Family Cycle Rides 2008

 

Text Box: Locks, Docks and One Smoking Ferry Sunday 11th May Meet at 11am at The Crown, Blackheath; return at about 5pm Meander along the Thames Path, over the Thames on the Woolwich Ferry, then around Docklands before going under the Thames at the Greenwich Foot Tunnel. 15 miles, 80% off road. Picnic lunch overlooking City Airport. City Slicker Sunday 18th May Meet at 11am at The Crown, Blackheath; return at about 5pm Follow the Thames Path towards Central London, then cross Tower Bridge and return to the Greenwich Foot Tunnel by the Thames Path on the north side. 18 miles, 60% off road. Picnic lunch overlooking the Thames. Thames Path to Erith Saturday 7th June Meet at 11am at The Crown, Blackheath; return at about 5pm Follow Thames Path all the way to Erith. Return by the same route or take the train back. 10 or 20 miles, 90% off road. Picnic lunch near Woolwich. Lewisham Bike and Kite Festival Saturday and Sunday 14th and 15th June 11am – 4pm Blackheath Suitable for children of all ages. Face painting, kite flying, cycling activities, Dr Bike and all sorts of other fun activities. Surrey Docks Farm Sunday 15th June Meet at 11am at The Crown, Blackheath; return at about 4pm The farm has a variety of animals, a working blacksmiths, a dairy and many gardens including a herb garden of texture and smell. Facilities include a cafe, shop and special projects, events and festivals. 6 miles, 90% off road. Café lunch or bring a picnic. Evening Family Picnic at the Pilot Tuesday 17th June Meet at 4.30 at The Crown, Blackheath; return at about 8pm A gentle ride along the Thames Path to the Millennium Dome or O2 Arena. 8 Miles, 90% off road. Bring a picnic. The Festival of Cycling Friday 20th June 4pm to 6pm on Blackheath A whole host of cycling activities on Blackheath: slow races, dodge, limbo cycling, bike security marking, obstacle course, and much more. Refreshments provided. Ladywell Fields Sunday 29th June Meet at 11am at Manor House Gardens Café; return at about 3pm Follow the Quaggy through Manor park, then quiet roads to the bus and cycle zone through Lewisham. Then follow the Ravensbourne to Ladywell Fields, perhaps further depending on the group. 4+ miles, 50% off road. Cycle Orienteering Sunday 13the July Meet at 11am at John Ball Primary School; return at 5pm Using London cycling maps children take it in turns to navigate the group through the warren of cycle lanes around the Russia Dock Ecology Park and Rotherhithe Peninsula. Suitable for Year 5 and 6 children. Parents are welcome to help supervise. KEY Easy. Often traffic free cycling, crossing roads at lights. Suitable for anyone, sometimes including children on trainer wheels, or those who prefer to walk. Moderate. Mainly using off road cycle paths but be prepared to dismount and walk across busy junctions. Suitable for confident cyclists of any age. Hard. Using a variety of roads, cycle lanes and cycle paths. Be prepared for steep hilly sections and/or a longer distance to cycle. Probably only suitable for regular cyclists in Years 5 and 6.