Bike Rides London

🟢 🚴‍♂️ Super Scenic Sunday Cycling 🚴‍♀️ (bring your own bike)

🚴‍♂️Take this distinctive route from Putney Bridge to Richmond Bridge & Richmond Park (via River Thames path and Richmond Park's Tamsin Trail). *[Event is subject to weather conditions]* 📺 [Blast from the past](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Uk4JGt_Nc) ⛔ No racing bikes/thin wheels or electric bikes. ⛑️ Even though the vast majority (\~90%) of the route is off road, you can only attend this event if you are proficient on the road and and will take responsible for your own safety! 🔄 Starts/Ends at Putney Library. 🚲 Cycling: Ideally bring your own bike that can be used off road - **not suitable for racers/thin wheeled bikes**. Alternately you could hire a Santander cycle near Putney Rail Station - not ideal but an option as hiring nearby is unlikely on a Sunday. The path is predominantly off road, however there are certain points we need to be on the road or navigate across. 🟢 BIKE: 📏 35km (21.7 miles) 🏔️ 175m 💓 Av. Pace: 13km/h 📍Meeting point: Outside Putney Library (Disraeli Road - next to Putney Rail Station). Meet from 10:15am and we start at **10:31am**. Please make sure to arrive with plenty of time if you need to book a cycle. 🚉 Nearest Public transport: Putney Rail Station (30 secs) - frequent direct trains from Waterloo/Vauxhall etc. East Putney Underground on the District Line (5 min) & numerous buses to Putney High Street. 🚗 If coming by car then, you can park around the area for free on Sunday. 💳 You will need your credit/debit card to book a cycle (I can assist you with that if required). 💷 Cycle Hire Costs: please make sure you check the lastest costs as you may need to hire for around 6+ hours and it can be costly. 🌐 [TFL: What you pay](https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/cycling/santander-cycles/what-you-pay) *If you use/intend to use these hire bikes regularly, then it's worth looking at the yearly subscription option.* You can download the Santander Cycle Hire app (same link above) to view availability/pre-book your cycle (although there are numerous cycle stations in this area and plenty of bikes available at this time). ☕ Putney High Street: Plenty of food, coffee shops to pickup snacks & lunch if you need (ideally bring from home as we will want to leave on time) 🎒 What to bring: appropriate clothing/footware, water bottle, snacks/packed lunch and enthusiasm! 🚻 Available at Richmond & Richmond Park. 🧎 We can pray in the park at lunch time. **📋 Attendance Policy:** When an event has a **waiting list**, priority is given to new joiners and those with a reliable attendance record - *previous "No-Shows" may be moved to the waitlist to ensure spots go to reliable attendees [[why it matters](https://tinyurl.com/28sh83cn)]* ⛑️ **Disclaimer**: You are solely responsible for your own safety on these events and have the fitness level required for it. That you do not require special attention, medication or additional care. You are also responsible for your belonging at all times. 🌳 The route: Starting at Putney Bridge (home of the famous Oxford/Cambridge boat race start line), we will be cycling beside the river Thames (following it's twists and turns), passing many historical bridges, including Hammersmith Bridge, Cheswick Bridge, Kew Bridge, Twickenham Bridge, arriving at Richmond Bridge where we will take a short break and take in the views. We then take the steep incline towards Richmond Park, stopping along the way for another stunning view from Richmond Hill overlooking river Thames. We continue via the Richmond Park's Tamsin Trail until we reach Pembroke lodge (toilets are available here), where we will take another break. We then continue the trail around the park and head to the beautiful surrounding of the central pen pond where we will have a lunch break. If you're lucky you may even see some of the 600 deer residing in the park. Finally, we head back to Putney Station/Library to complete our journey Insha'Allah.

Sunday Summer Series - A Ride - Hell of the Ashdown - 150km, 2200m

RSC to Chawton & Jane Austen

Sunday Summer Series - A Ride - London to Bath - 220km, 2000m

Sunday Summer Series - A Ride - King of the Downs - 220km, 2800m

RSC RIVER TO RIDGEWAY

Sunday Summer Series - A Ride - Devils Punch Bowl - 175km, 1500m

Hertfordshire 100 Sportive - 100/64/32 miles - Bank Holiday Sportive

The sunshine has been doing wonders for the roads, and with the long-range forecast looking dry, we're set for perfect summer cycling conditions. And while this week is looking like a scorcher, temperatures are due to drop to a more comfortable early-to-mid twenties, all while the weather stays gloriously sunny! [The Hertfordshire 100](https://sportiveuk.co.uk/hertfordshire-100/) is where it all began for us. Over the years we've refined and improved the route, making it even more picturesque. Whether you're a first-timer to the event or a returning rider, there's something for everyone: 100, 64, and 32 mile routes through stunning Hertfordshire scenery Well-stocked feed stops, accurate timing, and full mechanical support Famous homemade flapjacks, the ultimate tasty energy boost! Join us on the 30th of August for a ride to remember. Find out more and register at [www.sportiveuk.co.uk](https://www.sportiveuk.co.uk/). Jeremy and Luke SportiveUK

Cycle Ride: Canals & Festival

This easy cycle ride takes in Grand Union Canal, River Thames, Jacobean manor and the Brentford Festival. After coffee at Northala we join the Grand Union Canal and head south. Detour to the Green Quarter, the new cultural hub at Southall Gasworks development. Then using cycle paths through former industrial heart of Southall (AEC and Quaker Oaks) to rejoin canal at Three Bridges. We will visit Boston Manor House, reopened last year after lavish restoration. We will explore Brentford riverside before joining other cycle groups at the free Brentford Festival. Live music, food stalls, vintage vehicles and a chance to ride on a Routemaster. There is a fleet of restored buses, jump on the rear platform for a tour around Brentford and Ealing. Ride returns via Brent Valley Cycle route. Ride suitable for all cycles, no hills on route. Refreshments Café at start and on route. Lots of choice at festival. Travel Nearest station Northolt on Central line. Free parking in nearby streets. Start 10:00am at tables at Café at Northala Park, Kensington Road, Northolt, UB5 6UR £3 for meet up fees. A good knowledge of English History required for event.

Thames Life Cycling Group weekly ride

See https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cycling-group-tickets-433505435427 Booking required via organiser. Attempted bookings via Hubbub will not be processed.

Thames Life Cycling Group weekly ride

See https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cycling-group-tickets-433505435427 Booking required via organiser. Attempted bookings via Hubbub will not be processed.

Thames Life Cycling Group weekly ride

See https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cycling-group-tickets-433505435427 Booking required via organiser. Attempted bookings via Hubbub will not be processed.