Ride and Events Diary 2026


Ride leaders, and organisers of other events, should send details to webmaster@edmontoncycleclub.org in good time please. For rides, please specify the meeting time and place, the destination, approximate distance and any special notes, eg please bring a picnic lunch.

Ride times below are the times we actually leave. Please arrive at least five minutes early to hear any ride briefing, and earlier if you want to chat to people / have a coffee, etc.

April 2026


Date: Thursday 16th April 2026
Time: 20:00
Place: Winchmore Hill Sports Club Pavillion, Firs Lane, N21 3ER W3W boot.issued.sands
Information: Social meeting

Anecdotal evidence tells us that bluebells, and indeed all spring flowers, are especially early this year. For this reason we have juggled the dates of the next three rides so as to bring the bluebells in Wanstead Park ride forward. The revised dates are given below.
Date: Sunday 19th April 2026
Time: 9:30
Place: Opposite Edmonton Leisure Centre W3W hints.gear.others
Information: Bluebells in Wanstead Park. About 20 miles. Suitable for all bikes.
Leader: Tim

Date: Sunday 26th April 2026
Time: 9:30
Place: In front of Macdonalds, 172 Bullsmore Lane EN1 4SE W3W ending.blows.sheet
Information: Local parks and paths. Starting and finishing at Bullsmore Lane, the ride passes through Lee Valley Park, Gunpowder Park, Albany Park, Durrants Park, Enfield Playing Fields then returning via the New River Path. About 15 miles. This ride is recommended for those who prefer shorter and more gentle rides.
Leader: Rosie

May 2026


Date: Sunday 3rd May 2026
Time: 9:30
Place: Trent Park Café W3W translated.formal.silver
Information: St Albans, with a lunch stop at a café near the Abbey. The return ride will include the Alban Way, a dedicated cycle route between St Albans and Hatfield. About 35 miles, any bike.
Leader: Peter

Date: Thursday 7th May 2026
Time: 20:00
Place: Winchmore Hill Sports Club Pavillion, Firs Lane, N21 3ER W3W boot.issued.sands
Information: Club planning meeting

Date: Sunday 10th May 2026
Time: 9:00
Place: Oakwood Park W3W rocks.metro.enjoy
Information: Elstree Aerodrome. There is a café there and, weather permitting, there should be plenty of aircraft movements on the adjacent runway. About 30 miles, any bike
Leader: Geoff

Date: Sunday 17th May-2026
Time: 9:00
Place: Trent Park Café W3W translated.formal.silver
Information: Codicote. A longer ride to prepare you for summer! Lunch stop at Spokes Cycling Café. About 47 miles
Leader: Peter

Date: Thursday 21st May 2026
Time: 20:00
Place: Winchmore Hill Sports Club Pavillion, Firs Lane, N21 3ER W3W boot.issued.sands
Information: Social meeting

Date: Sunday 31st May 2026
Time: TBA
Place: TBA
Information: TBA
Leader: Tim

June 2026


Date: Thursday 4th June 2026
Information: No planning meeting today as we are all away!

Date: Thursday 11th June 2026
Time: 20:00
Place: Winchmore Hill Sports Club Pavillion, Firs Lane, N21 3ER W3W boot.issued.sands
Information: Provisional extra planning meeting ahead of Sunday's fund raising ride.

Date: Sunday 14th June 2026
Information: The Les Bailey Memorial Ride. Our annual charity fundraising ride to benefit the club and the North London Hospice. Details later, but reserve the date now.

Date: Thursday 18th June 2026
Time: 20:00
Place: Winchmore Hill Sports Club Pavillion, Firs Lane, N21 3ER W3W boot.issued.sands
Information: Social meeting