Richmond Park Bank Holiday Leg Burner

A ride to Richmond Park using the motor traffic-free Hammersmith Bridge. This is a challenging ride as preparation for those of us who will be taking on sportives in 2022. We will go for 2 laps around Richmond Park which will involve leg-burning hills and speed! Expect average speeds of 10mph – a little slower on roads where safety is crucial, and a little faster around the park.

We start off going up Old Oak Lane in the direction of Wormwood Scrubs, zig-zagging through mostly quiet roads of Shepherds Bush and Ravenscourt Park until we reach the Thames and Hammersmith Bridge. We get to Richmond Park via Roehampton Gate and take the anti-clockwise direction first, for a full lap (and bit). We then stop at the café in Pembridge Lodge for a break, and also to enjoy the beautiful views. Those who don’t want the full challenge will have the option to stay at the café while the rest of us go for one more lap, this time on the clockwise direction so to take on the full challenge of the park!

We leave the park through Sheen Gate in the direction of Mortlake, and carry on via Acton, taking the cycling path along the A40 and back via Harlesden.

IMPORTANT NOTES: * Helmets aren't compulsory but highly advisable. * Places are limited and sometimes get booked up with a waiting list. If you develop Covid-19 symptoms or have been told to self-isolate before the ride, or can't make it for any other reason, please cancel your space so someone else can join. * Only riders who booked themselves on the ride will be allowed to join.
* Unless the weather takes a nasty turn making it unsafe or unpleasant to cycle, this ride will go ahead even if it rains. Dress for the weather and bring a rain coat just in case.

First-timers welcome!