Friday 17th December 2021 9:15am

Starting from - Meet outside Ealing Town Hall from 9.15am for a 9.30am departure. We will return to Ealing by 3.30-4pm. W5 2BY

This West London Breeze ride is open for anyone to join

  • 28.5 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 6 hr
  • Steady
  • Ealing
  • Adults 16+ only
  • Women only

Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.

Starting point




London
W5 2BY

Our last Friday ride of 2021 will take us into central London via Holland Park and the Royal Parks. We will ride down the Mall to Trafalgar Square, where we will see the traditional Christmas tree. Then we return to Westminster Bridge and cross the river, to ride through the quiet back streets of Southwark and Bermondsey. Depending on the time and the mood of the group, we might make a short stop at the enigmatic Crossbones Graveyard https://crossbones.org.uk/, before turning back to the river at Tower Bridge, alongside City Hall.

We will walk our bikes along the river, enjoying the festive experience of London Bridge City https://londonbridgecity.co.uk/events/2021/november/christmas-by-the-river-2021, choosing lunch from the range of street food available and browsing the gift stalls. When we reach London Bridge, we will ride on through Bankside, seeing many of the sights of this intriguing historical area: Southwark Cathedral, Borough Market, the replica of the Golden Hinde, the ruins of Winchester Palace, the Clink Prison Museum, maybe even taking a detour to admire the views of Shakespeare’s Globe, Tate Modern and the Millennium Bridge. Then we cross back over the river on Southwark Bridge, to join Cycleway 3 along the Embankment, and return to Ealing via Wormwood Scrubs and Acton.

Remember to bring lights for our homeward journey.

Please do not attend if you or anyone in your household has any Covid 19 symptoms, has tested positive or is currently required to self-isolate. We will maintain social distancing and hygiene precautions. Please bring hand sanitiser, wipes etc and a face covering (unless you are exempt) for use in indoor spaces.

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Ride into central London to visit the Christmas Market alongside City Hall.

We use quieter roads, shared paths through parks, and segregated cycle tracks for much of the ride. There are some short sections on busier roads.

We will stop in Trafalgar Square to see the Christmas Tree. Our lunch stop is at the Christmas Market alongside City Hall. Other short stops at sights of interest.

Money/card for the Market. Face covering for use in enclosed indoor spaces.

First-timers welcome!

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  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion

Helen Hayes

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