Challenge ride to Warlingham

Sunday 9th August. Another very warm day in prospect, so not a surprise that we had 4 late cancellations, 1 no show, plus 1 late booking & 1 surprise guest, 9 Cyclists left via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, New Malden, Motspur park, North Cheam, Benhilton, – with a small navigational mishap, (see dotted line on Map for intended route)-, Carshalton, Wallington, Waddon, South Croydon, Sanderstead, Hamsey Green, to Warlingham for lunch at the Harrow (Vintage Inns), Chelsham, Fickleshole, Wickham Court, West Wickham, Shirley, Ashburton Field (Photo), Woodside, Heavers Meadow, Thornton heath, Pollards hill, Mitcham, Phipps bridge, to Morden Hall Park for refreshments at the Stables Cafe, Merton park, Wimbledon Chase, Raynes park, New Malden, Norbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 43 Miles, 2 new faces, special thanks to Lindsay for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route//821611

Ashburton Field, with both Ccrystal Palace mast’s in the far distance: Lindsay

Progress of Kingston’s new Cycleways – August 2026

Construction of Kingston’s two new Cycleways continues…

Ewell Road (Cycleway 29)

When this Cycleway is finished, it create a safer cycle route from Tolworth all the way to Kingston Station. The route will be be made up of mostly separated cycle tracks along the 2.5 mile route.

Since construction finished at Elgar and Princes Avenue junction, the building crews have moved to the junction of Ewell Road with Kingsdowne & Ditton Road. This is one of the most complicated junctions on the Cycleway and it will take a number of months for construction to complete . However, once it has been completed, cyclists will be mostly separated from motor traffic as they cross the junction with separate cycle signals for people on bikes heading towards Surbiton.

Recent work included switching on new traffic signals at the reworked Elgar Avenue/Princes Avenue and Ewell Road junction. The new signals provide both people walking and people cycling with safe crossings over both Elgar and Princes Avenue. We are delighted that Kingston Council listened to our feedback to improve this junction after works completed several years ago did not make it safe enough for people walking and cycling.

Work on the Kingston to New Malden Cycleway also continues with work recently taking place near Aldi and Matalan close to where the route currently ends if you were travelling towards Kingston.

Kingston Road/Cambridge Road (Cycleway 32)

We understand works at the Hawk’s Road/Cambridge Road junction have been delayed until 2027 but, after finishing near Aldi, construction will move towards the Gloucester Road area with works continuing there towards the Cambridge Road Estate for the rest of the year.

*New cycle lane recently built on Kingston Road*

When works finish, people on bikes will have a much safer route from New Malden to Kingston Town Centre (and vice-versa!). We think more needs to be done on certain aspects of the route though, including better connections with the Cambridge Road Estate which is currently being redeveloped.

We regularly meet with Kingston Council to discuss progress and to suggest improvements. If you have any comments on the works, please let us know.

Bread pudding ride to Harmondsworth

Sunday 26th July. A rather grey start, but mostly sunny day, with a bit of Headwind in the morning, after 2 late cancellations, but 2 late bookings, 14 Cyclists left via Kingston Bridge, Hampton Wick, Teddington, Strawberry hill, Twickenham, Mogden, Isleworth, Osterley, Osterley Park, Norwood Green, North Hyde, Southall, part of the Grand Union Canal path, Hayes, Harlington, Sipson, to Harmondsworth, for lunch at the always friendly Crown, with an added bonus of Morris dancers performing nearby, also paying a visit to the Great Barn, then Harmondsworth Moor- with a new not so Cycle friendly entry gate-, Poyle- including meeting a small Posse of ‘Sou’westers’ (Cycling UK)-, now with a welcome Tailwind, Stanwell Moor, Stanwell, Bedfont, Feltham, Hanworth, Hampton, to Bushy Park (Photo), for refreshments at the Pheasantry, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge to finish back in Kingston. Total 30 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to Ellie for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/285856

Bushy Park, near Hampton Hill gate: Lindsay

Evening ride to Ewell

Wednesday 22nd July. A bright evening with 1 cancellation & 1 no show, 9 Cyclists left via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, Tolworth, Malden Manor, Cuddington, Auriol Park, Stoneleigh, Nonsuch Park, East Ewell, to Ewell village, for refreshments at the always delightful Wheatsheaf, also several other Cyclists,-including a group of Mountain Bikers-, a short stretch of Hogsmill path, West Ewell, Tolworth, Surbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 13 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to Earl for back marking, for the first time. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2318838

Midweek ride to Deptford

Wednesday 15th July. A warm Sunny day, after 1 late cancellation, 1 late booking & 1 unexpected guest, 13 Cyclists left New Malden on the Beeline, Raynes Park- joined by 1 more-, Wimbledon Chase, South Wimbledon, Colliers wood, Tooting- joined by 1 more (15), Tooting Bec Common, Streatham Hill, Tulse Hill, Brockwell Park, Brixton, Loughborough, Burgess Park (including the ‘Camberwell beauty‘) (Photo), South Bermondsey, Folkstone Gardens, Evelyn Green, to Deptford, for a well earned lunch at the Dog & Bell, then Cycleway 4 (C4), the delightful Waterman’s way, through part of the former Surrey docks, Rotherhithe, Bermondsey, Walworth, Kennington, Stockwell, Clapham, Clapham Common, to Wandsworth Common, for refreshments at the Skylark Cafe, Earlsfield, Wandle trail, Wimbledon, Wimbledon Chase, Raynes park, to finish back in New Malden. Total 32 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to Toni for back marking, with a little bit of help from Celia. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2532828

With the Camberwell Beauty, Burgess Park: Christine G

Train assisted ride to Horley

Sunday 12th July. A warm Sunny day, after 1 late cancellation, 10 Cyclists left Hurst Green Station- with a mostly helpful tail wind-, via Holland (?), Merle Common, Crowhurst- pausing to view the ancient Yew tree-, Blindley Heath, Horne, Smallfield, to Horley, for lunch at the delightful Farmhouse Pub- also joined by 2 more (12)-, Whitebushes, Woodhatch, Dawesgreen, Bunce Common, Strood Green, to Brockham, for refreshments at the Church hall (Photo), the Old Coach Rd, Pixham, A24 Cyclepath, Norbury Park farm- with some of the Cows on a slow walk (quite understandable with full Udders) & in the heat of the day-, Givons Grove, to Leatherhead, for those who wanted Trains, -although several did decide to continue-. Total 31 Miles, thanks to Celia for back marking & Toni for marking a few corners where needed.

Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1606022

Christchurch Brockham, (a smeared lens).

Evening ride to Richmond

Wednesday 24th June, After a hot, in fact very HOT day, thankfully temperatures had eased, however, with 4 late cancellations & 1 unexpected guest, 16 Cyclists left via Kingston Bridge, Bushy Park, Fulwell, Twickenham, Cole park, St Margarets, Ducks walk, Richmond Bridge, to Richmond Hill for refreshments at the Roebuck (Greene King), also meeting many other local LCC groups, Richmond gate Richmond Park, Kingston gate to finish back in Kingston. Total 12 Miles, thanks to Lindsay for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1588396

Bread pudding ride to Camberwell

Sunday 21st June. A hot mostly Sunny day, after 2 late cancellations, 14 Cyclists left via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, New Malden, Motspur park, Cannon Hill, Morden, Morden Hall Park, Colliers wood, Tooting, Tooting Bec Common (Photo), Streatham Hill, Brockwell Park, Dulwich, to Camberwell for a well earned lunch at the Fox on the Hill (Wetherspoons), Ruskin Park, Loughborough, Brixton, Clapham Common- just avoiding the Police Cordon for a serious Accident, Air Ambulance also on site-, Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth, to Wimbledon Common for refreshments at the Windmill Cafe- alas just as we reached the Car Park, a Pothole led to one of the group coming off, thankfully apart from a grazed Elbow & slight adjustment to Wheel alignment, no damage-, Raynes park, New Malden, Norbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 30 Miles, thanks to Andrea C for back marking & others for marking corners, Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2899320

Midweek ride to Send Marsh

Wednesday 17th June. A rather dull cloudy Morning, after 2 late cancellations, 12 Cyclists left via Surbiton, Long Ditton- joined by 1 more-, Hinchley wood, Esher- joined by 1 more (14)-, Fairmile, Cobham, Hatchford, Ockham, Ripley, to Send Marsh for lunch at the Saddlers Arm (an old favourite, that we haven’t stopped at in some while),-with a sunnier afternoon & a slight tailwind-, Newark, Pyrford, a short bit of Wey navigation path, Byfleet, Brooklands Park (Photo), Weybridge, Walton, to Hersham for refreshments at Coffee in the Park, Coronation Rec, Esher, Weston Green, – with a delivery Van blocking our way briefly-, Giggshill Green, Portsmouth Rd, to finish back in Kingston. Total 32 Miles, thanks to Celia for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1557141

2 part ride to New Malden & Tolworth

Part 1. A mostly cloudy morning, after 1 late cancellation, & 1 late booking, 14 Cyclists left via Surbiton, Tolworth, Malden Manor, Worcester park, Lower Morden, Morden Park, Morden, Ravensbury Park (Photo), Morden Hall Park, Merton park, Wimbledon Chase, Raynes park, to New Malden for lunch at the Royal Oak (Mosaic Pubs), Norbiton, Fairfield, to finish back in Kingston. Total 16 Miles, thanks to Toni for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2893390.

Part 2 Slightly brighter Afternoon, saying farewell to 6, welcome just 1 new face, 9 Cyclists left via Skerne Rd, Latchmere, Ham gate Richmond Park, the Tamsin trail, Kingston gate, Norbiton, New Malden, Old Malden, Cuddington, to Tolworth for refreshments at the Court Farm Garden centre Cafe, Berrylands, to finish back in Kingston. Total 12 Miles, Thanks to John E for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2906258

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