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We offer all sorts of rides to suit all ages and abilities. Participants come from all walks of life with women riders particularly well represented. Our Gentle Rides run on the third Sunday of the month, April through to September and are perfect for beginners and accompanied children on their own bike, on child seats or in trailers. They consist of a short ride at a very gentle pace to a local park or beauty spot for a picnic. Our Leisurely Rides are particularly well suited to those looking for a full day out on the bike to take in the scenery and chat to other riders at a relaxed pace. These run on the first Sunday of each month all year and more often during the summer months. Gentle and Leisurely rides go at the speed of the slowest riders in the group; nobody is left behind! Gentle and Leisurely rides stop for brunch or lunch at a location where food can be purchased, or riders can bring a packed lunch or picnic with them. Whilst these rides can be ridden on all types of bike those on road bikes with narrow tyres may find some of the off road paths taken a little bumpy. Our Speedy Rides are ad-hoc, longer distance road rides (50+ miles) catering for the more experienced riders on fast hybrids or road bikes looking for a challenge. We occasionally run Not So Speedy Rides, at the same sort of distance as our Speedy rides but at a more forgiving pace, ideal for those who enjoy our Leisurely rides but fancy going that little bit further afield. Our rides do not require registration and are free, just turn up and go! Though we aim to take a common sense approach to safety on our rides, all those attending do so at their own risk. Always remember to wear suitable clothing and bring your lights and a pump. A spare inner tube is always a good idea. Our rides list is being added to all the time, to ensure you don't miss out bookmark this page and sign up to ride reminders by sending blank email to ealingcycling-subscribe@yahoogroups.com |
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Rides Index (click the following links to go straight to ride details). Sun 2 Jun - Leisurely Ride - Wraysbury River Ride Sun 16 Jun - Gentle Ride - Hanwell and Pitshanger Wed 19 Jun - Leisurely Ride - Sunset at Richmond Hill Sun 23 Jun - Not So Speedy Ride - London's Prisons Sun 7 Jul - Leisurely Ride - River Crane Ride Sun 21 Jul - Gentle Ride - Osterley Park Sat 3 Aug - Leisurely Ride - Freecycle Mass Participation Event Sun 4 Aug - Leisurely Ride - Denham Village The Rest of the Year - More more more!
Sun 2 Jun - Leisurely Ride - Wrasybury River
A glorious ride taking in Harmondsworth Moor with spectacular views across London, the Wraysbury River, Staines, the Thames, Sunbury and Bushey Park Note the later than usual return time as this ride takes full advantage of the longer summer evenings to revel in some amazing scenery. Ride Type: Leisurely Meeting Time: Arrive from 9.45am for a prompt 10am departure. Meeting Place: Ealing Town Hall, W5 4BY Expected Return Time: 6-7pmish
Sun 16 Jun - Gentle Ride - Hanwell and Pitshanger
Want to get out on the bike with the kids? A beginner looking to build confidence? Our Gentle rides are for you! This ride takes a short loop through Hanwell to Bunny Park and then onto Pitshanger Park, where we'll stop for a picnic and games. The ride then returns to Ealing Town Hall. Ride Type: Gentle Meeting Time: Arrive from 9.45am for a prompt 10am departure. Meeting Place: Ealing Town Hall, W5 4BY Expected Return Time: 2pmish
Wed 19 Jun - Leisurely Ride - Sunset at Richmond Hill
Our yearly late evening trip to the top of Richmond hill to watch the sun go down on the week of the summer solstice. Bring lots of lights for the illuminating trip home. Ride Type: Leisurely Meeting Time: Arrive from 6.4pm for a prompt 7pm departure. Meeting Place: Ealing Town Hall, W5 4BY Expected Return Time: 11pmish
Sun 23 Jun - Not So Speedy Ride - London's Prisons
Join Ben on this literally epic loop around ALL of London's prisons, from Feltham in the west to Belmarsh in the east and back again. Full details including all the departure points can be viewed at http://lcc.org.uk/events/london-prison-tour. Ride Type: Not So Speedy Meeting Time: Arrive from 7.45 for a prompt 8am departure Meeting Place: Hanwell Clock Tower, Hanwell Broadway (http://goo.gl/maps/3iNpf) Expected Return Time: 7pmish
Sun 7 Jul - Leisurely Ride - River Crane
The river Crane ambles around north west and west London and we're off to discover the delights it has to offer. Ride Type: Leisurely Meeting Time: Arrive from 9.45am for a prompt 10am departure. Meeting Place: Ealing Town Hall, W5 4BY Expected Return Time: 5pmish
Sun 21 Jul - Gentle Ride - Osterley Park
Want to get out on the bike with the kids? A beginner looking to build confidence? Our Gentle rides are for you! This ride takes a short loop through Hanwell to Osterley Park where we'll stop for a picnic and games. The ride then returns to Ealing Town Hall. Ride Type: Gentle Meeting Time: Arrive from 9.45am for a prompt 10am departure. Meeting Place: Ealing Town Hall, W5 4BY Expected Return Time: 2pmish
Sat 3 Aug - Leisurely Ride - Freecycle Mass Participation Event
Ride into town to join 1000s of other cyclists at the Prudential Freecycle (Link). More details closer to the big day. Ride Type: Leisurely Meeting Time: Watch this space for details Meeting Place: Ealing Town Hall, W5 4BY Expected Return Time: Watch this space for details
Sun 4 Aug - Leisurely Ride - Denham Village
Surprise Surprise! We're off to Denham Village for a day out on the bike. Ride Type: Leisurely Meeting Time: Arrive from 9.45am for a prompt 10am departure. Meeting Place: Ealing Town Hall, W5 4BY Expected Return Time: 5pmish We're planning and adding more rides all the time. We've rides planned to Epping Forest, we'll be running the postponed Dicken's Ride and there'll be more of our longer and faster speedy rides, and some not so speedy, more leisurely rides and themed rides and competitions. Keep an eye on this space! ***
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