The London Sightseer
Greenwich Cutty Sark
Caroline Fenton
100 km
Summary
102Km permanent cycling event starting from Greenwich Cutty Sark.
Controls at
- Cutty Sark
- Lower Marsh/Leake Street
- Teddington Lock
- Notting Hill
- Lee Valley Velodrome
- Woolwich Arsenal
- Cutty Sark
This event has a mandatory route - you must use a GPS track for proof of passage
Description
New for the hot summer why not try this riding late into the evening/night - I can provide a Nightseer alternative which routes around closed parks etc - still a great ride!
This perm is based on Bill Carnabys calendar event which last ran in 2022. Arguably the centre of London has been shifting East for some time, and I am an East Londoner so this version includes some new paths and sights to reflect that, whilst retaining most of Bills West London route.
An opportunity to explore London by bike - this route traverses the capital from East to West showcasing the transition of the Thames from open Estuary to a cosy river above the tidal limit. It passes many of the classic sights, plus some newer and lesser known ones, with a foray to the Olympic Park and a free ferry crossing, using many traffic free routes plus some of Londons relatively new dedicated cycle infrastructure. At least 80% of the route is motor traffic free or traffic calmed - but you still need to be willing and confident to tackle a few busier roads and junctions as the sightseeing has to be balanced with the need to cover the distance.
You are never far from opportunities to eat or drink some of my favourites will be indicated in the extensive route notes.
You can go in either direction - the route is mostly the same with minor changes to accommodate one way systems but the views are different, so try it both ways. This ride doesnt lend itself to traditional controls and minimum distance, so it is set as mandatory route with GPS proof of passage only and you can start wherever you like. Minor deviations from the mandatory route to take in more sights and which make the route longer are acceptable and some suggested diversions are included in the route notes.
The route is close to most mainline railway stations - particularly Waterloo, Paddington, Fenchurch Street, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Victoria and also Stratford International and domestic. City Thameslink which has trains to/from many locations is on the route.
There are some time restrictions related to parks and the ferry which close at night - full details in the route notes. The minimum and maximum speed are very low - some sections are slow and may require walking short distances but others allow you to move along a bit faster. Traffic lights are there to be observed and there are a lot of them. Mowing down pedestrians and other road users is considered bad form and should be avoided whoever is in the right! Take your time and your photos and enjoy....
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This perm is based on Bill Carnabys calendar event which last ran in 2022. Arguably the centre of London has been shifting East for some time, and I am an East Londoner so this version includes some new paths and sights to reflect that, whilst retaining most of Bills West London route.
An opportunity to explore London by bike - this route traverses the capital from East to West showcasing the transition of the Thames from open Estuary to a cosy river above the tidal limit. It passes many of the classic sights, plus some newer and lesser known ones, with a foray to the Olympic Park and a free ferry crossing, using many traffic free routes plus some of Londons relatively new dedicated cycle infrastructure. At least 80% of the route is motor traffic free or traffic calmed - but you still need to be willing and confident to tackle a few busier roads and junctions as the sightseeing has to be balanced with the need to cover the distance.
You are never far from opportunities to eat or drink some of my favourites will be indicated in the extensive route notes.
You can go in either direction - the route is mostly the same with minor changes to accommodate one way systems but the views are different, so try it both ways. This ride doesnt lend itself to traditional controls and minimum distance, so it is set as mandatory route with GPS proof of passage only and you can start wherever you like. Minor deviations from the mandatory route to take in more sights and which make the route longer are acceptable and some suggested diversions are included in the route notes.
The route is close to most mainline railway stations - particularly Waterloo, Paddington, Fenchurch Street, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Victoria and also Stratford International and domestic. City Thameslink which has trains to/from many locations is on the route.
There are some time restrictions related to parks and the ferry which close at night - full details in the route notes. The minimum and maximum speed are very low - some sections are slow and may require walking short distances but others allow you to move along a bit faster. Traffic lights are there to be observed and there are a lot of them. Mowing down pedestrians and other road users is considered bad form and should be avoided whoever is in the right! Take your time and your photos and enjoy....
Event Date and Location
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Date: To be created by the rider
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Distance: 100 km (102 km) in 10h12
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Starting from: Greenwich Cutty Sark
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Reversible: Yes
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Start at any control: Yes
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FlexStart: Yes
Event Information
Speed:
10-18 km/h
Climb:
0m
AAA:
0
Category:
BP
Body:
Audax Club Hackney
Audax Points:
1
Event No:
CF01
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