THESE RIDES ARE OPEN TO WEST LONDON CYCLING MEMBERS (SUBSCRIBERS). BOTH MEMBERSHIP AND THE SUNDAY RIDES ARE FREE OF CHARGE.
MEMBERSHIP AND THE SUNDAY RIDES ARE FREE OF CHARGE.
START LOCATION GUIDE: HILLINGDON STATION … a great venue for your cycling adventures to begin!
FIRST UP SUNDAY 3rd MAY at 9am:
Scroll down for Bank Holiday Monday Brighton Ride details.
The Walton Wallop is another all new addition to the extensive library of West London Cycling’s original routes …. and we think you’ll love it … join in and find out why!
We split into different speed groups on the road, depending on how many people are riding, so it’s flexible and tailored to riders’ needs. The slowest group will generally wait for the slowest rider (or split into sub groups) but you should be able to manage 30kph on flat stretches with an average speed of around 22kph over the distance. Faster groups will be more speedy of course.
GROUP RIDING: If you are new to club riding, West London Cycling is a great club to get into it with. Before you start, why not learn a few of cycling’s protocols and etiquettes? It’ll help you slot in and feel at home from the get-go!
THE WALTON WALLOP: ROUTE HERE 76km 268m ascent
THE WALTON WALLOP DELUXE: ROUTE HERE 79km 293m ascent
EVERY SUNDAY 9am starting at Hillingdon Station (Hillingdon Circus / Master Brewer / A40 / Long Lane / UB10 9NR)
THE ROUTES 3rd MAY:
WALTON WALLOP- 76km 268m ascent
WALTON WALLOP: ROUTE HERE 76km 268m ascent
WALTON WALLOP DELUXE: 79km 293m ascent
WALTON WALLOP DELUXE: ROUTE HERE 79km 293m ascent
THEN IT’S THE ANNUAL BRIGHTON BEANO ON MONDAY 4th MAY (7am or 8am start options)
This will be the 5th Brighton Beano by West London Cycling, using our own unique route avoiding the well worn paths so often used by others.
OPTIONAL 7am START TIME NOW ADDED … turn up at Hillingdon Station at 7am or 8am
Plus another coveted and collectible West London Cycling Finisher’s Roundel for your collection will be available.
You can catch the train back after fish and chips on the beach at Brighton. No need to book the train in advance, we tend to go from Brighton to Farringdon and then back to West London on either the Metropolitan Line or Elizabeth Line but other London destinations are available.
There are plenty of trains, usually with two carriages allocated for cyclists. The number of bikes on any one train may be a consideration. In past years people have caught trains in small groups as and when they feel ready to leave, so overcrowding is unlikely to be an issue.
Now in its 5th year, the route and ride remain a mainstay of the West London Cycling Calendar … it’s so much fun on the run!
7am or 8am start on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May from Hillingdon Station (UB10 9NR) …. due to demand we have added an optional 7am start. You can choose whichever suits you.
We expect the 7am starters to be Medium Paced Riders doing the full ‘there and back’ route or Social Riders doing the One Way and Train Back route who want a little extra time. However, these are not mandatory and you are free to choose either start time for any reason that may suit you.
CAFE STOPS:
The Queen Stage (on left) at Effingham 43.5km.
Billy’s on the Road Cafe (on Right) at Fiveoaks 73.5km
LINKS TO GPX FILES FOR DOWNLOAD:
Brighton Beano One Way GPX route 121km 1,064m ascent
Brighton Beano Return GPX route 225km 2,052m ascent
FINISHERS’ ROUNDELS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT £5 EACH
OPTION ONE … RIDE TO BRIGHTON AND CATCH THE TRAIN BACK 121km
Brighton Beano One Way route 121km 1,064m ascent
OPTION TWO .. RIDE THERE AND BACK 225km
Brighton Beano Return route 225km 2,052m ascent
EVERY SUNDAY 9am starting at Hillingdon Station (Hillingdon Circus / Master Brewer / A40 / Long Lane / UB10 9NR)
WEST LONDON CYCLING – London’s original westside cycling club