Welcome to Central London CTC
We organise all-day cycle rides for all abilities in the countryside around London.
Beginners' rides – medium paced rides – off-road rides – really fast rides (and the occasional walk too).
See essentials for more, or go straight to this month's rides to see what's on offer.
We are the Central London local group of the Cyclists' Touring Club, Britain's national cycling organisation, but non-members of the CTC are welcome to come along and try our rides.
- meet us any Sunday at Central London stations ...
- escape by train to the edge of London or beyond ...
- ride to lunch at a country pub ...
- then on to tea ...
- different countryside every week ...
Milford to Haslemere via Hindhead. 18 km with early pub or late cafe lunch.
Meet Waterloo 08.45 for 09.15 train to Milford arrive 10.05. Find leader here. Buy return to Haslemere.
(Robin Hamilton 01276 475095)
Note 20/7/2008: the originally planned pub stop is rather expensive, so Robin suggests that we take a picnic lunch instead.
By the old Roman road to Mickleham and on to Dorking.
Meet Victoria 08.50 for 09.19 train to Wallington arrive 09.56. Find leader here. Buy return to Dorking.
(David Vines 07787 718707)
Note 21/7/2008: due to engineering works, there are no trains to Wallington today, so we will instead catch the 09.36 train from Victoria to Carshalton, arriving 10.03 – David will meet you there.
Lunch at a pub or cafe by the river or bring your own. Easy paced with time to look around and visit the nature reserve. 30km (or 21km if you take the train back).
Meet 10.45 for 11.00 start at the Highgate Road entrance to Hampstead Heath cycleway.
(John Chamberlain 020 7485 2685)
This is an additional ride not shown in the printed programme
Truly moderate hills! Lunch at Chipperfield and deli/picnic tea revive near the end.
Meet Marylebone 09.05 for 09.33 train to Beaconsfield arrive 10.02. Find leader here.
(Aidan Cusack 07973 838222)
Central London CTC's 100km audax, from East Finchley. An ideal first audax. Not too many hills and a simple route sheet. Fixed friendly. More details here.
Sign on 09.30 for 10.00 start.
Central London CTC's 200km audax, from East Finchley. Little jaunt out from the city limits. Surprisingly lumpy with fine views. Great ford. More details here.
Sign on 07.30 for 08.00 start.