Rainham Ride 18 July 2021

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

Our annual leisurely trip to the Rainham Marsh RSPB Bird Sanctuary and on to Upminster.  Between 20 and 25 miles predominantly on cycle tracks and paths.  Refreshments at RSPB where the cafe is open and there is outside seating. Suitable for all bikes. We leave from the View Tube at 10.00 am - note early … Continue reading "Rainham Ride 18 July 2021"

Newham Ride

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

This is a leisurely journey around the edges of Newham taking in the banks of three rivers (the Roding , the Thames and the Lea) and including a number of parks, opens spaces and sites of historic interest. It is mostly off road on paths or on quiet roads and is suitable for those who … Continue reading "Newham Ride"

27 September Meeting/Evening Ride

Woodgrange Marketplace 10 Sebert Road London, United Kingdom

We will (weather permitting) squeeze in a last evening ride.  This time based around the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. We will meet at Woodgrange Market, the corner of Woodgrange and Sebert Roads in Forest Gate, and depart at 7.00pm (to catch as much light as as possible).  We will go to the QEOP via Quietway … Continue reading "27 September Meeting/Evening Ride"

Bike from Boleyn

Boleyn Statue Barking Road, London, United Kingdom

The Bike from Boleyn Ride maintains the link between Boleyn (where West Ham United used to play) and the London Stadium by cycling along the Newham Greenway from the historic Boleyn Tavern to the new stadium on a matchday.    This is a short (about 3 miles), leisurely, mostly off road ride. You do not need … Continue reading "Bike from Boleyn"

Newham Ride 10 October 2021

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

This will be a leisurely ride based on the Greenway and the Royal Docks.  It will be approximately 15 miles with plenty of opportunity for stops.  It will mostly use off road paths and quiet streets so is suitable for those who would like to increase their confidence on their bikes  and those who would … Continue reading "Newham Ride 10 October 2021"

Newham Ride in Partnership with GoParks

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

A leisurely and mostly off road ride of about 12miles, organised in conjunction with GoParks to mark COP 26. We will leave the View Tube at 10.00am and enjoy the Greenway, Beckton Parks, the Royal Docks and the Leaway to meet up with walkers from Tower Hamlets at Cody Dock at 12.30pm. The refreshment caravan … Continue reading "Newham Ride in Partnership with GoParks"

Discover Newham Ride

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

We plan to get the ride season kicked off with a gentle Discover Newham Ride starting at the View Tube and keeping off road or on quiet roads to the greatest extent possible. The Discover Newham Ride is suitable for those who have started or are returning to cycling and wish to regain confidence. About … Continue reading "Discover Newham Ride"

Discover 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 particularly show the scale of new development in Newham and take us along the Thames, which was missed from last month's ride due to the strong winds. The ride It is mostly off … Continue reading "Discover Newham Ride"

Essex Lanes

Leytonstone Station Cafe

Riding the Essex Lanes - some of which are hills! Led by Steve.  Medium difficulty.   Meet at Leytonstone station on the east side by Le Parisienne cafe for a prompt 10am departure. Bring your Oyster card as we will take the central line to Epping where the ride will start and end.  See the … Continue reading "Essex Lanes"