Brick Lane and the Stairway to Heaven

A steady ride to the East End of London to visit an unusual memorial in Bethnal Green, and enjoy the quirkiness of Brick Lane. The route is mainly flat through back roads, but we will also find some busy roads, so this is not a ride for beginners.

We will get to Bethnal Green cutting through Camden, Islington and Hoxton. There, we will stop to admire the Stairway to Heaven (https://stairwaytoheavenmemorial.org/), a memorial to the worst World War II disaster involving only civilians.

After that, we carry on to nearby Brick Lane, where we will stop at the lovely Kahaila (https://kahaila.com/bricklane-2-2/), a charity-run café in the heart of Brick Lane. Please bring a sturdy lock (or 2) as we need to park on the road. We stay here for a while to give us an opportunity to walk along the vibrant area, with the option to visit Brick Lane Bikes before we take off. Bringing a shop bag is recommended, as you might find food (or bike supplies!) that you want to bring home.

We come back zig-zagging through Shoreditch, Bloomsbury and Little Venice. We aim to be back at Roundwood Park by 3pm.

If you find this ride fully booked, join the waiting list as spaces always become available nearer the date. However, please do not sign up if you’re not sure you can come.

IMPORTANT POINTS: *Helmets aren't compulsory but advisable. *Check that your tyres are pumped and bring a spare inner tube and all necessary tools in case of a puncture. *If you have Covid-19 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.