BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Richmond Cycling Campaign//NONSGML v1.0//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Richmond Cycling Campaign X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Richmond Cycling Campaign BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130518T010000 DTEND:20130518T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20130512T171841 LAST-MODIFIED:20130518T202547 UID:6580@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Richmond Rides for Everyone: Saturday 18th May - Isabella Plantation DESCRIPTION:No takers ! - Too obvious a ride ? Cyclists don't like flowers ? Any ideas for short rides that would be useful please let me know. Paul Meet Strawberry Hill Station 10.15 am. We cross the refurbished Teddington lock footbridge and head up into Richmond Park. After a quick look at the renewals at Isabella Plantation we move on to the refreshment stall for coffee (weather permitting) before descending to Kingston Gate and making our way home by the riverside. Only about 8 miles so the hill up into the park can be taken gently/walked. Route please contact rides@richmondlcc.co.uk LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2013/05/12/richmond-rides-for-everyone-saturday-18th-may-isabella-plantation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20130505T195015 LAST-MODIFIED:20130508T145531 UID:6429@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Explorers 5th May - Windsor Great Park and Chobham DESCRIPTION:Meet Twickenham Riverside 10.30. We head up the Crane then some unavoidable suburbia across Shortwood common into Staines.  After going through Egham we climb to Englefield Green for lunch at  the Sun Inn. We then enjoy the traffic free roads across Windsor Great Park and make our way through Sunningdale and Chobham Common descending to Chertsey to return along the Thames. About 37 hilly but scenic miles.   A healthy eighteen of us turned up in Twickenham, including a lady and her grandson , and enjoyed a ride in  excellent conditions. A fitter group detached themselves occasionally for extra miles which was a good solution to varying levels of riding. Given the numbers we avoided the awkward gates to Shortwood Common at the expense of a bit of main road. We tried the NCR 4 through Staines but were unimpressed. You can find a route for the ride here - Route LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2013/05/05/rides-for-explorers-5th-may-windsor-great-park-and-chobham/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130420 DTEND:20130421 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20130420T134118 LAST-MODIFIED:20130420T192930 UID:6305@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Everyone : Saturday 20th April - River Crane Ride DESCRIPTION:Meet  Richmond Little Green by theatre at 10.30 We cross the Thames and head up the tributary river Crane. Passing the nature reserve we try the new cycle path on the Hounslow bank before regaining the Thames in Twickenham and returning along the tow-path. Coffee break in Kneller Gardens . 11 miles , low traffic and pretty flat. Back around 12.30. Five of us enjoyed this ride in brilliant sunshine with trees coming into leaf and blossom. An excellent example of a good cycle route - thank you Richmond and Hounslow. route   LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2013/04/20/rides-for-everyone-saturday-20th-april-river-crane-ride/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130407T010000 DTEND:20130407T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20130407T111720 LAST-MODIFIED:20130425T093437 UID:6297@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Explorers 7th April - Chiltern Ride DESCRIPTION:Meet at Richmond Station 10.15   Under 60s get return ticket to Watford. We take the 10.29  train to Carpenters Park via Willesden. We cycle through the remnants of the Great North Wood before descending into the Colne Valley and up into the hills using quiet lanes. Lunch at the Seasons cafe at Rowan Garden centre. We cross the Chess valley at Latimer and circle round to Watford via Wippendale Wood and Cassiobury Park. Only 23 miles basic so we could extend the ride if the group is inclined. route Record attendance zero !  (Two riders from Hampstead started but pulled out as one felt unwell ). I did the ride as I wanted to check on the lunch spot and on some modifications of the route. It was a lovely ride and I hope the pictures will tempt some more riders along.     LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2013/04/07/rides-for-explorers-7th-april-chiltern-ride/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130316 DTEND:20130317 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20130303T181222 LAST-MODIFIED:20130316T222026 UID:6036@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Everybody - 16th March - Bushy Park and Hampton Court. DESCRIPTION:Meet Teddington Station ((west side) 10.15 am. We head into Bushy Park then via Cobblers Walk to Hampton Wick where we join the riverside track to Hampton Court. After coffee in the Tiltyard we walk through the daffodil bespangled wilderness before returning via the west side of the Park. About 7 miles most off-road. Flat. Well I suppose that "Everybody" includes highly experienced cyclists but it isn't supposed to be restricted to them ! Two of us set off into light rain which led to deep puddles in Bushy Park and muddy ones in Barge Walk. Throw in strong winds and this gave us a brisk and bracing ride. Route rides@richmondlcc.co.uk   LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2013/03/03/rides-for-everybody-19th-january-bushy-park-and-hampton-court/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130303 DTEND:20130304 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20130301T175938 LAST-MODIFIED:20130304T211442 UID:6124@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Explorers - 3rd March - Crystal Palace DESCRIPTION:Hoping for an urban heat island effect and not the all-day rain of last month. Meet on Richmond Little Green (by Theatre) 10.15. We brave the Upper Richmond Road ( actually not that bad on a Sunday morning) to reach Clapham Common, Brockwell Park and Dulwich Village and up (there is a reason for the transmitter being there) to Crystal Palace Park. After lunch in the park cafe we hunt out the dinosaurs and then head back via Wimbledon Park. About 30 miles with some significant hills. Route Four of us met up at Richmond and headed East. The Upper Richmond Road was bearable but we turned into an ideal cycling facility - a rat-run with a permeable closure in the middle. These became a feature of the marked route to Dulwich. After a challenging climb to the CP transmitter we descended by the Sports Centre to the cafe for lunch. Then we headed how through surprisingly quiet streets with more climbs to Wimbledon and Richmond Hill getting back soon after 2pm. Note to LB Richmond - if you put cycle logos where there is no space for a bicycle lane DON'T put them in the door zone of parked cars. Other boroughs get this right.     LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2013/03/01/rides-for-explorers-10th-february-crystal-palace/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130216 DTEND:20130217 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20130201T170837 LAST-MODIFIED:20130220T200735 UID:6151@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Everyone ; 16th February - Chiswick House DESCRIPTION: Meet at Mortlake Green by the station 10.30. We make use of the off road track over Chiswick Bridge and cycle along the riverside before cutting through to Chiswick House Gardens for coffee. We then follow quiet roads to Kew Bridge from where the towpath takes us back to Mortlake. An easy 6 miles for a winter day. We had not too bad weather but only 2 riders. Is there nobody else in Mortlake and Barnes that fancies a short Saturday morning ride ? route rides@richmondlcc.co.uk LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2013/02/01/rides-for-everyone-16th-february-chiswick-house/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130113 DTEND:20130114 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20130113T170547 LAST-MODIFIED:20130113T223358 UID:6030@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Explorers - 13th January - Box Hill DESCRIPTION:Meet Twickenham Riverside - by Eel Pie bridge 10.30. Our traditional post-turkey jaunt. On/off road quiet route to Box Hill. Lunch in the Bikers Caff at the bottom (as the pub at the top is now a trendy wine-bar). Then a steady climb to the viewpoint and a switchback descent taking us most of the way home. About 35 miles in total. Better bring lights. Six of us turned up on a chilly Twickenham Riverside but one couple dropped out with recurrent puncture. The remaining four had a bit of a struggle with mud in Horton Country Park so by-passed Ashstead Common visiting Epsom Wells  ( chemical question : Why is Epsom different from Paris ) The NT cafe at the top of Box Hill provided a variety of food and the view across the sunlit Weald was impressive. Despite the brightness the wind was chilly so we made good speed home getting back by 15.15     Route LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2013/01/13/rides-for-explorers-13th-january-box-hill/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130602 DTEND:20130603 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20130112T181335 LAST-MODIFIED:20130512T210218 UID:6583@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Richmond Rides for Explorers: 2nd June - Olympic Highlights DESCRIPTION:Meet Fountain Car Park;  Bushy Park at 10.00. We follow a modified version of the Olympic Road Race course in Surrey. Unlike the racers we stop for coffee and lunch and have more time to enjoy the scenery of the Surrey Hills. About 50 miles. Quite hilly. Route Please let me know if you intend coming so that I can keep you updated.. Paul : rides@richmondlcc.co.uk LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2013/01/12/richmond-rides-for-explorers-2nd-june-olympic-highlights/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121007 DTEND:20121008 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20121007T094939 LAST-MODIFIED:20121008T165142 UID:5719@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Explorers - 7th October DESCRIPTION:Surrey Woodlands route to Bookham Meet Twickenham Riverside by Eel Pie bridge 10.15. We head south crossing Littleworth Common, and Esher Common to Cobham and then a path across open fields and wooded Bookham Common After a pub lunch we return taking in Oxshott Heath and Princes Coverts. Route Eight of us met up on a sunny but fresh Twickenham Riverside. After heavy traffic at Hampton Court we were tolerant of some mud in the quiet off-road paths through scenic woodland to Cobham where we were rewarded by quiet tarmac. After crossing the Mole someone remarked that we seem to have gone back 50 years;  the roads were so quiet. Lunch stop at the Old Windsor Castle - a bit of an up-market slide since last year but good quality food and no quibbles about people eating packed lunch in the garden. Back by about 3ish. LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2012/10/07/rides-for-explorers-7th-october/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120915 DTEND:20120916 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20120915T150642 LAST-MODIFIED:20120916T202752 UID:5662@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Everyone - Saturday 15th September DESCRIPTION:Ham and Bushy Circuit Meet at Teddington Station East side at 10.15 am. We head over Teddington Lock to see the expensive greenway at Riverside Drive before looping around Ham House back to Ham Green. After coffee at the Hawker Centre we cross back over Kingston Bridge and enjoy a ride through Bushy Park and so back to Teddington Station. Five of us met up at Teddington Station . Ideal weather - sunny but not too hot - and we soon exchanged the bustle of Teddington for the quiet roads and quieter tracks of Ham where we picked up a sixth rider. After animated discussions over coffee we enjoyed the riverside ride watching  dingies sailing on the sparkling water. Another bout with traffic in Hampton Wick was rewarded with the serenity of Bushy Park. Route   LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2012/09/15/rides-for-everyone-saturday-15th-september/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20120902T102940 LAST-MODIFIED:20120919T140603 UID:5597@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Explorers: Windsor 2nd September DESCRIPTION: Meet Twickenham Riverside 10.00. A westerly ride up the Thames to Englefield Green for lunch at the Sun Inn, then through the Great Park to Windsor and back along the Thames. About 30 miles. That was the plan until it was pointed out that there was a Bike Events charity ride to Windsor using a lot of the same route. With the agreement of the other five riders I reversed the direction. So we cycled up the Crane and then followed the Longford River past the south edge of Heathrow to Stanwell Moor from where a rustic cycle facility took us over the M25 and so via Horton (where Milton lived)and Datchet to Windsor. The proximity of Heathrow gives a slightly grubby air to this route but there are interesting details. After a coffee break spent admiring a replica hurricane we located NCR4 which took us up across country to Windsor Great Park where a ride kite surveyed us hungrily  and so over to Englefield Green and lunch at the Sun Inn. We then dropped excitingly down the A30 to Egham and crossed to Staines. We took the riverside path to Chertsey Bridge and then made our way home via Shepperton. A tad under 40 miles. Route LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2012/09/02/rides-for-explorers-windsor-2nd-september/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120722 DTEND:20120723 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20120721T144537 LAST-MODIFIED:20120724T202900 UID:5410@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Everybody - Sunday 22nd July - Coffee at the Palace DESCRIPTION:Meet Mortlake Green by station - 10.20 . We ride down the Thames towpath  to Putney Bridge and then cross to Bishops Park and Fulham Palace, former home of Bishops of London. After coffee in the gardens we return  through Barnes passing the Wildfowl Trust site and possibly  paying a quick visit to the exotic tomb of  Richard Burton- explorer and translator of the Arabian Nights. A try to see how Rides for Everybody on a Sunday will do - well the same number - just 4 - and 75% identical riders to last time.  A brilliantly sunny day. We stopped briefly at Tapestry Court marked both as the site of the seventeenth century  Mortlake Tapestry Works and the sixteenth century home  of mathematician   John Dee. The path along the riverside to Hammersmith Bridge was very muddy and busy but things improved as we went on towards Putney Bridge which was quieter than for a Saturday. The Palace gardens provided a civilised location for a coffee break. Route LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2012/07/21/rides-for-everybody-sunday-22nd-july-coffee-at-the-palace/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120715 DTEND:20120716 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20120710T131645 LAST-MODIFIED:20120823T011443 UID:5497@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Ham United Group Ride DESCRIPTION: The Ham United Group have asked our friends at The Turning Hub to lead a ride for them this Sunday.  Meet outside the Ham Youth Centre on Ham Close at 14:00 for an easy ride to Bushy Park for a tea stop then home.  Almost all of the ride is on towpaths or cycle lanes. Contact HUG to register for the ride via event@hamunitedgroup.org.uk or call 07846 156 201. Money raised from the ride goes to HUG's community work. If you think your bike needs a check up or has a puncture or needs things adjusting, come along to the maintenance workshop at the youth centre the day before from 10-12 or visit the KCafe workshop from 3-5pm. Ride Meeting Point: [osm_map lat="51.438173" long="-0.315256" zoom="16" width="400" height="400" marker="51.438173,-0.315256" marker_name="bicycling.png"] LOCATION:United Kingdom, TW10 7PL URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2012/07/10/ham-united-group-ride/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120707 DTEND:20120708 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20120705T183356 LAST-MODIFIED:20120708T091301 UID:5347@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Explorers - Norbury Park- Saturday 7th July DESCRIPTION:Following a request this is a trial of a ride on Saturday - as we had a record low of 2 riders I am recording that as a fail ! OTOH the evaluation was positive : "a wonderful day in the saddle - and amazing routes" (Thank you Ruth) . After meeting on a grey Twickenham Riverside we headed south via Horton Country Park and Ashstead Common to Leatherhead.  After passing through most of the Mole Gap we headed steeply up to the woodlands and meadows of Norbury Park. We had had a few light showers but also sunny spells and gloriously green countryside. The meadows were studded with orchids and centaury and fringed with rock-roses. After lunch at Brockets Farm we returned along part of the Olympic Race route before diverting over Claygate Common. Bit muddy here. Ride Route - Norbury Park LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2012/07/05/rides-for-explorers-norbury-park-saturday-7th-july/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120519 DTEND:20120520 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20120519T110716 LAST-MODIFIED:20120519T173418 UID:5073@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Everyone - Saturday 19th May DESCRIPTION:Palaces of West London Meet Richmond Little Green by theatre at 10.00am. We Cross the Thames and pass through the grounds of Sion House before heading up the Grand Union Canal to Norwood Green. A country lane takes us into the wide spaces of Osterley Park where we enjoy coffee in the stables before passing the mansion on the way home. About 10 miles, quiet with some slopes. Should be back around 12 ish. Five of us met up and enjoyed fitful sunshine and rural surroundings- cygnets, terns and grey wagtails spotted along the canal.     route LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2012/05/19/rides-for-everyone-saturday-19th-may/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120506 DTEND:20120507 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20120504T112943 LAST-MODIFIED:20120911T130842 UID:5081@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Explorers - Sunday 6th May DESCRIPTION:Windsor Great Park Five of us  met on a overcast Twickenham Riverside. We headed up the Crane then some unavoidable suburbia to cross Shortwood Common into Staines.  After going through Egham we decided to avoid an undoubtedly muddy Coopers Hill and tackled Tite Hill with the steep section at the top. Breathing heavily we were soon back into greenery and our lunch stop at the Sun Inn, Englefield Green. We then enjoyed the traffic free roads across Windsor Great Park, especially the descent to Blacknest Gate (a number of our party seemed keen to break the 38mph limit). We then made our way through Sunningdale and Chobham Common descending to Chertsey to return along the Thames. About 37 hilly but scenic miles with only a few drops of rain . Contact our rides coordinator, Paul, to let him know if you're coming along or if you want to ask any questions about the ride - rides@richmondlcc.co.uk You can find a route for the ride here - Route LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2012/05/04/rides-for-explorers-sunday-6th-may/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121104 DTEND:20121105 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20120429T210749 LAST-MODIFIED:20121107T173525 UID:5843@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Explorers - 4th November - Burham Beeches DESCRIPTION:SORRY - Cancelled due to latest weather forecast. Meet Twickenham Station before 10.00 to catch the 10.05 to Staines. We cycle through Staines Moor then via Colnbrook and passing Pinewood Studios to quiet Fulmer and finally the woodlands of Burnham Beeches in their autumnal splendour. After lunch in a woodland cafe  we head down to the Jubilee River path which takes us to Datchet and so back to Staines. About 30 miles mostly on-road. If it is raining the lunch stop would be problematic so I will make a decision on running the ride the previous day depending on weather forecast. Please let me know if you intend coming so that I can keep you updated.. rides@richmondlcc.co.uk I hope that I emailed everyone who said that they were coming. Route LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2012/04/29/rides-for-explorers-4th-november-burham-beeches/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20120428T103631 LAST-MODIFIED:20120430T155521 UID:5124@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Feeder to The Big Ride DESCRIPTION:Join the Big Ride LCC are organising a Mass ride in London on 28th April in support of "Go Dutch". We will be meeting on Richmond Little Green at 10.00 to ride to the assembly point in Hyde Park and home again after the ride. About 30 of us braved a rainy morning to cycle up to London. The actual ride of 10,000 cyclists was impressive - just imagine how many might have turned out on a sunny day. On the return most seem to have opted for a dry train but two father and daughter duos with trailer bike/trailer cast an eye on CycleSuperHighway 8 and enjoyed Battersea Park and Wandsworth Park. Some photos taken by the Richmond contingent (thanks to Tim Lennon, Jamie Crick, Ivan De Marino and Aniello Del Sorbo): Will the rain stay off? - Gathering in Richmond - Line up before the off - At Chiswick Bridge - Arriving in Hyde Park - At the event - Gathering on Park Lane - A sea of cyclists - And from beyond our group of hardy cyclists: A video of the gathering at the start: London Cycling Campaign's analysis of the day (their photos show just how many people were there, estimated at 10,000!) Write up on the event from Mark at ibikelondon Coverage from Danny at Cyclists in the City Front page news in The Times (which includes more photos of the event) The event was picked up by both the BBC and ITV LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2012/04/28/feeder-to-london-mass-ride/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20120420T211557 LAST-MODIFIED:20120429T134800 UID:5057@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Everyone - Saturday 21st April DESCRIPTION:Mortlake to Isabella Meet outside Mortlake Station at 10.30. We cycle east, passing Burton's tent, to Barnes Common and then up to Richmond Park. The Tasmin Trail takes us beside the Beverly Brook (the beavers have long gone) then we turn up to Isabella Plantation. After a brief look at the spring flowers we return to Pen Ponds for coffee and enjoy a freewheel back down to Mortlake. Back about 12.30. Four of us set off after some problems with identification.( LCC have now supplied some more flags so the ride leader will , in future, be more easily seen .) Despite cloudy spells we enjoyed dry weather and usual and unusual sights including a pedal driven rig for filming cyclists. LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2012/04/20/rides-for-everyone-saturday-21st-april/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20120317T180614 LAST-MODIFIED:20120406T143145 UID:4799@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Everyone - Saturday 17th March DESCRIPTION:Crane River Ride Meet  Richmond Little Green by theatre at 10.30 We cross the Thames and head up the tributary river Crane. Passing the nature reserve we try the new cycle path on the Hounslow bank before regaining the Thames in Twickenham and returning along the tow-path. Coffee break somewhere depending on weather. 11 miles , low traffic and pretty flat. Back around 12.30. Well we got the light rain as forecast but four of us had a pleasant ride nevertheless. Crane Park was the quieter and bird-life abundant. Coffee in the park having been rained off our thanks to the Rivers household for their hospitality. Route LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2012/03/17/rides-for-everyone-saturday-17th-march/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20120218T120045 LAST-MODIFIED:20120227T141432 UID:4213@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Everyone - February 18th - Bushy Park and the Thames DESCRIPTION:We meet at Strawberry Hill station at 10.30. and cycle through Bushy Park to Hampton Court. We then follow the Thames downstream to Teddington Lock, pausing for coffee en route, and hence back to Strawberry Hill. Map Seven of us met up - equally divided between Skyriders and LCC members. There was quite a stiff headwind on the way south through Bushy Park and past Hampton Court but we enjoyed some glimpses of sunshine and the wind blew us through Kingston to coffee at the YMCA Hawker Centre. We regained Strawberry Hill in advance of threatened rain.   LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2012/02/18/february-18th-rides-for-everyone-bushy-park-and-the-thames/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120121 DTEND:20120122 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20120121T163147 LAST-MODIFIED:20120227T120722 UID:4202@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Everyone - 21st January - Chiswick House DESCRIPTION:We meet a Mortlake station on the Green side at 10.30. A riverside ride takes us to the pioneering landscape gardens of Chiswick House and coffee. We then cross Kew Bridge and return to Mortlake along the South Bank of the Thames. Four of us met at Mortlake and enjoyed a riverside ride to Chiswick. During the coffee break another two riders, who had been uncertain of the start,  joined us and the six of us rode against the wind to Kew before being blown back along the towpath to Mortlake. Notable - toucan crossings without visible permission to ride on the footway to be able to use them. LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2012/01/21/21st-january-rides-for-everybody-chiswick-house/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20120108T162856 LAST-MODIFIED:20120227T142205 UID:4195@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Explorers - 8th January 2012 - Box Hill DESCRIPTION:Our traditional antidote to Christmas Pudding. We meet at 10.15 on Twickenham Embankment (by Eel Pie Bridge) and cycle through Horton Country Park and Ashsted Common to the cycle track through the Mole Gap. Then we go up Box Hill (not actually that steep) to be rewarded by a spectacular view and lunch at a friendly pub. The way back is mostly downhill so not too late back but do bring lights. Wow - thirty one of us met up so thanks to Jonathan as back-marker for avoiding losses en route. The mild but cloudy weather still made the country park and common attractive and the view from Box Hill is always special. A shock however to find our usual accommodating pub converted into an up-market pub-restaurant. After a drink most of us pressed on to Headley Common where the refreshment van came up with a variety of snacks. The reunited group then enjoyed the downhill ride with flashes of sunlight getting back to Twickenham by about 4.30. Thanks to Andy for the route profile: How many helpings of Christmas pudding make 2,076 C ? Not certain how to play this route next year without a suitable sheltered lunch spot on the top. Any suggestions gratefully received. LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2012/01/08/8th-january-2012-rides-for-explorers-box-hill/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20111008T143831 LAST-MODIFIED:20111008T143831 UID:3939@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Surrey Cycle Guides - available again. DESCRIPTION:Anyone who has joined our southerly rides will have benefited from these excellent maps. They are now available again (but at a modest price rather than free, but still good value) from main Surrey libraries. See this website. LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2011/10/08/surrey-cycle-guides-available-again/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110904 DTEND:20110905 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20110904T172642 LAST-MODIFIED:20110908T154154 UID:2582@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:London Sky Ride 2011 DESCRIPTION: This year's London Sky Ride takes place on Sunday 4 September. It's a great opportunity for all the family to cycle on traffic free streets in central London. Kelly Brook recently launched the event with London Mayor Boris Johnson, here's a video of the launch. As in previous years, Richmond Cycling Campaign will be leading feeder rides from Little Green next to the big green in Richmond, opposite Richmond Library - Map Link. These rides will link into the main ride in central London. Last year we ran two feeder rides with nearly 200 riders in total, it was quite a sight! This year we shall again have two feeder rides - one at 9.30am and a second at 10.30am. We shall also lead a ride back to Richmond so you won't be left behind in central London! Below we see the 9.30 ride ready to leave Richmond Green A good time was had by all - despite some rain in the middle of the day. As well as the main London event, this year there were two local London Skyrides in Hillington (31 July) and Barking and Dagenham (21 August). Find out more info on the main Sky Ride website. LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2011/09/04/london-sky-ride-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110820 DTEND:20110821 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20110820T172700 LAST-MODIFIED:20110820T214536 UID:2889@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Everyone - 20th August - Apple picking expedition. DESCRIPTION: Meet Bushy Park Fountain Car Park 10.10 We cross the Thames and take a back route past Sandown Park to Garsons Farm in West End. Time for PYO then return. 12 miles but fairly flat (a short cut on return involves a short steep hill – worth pushing) Just to confirm that this season's apples are ready for picking. But didn't get picked. Just two of us turned up for the ride which we completed at quite a brisk pace. Well "everyone" also includes "experienced" cyclists. LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2011/08/20/rides-for-everyone-20th-august/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110807 DTEND:20110808 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20110807T172749 LAST-MODIFIED:20110807T181048 UID:2883@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Explorers - 7th August - Norbury Park DESCRIPTION:Eight of us met on Twickenham Riverside at 10.15 and head off south via Horton Country Park and Ashstead Common then through the Mole gap in the North Downs. A steep climb took us to the alpine-like fields of  Norbury Park now run as a nature reserve and full of flowers and butterflies. We had  a well deserved lunch at Brocket's Farm before returning via Claygate. Pity about the short but heavy shower that caught us in Thames Ditton. LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2011/08/07/rides-for-explorers-7th-august-norbury-park/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20110110T150323 LAST-MODIFIED:20110630T134529 UID:1003@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Everyone - Saturday January 15th DESCRIPTION:Chiswick House Despite sabotage attempts by SW Trains (shutting the line) four of us got to Mortlake and headed off across Chiswick Bridge then around Dukes Meadows to Chiswick House .  In a fit of historical accuracy the cascade was not working (This was an early effort by William Kent and never worked well)  After a coffee break we returned via Strand on the Green, Kew Bridge and the Thames Path and three of us then via Richmond Park and Teddington Lock. Some fitful brightness but no rain and lots of fresh air. Contact: Paul Luton Telephone: 02089774016 Email: rides@richmondlcc.co.uk LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2011/01/10/rides-for-everyone-saturday-january-15th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101212T100000 DTEND:20101212T130000 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20101110T095517 LAST-MODIFIED:20110111T224718 UID:1017@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Christmas Ride - December 12th 2010 DESCRIPTION:The annual South West LCC groups christmas ride to the White Cross. Meet at the bridge to Eel Pie island in Twickenham for a short ride to the White Cross to meet the other local LCC groups. The Kingston, Hammersmith and Wandsworth groups are all attending (Ealing and Hounslow might be as well). LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2010/11/10/christmas-ride-december-12th-2010/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101205T103000 DTEND:20101205T130000 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20101110T095218 LAST-MODIFIED:20110111T224739 UID:1012@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Ride with Ealing - December 5th 2010 DESCRIPTION:Our monthly ride in December will join up with the Ealing group ride to Borough market on the 5th December. Meet at Little Green, Richmond at 10:00 to join up with the Ealing ride at Chiswick town hall at 10:30. The ride is going ahead unless it snows overnight.  We leave Little Green at 10:00, so get there 5 minutes beforehand. LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2010/11/10/rides-with-ealing-dec2010/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101107T101500 DTEND:20101107T163000 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20101009T203340 LAST-MODIFIED:20101109T122741 UID:810@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Explorers - Sunday 7th November DESCRIPTION:Bookham Common ( Burnham Beeches intended but no trains to Staines !) Four of us met at Richmond Station and headed south crossing Bushy Park and then Littleworth Common, Ardbrook Common and Esher Common.  The path was smoothed by fallen leaves and the views superb. After getting through Cobham we followed a bridlepath across the Mole (Which I misidentified as the Wey - Sorry)  to Downside then a seriously quiet road (major hazard children on bikes ) to Bookham Common where another bridlepath led to Little Bookham and lunch. Returned via Oxshott ( where a cement lorry had recently had a go at demolishing the bridge ) Claygate and Kingston. Deterred from taking the twopath into Richmond as it was deeply underwater. 35 miles overall. Route Contact: Paul Luton Telephone: 020 8977 4016 Email: rides@richmondlcc.co.uk LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2010/10/09/rides-for-explorers-sunday-7th-november/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101016T101000 DTEND:20101016T123000 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20100926T211411 LAST-MODIFIED:20101101T222446 UID:790@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Everyone - Saturday 16th October DESCRIPTION:Isabella Plantation Meet : Strawberry Hill Station - west side at 10.10am Description: Six of us crossed the Thames at Teddington Lock then headed through Ham to Richmond Park. A short but steep hill ( walk if needed) took us to the plantation with a display of autumn colours.  After a coffee break by Pen Ponds we returned through Kingston and along the tow path. 10 miles. Contact: Paul Luton Telephone: 020 8977 4016 Email: rides@richmondlcc.co.uk LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2010/09/26/rides-for-everyone-saturday-16th-october/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100918 DTEND:20100919 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20100918T042309 LAST-MODIFIED:20100919T202525 UID:759@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Everyone - Saturday September 18th DESCRIPTION:Apple Picking Meet : 10.30 am    Bushy Park Visitors Centre Description:Low carbon food. We cross the Thames and take a back-road route past Sandown Park to Garsons Farm in West End. Time for PYO and a picnic if fine then return. 12 miles but fairly flat (a short cut on return involves a short steep hill – worth pushing) We were five and the weather was fine. High points :  a heron on the Mole - a quiet bridleway overlooking grazing horses - a Tudor gatehouse in the middle of a superior housing estate. Low Points : some busy roads and roundabouts. Contact: Paul Luton Telephone: 020 8977 4016 Email: rides@richmondlcc.co.uk LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2010/09/18/rides-for-everyone-saturday-september-18th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100920T100000 DTEND:20100920T120000 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20100911T204616 LAST-MODIFIED:20100926T210311 UID:776@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Sample of Richmond Ride - 20th September DESCRIPTION: In association with Richmond Smarter Travel and to mark the launch of the Richmond Station Bike-N-Ride scheme we are doing a 13 mile demonstration ride showing off some of the treasures of the Borough. Jonathan and I joined 3 officers of Smarter Travel but alas no civilians. The hire bikes performed reasonably after Jonathan carried out some adjustments. The last section was repeated many times for the benefit of the Council photographer.  If the publicity leads to more people enjoying our beautiful borough on bikes it will have been worthwhile. Details LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2010/09/11/sample-of-richmond-ride-20th-september/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100821 DTEND:20100822 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20100821T043853 LAST-MODIFIED:20100822T101025 UID:713@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Everyone Coffee at the Palace August 21st DESCRIPTION: Four of us met at Mortlake. We rode up the Thames to Putney Bridge. The views are surprisingly rural but , being a Saturday, the path was quite well used.  After coffee in Fulham Palace, former home of Bishops of London, we returned  through Barnes passing the Wildfowl Trust site and paying a quick visit to the exotic tomb of  Richard Burton- explorer and translator of the Arabian Nights. Contact: Paul Luton Telephone: 020 8977 4016 Email: rides@richmondlcc.co.uk LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2010/08/21/rides-for-everyone-coffee-at-the-palace-august-21st/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100801 DTEND:20100802 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20100801T042506 LAST-MODIFIED:20100802T210333 UID:702@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Rides for Explorers - Norbury Park 1st August DESCRIPTION:Meet : Sunday, August 01, 2010  at 10.00 am Place: Twickenham Riverside - by Eel Pie Bridge Seven of us set off with a variety of bikes . After a backroads route through Kingston we took off-road paths through Horton Country Park and Ashstead Common - experiencing two punctures between us - and again through the Mole Gap. A steep climb took us to the woods and almost alpine meadowlands of Norbury Park from where we descend to Bockets Farm, the mountain bikes finally excelling on loose gravelly paths.  After lunch we headed home via Claygate and Bushy Park getting back by three. Contact: Paul Luton Telephone: 020 8977 4016 Email: rides@richmondlcc.co.uk LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2010/08/01/rides-for-explorers-norbury-park-1st-august/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20100716T204429 LAST-MODIFIED:20110111T182448 UID:688@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Saturday July 17th - Thames-side ride to Walton DESCRIPTION: Meet : Bushy Park Visitors Centre at 10.30. Description :  A total  of seven of us  headed up the Thames Path enjoying the scenes of the river. We enjoyed rather less the regatta enclosure plonked across NCR4.  (They wouldn't do that to the M4 ).  Walton Leisure Centre provided good coffee and the company animated conversation. [gallery link="file"] LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2010/07/16/saturday-july-17th-thames-side-ride-to-walton/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20100705T205730 LAST-MODIFIED:20100705T205730 UID:693@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Ridgeway Ride - 4th July DESCRIPTION:A select group - just Sue and I - took the train to Goring and headed up the ridgeway under a blue sky. Front suspension makes rough tracks more comfortable and we were soon rewarded by wide views. Two buzards watched our progress hungrily and a yellowhammer posed on a hawthorn bush.  There were a variety of surfaces and only the final climb - six inches of sloping chalk ridge  between foot-deep ruts - persuaded us to walk. From Uffington Castle a steep road descent took us to the Wantage Road after which a marked cycle route led through time forgotten villages. Time was passing for us so we took a short cut to Didcot and the train home.[gallery] LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2010/07/05/ridgeway-ride-4th-july/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20100705T093227 LAST-MODIFIED:20100930T175606 UID:691@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Ealing Sky Ride DESCRIPTION:The Ealing Sky Ride is fast approaching. RCC will be leading a feeder ride to Lammas Park, so Richmond residents can enjoy the lanes of leafy Ealing without being bothered by motor traffic. The feeder ride is a fully marshalled ride, so you can enjoy riding your bike from town centre to town centre.  We'll also be leading a return ride, so noone need worry about getting lost on the way back. The feeder rides are steady paced rides that allow everyone to get there safely, from 4 year olds to 104 year olds.  The marshals will check your bikes are safe to ride, will give you a few instructions and then we'll head off to Lammas Park where we will join the main route. Hope to see you there. LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2010/07/05/ealing-sky-ride/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100704 DTEND:20100705 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20100704T042310 LAST-MODIFIED:20110111T225030 UID:667@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Ride for Explorers - Along the Ridgeway - 4th July DESCRIPTION:Meet  at Twickenham Station forecourt 09:25, where we'll catch the 09:33 train to Goring via Reading. The Ridgeway goes up from here along the crest of the downs and we aim to get as far as White Horse Hill before dropping down and taking roads back to Goring. Bring packed lunch and water as there are NO facilities on the Ridgeway.  Fairly challenging terrain, so fat tyres and a sturdy bike advisable. Check this post near the day as the ride will be cancelled if poor weather is forecast. Contact: Paul Luton Telephone: 020 8977 4016 Email: rides@richmondlcc.co.uk LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2010/07/04/ride-for-explorers-along-the-ridgeway/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100627 DTEND:20100628 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20100627T043653 LAST-MODIFIED:20100628T210403 UID:553@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Great Cockcrow Railway - 27th June DESCRIPTION:Meet Twickenham Riverside 10.30. A gentle all-day ride for the end of Bike Week with a pub lunch followed by a visit to a ride-on model railway . About 25 miles and not too hilly. No takers ! LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2010/06/27/great-cockcrow-railway-27th-june/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20100620T102530 LAST-MODIFIED:20100621T164549 UID:549@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Palaces of West London - 19th June DESCRIPTION: Meet : Richmond Little Green at 10.30 Description We cross the Thames and cycle through the park of Syon House to Brentford. The canal towpath takes us to Osterley for coffee in the stables of the Adam mansion. 11 miles with one hill alongside canal locks. Only three of us took this ride but had an enjoyable morning. Interesting to see a succession of terns each patrolling its own 100m of the Grand Union Canal. LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2010/06/20/palaces-of-west-london-19th-june/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100606 DTEND:20100607 DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20100606T044921 LAST-MODIFIED:20110126T123027 UID:532@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Box Hill Ride - 6th June DESCRIPTION:Meet at Twickenham Riverside by 10.30. We ride through Horton Country Park and Ashstead Common to Leatherhead then through the Mole Gap on an off-road path. The ascent of Box Hill will be accompanied by downland flowers and rewarded by the view. After a pub lunch the ride back is an exhilarating   downhill roller-coaster. Four of us did this ride and one orchid was spotted on the way up Box Hill (I ride slowly). Not the best day for a view from the top but it is always pretty spectacular. A short shower during lunch in the garden of the Hand in Hand was fended off by an umbrella and we were back by 3.30, despite your leader taking a wrong turn in Kingston !  (sorry no photos - camera battery flat) LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2010/06/06/box-hill-ride/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T094845 CREATED:20100509T042216 LAST-MODIFIED:20110404T214457 UID:419@http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk SUMMARY:Ride - Along the Hogs Back DESCRIPTION:RCC Rides for Explorers : Sunday 9th May Along the hog's back Four of us met up at Richmond  and cycled to  Surbiton where we gained another rider. The 11.32 train took us to  Guildford where after negotiating the traffic system we were faced with a challenging hill (just two managed to ride all the way) leading to a traffic free path through woodlands and a rapid descent into Compton. After lunch at the Watts Gallery we visited the 1900 art-nouveau chapel and the church of around 1100. Another woodland path led us under the A3 to Puttenham then quiet roads to Seale and Waverly Abbey. We returned through the village of Hurtmore which seemed appropriate for its position at the top of yet another hill . Contact: Paul Luton Telephone: 020 8977 4016 Email: rides@richmondlcc.co.uk LOCATION: URL:http://www.richmondlcc.co.uk/2010/05/09/along-the-hogs-back/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR