England : London Sunday London Ride: Streets and Alleys - 12 August

[rb58]

Ever wondered about the origin of some of London’s street names? This edition of the Sunday London Ride will potter around central London looking at some of the odder street names and their origin. Like all the London Rides I organise, we will travel at conversational pace, on quiet roads where possible (although some busier roads are inevitable in central London). At 15 miles, this is a slightly shorter route than normal, and our final destination is (provisionally) the ViewTube cafe overlooking the Olympic Stadium. I expect us to be there around 1.00pm. Lycra optional.

Meet at Hyde Park Corner (by the Royal Artillery Memorial) at 9.30am, leaving as soon as the Horse Guards have passed (usually about 9:45am). There'll be a quick comfort break part way round.

Expressions of interest for 12 August please.

The small print, just as a reminder: This is not a formal ride under the auspices of any club. We will be just a bunch of friends on a ride together and my role will be simply to guide you round a route. As such, you will be riding under your own insurance.

 

[samsbike]

Me, hopefully

 

[Salty seadog]

well hello there.

 

[GM]

 

[Nick Saddlesore]

We wish to confirm our interest in the aforementioned project. Please keep us informed of any further progress and required submission criteria.

 

[rb58]

First recce completed. Route has been changed in a couple of places due to huge road closure/engineering projects in The City, but it's still going to be 15 miles. And the destination is confirmed as the View Tube, which is under new ownership, and still serves excellent food. From there, people will be able to ride back to central London via Victoria Park, Canary Wharf, or the Woolwich ferry and Greenwich (via the Greenway).

 

[lilolee]

I'm in

 

[Tim Hall]

The wossnames are looking favourable for this.

 

[RoubaixCube]

I'll be there if I can get out of bed

 

[rb58]

Just giving this a little bump.

The forecast is for much cooler temperatures, which will be very welcome.

So far, interest expressed by:

@samsbike
@Salty seadog
@GM
@Nick Saddlesore
@lilolee
@Tim Hall
@RoubaixCube

@CharlieB - you might be interested in this one.

 

[wanda2010]

I’m hopeful I’ll make this one.

 

[sagefly]

I'm in for this and Jean Genie is a definite maybe!

 

[Blue Hills]

I'm planning to be there.

 

[jiberjaber]

I had this in my diary but there was a work thing getting in the way - that has now got out of the way so subject to getting up early enough to make it I might be in also Is it fixed friendly the route?

 

[Nick Saddlesore]

London is fixed friendly. Even for me.