Urgent! tonights firework ride cancelled

Ride scheduled for this evening has been cancelled due to display being cancelled due to adverse weather conditions
‘Unfortunately due to the adverse weather conditions, including strong gusts of wind, which are forecast to continue, the Event Mangement Team have decided that it is unsafe to continue with the event. We regret any dissapointment this may cause, but public safety must be our priority at all times.​‘
sorry Bill

Brewery Pride ride Report 29/6/19

10 of us set off on a very sunny Saturday to ride around some east and north east London’s Breweries –as well as old favourites we found a no. of new brew sites! Crossing river Lee we passed old favourites inc Crate & Howling hops to cross Victoria park (& a family marathon in park!) to Old street brewery in Bethnal green –new to us last year. Passing Boxcar –soon to reopen, we stopped for first sample at new Mechanic Brewery also in Bethnal green.

Travelling north now the day started to really heat up passing more Hackney breweries we headed for Lee navigation canal where we rode up to Hale brewery near Markfield park –they actually brew in a shipping container –very micro! Back up canal past Beavertown who were holding a ticketed beer festival we had our lunch stop at Pressure drop brewery –however promised food was not there! after some negotiation some procured food from tasty Beavertown stalls.

Then past new brewery Ora and onto new site for One mile end brewery & Redemption –both in Tottenham. –back across canal and Tottenham marshes to new site of Wild card –next to a retro scooter shop in north Walthamstow. Past alcohol free brewery Nirvana, four more in Leyton before a stop at another new brewery Gravity well for more sampling. We spoke to keen staff at Solvay Society tap room in E11 –brewers of Belgian style beers! We passed Pretty Decent brewery in E7 to our final stop at Woodgrange market where Forest Gayte festival was in full flight and to sample Pretty Decent brew!

Prize for best dressed bike must go to Anita -8 made it back to E7 after a very hot day of riding 23 miles and 28 breweries! -see list below

Bill

brewery location tap room/notes web
1 Trumans E3 2NT no https://www.trumansbeer.co.uk/
2 Crate E9 5EW y https://cratebrewery.com/
3 Howling hops E9 5EN y https://www.howlinghops.co.uk/
4 Laine E9 7BT ceased? https://www.peoplesparktavern.pub/brewery
6 old st Arch 11 Gales Gardens, London E2 0EJ y https://oldstreet.beer/
7 boxcar Unit 1 Birkbeck St, London E2 6JY tap not yet open https://www.boxcarbrewery.co.uk/
8 mechanic Railway Arches, 22A Cudworth St, London E1 5QU stop https://www.mechanicbrewery.co.uk/
9 Three sods E2 6NB ceased? https://www.threesodsbrewery.com/about-us
10 Forest rd 8 Netil Ln, London E8 3RL y https://www.forestroad.co.uk/
11 London fields 365-366 Warburton St, London E8 3RR tap not yet open https://www.londonfieldsbrewery.co.uk/agegate
12 church E8 1JE y https://www.hackneychurchbrew.co/
13 Deviant & Dandy Arch 184 Nursery Rd, London E9 6PB y http://deviantanddandy.com/
14 Hale at five miles 39b Markfield Road, London, N15 4QA y https://twitter.com/halebrewing?lang=en
15 Beavertown N17 9QP y https://www.beavertownbrewery.co.uk/home/
16 Pressure drop Unit 6, Lockwood Industrial Park, Mill Mead Rd, London N17 9QP lunch stop https://pressuredropbrewing.co.uk/tottenham-taproom
17 Ora Unit 16a, Rosebery Industrial Park, London N17 9SR y http://www.orabeer.com/en/
18 Redemption Brewing Company 16, Compass West Estate, West Rd, Tottenham, London N17 0XL n http://www.redemptionbrewing.co.uk/
19 One Mile End 2, Compass West Estate, 32 West Rd, Tottenham, London N17 0XL n http://onemileend.co/
20 Wild card 2 Lockwood Way, Walthamstow, London E17 5RB y https://www.wildcardbrewery.co.uk/about
21 Nirvana Unit T6, Leyton Industrial Village, Argall Avenue, Walthamstow, London E10 7QP n https://www.nirvanabrewery.com/
22 Neckstamper Unit 3, Cromwell Industrial Estate, Staffa Rd, Walthamstow, London E10 7QZ y https://www.neckstamper.com/
23 Magic spells 24 Rigg Approach, Leyton, London, E10 7QN y http://www.magicspellsbrewery.co.uk/ourbeers.html
24 ELB E10 7QB n https://www.eastlondonbrewing.com/
25 Signature brew E10 7BT y https://www.signaturebrew.co.uk/
26 Gravity Well Arch 142 Tilbury Rd, Leyton, London E10 6RE y https://www.gravitywellbrewing.co.uk/beers
27 Solvay Society Taproom 223 Dyers Hall Railway Arches, London E11 4AF y http://www.solvaysociety.com/taproom/
28 Pretty Decent 338 Sheridan Rd, London E7 9EF y https://www.prettydecentbeer.co/
Woodgrange market E7 stop

River Ride Report 14/4/19

10 of us set off in fair weather on Sunday from View tube bikes in the edge of the Olympic park –along Channelsea path (once a canal) leading to the greenway up the excellent new ramp at Abbey lane –here we passed Abbey creek –leading to the Chanelsea river. We rode the greenway (river of sewage?) as far as we could to Becton & the Gallions reach shopping park, skirting the new developments we caught our first sight of the Thames. Following the river path we passed through Gallions point Marina, Royal Victoria Gardens to arrive early for the first Woolwich ferry of the day. The new Ferries have a separate section now for bikes that easily catered for our group and other cyclists using the crossing with us –they even have a seated area sheltered area for cyclists –we did not need as sun had come out and we enjoyed views up and down the Thames.

After disembarking we followed the river path and Quietway 14 using the new bypass section that kept us away from the busy Woolwich rd –leading us to the Thames barrier off road!

QW14 lead us on past Greenwich Yacht club, many new developments as well as industrial areas along some excellent cycle paths to our lunch stop at the cafe under the Emirates cable car –here we lost a couple of riders –one heading back to Bexley the other taking the cable care (for the first time ) back to Newham.

On past the O2 only one small path diversion remained before cutting through the old Naval college in the University of Greenwich, past the Cutty Sark to take the foot Tunnel back across river to Isle of Dogs. Passing through island gardens we continued along the Thames path, passing beach at Amsterdam rd, over blue bridge onto East India dock basin (see second photo) We decided to divert into the new development London City Island surrounded by the River Lee meander through the Bow ecology park then over Newham way to Cody dock for a brief comfort break.

Following  Bow Creek we used the steep bridge to rejoin the River Lee past three Mills, back to Olympic park to end of ride back on the Greenway

An easy 20ish mile ride with many riders discovering new places – even after many years in the area!

Sorry no map as I had a technology malfunction(S)!

Thanks for Arnie for back marking & Nigel at view tube bikes for start photo (thanks also Nigel for checking over some bikes before ride!)

Bill

Brewery ride report 1/9/18

13 of us set of from view tube on another sunny day for a tour this time of South London Breweries. First port of call was however the Husk Brewery in Silvertown–a rare Newham brewery! (Where another rider joined us) We then moved south of the river using the cable car that accepts bikes on board – I still get excited of the great views of London from the high points!

Passing Meantime brewery we followed the river westbound until we reached our first refreshment stop at Four Pure Brewery where some enjoyed food as well as the liquid refreshments on offer

–we then visited more breweries on the ‘Bermonsey beer mile’ as well as stopping at new Bianca brewery that had cycle themes, bike friendly owners  & even a brewery tour of the new Spartan brewery where riders quizzed brewer on brewing process.

We then crossed river again via the iconic (but busy) Tower bridge to visit the recently opened Old st brewery in Bethnal green for our final tasting stop of day. We then crossed Victoria park passing Peoples tavern (Laines brewery)  finally Crate Howling hopps & trumans  & those remaining back to view tube on greenway!

In all we covered over 20 miles & visited 20 breweries/ tap rooms & 1 Cider house!

See list below

Brewery Location tap open time (sat)
1 Husk E16 2AA 2pm
3 Meantime SE10 0AR noon
4 fourpure SE16 3LL 11am
5 partizan SE16 2DB 11am
6 Affinity SE16 3LR 11am
7 Spartan brewery SE16 3LR noon
8 kernal SE16 3SF off sales only to 2
9 Ubrew SE16 4AW open
10 Brew by No.s SE16 3RA 11am
11 Moor SE16 3RA 11am
12 Bianca rd SE1 4SB noon
13 Anspatch SE1 2HH 10-30am
14 Hawkes SE1 2HQ cider
15 London beer factory SE1 2HQ open
16 Southwark SE1 2EZ 11am
17 old st E2 0EJ 2pm
18 peoples park tavern E9 7BT pub
19 howling hops E9 5EN open
20 crate E9 5EN open
21 trumans E3 2NT no

 

Bill

Brewery ride report 19/5/18

11 of us set of from view tube on a gloriously sunny day forgoing the royal wedding for a tour of east end breweries – with only the ride leader dressing for the occasion (thanks Anita for loan of bridal headgear!) We past Mason & co (tap room for Five points brewery) and looked down on Westfield (home of tap east brewery) before meeting up with two other riders at Pretty Decent brewery in Forest gate (& a quick refreshment stop!) we then skirted Wanstead flats to travel north to Wild card & Pillars breweries for a lunch stop (taking in the amazing ‘gods own junkyard’ and ‘the big al’ beer & cider shop on same estate) we then headed east taking in a few breweries before stopping for a thirst quencher at London Fields brewery tap room.

With only one slight off road tumble (not beer related!) and one puncture -unfortunately as in rear wheel of a brompton the rider left us at that point -mechanically the ride otherwise went well!

Passing new breweries sites of Margade Boxcar & Pit cue we headed back east to end at Howling hops/ crate breweries where group split before returning to Olympic park (some even made it back for the cup final! )

Thanks to Nigel & Steve for pics

Steves Photos


 

River Ride Report 21-4-18

Despite having to pull the ride day forward as we were clashing with the marathon we had another good turn out at the View tube on Saturday -with riders from Newham, south London, Elm park and as far afield as Brentwood! 20 of us set off on a very sunny day down the river Lee calling at Three mills & Cody dock.

For a change, after Bow ecology park, we crossed the bridge to London city island and navigated through the new open areas. After a quick visit to East India Dock we followed river through isle of dogs to Greenwich via the foot tunnel -here we picked up another south London cyclist then navigated the extensive diversions to the Thames path stopping for lunch at the cafe under cable cars -here we lost half the group to a local pub, football or gardening! However the rest of us continued along Thames path to Woolwich ferry -some exploring an interesting local Tor viewpoint & the site of the wreck of the Princess Alice boat on the Thames -with the loss of many lives in 1878.

Across the River back in Newham we followed river round to Gallions reach past the new Decathlon shop -offering cyclists free servicing discounts

We then picked up greenway & followed it back entering Olympic park via new ramp leading to Channelsea passage – ending with a welcome beverage at the view tube cafe!

The decision continue to the Tor & shipwreck added a few miles to ride but worth it! (thanks to riders for showing us these!)

We welcomed no mechanical problems this time and that no-one fell in the river!

Many thanks to all who assisted -esp. Arnie & Steve for back marking & Robin as ever for great photos

 

Ride Report: East London brewery ride 17 June 17

‘Very hot’ is an understatement of Saturday’s brewery  ride!

But great fun –we visited 18 breweries & indicated where another 4 were and made 4 stops for welcome refreshments (5 for those who made it to end!)

Route was off road when possible or on quiet roads and canal towpaths -except for a busy bit in Hackney (where I added some unintentional diversions!) -we even took in a couple of busy markets -Broadway & Ridley road! Continue reading “Ride Report: East London brewery ride 17 June 17”

What did you do this summer?

Steve Smith, our rides coordinator, finished an epic 1000 mile ride across France in July. Read an account of this trip here:  St Malo to Nice -steve 3

His next little trip is the end to end (Lands End to John o’groats) in September! He is cycling in aid of  The Learning Revolution Trust https://www.learningrevolutiontrust.org.uk/  We all wish him well on this -you can sponsor him on: https://www.justgiving.com/Stephen-Smith61

steve