Central London CTC Events ListingReminders 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.pngCentral London CTC Events Listinghttps://www.centrallondonctc.org.uk:443/Central London CTC - weekly cycle rides in the London areahttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssen-gbrichard@centrallondonctc.org.ukSun, 15 Nov 2026 15:54:43 +0000Sun, 15 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000PHP/8.2.35Tue 17th Nov: The Only Way is Essex (**) Two-star moderately paced ride.

London to Chelmsford. Mainly not too trafficky but a shortish stretch on the A13 cycleway. Some off road country park paths involved. Lunch at
The Rose and Crown Pilgrim's Hatch.

Meet Cleopatra's Needle for 09:45 away. Return by train from Chelmsford.
Tim Fountaine (07944 671032)Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000Thu 19th Nov: Harlow Town (**) Two-star moderately paced ride.

A circular ride from Harlow Town through familiar and not-so-familiar lanes. About 72km in total and only 420m of climbing. Lunch at The Rose and Crown in Writtle after 33km.
Meet 09.35 Liverpool Street for 09.51 train to Harlow Town, arrive 10.19. Freedom Pass extension required from Enfield Lock.  This train also stops at 10.03 at Tottenham Hale which is the only stop on this train.  There is also a 09.54 train from Liverpool Street, stopping at Tottenham Hale (10.06), Cheshunt (10.14), Broxbourne (10.20), Harlow town (10.26) if those intermediate stations are more convenient for you.
Colin Hartridge-Price (07795 093631)Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000Sun 22nd Nov: Across the North Downs to Dartford (**) Two-star moderately paced ride.

A scenic, undulating ride (60kms, ascent: 550m) with a new leader, leaving Orpington towards the North Downs, via Downe house skirting Biggin Hill. 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 (500m) through Lullington country park which takes us under the stunning Eynsford viaduct. We wind our way on to Swanley and finish in Dartford.
You can leave at Otford, or Swanley for a quick train back to London Bridge

Take the 09.45 from Charing Cross, 09.54 from London Bridge arr Orpington 10.09 Leader will join at London Bridge.

Returning from Dartford.
FP/60+ valid both ways
Chris McConnonSun, 15 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000