We arrange rides for all abilities – all our rides and other events are listed below.
Don’t forget that we also hold regular rides every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday – visit our regular rides page to find out more.
Contact us at rides@bromleycyclists.org
Forthcoming rides and events
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Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 00:01
Ladies only ride Sunday 26 February 2012
Sunday, 26 February 2012,
Come and join the girls on the first of (hopefully) many ladies only rides.
Meeting at BCR Bikes in Orpington at 10am ready to depart by 10 past. We will head out towards the countryside for a 20ish mile ride, venturing out through Eynsford and Shoreham, stopping at the visitor centre for a coffee and a well deserved slice of cake. We will then head back out onto the lanes and weave our way back to the shop.
The ride is suitable for beginner/intermediate riders with a focus aimed towards a sociable and enjoyable ride with a nice comfortable pace with nobody being left behind.
If you fancy a morning with intelligent conversation for a change? Then come and join us and experience the great countryside we have on our doorstep.
There will be a group of riders meeting at Norman park at 0900, leaving no later than 0930 to head down to BCR Bikes, if you would like to meet here please get in touch and we will pass your details onto Helena who will be organising the meet at Norman Park.
Please bring a spare innertube suitable for your bike & suitable clothing for the weather conditions.
If you have any questions or would like any further information, please contact Paula at BCR Bikes.
Adam's Challenge - Ride 1
Sunday, 26 February 2012, 09:45 @ Bigfoot Bike shop 50 Hayes Street, Bromley, BR2 7LD
Fancy riding London (well Hayes!) to Brighton, but need some support or encouragement? Well we are here to help. At the start of 2012 Adam will be arranging 4 rides to help you work up to the challenge of a Brighton ride. Then on May 6th the Bigfoot Cycle Club will have it’s annual Hayes to Brighton ride and Adam will lead a group of riders of any age who are up to the challenge.
Ride 1 – distance: 20 miles; climbing: 530m; Ride will have mini breaks and stop for drinks and snacks at Christmas Tree Farm in Downe.
If you can email Adam (adam@bigfootbikeclub.org) to say you are coming on these rides, that would help us have an idea of numbers, but everyone is welcome whether sending an email or not.
To see a map of the route for Ride 1 please click here More information »
Wednesday Weekly Wander
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 19:30 @ Bromley South Station forecourt
Join us for a ride before ending up at The Green Man, Halstead for a get together and drink.
Wednesday Weekly Wander
Wednesday, 07 March 2012, 19:30 @ Bromley South Station forecourt
Join us for a ride before ending up at The Woodman, Farnborough village for a get together and drink.
Bearstead Circular
Saturday, 10 March 2012, 09:05 @ Bromley South Station forecourt
for the 09:23 direct service to Bearsted – ETA 10:08
OR Meet Trevor Hughes by the ticket machine at Catford Station ( NOT Catford Bridge !) at 08:45 for the 09:03 to Bromley South , where you will change onto the Bearsted bound train
Today's ride will be approximately 45 miles in overall length and will include quite a few hills , a predicted ascent/descent of around 3000 ft .....The ride will be entirely on road and on lanes for 99% of its length , passing through many peaceful villages and , especially in the 2nd half ...very little traffic will be evident . We'll have a pub lunch somewhere en route – perhaps at Westwell . If anyone wants a GPX file to see exactly where we are going – please email me at : kayacan@aol.com ...and I'll send it to you .
Trevor and I will also be going to the famed Black Horse pub at Thurnham after the ride
– hopefully some of you will accompany us ! I would expect to be able to get the group back to Bearsted station by about 4:30 pm .
Andrew Fergar
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 Quiz Night and support Bromley Cyclists.
For more information or to buy your tickets please contact us on: info@bromleycyclists.org
Adam's Challenge - Ride 2
Sunday, 11 March 2012, 09:45 @ Bigfoot Bike shop 50 Hayes Street, Bromley BR2 7LD
Fancy riding London (well Hayes!) to Brighton, but need some support or encouragement? Well we are here to help. At the start of 2012 Adam will be arranging 4 rides to help you work up to the challenge of a Brighton ride. Then on May 6th the Bigfoot Cycle Club will have it’s annual Hayes to Brighton ride and Adam will lead a group of riders of any age who are up to the challenge.
Ride 2 - distance: 25 miles; climbing: 610m; Ride will have mini breaks and will stop for drinks and snacks back in Hayes.
If you can email Adam (adam@bigfootbikeclub.org) to say you are coming on these rides, that would help us have an idea of numbers, but everyone is welcome whether sending an email or not.
To see a map of the route for Ride 2 please click here More information »
Bromley Cyclists Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 19:30 @ The Two Doves, Oakley Road, Bromley
Come to our monthly meeting. Share your ideas, help us plan our rides for the next twelve months or simply join us for a chat and a drink.
Bromley Mile
Sunday, 25 March 2012, 14:30 @ Norman Park
A chance to ride 1, 3 or 6 miles, raising funds for Sport Relief.
Adam's Challenge - Ride 3
Sunday, 01 April 2012, 09:45 @ Bigfoot Bike shop, 50 Hayes Street, Bromley BR2 7LD
Fancy riding London (well Hayes!) to Brighton, but need some support or encouragement? Well we are here to help. At the start of 2012 Adam will be arranging 4 rides to help you work up to the challenge of a Brighton ride. Then on May 6th the Bigfoot Cycle Club will have it’s annual Hayes to Brighton ride and Adam will lead a group of riders of any age who are up to the challenge.
Ride 3 - distance: 30 miles; climbing: 750m; Ride will have mini breaks and stop for drinks and snacks at Christmas Tree Farm in Downe.
If you can email Adam (adam@bigfootbikeclub.org) to say you are coming on these rides, that would help us have an idea of numbers, but everyone is welcome whether sending an email or not.
To see a map of the route for Ride 3 click here More information »
Spencer's Saturday Saunter
Saturday, 07 April 2012, 13:30 @ Norman Park, Hook Farm Lane entrance
Family orientated ride on quiet local roads. Children under 12 by prior arrangement with ride leader. Ride leader Spencer Harradine 07958 693518
Look Mum No Hands
Friday, 13 April 2012, 19:30 @ Bromley South Station Forecourt
Leaving Bromley at 7.30pm sharp we will cycle up to London to the Look Mum No Hands Cafe. We will pick up at Halfords, Catford Bridge at 8pm for anyone wishing to join us on route. A few drinks and a fun evening at this famous Cafe at Old Street in the City, before riding back to Bromley. Ride leader Steve Watkin 07748 655201.
Adam's Challenge - Ride 4
Sunday, 22 April 2012, 09:45 @ Bigfoot Bike shop 50 Hayes Street, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7LD
Fancy riding London (well Hayes!) to Brighton, but need some support or encouragement? Well we are here to help. At the start of 2012 Adam will be arranging 4 rides to help you work up to the challenge of a Brighton ride. Then on May 6th the Bigfoot Cycle Club will have it’s annual Hayes to Brighton ride and Adam will lead a group of riders of any age who are up to the challenge.
Ride 4 – distance: 35 miles; climbing: 880m; Ride will have mini breaks and will stop for drinks and snacks at Toys Hill.
If you can email Adam (adam@bigfootbikeclub.org) to say you are coming on these rides, that would help us have an idea of numbers, but everyone is welcome whether sending an email or not.
To see a map of the route for Ride 4 click here More information »
Bromley - Central London
Saturday, 28 April 2012,
More details to follow soon.
Spencer's Saturday Saunter
Saturday, 05 May 2012, 13:30 @ Norman Park, Hook Farm Lane entrance
Family orientated ride on local roads. Children under 12 by prior arrangement with ride leader. Ride leader Spencer Harradine 07958 693518
Adam's Challenge - Hayes to Brighton
Sunday, 06 May 2012, 08:00 @ Bigfoot Bike shop, 50 Hayes Street, Bromley BR2 7LD
Distance: 58 miles; climbing: 1,225m; Ride will have mini breaks, plus there are feeding stations, plus we will probably stop a little longer at Turners Hill
Notes for the Brighton ride:
Please see Adam's Challenger under Regular Rides on our front page
The ride is on roads, mainly quieter roads, the link below gives a map of the route. Adam will lead a group that will keep together, however you may ride on ahead and we may find on the day groupings naturally appear. Be prepared to take all day!
The club will arrange a couple of feed stations along the route with a few snacks and there will be a support vehicle that may be able to help some riders who breakdown. This ride is arranged by Bigfoot Cycle Club as an alternative to the main London to Brighton ride which is often characterised as a mad bicycle traffic jam mile after mile.
If you intend to ride to Brighton, especially if you are not a member of the Club, please email adam@bigfootbikeclub.org. So we are clear on numbers and can plan for other riders to assist Adam – however we may also have to limit numbers (first come first served)
To see a provisional map of the route click here. More information »
Tour de Penge
Sunday, 13 May 2012,
Details to follow
Route 21 with the kids.
Sunday, 20 May 2012, 09:30
Starting at 1000 we will be riding along Route 21 from Cator park to Greenwich and back with Students from Langley Park Girls & boys schools plus anyone else who wants to join us.
Any BC members who would like to help keep an eye on the kids would be welcome. Going to be an easy day, no rushing about but hopefully very fulfilling.
These kids are all the young people we have trained at LBB and have shown an interest in continuing cycling for leasure and commuting to school and collage.
Ride leader will be Steve Watkin, Lindsey Bryan & Helena Callow.
07748 655201 for more info.
Spencer's Saturday Saunter
Saturday, 02 June 2012, 13:30 @ Norman Park, Hook Farm Lane entrance
Family orientated ride on local roads. Children under 12 by prior arrangement with ride leader. Ride leader Spencer Harradine 07958 693518
Bromley Bike Week 2012
Saturday, 16 June 2012,
A whole week of cycling activity to celebrate our Biking Borough status.
The Dunwich Dynamo
Saturday, 30 June 2012, 20:00
The Dunwich Dynamo is a 200km (120mile) ride from Hackney to Dunwich. Next year it is planned for the 30th June. For the last two years a small group from Bromley Cyclists have joined hundreds of other cyclists, starting at The Pub in the Park, Hackney at around 8pm for this epic ride. It is a ride through the night which starts in Hackney and heads up towards Epping then on to Gt. Dunmow in Essex, following quieter roads throughout. Then out to Sible Hedingham, before heading off to Sudbury, Framlingham and finally Dunwich which is situated on the East Coast. You should arrive in Dunwich sometime the next morning. This group is for anyone who has done, or wants to ride 'The Dynamo'. How you get home is up to you, there is a station a few miles from Dunwich, or you may be lucky enough to have someone who will pick you up and drive you home.
This ride is organised by Southwark Cyclists, who do arrange coaches and separate transport back to London for the bikes. If you choose this option to return home it best to book your place well in advance. This will appear on the Southwark Cyclists website closer to the event.
Look Mum No Hands
Friday, 13 July 2012, 19:30 @ Bromley Station Forecourt
Leaving Bromley at 7.30pm sharp we will cycle up to London to the Look Mum No Hands Cafe. We will pick up at Halfords, Catford Bridge at 8pm for anyone wishing to join us on route. A few drinks and a fun evening at this famous Cafe at Old Street in the City, before riding back to Bromley. Ride leader Steve Watkin 07748 655201.
London Olympics 2012
Saturday, 28 July 2012,
Twelve days of sporting excellence.
Paralympics
Saturday, 01 September 2012,
Eights days of sporting excellence.
