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Picturesque Surrey. A day meandering around leafy Surrey. Stopping for 11's, pub lunch and afternoon tea. About 50km. Meet Victoria 09.10 for 09.38 train to Cheam, arrive 10.13. Leader meets you here. (Lynda Barrow 020 8644 2013) As the Skyride is on this date Lynda will now be leading a group to join a feeder ride from Kingston to the event. Meet Lynda at 09.00 at Worcester Park Station (connecting train to Worcester Park from Central London leaves Waterloo at 08.27, changing at Wimbledon). | ||
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Third time lucky? Cancelled by heavy snow in Jan and volcanic eruptions in April, Janet will be making a third attempt to lead her ride. Fingers crossed! Meet Kings Cross 09.10 for 09.38 train to Stevenage, arrive 10.08. (Janet Davies 07725 050564) | ||
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Bob saves the day. 80kms with flat bits and lumps. Meet Euston 08.30 for 08.53 train to Tring, arrive 09.29. (Bob Davis 07810 291837) This replaces Roger's ride who is unable to lead this week | ||
Saturday 11 |
Chess views and Hertfordshire incursion. Undulating countryside with fine views and unusual ford plus interesting architectural gems. Pub lunch at Sarratt. 20km. Meet Marylebone 09.00 for 09.27 train to Chesham, arrive 10.28 (change at Chalfont and Latimer). (Philip Benstead 07949 801698) | ||
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Empty Essex. Enjoy remote villages and quiet roads in an attractive corner of Essex. Lunch at Great Bardfield. Meet Liverpool Street 09.00 for 09.28 train to Audley End, arrive 10.24. Leader meets you here. (John Unwin 01799 527094) | ||
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Over the hills and a long way off ... A hilly ride through the lanes of Kent to lunch at Friday Street. Meet Victoria 08.40 for 09.09 train to Shoreham, arrive 10.00. Leader meets you here. (David Kurtz 07771 760660) | ||
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Out for Tea. Ride out to Hertfordshire for a cafe stop. Ride out from the Big Chef, East Finchley. Meet 09.15 for 09.30 away. (Naomi Wolf 07919 006727) This event replaces Stephen's ride which he hopes to run later in the year | ||
Saturday 18 |
West Kent Trails. A rolling route on the bridleways around Tonbridge. Meet Charing Cross 08.45 for 09.10 train to Tonbridge, arrive 09.51. Leader meets you here. (Roy Watson 07740 187872) | ||
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The fascination of east London. Now advanced Olympic works and embryonic Crossrail portal to Royal Albert Dock. Cafe (or pub) lunch at Plaistow. 20km. Possibility to return to central London by Thames Clipper river bus. Meet Liverpool Street 09.00 for 09.30 train to Stoke Newington arrive 09.43. Zone 1-4 travelcard required. (Paul Krebs 07941 823664) | ||
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Tour of Britain final stage. Join Central London CTC to see the final stage of the Tour of Britain. See our website or contact Stephen for meeting details. (Stephen Taylor 07977 235735) | ||
Sunday 19 |
Little Green Ride. A day out in Hertfordshire. For newcomers and familiar faces. More info at the Little Green Blog. Meet Finsbury Park 09.45 for 10.11 train to Knebworth, arrive 10.38 (buy return to Stevenage). Train leaves from Kings Cross 10.06. (Stephen Taylor 07977 235735) | ||
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Great Cycle Paths of the Far North Part 3. More off road lite on good surfaces suitable for all bikes, a chance to sample life away from the tarmac. Meet Kings Cross 09.10 for 09.41 train to Welwyn Garden City, arrive 10.21. Leader meets you here. (Paul Lohr 07956 891490) | ||
| Saturday 25 |
Ridge, Bottom and Ends of the Chilterns. Undulating wooded countryside with views. The Vicar of Digby church and a windmill. Pub lunch at Skirmett. 25km. Meet Marylebone 08.50 for 09.15 train to Saunderton, arrive 09.55. (Philip Benstead 07949 801698) | ||
| Sunday 26 |
Chiltern Open Air Museum. Ride out to the Chiltern Open Air Museum (admission charge is currently £7.50 / concessions £6.50). Other options if group choose not to visit the museum. Meet Uxbridge Tube Station at 09.45 for 10.00 departure (can be accessed on the surface sections of the Piccadilly or Metropolitan Lines). (Fuzz Edwards 020 7736 0857) | ||
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Far Out. A chance to get further out of London and into the attractive countryside of Hampshire. Meet Waterloo 08.45 for 09.07 train to Basingstoke, arrive 10.22. (John Comerford 07847 167729) | ||
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Euston and Away. From central London to the hills beyond. Meet Euston Fire Station 08.45 for 09.00 away. (Paul Foster 07969 531984) | ||
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!). |