Category Archives: News Stories

Suggestions for rides…

We hope that there are a variety of rides to suite everyone, however if you have a suggestion for a ride that you would like us to arrange or would like to lead a ride but would like support with … Continue reading →

Tour de Penge

Well over a hundred people met at Royston Fields this morning for the annual Tour de Penge ride to Greenwich Park.   So many in fact that we had to split into four groups to ease the congestion when negotiating crossing … Continue reading →

Adam’s Challenge – Hayes to Brighton

What heroic fantastic riders you all were, undaunted by the cold and rain – riding in to the unknown! Well congratulations on making it to Brighton – with both rides completed in a fantastic spirit.  You may like to know … Continue reading →

The Big Ride

Despite the appalling weather conditions, we had a good turnout for our ride up to London to join The Big Ride. We left Bromley South around 9.00am and headed for Catford Bridge, where we were to meet up with our … Continue reading →

Bromley Cyclists Crossword.

Fancy a challenge? Why not try our Cycling Cryptic Crossword. Kindly compiled by Barbara Hall. Bromley Cyclists Crossword  

Adam’s Challenge Ride 4

Over 40 of us today met in Hayes for the start of the longest ride yet of Adam’s Challenges and I think the hilliest.   We split into two groups and were soon heading up Layhams Road towards Tatsfield where we … Continue reading →

Ride Safe, Ride Bright

An excellent turn out, despite a rather wet Friday evening, for the Ride Safe, Ride Bright ride from Beckenham.   Prior to departure Nev was there from BCR Bikes, Orpington as Dr. Bike, to ensure everyone had roadworthy bikes before the … Continue reading →

New time and venue for Monthly Meetings

As from May we will be holding our monthly meetings on the second Monday of each month.  So the next meeting will be Monday, May 14th. Not only have we changed the day, we have also changed the venue.  The … Continue reading →

Spencer’s 30 Mile Challenge

We met at Norman Park on a bright, but rather blustery morning for today’s ride up to Beaver Water World at Tatsfield. 21 people on today’s ride, so a rather large ride set off up the A21 to Farnborough Park, … Continue reading →

Bekesbourne Circular Ride

We had a great ride on Saturday last (14th) to the far east of Kent, a circular from Bekesbourne station. Nine of us in total did about 45 miles, visiting the stunning Norman Barfrestone chapel and Richborough castle along the … Continue reading →

Look Mum No Hands

I expect the weather forecast put many people off of this ride, but three of us set off from Bromley South at 7.30pm and a nice downhill down Bromley Hill to start. Then we picked up the girls from Catford … Continue reading →

The Big Ride from Bromley on 28th April

On the 28th April the LCC are running The Big Ride ahead of the Mayoral elections on the 3rd May. Bromley Cyclists will be running two led feeder rides to the start of The Bike Ride. We will start from … Continue reading →

Ride Safe, Ride Bright

Summer of Cycling

The Summer of Cycling is a national campaign running between March and October 2012 which aims to encourage more people to cycle. The All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group and The Bicycle Association, alongside the force of 23 cycling organisations are … Continue reading →

Quiz Night Winner

On March 10th we held a very successful Quiz Night, during which we had a raffle.   The winning prize was a bicycle, ably prepared by one of our qualified bike mechanics.   Anyway, to cut a long story short the person who … Continue reading →

Spencer’s Easter Sunday Saunter

A rather gloomy damp day, but nevertheless 14 people turned out for our ride today.  Apart from our own Bromley Cyclists it was lovely to see some riders from Bigfoot and our friends from Pollards Hill. We set out from … Continue reading →

Adam’s Challenge Ride 3

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A group of around 35 met on this chilly morning for the start of Adam’s Challenge Ride No. 3.  We split into two groups, A & B, I was in the A group this time, the A standing for At … Continue reading →

Get Back on Your Bike!

Love London, Go Dutch Campaign

Please read more about this campaign and sign the petition

Quiz Night

What a magnificent turn out for Bromley Cyclists first Quiz Night.  80 people in all met at the Liberal Club in Orpington for what was truly a very enjoyable and successful evening. 10 teams in all contested the 1st prize, while our … Continue reading →

Aardcraft – Bromley Cyclist Tessa Marie New Venture.

Bromley Cyclist Tessa Marie has started a new venture Aardcraft Aardcraft provides and makes a range of jewellery and accessories designed and handmade in South London from old bicycle parts. As well as an online shop they also attend various … Continue reading →

Girl Power

Thought it was worth a mention, but last night on our Wednesday Weekly Wander, for the first time ever, we had more ladies cycling than men.   Come on girls, where are you all.  Join us every Wednesday outside Bromley South Station … Continue reading →

Adam’s Challenge Ride 1

Well I don’t know whether it was the sunshine or just the attraction of this ride, which is the first ride building up to the Brighton ride later in the year, but whatever it was it worked. So many people … Continue reading →

Lorry Blind Spot Video

Take a look at this video that shows a lorry that has started turning can’t see any cyclists that are along the side of them, which is why you should avoid cycling alongside large vehicles. Many large vehicles will move … Continue reading →

Quiz Night!

Saturday, 10 March 2012, 19:30 @ Orpington Liberal Club, 7 Station Road, Orpington BR6 0RZ Bromley Cyclists Quiz Night.  Teams of up to 8 people.  Tickets £6 each.  Bar.   Join us for a fun evening. Please bring a team to our … Continue reading →

Tonbridge to Penshurst

A chilly start as we met at Orpington station to catch to train to Tonbridge, but everyone had lots of layers on so no problem.  Once at Tonbridge and off the train we cycled through Tonbridge Park to meet our other … Continue reading →

Active Travel Champions

I’m currently recruiting volunteers who love cycling and can help others in their community/ workplace/ university etc make more of their journeys by bike or foot. I’m hoping you might be able to get the word out in Bromely by … Continue reading →

Ride to Romney Street

We left Bromley South and were soon shedding layers as we made our way up to Hayes.  From here we ventured out into the Kent countryside and before long were heading up to Downe.  Quite a few hills today, so we were soon … Continue reading →

Outrage at 0% fare rise for cyclists

Rail passengers and car drivers were today outraged by the unfairness of the transport system, as it was annouced that cycling fares would rise by a paltry 0% in 2012, remaining at £0.00. Rail fares are to rise by 5.9% … Continue reading →

Velo Club page now added…

The Velo Club page is now live, please take a look. We will be updating this page over the next few weeks, adding rides, events and any news we have relevent to the club. If you have any questions or … Continue reading →

Bromley Cyclists Christmas Meal

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A good turn out for our annual Christmas meal, once again at the Crooked Billet.  Unfortunately illness took it’s toll and we were a few members short, but a thoroughly enjoyable evening was had by all. Then it was off … Continue reading →

A21 Kentish Way Toucan-related cycle track creation

Transport for London proposes to create shared-use cycle tracks on either side of the A21 Kentish Way to connect with the existing Toucan crossing located to the north of Queens Gardens. Construction of a wider path on the western side of Kentish Way will subsequently … Continue reading →

Bromley Go Ride Racing League 2011/12 – Round 2

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After an impressive start, Round 2 of the 2011-12 season saw an even bigger turnout, with 51 riders signing on at Alexandra School in Penge, for a cyclocross and time trial event hosted by Penge CC. With some of last … Continue reading →

Bromley Go Ride Racing League 2011/12 – Round 1

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8th October, 2011 The second season of the Bromley Go-Ride Racing League started with a fantastic turnout of 50 riders for Round 1 at Pickhurst School in West Wickham, Kent. Hosted by Bigfoot Go-Ride, the event featured a technical cyclo-cross … Continue reading →

Sundays MTB expedition at Leith Hill

Waking up early expecting rain, we were excited to see the weather was fantastic for a December morning, cold & crisp and most importantly dry, not that rain would put us hardcore mountain bikers off riding today. ‘Nev cabs’ set off nice … Continue reading →

Sunday ride to Crayford, Eynsford and Halstead

  We met at Orpington Station on what was a rather grey Sunday morning and what a lovely surprise to see so many of our Pollards Hill friends there.   Steve Watkin was our leader today, so there was bound to … Continue reading →

The Cheese Run or Kent Country Ride

It was very good weather, clear and crisp as we made our way by train to Otford for the beginning of our ride, a moderate paced 40 miler. Riding through the beautiful Kent countryside, featuring some lovely villages, we rode … Continue reading →

The Heron Trail – Sunday, November 27th

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Torrential rain at 9.am did not look promising for today’s ride, but by the time we left Orpington, shortly after 9.30, the rain had stopped and the sun was beginning to shine.   We headed out on country lanes past Swanley Park, Swanley Village, … Continue reading →

We need your views and thoughts

Having had such a productive year here at Bromley Cyclists we now need to plan for 2012. We need your views and thoughts!!!!! I have set up three meetings over the next few weeks so that we can discuss and … Continue reading →

Chislehurst to Severndroog Castle and beyond

We met around 9.am at the Café at Chislehurst for a quick breakfast, before setting off on our ride to some of our larger local parks. It was a very foggy morning and quite nippy as our group of 13 … Continue reading →

Saturday’s Leith Hill Adventure

Last Saturday dawned a little foggy, however the forecast was set to improve. The car was loaded, bikes secured and off we went over to the beautiful hills around Dorking. Our meeting point was the picturesque village of Peaslake, however … Continue reading →

The Heron Trail

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A very last minute ride arranged by Steve Watkin.  We met at Orpington and cycled through Swanley Village, Horton Kirby towards Gravesend – hills everywhere it seemed.   Twenty miles into our ride we arrived at Gravesend and decided to stop … Continue reading →

Lee Valley Ride

Setting off early Saturday morning to make the most of the daylight, we made our way to Greenwich, (some cycled there, some caught the train) where we enjoyed a hearty breakfast before the start of our ride through the Lee Valley.  Through … Continue reading →

MTB Explorer Ride

Last Saturday saw a group of Bromley Cyclists up early meeting at BCR Bikes for what turned out to be an exciting mountain bike expedition exploring Joydens Wood, Norman Park and Keston Woods. The weather was better than planned no sign … Continue reading →

Orpington to Eynsford

Arranged at the last minute, this impromptu ride to Eynsford was not without incident.   A small group left Orpington High Street at 8.55am for Eynsford – we must be back by 11.30am said our leader, as he had a prior … Continue reading →

Ride to Crossness Pumping Station

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  Eleven of us set off from Bromley South on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning, our route taking us through Chislehurst, through a few bridle paths, eventually coming out on the A20, crossing over a footbridge and on towards Welling … Continue reading →

Herne HELL

28 degrees is not the temperature required for your first foray into the mad world of the London Cyclocross League. Over 150 seniors, women and veterans lined up for the VERY mass start. The first rise meant that many had … Continue reading →

The Metropolitan Masonic Cyberknife Appeal

London Masons (Metropolitan Grand Lodge) have set up an appeal to raise £3 million, to purchase a CyberKnife for Bart’s Cancer Centre at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. The CyberKnife is a robotic radiosurgery system, used for treating tumours and other medical … Continue reading →

Links Way / South Eden Park Road Roundabout discussion

Please discuss on our Yahoo Group, and/or contact Jack Murphy directly. Hi Spencer, I was emailing to see if I could get some expert cyclist perspective on the roundabout at South Eden Park Road / Links Way. As one of … Continue reading →

Cycle parking doubled for Bromley South station

London Borough of Bromley News Release 19 September 2011 For immediate release Cycle parking doubled for Bromley South station Cyclists and commuters are set to benefit from new cycle parking facilities adjacent to Bromley South station. The additional cycle parking … Continue reading →