London Thames Path to Dartford Ride (train, ride, train)

The date for this event has been amended, because the rail timetable no longer has direct trains from Stevenage to London Bridge on Sundays; fortunately if is still possible on Saturdays
New date: Saturday August 1st
London Thames Path to Dartford Ride (train, ride, train)
42 miles, 85% paved, +1,440ft climbing. Suitable for touring, hybrid, gravel and mountain bikes; there will be no mud.
Approximately 5.5 hours riding time, plus refreshment time.
Buy an off-peak return ticket from Stevenage (or Hitchin) to London Bridge.
Catch the 09.06 train from Stevenage railway station (09.00 from Hitchin) to London Bridge.
Start outside London Bridge railway station at approx. 09.55. Thames Path to Greenwich, Thames Barrier and Woolwich. Thames Path Extension to Erith and Dartford. Paths along Cray Riverway, Shuttle Riverway, Green Chain Walk, then quiet residential streets to Greenwich. Thames path to Southwark Park and then Cycle Super Highway back to London Bridge railway station.
Refreshment stops at House of Visitors Book Cafe (Woolwich), Flo's Pie and Mash (Dartford), Blackheath Tea Hut.
Helmets are strongly recommended for all off-road rides.
Please let me know if you'd like to ride.