Saturday 19th February 2022 4:15pm

Starting from - inside Roundwood Park at the benches in front of the Lodge Cafe. We meet at 16.15 for a 16.30 departure. (Parking spaces available on the link road at the entrance to the park on Harlesden Road, or free on weekends at nearby roads), NW10 3SH

This Brent Social Cycling Group ride is open for anyone to join

  • 18 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 3 hr 45 mins
  • Steady
  • Brent
  • Children aged 8-15*, Children aged 11-15*, Adults 16+ only, Children aged 5-15*

Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

Starting point




London
NW10 3SH

We visit the Light Festival 2022 at Battersea Power Station, where we will see 6 stunning light installations, which are even more impressive in the dark - see more about the festival at https://bit.ly/3IMp9I7. A set of fully charged front and rear lights is compulsory. This ride is only suitable to those who are confident in traffic, as we need to cycle in the dark which makes keeping together as a group a little more challenging. We go at a steady pace.

We set off via Kensington Gardens and South Kensington until we cross Albert Bridge which takes us to the North Carriage Drive at Battersea Park. We cross the park to the East side where we soon find ourselves at Battersea Power Station going along the river. From this point we will push our bikes so we can visit and truly appreciate the installations which are close to each other.

We carry on a little ahead to a coffee break at the cute Black Cab Coffee Co, and then to Embassy Gardens to view the new US Embassy, as well as the suspended glass swimming pool, Sky Pool. We make our way back via Vauxhall Bridge, Pimlico and Knightsbridge to Hyde Park, and Maida Vale until Roundwood Park.

IMPORTANT POINTS: Helmets aren't compulsory but highly advisable. Make sure that your tyres are pumped and you have a spare inner tube and all necessary tools in case of a puncture. Places are limited and sometimes get booked up, normally with a waiting list. If you develop Covid-19 symptoms or have been told to self-isolate, or can't make it for any other reason, please cancel your space so someone else can join. Only riders who booked themselves on the ride will be allowed to join. Unless the weather takes a nasty turn making it unsafe or unpleasant to cycle, this ride will go ahead even if it rains. Dress for the weather and bring a rain coat just in case.

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  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader
  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion
  • Community Groups Volunteer

    Community Groups Volunteer

Renata Guimaraes

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    • Ride Leader

      Ride Leader
    • Breeze Champion

      Breeze Champion
    • Community Groups Volunteer

      Community Groups Volunteer
    Carmel Hynes

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