Around Newham Ride

Woodgrange Marketplace 10 Sebert Road London, United Kingdom

The Around Newham Ride is our annual examination of the borders of Newham using established cycle routes: Cycleway 16, the Roding Way South, National Cycle Route 13, the Thames Path and the Leaway. It is a leisurely 20 miles or so , predominantly on quiet roads or off road paths with opportunities for refreshment stops … Continue reading "Around Newham Ride"

Nature Reserves and Green Spaces of the Lower Lea

View Tube The Greenway, Marshgate Lane, Stratford, United Kingdom

The Nature Reserves Ride is a leisurely, mostly off road tour nature reserves green spaces along the Lower Lea including the English Garden in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Middlesex Filter Beds, Walthamstow Wetlands, the Wetlands of the QEOP, the Cody Dock Reedbeds, Bow Ecology Park and East India Dock. Bring your binoculars as the … Continue reading "Nature Reserves and Green Spaces of the Lower Lea"

30 May 2022 Meeting/Evening Ride

Woodgrange Marketplace 10 Sebert Road London, United Kingdom

Our May meeting will be an evening ride - as the weather looks like it will be suitable. As discussed at previous meetings we will be looking again at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the access roads around it.  We will start at Woodgrange Market (corner of Sebert and Woodgrange Rds, Forest Gate) at … Continue reading "30 May 2022 Meeting/Evening Ride"

Newham Ride

View Tube The Greenway, Marshgate Lane, Stratford, United Kingdom

The Discover Newham Ride is a leisurely, mostly off road discovery of some interesting places in ever changing Newham. This ride will take us back onto the Greenway which was not used in the last two rides. The ride It is mostly off road or on quiet roads and is suitable for those who have … Continue reading "Newham Ride"

Brewery Ride

View Tube The Greenway, Marshgate Lane, Stratford, United Kingdom

A leisurely tour passing over 20 breweries over approx 20 miles around the Lea Valley. The route uses canal towpath & quiet roads & cycle paths where possible and refreshment stops including a chance to purchase food if required. Suitable for most adult riders but towpath can be a little rough in places so better … Continue reading "Brewery Ride"

Nature Reserves and Green Spaces of the Lower Lea (reprise)

View Tube The Greenway, Marshgate Lane, Stratford, United Kingdom

As this was popular with participants in May we are repeating (with variations) the nature reserves of the Lower Lea Ride. The Nature Reserves Ride is a leisurely, mostly off road tour nature reserves green spaces along the Lower Lea including the English Garden in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Middlesex Filter Beds, Walthamstow Wetlands, … Continue reading "Nature Reserves and Green Spaces of the Lower Lea (reprise)"

Rainham Marsh Ride

View Tube The Greenway, Marshgate Lane, Stratford, United Kingdom

The Rainham Ride is Newham Cyclists annual visit to the RSPB bird sanctuary at Rainham. We start at the View Tube and take a mostly off road route of about 24 miles to Upminster using the Greenway, Cycle Superhighway 3, Sustrans routes 13 and 136 and the cycle routes within the Ingrebourne Country Park. We … Continue reading "Rainham Marsh Ride"

Essex Lanes Ride

Leytonstone Station Cafe

The Essex Lanes Ride is a 24 mile exploration of Essex country lanes with a ride by the "secret " nuclear bunker and pub stop. The ride is mostly along quiet roads, but there are some busier sections. There are some hills. We will be catching the Central line from Leytonstone station to Epping. It … Continue reading "Essex Lanes Ride"

Bike From Boleyn

Boleyn Statue Barking Road, London, United Kingdom

Due to the sad news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the postponement of sports fixtures this weekend, the Bike from Boleyn ride will also be postponed as a mark of respect.