Reminders and updates of cycle rides and other events from the Central London CTChttps://www.centrallondonctc.org.uk:443/https://www.centrallondonctc.org.uk:443/images/rssheader.pnghttps://www.centrallondonctc.org.uk:443/Central London CTC - weekly cycle rides in the London areahttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssen-gbrichard@centrallondonctc.org.ukWed, 13 May 2026 11:23:10 +0100Wed, 13 May 2026 09:15:12 +0100PHP/8.2.30Two-star moderately paced ride.

A hilly ride with a new leader, leaving Orpington towards the North Downs, via Downe house into Biggin Hill for the only mentionable climb of the day. We travel east along the escarpment, before diving down into Otford for lunch at the Bull. This is followed by a lovely, quiet stretch along the valley towards Eynsford, including a short off road section through Lullington country park takes us under the stunning Eynsford viaduct. We wind our way on to Swanley and then via National route XX into Dartford. You can leave at Otford, or Swanley for a quick train back to London Bridge
Meet the leader 09.30 London Bridge for 09.43 to Orpington arr. 10.08 (or start at Charing Cross -9.30).
Returning from Dartford
FP/60+ valid both ways

Chris McConnon

Cancelled due to lack of interest.Wed, 13 May 2026 09:15:12 +0100Three-star fast-paced ride.

90 or 60 minutes of brisk (24km/h) riding in a group around Regent's Park. Followed by coffee at the The Courts Café,York Bridge. All are welcome to join us for coffee even if you don't fancy the ride!
Meet opposite the café on the Inner Circle for a 08.30 or 9.00 away.
Stephen Taylor (07977 235735)Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100One-star easy ride.

As an easy, almost entirely traffic-free and tree-filled cycling day, the route is hard to beat. Wildlife and greenery along the way.

Distance 26 miles (42km)
Elevation 298ft (90m)
START Watford Junction station
Suggested 09.13 train from London Euston to WJ arriving at 10.05, direct

END Stains
Will cycle to the station to catch a train back or cycle back to London (probably additional 2h to cycle back).
Monika Zarebska (07976 768034)Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100Two-star moderately paced ride.

A 59 kilometre circular ride from Oxted, rolling through Surrey and Kent. Ponds, lanes, old and young trees, High Weald.
Lunch in Cowden at The Fountain , maybe in the garden. Tea in lovely Chiddingstone at The Tulip Tree . We might hear some music from the castle.
Take the Southern train from Victoria to East Grinstead departing at 10.21, arriving in Oxted at 11.00.
Return trains from Oxted to Victoria run every 30 minutes (xx:29 and xx:59).

Adela DavidescuSun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100Four-star very fast-paced ride.

Gravel ride to Brighton approx 70k, mostly flat terrain. Cafe stops along the way. Arriving in Brighton for late lunch before return to London by train.
Ride is suitable for novice gravel riders with good fitness.
Meet: Waterloo Station (under the clock)
08:00 for the 08:26 train to Guildford arriving 09:04
Or meet leader in Guildford.
Allen Hutcheson (07973 287814)Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100Two-star moderately paced ride.

A ramble around the highs and lows of the Isle of Sheppey from Rainham (Kent) with fantastic sea views and rural landscapes, but also some unusual industrial spaces (the largest car park in England). We cycle along the sea wall for a few miles. There is one section of about 250 metres that involves walking through. Lunch at the Harps Inn in Minster.
Suggested Train is the 09.40 from Victoria arrives Rainham 10.33.
There are many other options for trains including cheapish HST fares currently from St Pancras direct to Rainham.
Leader meets you at Rainham.
There is also a very slow Thameslink service through Blackfriars and London Bridge.
Pat Gray (07920 700646)Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100