Up Ally Pally

THIS RIDE: a challenging one, not for the distance, but for some of the hills. You also need to be confident in traffic as we take some busy roads around Hampstead Heath.

THE ROUTE: via Kilburn, Chalk Farm and Upper Holloway and along Parkland Walk on both ways in and out. Parkland Walk is a pedestrian and cycle route which follows an unused railway line that once ran between Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace. It is a rough terrain in some parts with lots of gravel, making this ride unsuitable for skinny tyres. On our way back, we come down via Muswell Hill and Hampstead.

THE DESTINATION: we climb to the top of Alexandra Palace. After reaching the summit for a few photos, we stop at a cafe (a few choices available).

We aim to be back at Roundwood Park around 3pm.

If you find this ride fully booked, get in the waiting list as spaces always become available nearer the date. However, please do not sign up if you’re not sure you can join.

IMPORTANT POINTS: *Helmets aren't compulsory but advisable. *Check that your tyres are pumped and bring a spare inner tube and all necessary tools in case of a puncture. *If you can no longer make it for any reason, please cancel your space online 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 raincoat just in case. *Please be advised that we video record some of our rides which are later published on YouTube. By joining them you are authorising your image to appear on the video.

First-timers welcome!