Wednesday 24th April. A rather chilly evening, make that just COLD, after 2 late cancellations, 9 Cyclists left via Cranes park, Surbiton, Long Ditton, Hinchley wood, Littleworth Common, Esher to Molesey for refreshments at the Bell, Thames Ditton- with a surprise encounter with another regular, on her way home-, Portsmouth Rd, to finish back in Kingston. Thanks to John E for back marking. Map:-www.plotaroute.com/route/1207451
Evening ride
Evening ride to Twickenham
Wednesday 13th September. After 1 cancellation, 10 Cyclists left via Kingston Bridge, Bushy Park, Hampton, Hanworth, Hanworth Park- is this a ‘Night hike’ our leader is on ?, with 2 people slightly detached from group, soon found thanks to Andrea-, Leitrim Park, River Crane path, Kneller Gdns, to Twickenham for refreshments at the Sussex arms, Strawberry hill, Teddington, Hampton Wick Kingston Bridge to finish. Total 12 Miles, thanks to John E for back marking.
Evening ride to Wimbledon
Wednesday 23rd August, A mostly bright sunny Evening saw 9 Cyclists, with 1 extra unannounced visitor, 10 in total leave via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, New Malden, Motspur park, Cannon Hill, – with a very dark threatening Cloud, doing nothing more than that-, Merton park, South Wimbledon, to Wimbledon for refreshments at the ‘Wibbas Down Inn’ (Wetherspoons), Wimbledon Chase, Raynes park, New Malden, Norbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 14 Miles, thanks to Andrea forr back marking. Map:- http://www.plotaroute.com/route/879155
Evening ride to Ewell Village
Wednesday 19th July. A mostly bright Evening saw 15 Cyclists leave via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, New Malden, Malden Manor, Auriol Park, Stoneleigh, Nonsuch Park, East Ewell, to Ewell Village for refreshments at the always friendly Wheatsheaf- with a surprise encounter with the Clarencourt Cycle club-, then Hogsmill open space, a short stretch of the Hogsmill path, West Ewell, Tolworth, Surbiton to finish back in Kingston. Total 13 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to John E for back marking.
Evening ride to Richmond Hill
Wednesday 21st June, on the longest day of 2023 (what you mean it’s downhill all the way to that ‘C’ word), with a glorious Sunny evening, 22, no wait, we have 2 more unannounced guests, 24 Cyclists- I think that’s a record for an Evening ride!-,left via Kingston Bridge, Bushy Park, Fulwell, Twickenham, Junction Roughs path,Cole park, St Margarets, Richmond Bridge, to Richmond Hill for Refreshments at a very busy Roebuck & many chats with other groups from various Borough’s from South & West London, also watching the setting Sun, Richmond Park- with delightful views of Deer mingling with the various Cycle lights-, Kingston gate, Kingston Station Bridge to finish back in Kingston. Total 12 Miles, 2 new faces, thanks to Andrea for back marking thanks to Chris F & others for marking corners. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1588396
Taking a breather, near the Roebuck: Pete M
Sunset from Richmond Hill : Pete M
Evening ride to Molesey
A bright sunny evening, with 1 late cancellation & 1 no show, but with 2 unexpected guests, 11 Cyclists left via Lower Marsh, to find the planned route closed, so a small detour to King Charles Bridge, Surbiton, Long Ditton, Hinchley wood, Littleworth Common, Esher, East Molesey to West Molesey for refreshments at the always delightful Bell (Greene King), a bit more East Molesey, Thames Ditton, Portsmouth Rd to finish back in Kingston. Total 13 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to Jon W for back marking.
Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1207451 (Red dotted line shows intended route).
Come ride with us! 2023-24 cycling calendar revealed
We believe bikes are perfect for exploring. So, on top of our cycle campaigning, we organise year-round rides for all ages and abilities that are always fun, and always free. From towpath trips to family-friendly outings, and evening explorations to adventures further afield, our new calendar of upcoming rides (Wednesdays and Sundays) is now out for the year ahead.
And on 4 June and 10 September this year we’re hosting our first family-friendly fun bike rides through the borough – shorter, easy-paced outings that take in a mix of quieter roads, bike lanes and low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs), to help encourage more Kingston residents of all ages to feel confident using their bikes for local journeys.
So, whatever your experience or energy levels, you’re sure to find the perfect ride with your name on it. Simply pop the dates in your diary, book your place via our website and join our friendly group.
After all, life is like riding a bicycle – to keep your balance, you must keep moving. We look forward to seeing you on one of our rides soon!
More info and booking links over on https://kingstoncycling.org.uk/rides-2/rides-calendar/.
Evening ride to Hampton
Wednesday 26th April, after 1 late cancellation, 7 Cyclists left via the Station Bridge, North Kingston, Ham, Teddington Footbridge, Teddington, Fulwell, Hampton hill- with a slight navigational hiccup-, to Hampton for refreshments at the almost hidden Railway Bell, a bit more Hampton, Bushy Park -No moonlight & barely any Deer, but some very bright Cycle lights-, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge to finish. Total 12 Miles, thanks to Jon W for back marking.
Evening ride to Wimbledon
Wednesday 14th September. A light cloudy evening, with 1 no show, but 1 extra guest, made it a record for aan evening ride, 18 Cyclists leave via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, New Malden, Motspur park, Cannon Hill, Morden, South Wimbledon, to Wimbledon for refreshments at Wibbas down Inn (Wetherspoons), -with the leader needing to repair a loose connection for his lights-, Wimbledon Chase, Raynes park, the Beeline, New Malden, Norbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 14 Miles, thanks to Jon W for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/879155
Evening ride to Twickenham
A pleasant balmy evening saw 16 Cyclists in 1 group leave via Skerne Rd, Latchmere, Ham gate Richmond Park to Petersham gate, Richmond Bridge, Ducks walk, Isleworth, Cole park, Railway path, to Twickenham for refreshment at the ‘Sussex Arms’, Fulwell, Bushy Park, -with some ‘residents on a Stag do’ (sorry Rob, I had to nick that one)-, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge to finish. Total 11 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to John E for back marking.
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