of the ride |
A brisk ride. Get the circulation going riding through some outstanding lanes. Meet Kings Cross 08.55 for 09.23 train to Stevenage, arrive 09.46. (Janet Davies 07725 050564) |
| Sunday 15 Map of the ride |
Ronde de Windsor. Great Park loops followed by coffee in Windsor. 60 km. Home in time for tea. Meet Paddington 08.45 for 09.15 train to Slough, arrive 09.48. (Keith Butcher 07709 442700) |
| Sunday 22 |
Parks of north London being called to the bar with flowers if possible. Chance to visit one of the magnificent seven and the former site of Temple Bar. Pub lunch. 40km. Meet Kings Cross, York Road side at 09.30. Return by train from Theobalds Grove. (Philip Benstead 07949 801698) |
| Sunday 22 Map of the ride |
Cycle Paths: Interlude. Country lane amble plus tracks if dry. Meet Kings Cross 09.40 for 10.06 train to Welwyn North, arrive 10.34. Leader meets you here. (Paul Lohr 07956 891490) |
| Sunday 22 Map of the ride |
Lunch at Waterperry. From Princes Risborough to Waterperry for lunch. Meet Marylebone 09.00 for 09.23 train to Princes Risborough, arrive 10.02. (Nick Bloom 07768 354010) Train times have changed – we will now meet at 08.40 for the 09.00 train, arriving at Princes Risborough at 09.55. |
| Saturday 28 |
Old Isleworth and the the Duke's River. Follow historic plaques along the Thames to 17C almshouses. Lunch at the 18C London Apprentice pub. 12-15km. Meet at Richmond Station 10.45 for 11.00 start. Connecting train leaves Waterloo 10.20 and arrives Richmond 10.36. (Dave Newman 07943 375345) |
| Sunday 29 |
London and the Ancient World. Discover London's links with the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans including the oldest object on the streets of London. Approx. 3 hours. Meet at the Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens for a 10.00 start. (Colin Wing 020 7828 1500) |
| Sunday 29 Map of the ride |
"Sweet uneventful countryside". A quote from a famous poet about Essex. He forgot to say what a good cycling county it is. Meet Fenchurch Street 09.20 for 09.40 train to Upminster, arrive 10.02. (Christine Johnson 07971 294523) Trains have changed due to engineering work. We will now meet at Liverpool St at 09.00 for the 09.25 train to Upminster, arriving at 09.53. |
| Sunday 29 |
Two Sides of the Medway. Explores both sides of the Medway that divides the Men of Kent from the Kentish Men. Roadie ride, with foodie lunch stop. Some main roads. Meet Charing Cross 08.45 for 09.08 train to Sevenoaks, arrive 09.41. (Martin Hayman 07966 393371) |
| February 2012 | |
| Saturday 4 |
Hindhead Common and Waggoners Wells. See how the A3 tunnel has transformed the landscape. About 15km with cafe lunch. Meet Waterloo 08.40 for 09.00 train to Haslemere, arrive 09.49. Meet leader here. (Robin Hamilton 07812 831494) |
| Sunday 5 |
Common Surrey. Over common and heath, Leigh, Abinger, Albury. Pub stop at Coldharbour. 40km. Meet Waterloo 08.30 for 09.02 train to Dorking, arrive 09.51. (Stephen Street 07912 667 112) There are no trains to Dorking today due to engineering works, and we have been unable to provide an alternative route, so we have had to cancel this ride – sorry. |
| Sunday 5 |
Climbing into the Chilterns. Good scenery, nice villages, plenty of trees. Meet Paddington 08.45 for 09.15 train to Maidenhead, arrive 09.54. (John Comerford 020 8581 8239) |
| Sunday 5 |
Hitchin a lift? 80km out from Hitchin up to Sandy and beyond. Return via Stevenage. Meet Kings Cross 09.00 for 09.23 train to Hitchin, arrive 09.52. (Stephen Taylor 07977 235735) Due to the forecast weather conditions, we have reluctantly decided to cancel this ride. |
| Sunday 12 |
Parks of west London with a bit of comedy interlude. See one of the infamous Porter cemeteries plus the Ealing studio and see high octane cycling in a west London park. 40km. Meet at 09.30 at Kensington Gardens, Broad Walk by cafe (north end by Bayswater Road). Return by train from South Ruislip. (Philip Benstead 07949 801698) |
| Sunday 12 |
Round the lanes. Don't eat too much lunch as we are going back to Peter's for afternoon tea. Meet Marylebone 09.00 for 09.27 train to Rickmansworth, arrive 09.49. Leader meets you here. (Peter Turner 020 8863 1934) |
| Saturday 18 |
On the up in Leith. Circular walk including Leith Hill, starting and finishing at Dorking heading SW including Friday Street. Pub stop at Holmbury. 17km. Meet Waterloo 09.00 for 09.24 train to Dorking, arrive 10.11. (Stephen Street 07912 667 112) |
| Sunday 19 |
Little Green Ride. A day out in Hertfordshire. For newcomers and familiar faces. Meet Finsbury Park at 09.50 for 10.11 train to Knebworth, arrive 10.38. Buy return ticket to Stevenage. (Stephen Taylor 07977 235735) |
| Sunday 19 |
Wide open spaces. Across Romney Marsh. Fingers crossed there's no headwind. Meet St Pancras 08.45 for 09.10 train to Ashford, arrive 09.48 (alternative cheaper, but slower, train leaves Charing Cross 08.38 and arrives Ashford 09.56). (John Snuggs 07506 741094) |
| Sunday 19 |
You can take the boy out of Essex ... but you can't take Essex out of the boy. Ride out to Saffron Waldon for lunch. 70km before lunch so bring inflight refreshments. Meet at Highbury Corner at 08.30 for an 08.45 start. (Jon McColl 07792 891244) |
| Sunday 26 |
Parks of south east London with visit to Chislehurst cave. See the extensive park land of Bromley, the green borough and the chance to become troglodytes. NB cave has admission charge of approx £5. 40km. Meet Charing Cross 09.15 for 09.46 train to Petts Wood, arrive 10.20. (Philip Benstead 07949 801698) |
| Sunday 26 |
Winter warmer. It can be cold in Kent but there are hills to warm you up. Meet Charing Cross 08.45 for 09.08 train to Tonbridge, arrive 09.52. (Graham Carson 07946 319631) |
Sunday 26  |
The Hell of the Ashdown. Kent's premier test for a bike and rider. The Hell of the Ashdown, promoted by Catford CC. Early registration advised here. Meet Charing Cross 07.20 for 07.35.train to Hayes, arrive 08.18. |
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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!). |