Friday 10th December 2021 9:30am

Starting from - Outside the Grey Shutters of Croydon Sports Arena
off Albert Road, South Norwood, London SE25 4QL, SE25 4QL

  • 20 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 4 hr 40 mins
  • Steady
  • Croydon
  • Adults 16+ only
  • Women only

Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.

Starting point




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SE25 4QL

Off to Greenwich Peninsula River Garden Cafe'

This is Our Christmas Breeze 'Dress Up yourself & Your Bike' if You'd Like to..
We hope you do :-) but you don't have to!

Along Route 21 which is the National Cycle Route.
It's ideal for those who don't like road riding, as a lot of it is 'off road'

Our annual Christmas ride. Feel free to decorate your bike and yourself as long as you are safe and warm. We will be riding to Greenwich where we will meet other Breeze groups at River Garden cafe' along the river from Greenwich.

Please bring a spare inner tube and a pump, and a drink and card for refreshments.
Our annual Christmas ride to Greenwich, meeting up with other groups. We will ride to Greenwich where we will congregate at the Old Brewery. We will stay in Greenwich for a couple of hours to give you a chance to visit the market and have some lunch.
Feel free to decorate, 'BLING' your bike and Yourself but make sure you will stay warm!

The route is mostly off-road and flat

Bring a sturdy lock as we will leave our bikes behind the Old Brewery. A helmet is preferable and bring a spare inner tube.

We shall be joining Groups of Breeze Cyclists at Cater Park, so feel free to JOIN HERE:
10AM Promptly please, if it's better for you.

Through South Norwood Country Park, Churchfields, Cater Park and Riverpool
We ride along next to the river which is very pretty in parts.
Always keeping at a reasonable speed so as to include everyone, no one will be left behind
the aim is to have fun and enjoy ourselves.

On arriving at the Cafe' we shall meet up with other groups



INFORMATION
Please Do Not Ride on the Day if you have any COVID Symptoms, or test positive on the day.

• Please only sign up if you are sure you want to ride.

• Keep a 2 metre distance between yourself and other riders. This includes during any stops.

• Don't share anything - be aware this does mean if you have a puncture you'll need to be able to fix it yourself, for example.

*Make sure you bring your own tools – spare inner tube, levers and pump. Also bring your own hand sanitiser, tissues and anything else you may need for the ride.*

You may also want to bring a face mask although there is no need to wear one on the ride.

• Don't ride if you feel unwell or have symptoms of Covid-19

• Don’t ride if you have been told to self-isolate

• Inform the leader if you develop symptoms or test positive after the ride.

• If you've not managed to sign up for a ride please do not arrive at the designated meeting point.

• All the usual rules for riding apply, obviously.

• Please make sure your details on your profile are up-to-date, in particular that we have a phone number for you.


If you don’t have a mobile put your home number in the mobile phone box Space Provided.

Mostly Flat, traffic free route through Parks and Cycle ways

Some minor roads

We shall STOP @ River Gardens - But bring any Snacks/Drinks if you'd like to

Helmets are advisable, Any medication you may require - Always good to bring Cash/Card just in case they are required.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL.....


Flora & Fauna - Riverside Ride

Through Parks, Cycleways and shared Paths - Small Fairly Quiet Roads

Stopping at a Coffee Shop/Cafe'

Please bring a Road Worthy Bike, Tyres Pumped - Helmets are always advised for any ride, but this is your choice on this ride. You should always Carry a Spare Inner tube, Pump that fits your Bike, Water/Drink, Oyster Card/Travel Card (just in case), Money/Bank Card for Coffee/Tea/Cake and Any Medication you may require.

First-timers welcome!

Who else is on this ride?

Ride leaders

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  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion

Deb Garbutt

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