Richmond Park Easter Egg Burner

A ride to Richmond Park to test our legs and lungs. This is not a leisure ride: we will go for 2 laps around Richmond Park which will involve leg-burning hills and some speed! Expect average speeds of 10-12mph – slower on roads where safety is crucial, and a little faster around the park.

We start off going up Old Oak Lane in the direction of Wormwood Scrubs, zig-zagging through mostly quiet roads of Shepherds Bush and Ravenscourt Park until we reach the Thames and Hammersmith Bridge, where we will need to dismount to cross. We get to Richmond Park via Roehampton Gate and take the anti-clockwise direction first, for a full lap (and a bit). We then stop at the café in Pembridge Lodge for lunch, and also to enjoy the beautiful views. Those who don’t want the full challenge will have the option to stay at the café while the rest of us go for one more lap, this time on the clockwise direction so to take on the full challenge of the park!

We leave the park through Sheen Gate in the direction of Mortlake, and carry on via Acton, taking the cycling path along the A40 and back via Harlesden. We aim to be back before 4pm.

If you find this ride fully booked, join the waiting list as spaces always become available nearer the date. However, only book a space if you are sure you can join.

IMPORTANT NOTES: * Helmets aren't compulsory but highly advisable. * If you develop Covid-19 symptoms or have been told to self-isolate before the ride, 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.

First-timers welcome!