Midweek ride to Pimlico

Wednesday 12th July. After a brief shower just before the start, mostly cloudy skies, after 1 cancellation, 15 Cyclists left from New Malden via the Beeline, Raynes park, Wimbledon Chase, South Wimbledon, Wandle trail- joined by 1 more, who had a visit from the ‘PFairy’, hence missed the start-, Earlsfield, Wandsworth Common (Photo), Clapham Common, Stockwell, Oval, Vauxhall- in one linked move through 5 sets of Lights-, Vauxhall Bridge to Pimlico for lunch at the always welcoming White Swan (McMullens), a very congested Westminster & many other Cyclists battling our way to join the Embankment route C3, to Southwark Bridge, (going a little off Piste in Bermondsey), Burgess Park, Loughborough, Brockwell Park, Tulse Hill, Streatham, to Tooting Bec Common cafe for Tea & Refreshments, Tooting, Colliers wood, a different part of the Wandle trail, Morden Hall Park, Morden, Cannons Hill Common, Motspur park, to finish back in NeW Malden. Total 31 Miles, thanks to Toni & John for Back marking.

Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/933539

Midweek ride to West Horsley

Wednesday 14th June. Another warm, Sunny day, after 1 cancellation, 14 Cyclists left via Portsmouth Rd, Long Ditton, Hinchley wood, Esher, Fairmile, Cobham, Hatchford, Ockham -almost got sucked into a Charity ride, on a Wednesday ?- to West Horsley for lunch at the delightful Barley Mow, East Horsley, Orestan Plantation, Effingham, Great Bookham, Fetcham (Photo), Leatherhead, Ashtead Common, to Epsom for Tea & refreshments at the Old Moat Garden centre Cafe, West Ewell, Tolworth & Greenway, Surbiton to finish back in Kingston. Total 32 Miles. Thanks to Chris F for back marking & others for marking corners. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1508730.

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/.

Midweek ride to Thorpe Green

Wednesday 12th April. An extremely Blustery, windy day,saw 2 cancellations & 1 no show, 12 hardy Cyclists left via Portsmouth Rd, Thames Ditton -joined by one more-, Molesey, Walton, Weybridge -with 1 more addition, now 16-, with an impatient Motorist almost wiping out half the group, on the wrong side of the Road, Addlestone, Bretlands, Lyne, to Thorpe Green for lunch at the Rose & Crown- thanks to the Pub for letting us move the booking indoors-, just ready to depart when the Skies darkened & Rain began, so many wardrobe adjustments, – 2 heading for an early exit via Virginia Water Station-, Stroude, Egham, Staines Bridge, Staines, -2 more heading for the Train-, deciding to forego the delights of the Towpath, direct to Laleham, Shepperton, Haliford, to Sunbury, -the leader doubting the ‘Walled Garden Cafe’ would have room indoors, proved wrong, so Tea & refreshments were taken-, now with a tail-wind, also some rather poor Road surfacing, 1 hole causing a dropped Pannier, Hampton, Bushy Park, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge to finish back in the Market place. Total 32 Miles, thanks to Steve D for back marking & several others for marking corners. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/849407

Sorry, no appetite for a Photo.

Midweek ride to Northolt

Wednesday 15th March. A mostly dull overcast day, saw 19 Cyclists leave via Kingston Station, -collecting 1 more-, Kingston gate Richmond Park, Sheen gate, Mortlake, Chiswick Bridge, Kew, Brentford, Clayponds, South Ealing, West Ealing, Hanwell, Greenford, to Northolt for lunch at the recently repainted Crown (Sizzling Pubs), with a cold Headwind, via Northala fields (Photo), Southall, Norwood Green, Osterley Park, Osterley, Isleworth, St Margarets (a slight shortcut, as now very cold), to Marble hill Park for Tea & refreshments, Twickenham Riverside,- very light Drizzle now added to the mix-, Strawberry hill, Teddington, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge to finish back in the Market place. 30 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to John for back marking, thhanks to many corner markers, especially Mags & Celia. Thanks to Pete for being on standby to lead a second group.

Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1794561

Midweek ride to Little Bookham

Wednesday 15th February. A mostly bright Sunny day saw 16 Cyclists leave via Portsmouth Rd, Long Ditton, Hinchley wood, Littleworth, joined by 1 more, Esher, Fairmile, Cobham, Downside, -with 2 almost making a break for freedom-, Bookham Common (including Isle of Wight & Photo)-, to Little Bookham for a Picnic lunch at Ye Olde Windsor Castle (Chef & Brewer), but no Chef today, so most had come prepared -at least the Brewer part lived up to expectations-, Great Bookham, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Ashtead, Ashtead Park, Epsom, to Alexandra Park for Tea & Refreshments at the delightful ‘Park view Cafe’, Ewell village- including having to dismount & walk as West St was being resurfaced 🙂-, Ewell Court Park, West Ewell, Tolworth, Berrylands to finish back in Kingston. Total 29 Miles, thanks to Chris F for back marking & others for marking corners.

Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1814953

Isle of Wight area, Bookham Common

Midweek ride to Battersea

Wednesday 18th January. With 4 cancellations & 1 no show, a very cold Morning, with glimpses of Sun, 11 Cyclists left via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, New Malden, Motspur park, Cannon Hill common, Merton park, South Wimbledon, -with 1 more joining the pack-, Wandle trail, Wandsworth Common, Clapham Common, Battersea, Battersea Park (Photo), Battersea for lunch at ‘the Asparagus’ (Wetherspoons), (a few meals a little slow in delivery), Thames path, Wandsworth, Wandsworth Park, Putney, Barnes Common – with a vote to forego the Tea stop in Sheen -, Roehampton gate Richmond Park, Kingston gate, to finish back in Kingston. 27 Miles, thanks to John E for back marking.

Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2105084

Midweek ride to Ashtead

Wednesday 16th November, A bright Sunny Morning, after some heavy overnight rain, saw 7 cancellations & 2 no shows, 19 Cyclists, split into 2 groups, leave via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, New Malden, Motspur park, North Cheam, Cheam Park, -1 more joining group 1-, Nonsuch Park, East Ewell, a rather slippery Nescot Path, Epsom (Photo group 1), Ashtead Park, to Ashtead for lunch at ‘the Woodman’ (Ember Inns), Leatherhead, Fetcham, Bookham Common -with group 1 back marker missing a turn, a small search party found him & brought him back to the group-, now with steady Drizzle, Downside, Cobham, Fairmile, to Claremont lakes Cafe (National Trust), Esher, Hinchley wood, Long Ditton, Surbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 31 Miles.

meanwhile due to a ‘Sat-nav malfunction, group 2 took an alternative shorter route via Ashtead Common, West Ewell, (Photo group 2) Tolworth, Surbiton to finish back in Kingston. 1 new face, Special thanks to Pete M for leading group 2, thanks to Mike F & Dave P for back marking each group. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1832747

Group 2, Hogsmill Bridge, Tolworth: Pete M

Midweek ride to Wraysbury

Wednesday 19th October, a mostly bright day, saw a record for a Midweek ride with 29 Cyclists, split into 2 groups, leave via Portsmouth Rd, Giggshill green, Weston green, -passing works to rebiuld a footpath-, Esher, Walton on Thames, Walton Bridge, Shepperton, Laleham- with a visit from the ‘P Fairy’ for group 2-,

Thames Towpath, (Photo group 2), Staines, Hythe End, to Wraysbury for lunch at the delightful Perseverance, -now into a blustery Headwind-, Poyle, Stanwell Moor, Stanwell, Bedfont, Feltham, Hanworth Park, Leitrim Park, Crane river path (Photo group 1), to Kneller Garden for Tea & refreshments,

Twickenham, Strawberry hill, Teddington, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge to finish back in Kingston. Total 32 Miles, 4 new faces, Special thanks to Pete M for leading group 2, thanks to John E & Chris F for back marking each group.

Midweek ride to Maida Vale

Wednesday 21st September, a pleasant day, with light clouds, with 1 late cancellation, & 1 unexpected guest, 21 Cyclists split into 2 groups leave via Skerne Rd, Latchmere, Ham gate Richmond Park, White Lodge, Roehampton gate, Barnes Common, Putney, Putney Bridge, with 1 more joining group 1, Fulham, Eel Brook Common, Brompton Cemetery, South Kensington, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Marylebone, to Maida Vale for lunch at the always friendly Carlton Tavern, Kilburn, North Kensington, Shepherds Bush, Hammersmith to Ravens court Park for Tea & refreshments at W6 Garden centre Cafe, then the new C9 Cycle track, to Turnham Green, Grove park, -with a long wait at the level crossing allowing group 2 to catch the tail of group 1-, Chiswick Bridge, Mortlake, East Sheen, Sheen gate Richmond Park, White lodge, Ham Cross, Kingston gate, to finish back in Kingston. Total 29 Miles, 5 new faces, special thanks to Steve F fior leading group 2 at short notice, thanks to John E & Steve D for back marking. Apologies, no Photo’s this time. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1691708

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