Surrey Docks

Sky Ride Local in Lewisham

A great circular route for a Sunday ride. We set off from Lewisham and head down towards the Thames before following the river around Surrey Docks and Rotherhithe. There are great views across to Canary Wharf and lots to see along the Thames Path before we turn back for home.

If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please make sure your bike is in good working order and bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait. 

Children under the age of 5 do not need to register and must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Meet the Ride Leaders

• Stuart Thomas Hi, I'm Stuart a Ride Leader for the South East of London. I'm a cycle commuter and enjoy leisure rides at weekends, evenings and whenever I get the chance (including a night ride from London to Brighton earlier this year!).
  
  I feel passionately about the benefits of cycling and am proud to be an ambassador for a fantastic sport, a wonderful leisure, social and family activity, and an economical, eco-friendly and reliable mode of transport.
  
  Look forward to meeting you on a SKYRide Local ride soon :)
• Mehmet Mulla I've been cycling from a very young age and now do a mixture of exploring and commuting. I think Cycling is a great way to get active, have fun and get/stay fit. Beyond recommending it i like to promote it through various means including being a ride leader.
• Jonathan Bangs Greetings, fellow cyclists.
  
  I enjoy riding in the countryside and on the track at Herne Hill Velodrome. I commute by bicycle, too.
  
  My aim is to encourage people to ride their bikes, either on their own, or with others, with confidence and enjoyment.
  
  I look forward to meeting you in the months ahead.
  
  Please take care when riding.
  
  Regards,
  
  Jonathan
  
• Anthony Tavernier-Gustave I am a very confident rider who commutes to work three times a week and enjoys leading rides.
  
  This is my second year as a sky ride leader and have really enjoyed helping others achieve their cycling goals.
  

Rider Comments on the Route

1. James Lennard Sunday 18th September
   could not ask for a batter ride!! you got eveything !! really good views of london!! the skyride leader team where all really helpful!! as my bike seem to be playing up on the way back they stop and help give it a look at!! This was the second time i have done this rout and it really nices for all rides!! Big thank you
2. James Lennard Sunday 11th September
   this was vary so nices at the cafe we stop at was really good!!!
3. Helen Capamagian Monday 22nd August
   Always a bit disappointed when we are told the ride will be 7 to 8 mph and then we ride at 10+ mph. My son is 5 and over this distance it is difficult for him to maintain the speed. A good route though and we enjoyed it.