Rotherhithe, Greenwich Thames Path, River Lea, Hackney, City ride

Sunday December 7th, another Thames crossing on the cycle shuttle bus from Greenwich Peninsula to Royal Albert Dock. We will ride from Canada Water on the Thames Path and between the Royal Naval College buildings, around the peninsula to the shuttle bus, which leaves every 12 minutes and takes 8 standard bikes and 7 folding bikes. On the north side we will ride the River Lea towpath from Cody Dock to the Olympic Park. Then, still following the Lea, Hackney Marshes and on the C23 to our (excellent) lunch stop in Clapton. After lunch we take the C23 and the back streets of the C1, ending at London Bridge station.

From Croydon, take the 10:18 Overground from West Croydon platform 1. The ramp to the platforms is back in use. If joining at Canada Water, meet beside the library on Deal Porter Square at 10:55.

The ride to the shuttle bus is 5 miles and the north London ride is 12.5 miles, so that makes 17.5 miles. Allowing for stops and the bus and a leisurely hour over lunch I think we will be at London Bridge station by 3pm. There is 2 ½ miles of towpath riding. The Lea’s towpath is usually wider than the Regent Canal’s but does narrow in places. Please check your brakes and inspect the bike before the ride. Road bikes are fine to ride this.
You’ll for sure need thick winter gloves and enough socks to keep toes warm. Please bring a spare inner tube. Definitely bring lights.

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