We were only five on this beautiful ride in the September sunshine. The ride was medium difficulty with some steep but not long hills on mostly quiet country lanes
Thanks to Robin for the photos
Tag: Ride
Pride Ride
A gentle ride around the historic LGBTQ locations of our borough as part of Forest Gayte Pride.
To guarantee a place please register on Eventbrite
Parks and Nature Reserves Ride
This ride is a leisurely exploration of parks and nature reserves along the Lea Valley the Lower Roding and the Thames. Covering approximately 25 miles we take in a number of parks, nature reserves and open spaces, including Middlesex Filter Beds, Walthamstow Wetlands, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Beckton Creek Nature Reserve, East India Dock, and Bow Creek Ecology Park.
Bring your binoculars as the ride is especially good for birdspotting!
The route is mostly off road and flat. Whilst approximately 25 miles it is suitable for those who have started or are returning to cycling and wish to regain confidence. There are some sections of towpath. About 25 miles with plenty of opportunity to stop for coffee or light refreshment.
Numbers are limited to 15 and it can be modified to suit weather conditions. To guarantee a place register on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parks-and-nature-reserves-tickets-629306361267
Please do not turn up to this event if you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19. The safety of our volunteers and participants is key to us.
We are unable to take unaccompanied minors.
Please note the slightly earlier start. This is to minimise crowd on sections of the Lea Towpath.
Essex lanes ride 23 April
The weather forecast was rainy although the morning started bright as we met at Leytonstone station to catch a train to Epping to start the ride
We were six setting off from Epping station finding the quiet ways through the spring green countryside. The route tracked north east to Toot Hill taking in a few hills to warm up. After crossing the A414 at Bobbingworth the roads grew quieter with fewer hills. We went through Moreton, (1st stop on the DunRun), towards Matching Green.
Given the weather I took a detour, via Little Laver, to avoid the Ford which can become impassable in the wet. Ironically Robin and Jonathan took a chance on the Ford and it turned out to be drier than the detour….So we rendezvoused at Matching Green, some of us with wet feet. Turning left off Downhall Road led us past the pretty church of St Mary’s where we stopped for a photo
We continued on the bridleway past Matching Hall and to our lunch stop at the Fox in Matching Tye. Refreshed we took the lovely Faggoters lane south towards High Laver and back across the A414 at Tyler’s Green, avoiding the busy roundabout
Taking the back route into North Weald we detoured to the old railway station to see how public transport used to look
The route back to Epping was a reminder of how many B roads are less pleasant for cycling, we we even close passed by a police car.
Below is the route and statistics for this ride. The next ride is the Newham Nature Reserve Ride on 14 May, put it in your diary
Essex Lanes Ride
The Essex Lanes Ride is a 25 mile exploration of Essex country lanes between Epping and matching Tye/Matching Green.
The ride is mostly along quiet roads, but there are some busier sections. There are some hills so it requires a moderate level of fitness. We will be catching the Central line from Leytonstone station to Epping. It will be possible to meet us at Epping.
Please do not turn up to this event if you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19. The safety of our volunteers and participants is key to us.
The ride is not suitable for minors.
The ride is limited to 15. to guarantee a place please book on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/essex-lanes-ride-tickets-615003842047
Discover Newham Ride
The Discover Newham Ride is a leisurely discovery of some interesting places in ever changing Newham.
This, our first local ride of the year, will show how much is changing and developing in the borough. It is mostly off road or on quiet roads and is suitable for those who have started or are returning to cycling and wish to regain confidence. About 15 miles with plenty of opportunity to stop for coffee or light refreshment once we are about half way through.
Numbers are limited to 15. To guarantee a place register with Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discover-newham-ride-tickets-570637601427
This ride is being put on by Newham Cyclists which is part of the London Cycling Campaign
Please do not turn up to this event if you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19. The safety of our volunteers and participants is key to us.
We are unable to take unaccompanied minors.
We may contact you after the ride to ask you about your experiences and will let you know more ways to sign up to information from the London Cycling Campaign
Feeder to Women’s Freedom Ride 5 March 2023
We will be running a feeder ride to the Women’s Freedom Ride on Sunday 5 March .
We will leave the View Tube at 9.15 am and use off road or quiet roads wherever possible to get to Marble Arch in good time for the start at 11.30. For details of the main ride see:
https://lcc.org.uk/news/the-lcc-womens-freedom-ride/
The main rides lasts about an hour and there will be a return ride for those who wish.
To be guaranteed a place book at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/feeder-ride-to-lcc-womens-freedom-ride-tickets-555977342197
2023 Ride Schedule
Newham Cyclists’ rides 2023 click on the link below
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14gftfYp1EfFQP8eHzV8-HeIRndGf__n497F4almq-NQ/edit
| Ride name | Date | Ride leader | Difficulty (distance & terrain) |
|---|---|---|---|
| International women’s day feeder ride | 05/03 | Steve | Easy |
| Newham Ride | 12/03 | Arnold | Easy |
| Essex Lanes ride | 23/04 | Steve | Medium |
| Newham Nature Reserve ride | 14/05 | Arnold | Easy |
| River Ride | 04/06 | Bill | Easy |
| Newham Ride | 25/06 | Arnold | Easy |
| Brewery Ride | 01/07 | Bill | Easy |
| Newham Ride | 16/07 | Arnold | Easy |
| Greensted Church Ride | 10/09 | Steve | Medium |
| Rainham Marsh Ride | 24/09 | Arnold | Easy |
| Newham Ride | 12/11 | Steve | Easy |
| Christmas Lights Ride | 10/12 | Steve | Easy |
Bike from Boleyn
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 match day. This is a short (about 3 miles), leisurely, mostly off road ride. You do not need to be going to the match to enjoy this ride. This ride replaces the ride which was postponed on 11 September
There will be a return ride after the match and for those who do not want to go to the football there will be an option of an off-road ride around the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and its surrounding green spaces with a refreshment stop.
If you would like to hire a bike for the pre-match part of the ride please contact newham@lcc.co.uk. There will be no charge.
Numbers are limited to 50. to guarantee a place on this ride you can book on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bike-from-boleyn-tickets-419656803797
Please do not turn up to this event if you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19. The safety of our volunteers and participants is key to us.
We cannot take unaccompanied minors.
This ride is organised by Newham Cyclists which is part of the London Cycling Campaign in partnership with Bike from Boleyn and Pedal to the Pitch.
We may contact you after the ride to ask you about your experiences and will let you know more ways to sign up to information from the London Cycling Campaign
Bike From Boleyn
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.