Bromley Cyclists is a local group of the London Cycling Campaign, and is the voice of cyclists in the London Borough of Bromley.
As well as our regular Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday rides, details of our other forthcoming rides and events are shown below.
To register for rides please click here
Rides, Reports and Events
Summer Solstice Ride
Friday, 21 June 2013, 00:01
Due to changes in plans we are now going to join the LCC ride,
Friday 21 June 2013 is the longest day of the year, and since time immemorial people of all faiths and none have marked the occasion of the summer solstice by rising to greet the dawn. London cyclists do this in their own special way, by riding through the night from Greenwich to Primrose Hill, following a tradition established by the late great Barry Mason.
This year's Midsummer Madness ride will follow a familiar but never entirely predictable pattern, with the early risers setting off from Cutty Sark Gardens in Greenwich at 02:00 on the morning of the solstice. We then stop at Southwark Needle by London Bridge to collect more riders.
Previous years have seen hundreds of London cyclists foregoing their beauty sleep, giddy with excitement at the prospect of experiencing the rise of the midsummer sun. Overcast skies and rain are no deterrent, for Midsummer Madness is a community happening, fun whatever the weather.
02:00 � Set off from Cutty Sark Gardens, SE10 9LW
02:30 � Collect more riders at Southwark Needle, SE1 2SY
03:00 � Stop for coffee and a chat at Bar Italia in Soho
04:30 � Reach the top of Primrose Hill
04:40 � Sunrise!
Following the sunrise some will cycle back across the river for breakfast in a Southwark caf�, before heading for work or home to sleep. Others will hang around Primrose Hill or do their own thing, with all bidding a fond farewell to friends old and new, promising to return next year for more of the same.
The Midsummer Madness cycle ride is brought to you by the Dog & Bell Crew: an informal collective of southeast London-based social cycle ride planners and members of the London Cycling Campaign. This year's ride leader is science journalist and fixed-wheel cycling evangelist Francis Sedgemore.
There are no rules other than those of the road, good sense and common courtesy.
To Register for this ride please complete the Registration form
Bromleys Biking Buzz
Saturday, 22 June 2013, 12:00 @ Norman Park, Bromley
Biking Bromley
Saturday, 22 June 2013, 12:00 @ Norman Park, Car Park, Hayes Lane entrance
The Council are running “Biking Bromley” events throughout the year which will include Dr bike, bike security marking, the smoothie bike and information on cycle training and maintenance courses.
Sky ride Bromley - Can't see the wood for the trees!
Sunday, 23 June 2013, 10:00 @ Car Park, Bromley Museum, The Priory, Church Hill, Orpington
This Sky ride is a leisurely (7-8mph) 9 mile ride from The Bromley Museum, Orpington
All ages are welcome and this ride is classified as a Ride Steady
For more information and to register for these rides please visit www.goskyride.com/bromley
Sky ride Bromley - Norman Park Dash
Sunday, 23 June 2013, 10:00 @ Norman Park, Car Park, Hayes Lane entrance
This Sky ride is a slow (6 mph) 3 mile ride round Norman Park, Bromley.
All ages are welcome and this ride is classified as a Ride Easy.
For more information and to register for these rides please visit www.goskyride.com/bromley
Wednesday Weekly Wander - The Rye, Peckham
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 19:30 @ Bromley South Station forecourt
Join us tonight for a ride to The Rye, Peckham.
Bromley to Dover ride
Saturday, 29 June 2013, 08:30 @ Bromley South Station
Today's ride will – for the most part be on country lanes , with some very limited use of A & B roads . Overall distance will be at least 80 miles and there are likely to be quite a few hills to surmount en route !!
One might think that Dover is a tad too far ...and well it might be ! But I am going to give it my all and we should get there in plenty of time before darkness falls
We'll find somewhere for a lunch stop – and we will be keeping up a steady and determined pace , not particularly fast ....because my rides never are .....I would guess that Dover would be reached by 19:00 approximately .
Once in Dover we'll probably get something to eat ...and maybe a pint or two – then board a train back to Bromley South ...possibly catching up on our sleep en route back !
If you managed to do a Brighton ride ...then come and add this ride to your trophy belt as well ...it's certainly quite a bit tougher!
Group save singles should be about £14 each back to Bromley (on the 4 for 2 offer )
Andrew Fergar – 07717 693701
Last Sunday of the Month Rides
Sunday, 30 June 2013, 10:00 @ Norman Park, Bromley
Level 7 and Family Ride - early summer special Bewl Water
Sunday, 30 June 2013, 10:45 @ Cycle Hire Centre by car park at Bewl Water
What: Part road, part off-road ride about 14miles, with some hills, around Bewl Water - with a shorter 7 mile less hilly all off-road Family option seeing part of Bewl Water.
Both rides will ride together for the first 3½ miles. The longer ride will take between 3.5 and 4 hours, which includes a half way stop at the Bull Inn for drinks, crisps etc. At the end of the ride there is a lakeside café by the car park. The shorter ride doubles back on the 3½ miles, would be less than 2 hours and ends at the lakeside café by the car park. The off road sections are on easy surfaces and the road sections are on quiet lanes. There are a few hills on the longer route.
Ride will keep together as one group, then split in to two groups if some are on the shorter Family Ride. Map provided for those returning on the shorter route.
Address -Bewl Water, Nr Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3 8JH. More details can be found at www.bewlwater.co.uk. 35 miles from Hayes, about a 1 hr drive. Admission costs £5 per adult, £4 per child (5 to 15), under 5’s free. We will be cycling off at 11.00am.
Bike hire option: bikes can be hired at Bewl Water for more details phone 01892 891446 – we think if you ask them nicely they may take an advanced payment and booking
Suitable bikes: Suited to normal bikes or mountain bikes, not for those fancy lightweight racing bikes – as terrain a bit bumpy in places.
Bring: Helmet, spare inner tube, bike lock, drink, snack and some money if you want drink and crisps at the pub, or snacks / ice cream at the cafe.
Who can attend / insurance etc: This ride is being organised by the Bigfoot Cycle Club and is open both to members of the club and to non-members, and is free. Non-members will not be covered by Bigfoot CC insurance and you participate entirely at your own risk - we recommend that you take out your own insurance. Children under 16 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. For riders aged 16 and 17 who will not be accompanied by an adult – please contact Adam in advance of the ride at adam@bigfootcc.co.uk .For full “ride rules” please visit the Bigfoot Cycle Club website at www.bigfootbikeclub.org
More Information: If you have any questions please email adam@bigfootcc.co.uk. If you can email to say you are coming, that would help us have an idea of numbers, but everyone is welcome whether sending an email or not. You can also contact Adam for a route map
Transport: If people can offer transport or need transport please also contact Adam via his email address and we will see what we can pull together
Leader: Adam. Adam will lead both rides at the start, he will then keep with the longer Level 7 Ride
Biking Bromley
Sunday, 30 June 2013, 12:00 @ Keston Common
The Council are running “Biking Bromley” events throughout the year which will include Dr bike, bike security marking, the smoothie bike and information on cycle training and maintenance courses.
The Cheese Run - A Kentish Ride from Otford
Saturday, 06 July 2013, 09:00 @ Bromley South Station
for the 09:14 direct service to Otford , ETA 09:37
Please note that this train passes through Crofton Park and Catford at 09:00 and 09:03 respectively
Today's ride will take us to through country lanes to the Winterdale Shaw cheese factory ( which is quite a place ) and thence onwards to the lunch stop in Stansted , via quiet country lanes for the most part . There will be quite a bit of hill climbing involved , but the pace will be moderate and the scenery will make the effort worthwhile . The ride will end in Eynsford – from whence we'll get the train back home . Overall distance will be in the region of 40 miles ...and I would think that we will be back in Eynsford by 16:30 approximately . Your return ticket to Otford will enable you to travel home from Eynsford
Ride Leader – Andrew Fergar : 07717 693701
Email me at kayacan@aol.com for the GPX route if required
Whitstable Ride
Sunday, 07 July 2013, 09:00 @ Orpington Station, Station Approach side
Ride leader Steve Watkin. Details to follow.
Orpington to Whitstable and possibly on to Canterbury. The ride will use NCN 1 predominantly, rural, on road, scenic, easy pace. Distance is about 58 miles. Train home.
Sky ride Bromley - Norman Park Dash
Sunday, 07 July 2013, 14:00 @ Norman Park, Car Park, Hayes Lane entrance
This Sky ride is a slow (6 mph) 3 mile ride round Norman Park, Bromley.
All ages are welcome and this ride is classified as a Ride Easy.
For more information and to register for these rides please visit www.goskyride.com/bromley
Biking Bromley
Sunday, 14 July 2013, 08:00 @ Goddington Park, Orpington
The Council are running “Biking Bromley” events throughout the year which will include Dr bike, bike security marking, the smoothie bike and information on cycle training and maintenance courses.
Harris HospisCare Charity Ride
Sunday, 14 July 2013, 09:00 @ Goddington Park, Orpington
This year Bromley Cyclists are supporting the Boroughs own local charity Harris HospisCare
We will be organising 3 rides from Goddington Park, Orpington
10 mile, 25 miles and 60 miles so please dust off those bikes and pledge to support this fantastic charity.
Please see here for more information!
Breeze Rides - Back to Basics beginners road rides
Sunday, 14 July 2013, 14:00 @ SE20 Cycles, Penge
Are you looking to get back into cycling after a break? Want to build your confidence on the roads or ride with other like minded women? Then our beginner’s rides are for you!
Cycling on local roads, we will be riding at an easy pace and promise that nobody will get left behind! The aim of these rides is to offer an introduction to riding on the road in groups and helping to develop confidence in riding around traffic.
We’ll use quiet roads and cycle paths.
These rides will be run alongside Penge Cycle Club ladies rides, so there is scope to develop your cycling with longer rides if you want to.
Look forward to seeing you there!
For more information and to register please click HERE
Dunwich Dynamo 2013
Saturday, 20 July 2013, 19:30 @ London Fields Park, Hackney
A 120 mile overnight ride from London Fields Park, Hackney to Dunwich, a little village on the East Coast. This is organised by Southwark Cyclists and route sheets are given out around 8pm. This is a totally unsupported ride, although there is a stop around half way where food and drink can be found.
Some of Bromley Cyclists will probably be going, although this is not a led ride, you just set off at around 8pm and arrive at Dunwich sometime in the morning. Last time we did it, it took approximately 11 hours with stops.
Not particularly hilly, quite tiring and you will need to arrange your own transport home. Southwark Cyclists usually put on coaches for the return journey and lorries to return the bikes. You will need to book these well in advance via Southwark Cyclists.
Sky ride Bromley - Bend it Round Beckenham
Sunday, 21 July 2013, 10:00 @ Cator Park, Beckenham.
This Sky ride is a steady (9-10mph) 17 mile ride from Cator Park, Beckenham.
Minimum age 11 and this ride is classified as Steady.
For more information and to register for these rides please visit www.goskyride.com/bromley
Last Sunday of the Month Rides
Sunday, 28 July 2013, 10:00 @ Norman Park, Bromley
Weekend of Cycling Fun
Saturday, 03 August 2013,
On 3 August a family fun ride for up to 70,000 cyclists will take place on an eight-mile traffic-free loop in central London, similar to previous Skyrides.
The following day a 100-mile road ride (sportive) for up to 20,000 amateur, club and elite cyclists will start in the Olympic Park, following a similar route to the 2012 Games cycle road race.
Women’s elite, junior cyclists and hand cycles will also take to the streets of the capital to compete in a city centre grand prix.
For further details: Weekend of Cycling Fun
Sky ride Bromley - Ride Around Crystal Palace Park
Sunday, 04 August 2013, 10:00 @ Crystal Palace Park
Ride Easy - Ride Around Crystal Palace Park.
All ages are welcome and this ride is classified as a Ride Easy.
For more information and to register for these rides please visit www.goskyride.com/bromley
Biking Bromley
Wednesday, 07 August 2013, 16:00 @ Bromley South, Outside Police Station
The Council are running “Biking Bromley” events throughout the year which will include Dr bike, bike security marking, the smoothie bike and information on cycle training and maintenance courses.
Folkstone to Dungeness
Sunday, 11 August 2013,
Details to follow. Ride leader Steve Watkin.
Meet Orpington station TIME TBC for a return train to Folkestone. Cost if we buy Group Save in multiples of 4 is about £11.
The ride will take us along the way of the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch railway route to Dungeness. With a bit of luck the lighthouse will be open, well worth a visit!
Dungeness is a place of contrasts with lots of small “shack” type homes and a nuclear power station in the background, it’s really unique.
It’s also got more shingle than any other place I’ve ever been to !
The return ride will take us inland a little more to see the varying terrain of the Romney flats. Generally not too many hills but often some wind to make up for the lack of undulations.
Definitely an all day ride at around 60 miles. But as usual no-one will be left behind and of course we will be on the look out for Coffee / tea and cakes on route. Pub lunch or bring your own.
Sky ride Bromley - Norman Park Dash
Sunday, 18 August 2013, 10:00 @ Norman Park, Car Park, Hayes Lane entrance
This Sky ride is a slow (6 mph) 3 mile ride round Norman Park, Bromley.
All ages are welcome and this ride is classified as a Ride Easy.
For more information and to register for these rides please visit www.goskyride.com/bromley
Last Sunday of the Month Rides
Sunday, 25 August 2013, 10:00 @ Norman Park, Bromley
Sky ride Bromley - Greenwich Cruise
Sunday, 01 September 2013, 14:00 @ Cator Park (Opposite Playground) Beckenham
This Sky ride is a leisurely (7-8mph) 13 mile ride from Cator Park to Greenwich.
All ages are welcome and this ride is classified as a Ride Steady.
For more information and to register for these rides please visit www.goskyride.com/bromley
Biking Bromley
Wednesday, 04 September 2013, 16:00 @ Bromley South, Outside Police Station
The Council are running “Biking Bromley” events throughout the year which will include Dr bike, bike security marking, the smoothie bike and information on cycle training and maintenance courses.
Sky ride Bromley - Ride Around Crystal Palace Park
Sunday, 15 September 2013, 14:00 @ Crystal Palace Park
Ride Easy - Ride Around Crystal Palace Park.
All ages are welcome and this ride is classified as a Ride Easy.
For more information and to register for these rides please visit www.goskyride.com/bromley
Last Sunday of the Month Rides
Sunday, 29 September 2013, 10:00 @ Norman Park, Bromley
Why not dust off your bike and join us for a ride?
On the last Sunday of every month from March to September we will be holding regular rides from Norman Park
Meet at 10am Hook Farm Road Entrance
We will be conducting 3 rides each lasting approx 2 hrs:
Ride Easy Our easiest rides, slow paced and traffic-free, suitable for all ages. Perhaps you’ve not ridden a bike for a while and you’re looking for the easiest way to get back in the saddle? Ride Easy is about building confidence for all abilities and ages in a relaxed, traffic-free, gentle environment
Ride Steady Leisurely rides to relax and let yourself go. If you're happy enough riding a bike but feel a bit rusty, or if you just fancy the chance to ride in a relaxed way with friends and family, then Ride Steady is for you. You'll ride in parks, minor suburban roads and the occasional rolling hill, with the chance to stop and socialise.
Ride Well Great rides with some roads and some hills, take on a bit more of a challenge, you’ll need to be happy to push yourself a little bit, maybe even taking on a couple of modest hills, but at a pace you'll be comfortable with.
There will be Dr Bike to make sure your bike is up to the challenge....... Are you?
To Register for this ride please complete the Registration form
If you would like further information, please don't hesitate to contact the ride leader or email us at rides@bromleycyclists.orgSky ride Bromley - High Elms Flyer
Sunday, 29 September 2013, 10:00 @ Biggin Hill Recreation Ground, Biggin Hill
This Sky ride is a Brisk (9-10mph) 17 mile ride from Biggin Recreation Ground, Biggin Hill.
Minimum age 11 and this ride is classified as Ride Well.
For more information and to register for these rides please visit www.goskyride.com/bromley
Biking Bromley
Wednesday, 02 October 2013, 16:00 @ Bromley South, Outside Police Station
The Council are running “Biking Bromley” events throughout the year which will include Dr bike, bike security marking, the smoothie bike and information on cycle training and maintenance courses.
Sky ride Bromley - Four Parks of Bromley
Sunday, 06 October 2013, 10:00 @ Crystal Palace Station
This Sky ride is a speedy (11-12 mph) 30 mile ride from Crystal Palace Station, using Canada Gates, Crystal Palace Park as the starting point.
Minimum age 13 and this ride is classified as a Ride Strong.
For more information and to register for these rides please visit www.goskyride.com/bromley
Trooping the Colour Ride
Saturday, 14 June 2014, 09:00 @ Bromley South
Meet at Bromley South for a 9am sharp departure to Central London along the quiet route.
The event begins at 10.30am when the guards battalion who are doing the trooping, march their colour to the parade ground accompanied by troops of Mounted Lifeguards and marching bands. The queen will be driven from Buckingham Palace along the Mall to Horseguards Parade shortly before 11am.
There is nothing to see whilst the parade is occurring so this is an opportunity to buy a coffee before returning to the Mall to watch the return to the Palace and the fly past which happens at 1pm
This is Bike Week so we will find a bike week event to visit, probably in Hackney, when there will be an opportunity to have lunch. We shall return to Bromley via the cable car crossing or the foot tunnel for about 4.30pm. More information
