Greenwich riverside evening cycle
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After a stressed day at work, look forward to a relaxed cycle along the Thames with your ODL buddies. Join us for an evening cycle along the river. You can do it in your suit from work on your Brompton, in lycra on a carbon or anywhere in between.
We will head East from Greenwich along the river taking in Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum, a couple of pubs, the O2, the surprising industrial areas and then ending up at the Thames barrier.
Retrace our path or possibly go up Greenwich hill for the view depending on the consensus and weather.
A leisurely social bike ride starting in Greenwich. This event is c.12 miles, followed by an optional social drink or two.
The cycle ride will be roughly a couple of hours and we’ll be cycling along cycle track and minor roads (as much as possible). This event is open to cyclists of all abilities and bike types.
Road cyclists: Please be aware some paths might be a little rough and bumpy for thin tyres, but doable none the less.
Mountain bikers: As much as possible we will try and keep off roads, but some navigation on-road will be unavoidable.
Don't forget to bring a bike lock if you want to stay for a drink after!
Thanks,
Steve
What to bring
Your will need a bike. Any bike should do, so long as it's in reasonable working order.
Apart from your bike you may want some of the following:
- Puncture repair kit (or better still a spare inner tube) and tyre levers. Also any special tools that your bike needs.
- Food - bring small snacks such as biscuits, energy bars or gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit is great too
- A cycling bottle attached to your bike and plenty of water
- Eye protection - impact from a bee, grit or even a fly at speed is extremely unpleasant, sunglasses may do if not made of glass and not too shaded.
- Clothing: choose suitable clothes and footwear for the weather forecast and time of year. You will be exercising so lightweight layered clothing is best. Shorts are best even in rain, as they allow free movement of your legs.
- Footwear - Appropriate to your bike
- Cyclist's Helmet - Outdoorlads policy asks you to wear a helmet.
- Bag - Not essential, but if the weather is likely to be changeable or you wish to carry supplies and clothing, a small ruck sack or pannier bags attached to your bike could be very useful. We don't want you getting cold or wet.
- Sun cream - you just never know with the UK weather!
- Bike lock - Keep your bike safe if we go for a drink
Food & drink
Please bring water and a snack plus some cash as we will be visiting pubs en route. Don't forget your helmet and lights if you are cycling back afterwards. Plus a lock.