Cycling in London

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[Markymark]

Cycling around Westminster is not overly fun though.

I like the southbank but its pedestrian only. Often very busy at the weekend but lots to do and see. St Katherine's Dock is nice too.

Cycling on a Sunday is great - not many cars around. The City (Square Mile) is usually deserted so great cycling, lovely buildings, but everything there will be shut

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square are near to the Houses of Parliament. The velodrome is also worth having a look at and vainly trying to peer through the over-reflective glass doors is strangely compulsive. But it's all to do with what takes your fancy. If you come down when there's not been a Friday night ride to the coast, there's a good chance of getting a few CCers up to show you around. Just give us a date.

 

[srw]

Down to the City, over to St Pauls, carefully across the Farringdon Road up to the Strand, down to Trafalgar Square, the Mall, Hyde Park Corner, pootle around Hyde Park, Knightsbridge, back to Westminster, cross the river to admire the view (Earth has not anything to show more fair), along the South Bank, over Tower Bridge for the Tower, and trickle northwest back to Kings X.

 

[ianrauk]

as what @deptfordmarmoset has said.
Give us a date and see if we can arrange a CycleChatters Sunday London Ride for you, take in the sights.
Hyde Park, Buck House, Horse Guards, Trafalgar Square, House Of Parliament, Embankment, Tower Bridge on to the Olympic Park for brunch. etc

 

[anothersam]

General advice?

Enjoy yourself! Too general?

- Race the buses on Oxford Street. You'll win every time.
- Play chicken with the skaters on Serpentine Road in Hyde Park
- Bring a homemade sign and stage a protest opposite the Houses of Parliament. There's so much to choose from.
- Get sucked into the bike vortex at the Science Museum.
- Another vote for The City on a Sunday.

Not really joined up thinking there, sorry.

 

[User482]

So any recommendations? Routes? General advice?

Get really drunk and then try to find your train station - you'll see most of the sights of London as you get progressively more lost.

Works for me, anyway.

 

[Origamist]

Practically a hobby.

Louise Bree anybody?

It's the Bree Louise - but you knew that! Still very good beers on tap.

I'd also recommend the Euston Tap which is even closer to Euston and has a great range of beer. Small, but try upstairs or outside if it's sunny...

 

[Markymark]

Err... no it's not. The South Bank is part of the Thames Path National Trail. Lambeth Council tried to ban cycling on it but were over-ruled to the Boris and TfL.

Really? I had no idea - thought it was pedestrians only. Not sure I'd like to with the sheer volume of people at the weekends.

 

[theclaud]

I suppose the odds on Smeggers actually showing are improved a little by his having initiated the whole thing. But only a little.

 

[theclaud]

I'll hold my breath then.

Pics, or it didn't happen.

 

[theclaud]

... or are you wanting a photo of Adrian holding his breath? (perv).

Asphyxiwank threads are strictly Stevens' territory.

 

[srw]

LMNH*. At the moment there's a pop-up** craft beer*** café just by Hungerford Bridge****.

For @User3094, here's an interpretative guide.
*Look Mum No Hands. A cyclists' café for Hipsters*****
**Temporary
***Good beer in a bottle, or American-style dishwater if it's made for Hipsters*****
****A bridge over the Thames which carries trains and pedestrians.
*****Nobbers with nasty beards and nasty fixies.

 

[srw]

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... or are you wanting a photo of Adrian holding his breath? (perv).

Anyone else in Stoke wants to travel to London on August 9th? Use Smeggers' ticket!

 

[jefmcg]

Err... no it's not. The South Bank is part of the Thames Path National Trail. Lambeth Council tried to ban cycling on it but were over-ruled to the Boris and TfL.

I once tried to commute along it, but it was really unpleasant: cobblestones and people made it quite dispiriting. It's a lovely walk, though.