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

Midweek ride to Deptford

Wednesday 11th June, A rather chilly overcast Morning, with a sunnier & warmer afternoon. After 2 late cancellations & 1 late booking, 13 Cyclists left New Malden via the Beeline, Raynes park, Wimbledon Chase, South Wimblledon, Colliers wood, Tooting- joined by 1 more (14), Tooting Bec Common, Streatham Hill, Tulse Hill, Brockwell Park, Loughborough, Burgess Park, Bermondsey, Folkstone Gardens, to Deptford- with a slight navigational hiccup, (see Red dotted line on Map)-, for lunch at the Dog & Bell, a delightful bit of route through the old Surrey Docks area, Rotherhithe, Thames path (Photo), more Bermondsey- suddenly a cry of Oh no, a broken Saddle rail, after some debate the victim, bravely decided to continue riding-,, Walworth, Kennington, Stockwell, Clapham Common, to Wandsworth Common for Tea & refreshments at the Skylark Cafe, Earlsfield, Wandle trail, Wimbledon, Raynes park, to finish back in New Malden. Total 32 Miles, thanks to Ellie for back marking & others for marking corners. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2532828

Thames Path, with Tower Bridge: Lindsay