Andrij
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Some folk here have enjoyed my Thames Path Meander (e.g. Mk III, Mk IV - links to the other place). Some of you lot also like riding through the night.
One lovely evening I decided to take a scenic route home from the pub and ended up riding most of the southern half of the TPM route. I was reminded how pretty London can be at night. This got me thinking...
An overnight Thames Path Meander? The route would be more or less the same (but no ferry) and BYO food for a mid-ride picnic.
Details:
* Depart 23:00 from Southwark Needle, southern end of London Bridge.
* Standard Thames Path Meander route, with some diversions, finish near Tower of London; 50km, more or less.
* Along the way I will regale/bore (delete as appropriate) with historical trivia.
* BYO sustenance, both liquid and solid - we'll find a suitable spot mid-ride for a picnic. Do NOT rely on finding anything open along the route.
* ATM breakfast will be on Brick Lane, unless someone can recommend a decent fry-up at 06:00 on a Saturday.
* It's a silly ride, so get in the spirit. Bike decoration is encouraged; fortified beverages will not be frowned upon.
* If you employ flashing front/rear lights on the ride you will end up in the Thames - you're bike will be spared if I happen to like it.
* A good front light is vital. Many stretches are unlit and surfaces can be less than perfect.
* If you commit to doing the ride, please send me your mobile number via PM; I will reciprocate.
Apologies for the late notice.
One lovely evening I decided to take a scenic route home from the pub and ended up riding most of the southern half of the TPM route. I was reminded how pretty London can be at night. This got me thinking...
An overnight Thames Path Meander? The route would be more or less the same (but no ferry) and BYO food for a mid-ride picnic.
Details:
* Depart 23:00 from Southwark Needle, southern end of London Bridge.
* Standard Thames Path Meander route, with some diversions, finish near Tower of London; 50km, more or less.
* Along the way I will regale/bore (delete as appropriate) with historical trivia.
* BYO sustenance, both liquid and solid - we'll find a suitable spot mid-ride for a picnic. Do NOT rely on finding anything open along the route.
* ATM breakfast will be on Brick Lane, unless someone can recommend a decent fry-up at 06:00 on a Saturday.
* It's a silly ride, so get in the spirit. Bike decoration is encouraged; fortified beverages will not be frowned upon.
* If you employ flashing front/rear lights on the ride you will end up in the Thames - you're bike will be spared if I happen to like it.
* A good front light is vital. Many stretches are unlit and surfaces can be less than perfect.
* If you commit to doing the ride, please send me your mobile number via PM; I will reciprocate.
Apologies for the late notice.