Sunday 27th September, Part 1. A largely Sunny morning, after 1 late cancellation, with 2 unexpected guests, 14 Cyclists left via Norbiton, Kingston gate Richmond Park, the Tamsin trail, Petersham gate, Richmond, Richmond Bridge, St Margarets, Twickenham, Fulwell, Hampton Hill, to Hampton for lunch at the Jolly Coopers- joined by 1 more (15)-, Bushy Park (photo), a very congested Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge, to finish back in Kingston.

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Wednesday 16th September, A mostly bright day, with some threatening clouds, after 1 late cancellation, 1 no show- or not, more later-, 1 surprise guest, 9 Cyclists left via North Kingston, Kingston gate Richmond Park, Roehampton gate, Barnes Common, Putney, Putney Bridge- Subway still closed-, Fulham, Brompton Cemetery, South Kensington- with a short detour due to Roadworks-, Chelsea, Ebury Bridge, to Pimlico for lunch at the White Swan (McMullens), - also joined by 2 more, including the missing starter, leaders confusion!-, Vauxhall Bridge, Oval, Stockwell, Loughborough, Brixton (Photo- David Bowie Lyrics Mural-), Brockwell Park, Tulse Hill, Streatham Hill, to Tooting Bec Common for refreshments, Tooting, Colliers wood, Morden Hall Park, Merton park, Wimbledon Chase, Raynes park, New Malden, Norbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 31 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to Mags & Lindsay for sharing back marking. Map www.plotaroute.com/route/2710703

Wednesday 9th September, A pleasant slightly cloudy evening, after 2 late cancellations, with 1 unexpected guest, 10 Cyclists left via Kingston Bridge, Bushy Park, Hampton, Hanworth, Hanworth Park, - is our leader taking us on a Night hike, certainly seems like it-, Leitrim Park, Crane river path, Kneller Gardens -briefly interrupting a 'Bat walk'-, to Twickenham for refreshments at the Sussex Arms, Strawberry hill, Teddington, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge, to finish back in Kingston. Total 12. Thanks to John E for back marking.

Sunday 6th September. A bright Sunny Morning, saw 26 Cyclists split into 2 groups, leave via Fairfield, Norbiton, New Malden, Malden Manor, Cuddington, Auriol Park, Stoneleigh, Nonsuch Park, East Ewell, Higher Green, Epsom Downs, Tattenham corner, to Tadworth for lunch at the Blue Anchor (M & B),- joined by 1 more (27), Walton on the Hill, Walton Heath, Lower Kingswood, to Chipstead, for a very special Tea & refreshment stop at our good friend Andrea's house & woodland garden,- joined by a few non Cyclists-, slightly more overcast for the return, more Chipstead, Banstead, East Ewell, Ewell village, West Ewell, Tolworth, Surbiton, to finish back in Kingston.

Sunday 23rd August. A mostly Bright sunny day, after 1 late cancellation, with 1 late booking, 17 Cyclists, split into 2 groups, via Surbiton, Long Ditton, Hinchley wood, Esher- group 1 joined by 1 more (18)-, Fairmile,- with the tail end of group 1 missing a turn, but re-routing to join the group a bit further-, Cobham, Hatchford, Ockham, Wisley Lane, to Pyrford Lock for lunch at the always lovely Anchor (Hall & Woodhouse), back tracking a little, to 'Muddy lane', Byfleet, Brooklands Park, Weybridge, to…

Wednesday 19th August, a largely warm, cloudy day with some glimpses of Sun, after 2 late cancellations, 1 late booking & 1 surprise guest, 15 Cyclists left via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, New Malden, Motspur park, North Cheam, Cheam Park, Nonsuch Park, East Ewell, Nescot Path, Epsom, Woodcote, Ashtead Park, to Ashtead for lunch at the Woodman (Ember Inns), Leatherhead- including some badly laid out Roadworks-, Fetcham, Bookham Common, Downside, Cobham, Fairmile, to Claremont lakes- with an…

As a special treat, I had arranged for a Solar eclipse to occur before the start, so we decamped briefly to the bottom of Kingston Bridge, for a good view of the Eclipse, then, a warm evening, with 3 late cancellations, 9 Cyclists left- 1 had to return to the start to retrieve a helmet-, via Lower Marsh, Berrylands- joined by 1 more (10)-, New Malden, Motspur park, Cannon Hill, Morden, Morden Hall Park, part of the Wandle trail, to South Wimbledon for refreshments at the Trafalgar- a popular community Pub under threat of redevelopment,

Sunday 9th August. Another very warm day in prospect, so not a surprise that we had 4 late cancellations, 1 no show, plus 1 late booking & 1 surprise guest, 9 Cyclists left via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, New Malden, Motspur park, North Cheam, Benhilton, - with a small navigational mishap, (see dotted line on Map for intended route)-, Carshalton, Wallington, Waddon, South Croydon, Sanderstead, Hamsey Green, to Warlingham for lunch at the Harrow (Vintage Inns), Chelsham, Fickleshole, Wickham Court, West Wickham, Shirley, Ashburton Field (Photo), Woodside, Heavers Meadow, Thornton heath, Pollards hill, Mitcham, Phipps bridge, to Morden Hall Park for refreshments at the Stables Cafe, Merton park, Wimbledon Chase, Raynes park, New Malden, Norbiton, to finish back in Kingston.

Construction of Kingston's two new Cycleways continues... Ewell Road (Cycleway 29) When this Cycleway is finished, it create a safer cycle route from Tolworth all the way to Kingston Station. The route will be be made up of mostly separated cycle tracks along the 2.5 mile route. Since construction finished at Elgar and Princes Avenue junction, the building crews have moved to the junction of Ewell Road with Kingsdowne & Ditton Road.

Sunday 26th July. A rather grey start, but mostly sunny day, with a bitt of Headwind in the morning, after 2 late cancellations, but 2 late bookings, 14 Cyclists left via Kingston Bridge, Hampton Wick, Teddington, Strawberry hill, Twickenham, Mogden, Isleworth, Osterley, Osterley Park, Norwood Green, North Hyde, Southall, part of the Grand Union Canal path, Hayes, Harlington, Sipson, to Harmondsworth, for lunch at the always friendly Crown, with an added bonus of Morris dancers performing nearby, also paying a visit to the…

Wednesday 22nd July. A bright evening with 1 cancellation & 1 no show, 9 Cyclists left via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, Tolworth, Malden Manor, Cuddington, Auriol Park, Stoneleigh, Nonsuch Park, East Ewell, to Ewell village, for refreshments at the always delightful Wheatsheaf, also several other Cyclists,-including a group of Mountain Bikers-, a short stretch of Hogsmill path, West Ewell, Tolworth, Surbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 13 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to Earl for back marking, for the first time. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2318838

Wednesday 15th July. A warm Sunny day, after 1 late cancellation, 1 late booking & 1 unexpected guest, 13 Cyclists left New Malden on the Beeline, Raynes Park- joined by 1 more-, Wimbledon Chase, South Wimbledon, Colliers wood, Tooting- joined by 1 more (15), Tooting Bec Common, Streatham Hill, Tulse Hill, Brockwell Park, Brixton, Loughborough, Burgess Park (including the 'Camberwell beauty…

Sunday 12th July. A warm Sunny day, after 1 late cancellation, 11 Cyclists left Hurst Green Station- with a mostly helpful tail wind-, via Holland (?), Merle Common, Crowhurst- pausing to view the ancient Yew tree-, Blindley Heath, Horne, Smallfield, to Horley, for lunch at the delightful Farmhouse Pub- also joined by 2 more (13)-, Whitebushes, Woodhatch, Dawesgreen, Bunce Common, Strood Green, to Brockham, for refreshments at the Church hall (Photo), the Old Coach Rd, Pixham, A24 Cyclepath, Norbury Park farm- with some of the Cows on a slow walk (quite understandable with full Udders) & in the heat of the day-, Givons Grove, to Leatherhead, for those who wanted Trains, -although several did decide to continue-.

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Wednesday 24th June, After a hot, in fact very HOT day, thankfully temperatures had eased, however, with 4 late cancellations & 1 unexpected guest, 16 Cyclists left via Kingston Bridge, Bushy Park, Fulwell, Twickenham, Cole park, St Margarets, Ducks walk, Richmond Bridge, to Richmond Hill for refreshments at the Roebuck (Greene King), also meeting many other local LCC groups, Richmond gate Richmond Park, Kingston gate to finish back in Kingston. Total 12 Miles, thanks to Lindsay for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1588396

Sunday 21st June. A hot mostly Sunny day, after 2 late cancellations, 14 Cyclists left via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, New Malden, Motspur park, Cannon Hill, Morden, Morden Hall Park, Colliers wood, Tooting, Tooting Bec Common (Photo), Streatham Hill, Brockwell Park, Dulwich, to Camberwell for a well earned lunch at the Fox on the Hill (Wetherspoons), Ruskin Park, Loughborough, Brixton, Clapham Common- just avoiding the Police Cordon for a serious Accident, Air Ambulance also on site-, Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth, to Wimbledon Common for refreshments at the Windmill Cafe- alas just as we reached the Car Park, a Pothole led to one of the group coming off, thankfully apart from a grazed Elbow & slight adjustment to Wheel alignment, no damage-, Raynes park, New Malden, Norbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 30 Miles, thanks to Andrea C for back marking & others for marking corners, Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2899320

Wednesday 17th June. A rather dull cloudy Morning, after 2 late cancellations, 12 Cyclists left via Surbiton, Long Ditton- joined by 1 more-, Hinchley wood, Esher- joined by 1 more (14)-, Fairmile, Cobham, Hatchford, Ockham, Ripley, to Send Marsh for lunch at the Saddlers Arm (an old favourite, that we haven't stopped at in some while),-with a sunnier afternoon & a slight tailwind-, Newark, Pyrford, a short bit of Wey navigation path, Byfleet, Brooklands Park (Photo), Weybridge, Walton, to Hersham for refreshments at Coffee in the Park, Coronation Rec, Esher, Weston Green, - with a delivery Van blocking our way briefly-, Giggshill Green, Portsmouth Rd, to finish back in Kingston. Total 32 Miles, thanks to Celia for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1557141

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Part 1. A mostly cloudy morning, after 1 late cancellation, & 1 late booking, 14 Cyclists left via Surbiton, Tolworth, Malden Manor, Worcester park, Lower Morden, Morden Park, Morden, Ravensbury Park (Photo), Morden Hall Park, Merton park, Wimbledon Chase, Raynes park, to New Malden for lunch at the Royal Oak (Mosaic Pubs), Norbiton, Fairfield, to finish back in Kingston. Total 16 Miles, thanks to Toni for back marking.

Join Kingston's feeder ride into central London on Sunday 5 July to be part of the 2026 Women's Freedom Ride.

Sunday 24th May, It seems like me the Weather gods, didn't realise this is a Bank Holiday, as a gorgeous Sunny day, although maybe too hot for some, after 4 late cancellations, 1 no show for group 2 & 1 late booking, 17 Cyclists split into 2 groups, left via the Beeline, Raynes park, South Wimbledon, the Wandle trail, Earlsfield, Wandsworth Common, Clapham Common, Stockwell, Vauxhall, Vauxhall Bridge, to Piimlico for lunch at the White Swan (McMullens), a very busy Westminster, Cyccleway 3 (C3), Southwark Bridge, C7, C14, C10, Burgess Park, Loughborough, a busy Brockwell Park, Tulse Hill, Streatham Hill, to Tooting Bec Common for very welcome refreshments at the San Remo Cafe,- now just 1 group- Tooting, - with a Police incident closing our intended path (dotted Red line on Map)-, Mitcham, Morden Hall Park, Morden, Morden Park, Lower Morden, Motspur park, to finish back in New Malden.

Weednesday 20th May, A pleasant evening, with 1 no show, & 1 unexpected guest, 11 Cyclists left via Lower Marsh, Berrylands- joined by 1 more (12)-, Surbiton, Long Ditton, Hinchley wood, Littleworth Common, Esher, a short bit of River Ember path, to East Molesey for refreshments at the Bell (GK), Thames Ditton, Portsmouth Rd, to finish back in Kingston. Total 12 Miles, thanks to Jon W for stirling work as back marker. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/681349

Wednesday 13th May. Well it seems the 'April showers' arrived a month late, or at least it felt like it, & not just Rain, 1 prolonged Hail shower, 1 more brief Hail shower. With 3 late cancellations, 10 Cyclists left via Portsmouth Rd, Thames Ditton - joined by 2 more (12)-, Giggshill Green, Weston Green, Esher, Walton, Weybridge, Brooklands Park, West Byfleet, New Haw, Rowtown, to Addlestone for lunch at the Pelican, -just in time to avoid a couple of really heavy downpours-, Victory Park (Photo), Chertsey Meads, Chertsey Bridge, Shepperton, Haliford, to Sunbury for refreshments at the Walled Garden, Hampton, Bushy Park- even a roll of Thunder, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge, to finish back in Kingston. Total 29 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to Lindsay for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1868983

Celebrate Bike Week on Sunday 14 June 2026 and give your cycling a confidence boost or this FREE fun-packed summer ride through Kingston!

Sunday 10th May, A mostly cloudy day, with very blustery winds, which added to the Challenge, after 1 late cancellation, with 1 unexpected guest, 13 Cyclists left via Kingston Bridge- with several fun runners coming off of the Hampton Court Towpath-, Bushy Park- joined by 1 more-, Hampton, Hanworth, Feltham, Sunbury, Ashford- joined by 2 more (16)-, Stanwell, Stanwell moor, Poyle, Horton, Datchet, Jubilee River path- alas 1 person had a visit from the 'P fairy' soon fixed-, to Dorney for lunch at the splendid Pineapple, with very swift service (some orders had been sent in advance), Summerleaze Footbridge- with a minor wheel adjustment needed for 1-, Monkey Island, Fifield, Winkfield, to Cranborne Gate for Windsor great Park has been closed to Cyclists?

Wednesday 29th April, A lovely Sunny evening, but with a strong chilly headwind at times, after 1 late cancellation & 1 no show, 9 Cyclists left via Fairfield, London Rd, Norbiton, North Kingston, Tudor estate, Ham, Teddington Footbridge- joined by 1 more (10), Teddington, Fulwell, Hampton hill, to Hampton for refreshments at the Jolly Coopers, Bushy Park- with full Moonlight helping to show the way-, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge, to finish back in Kingston. Total 12 Miles, 1 new face, special thanks to Andrea E for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1872658

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After 2 late cancellations, a mostly bright Sunny day saw 19 Cyclists, split into 2 groups, leave via Skerne Rd, Latchmere, Ham gate Richmond Park (Photo group 1), Roehampton gate, Barnes Common, Putney, Putney Bridge- to find the 'quiet route' under the Bridge, blocked by building work for the second time in a year-, Fulham, Eelbrook Common, Brompton Cemetery, South Kensington, Hyde Park, Albion gate, Marylebone, St Johns wood, to Maida Vale for lunch at the Carlton Tavern, Kilburn, North Kensington, Shepherds Bush, Hammersmith, to Ravenscvourt Park (Photo group 2), for refreshments at the Paddenswick Cafe,- alas Gents loo's closed, only 2 loo's for ladies useable-, now just 1 group, joining Cycleway 9, Chiswick, Grove park, Chiswick Bridge, Mortlake, East Sheen, Sheen gate Richmond Park, Kingston gate, to finish back in Kingston.

Construction of Cycleways on Ewell Road (Surbiton to Tolworth route) and Kingston Road (Kingston to New Malden route) have been making good progress in 2026! Since our last post at the end of 2025, a large section of the final Ewell Road section has been completed (from Red Lion Road to Worthington Road) featuring: a new parallel crossing (for those walking and cycling);

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Wednesday 15th April, a mostly overcast day, with light drizzle for the Morning, occasional glimpses of Sun later, after 2 late cancellations, 15 Cyclists left via Portsmouth Rd, Surbiton, Long Ditton- joined by 1 more (16)-, Hinchley wood, Esher, Fairmile, Cobham, Hatchford, Ockham, the 'new Wisley lane Cyclepath', only to find a temporary detour for the Road has swallowed part of the path 😒, Wisley, to Pyrford Lock for lunch at the Anchor (Hall & Woodhouse), return to Wisley, Byfleet village, Brookllands Park, Weybridge, to the delightfully quaint, Whiteley village for refreshments at the new Community Cafe, also pausing near the Lake (Photo), Hersham, Walton, Esher, Weston Green, Giggshill Green, Portsmouth Rd to finish back in Kingston.

Sunday 12th April, with a blustery Headwind, 1 person lost somewhere in the town, 16 Cyclists left via Portsmouth Rd,- joined by 1 more, alas that person had a visit from the 'P fairy', decided to head for home-, Giggshill green, alas a small tumble for 1 of the group, seemed to be OK at first, but a little later, deciding the swelling needed attenttion, another abandon 😒-, Weston Green, Esher, Walton- joined by 1 more (17)-, Weybridge, Addlestone, Bretlands, Homewood Park- a brief but heavy Hailstorm, more or less over by the time everyone had donned Waterproofs-, Foxhills, Gracious Pond, Burrowhill, to West End, (also known as Donkey town?) for lunch at the Hare & Hounds, (Hall & Woodhouse),very speedy service thanks to our pre-orders 👍, Pennypot, Chobham, Foxhills- from the other direction-, Ottershaw, Addlestone, Weybridge, Cowey Sale (Photo), to Walton Bridge, - to find the planned Tea stop had a few power problems, but fortunately the nearby Boathouse Cafe was fine, Walton, Molesey, Thames Ditton, Portsmouth Rd, to finish back in Kingston.

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Part 1. A fairly bright Morning, with occasional glimpses of the Sun, with 2 late bookings, 22 Cyclists split into 2 groups, leave via the Station Bridge, North Kingston, Kingston gate Richmond Park, Tamsin trail, Petersham gate, Richmond, Richmond Bridge, St Margarets, Cole park, Twickenham junction Rough path- it's actually quite nice- (Photo group 1), Fulwell, Teddington for lunch at the recently reopened Lion, -very helpful, friendly staff-, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge, to finish back in Kingston, Sub total 13 Miles, 4 new faces, special thanks to Steve F for leading group 2, thanks to Yee-liu & Toni for back marking each group.

Sunday 22nd March. A Cloudy day with occasional glimpses of Sun, after 2 late cancellations, 24 Cyclists split into 2 groups, leave via Lower Marsh, Berrylands- group 2 joined by 1 more-, New Malden, Motspur park, Lower Morden, Morden Park, Morden, Morden Hall Park, Mitcham, Tooting, Tooting Bec Common- busy with pedestrian & Dog traffic-(Photo group 1), Clapham, Clapham Common- with a huge Queue seemingly for free Easter Eggs-, Old Town, Battersea for lunch at the recently refurbiished & renamed Falconbrook (Portobello pubs), a bit more Battersea, Thames path, Wandsworth, Wandsworth Park, Putney, Barnes, East Sheen, to Palewell Common Cafe for refreshments- now just 1 group as some have headed home-, Sheen gate Richmond Park, Ham gate, Ham, Aerospace estate, to finish back in Kingston.

Wednesday 18th March, A very pleasant sunny day, with a slight Headwind at times, saw 20 Cyclists spliit into 2 groups, leave via the Beeline Raynes park, Wimbledon Chase, Merton park, Morden Hall Park, Colliers wood, Tooting- Group 1 joined by 1 more-, Graveney, Streatham vale, Norbury, Thornton heath, Heavers Meadow, Woodside, Ashburton Field, Shirley, Elmers End, Langley, to West Wickham for lunch at the Railway (Ember Inns), a different part of Shirley, Addiscombe, Lloyd Park (Photo's x2), South Croydon, Waddon, Beddington, Beddington Park, to Carshalton for Refreshments at 'Sassis in the Grove', the Wrythe, Benhilton, Pyll Brook path, North Cheam, Joseph Hood Park, Motspur park, to finish back in New Malden.

With Grey overcast skies, & just a few drips & drops of rain, after 2 cancellations, 19 Cyclists split into 2 groups, then via Surbiton, Long Ditton, Hinchley wood, Esher, Fairmile- with group 1 having a visit from the 'P fairy, thus group 2 took the lead-, Cobham, Hatchford, Ockham, to Ripley for lunch at the Jovial Sailor (Barons pubs), now with Blue skies & some Sun, still with group 2 in front, via Send Marsh, Newark- taking advantage of the 'closed Road'-, (Photo, group 1), Pyrford, a brief visit to the Wey navigation, Byfleet village, Brooklands Park (Photo group 2), -somehow Group 1 managed to grab the lead back 🙄-, Weybridge, Walton, Molesey, to Molesey Cricket club for Tea & refreshments at Miss Polly's, East Molesey, Thames Ditton, Portsmouth Rd to finish back in Kingston.

Wednesday 18th February. Just when I was beginning to think we had passed the worst of Winter, the weather gods, decided to send an Icy blast. so not too surprising, 7 cancelations, & 1 no show, thus only 1 group of 10 Cyclists left via Kingston Bridge, Bushy Park, Fulwell, a short bit of River Crane path, Whitton, Hounslow, Osterley, Osterley Park,- with our leader suffering a minor mechanical issue, time to put the 'spare leader' to good use-, problem sorted, Norwood Green, Southall, Greenford, Northala Fields, to Northolt for lunch at the Greenwood Hotel, ( a spctacular Art Deco interior), now with a Freezing Headwind, a bit more Greenford, Hanwell, the Boston road path, Brentford & a lovely area with Georgian houses (18th C) (Photo)- …