cycling into London from Essex

[ladygracie494]

So I've been cycling into south London from Hornchurch essex for the last two weeks and it's been great. It's a 30 mile round trip and it takes me about 1 hr 10 mins each way. I think what helps makes the journey so enjoyable is the new road bike I recently purchased which was a BMC ultegra road racer. This is my first road bike and it's great. I was experiencing some pain on my shoulders whilst riding so I've just ordered a new backpack 'ospery escapist' so I hope that will make things easier. Another slight issue is that I find pedestrians would rather walk on the cycle path especially on the CS3 rather than the pavement which can be a bit of pain nevertheless it's still a good ride. Thanks for all the tips and advice.

 

[topcat1]

Hello Grace,nice bike have you been out for leisure rides or is it just for work?

 

[mr_cellophane]

Have you seen the rats that live in the shrubs just east of Barking Creek yet ?

 

[ladygracie494]

Hello Grace,nice bike have you been out for leisure rides or is it just for work?

Thanks. Mainly for work but I do hope to do a few leisure rides in the future.

 

[ladygracie494]

Have you seen the rats that live in the shrubs just east of Barking Creek yet ?

Nope, and hopefully I won't ever see them.

 

[dellzeqq]

well, come July 5th you'll see us going the other way. In the small hours........
http://fnrttc.blogspot.co.uk/

 

[Beebo]

So I've been cycling into south London from Hornchurch essex for the last two weeks and it's been great. It's a 30 mile round trip and it takes me about 1 hr 10 mins each way. I think what helps makes the journey so enjoyable is the new road bike I recently purchased which was a BMC ultegra road racer. This is my first road bike and it's great. I was experiencing some pain on my shoulders whilst riding so I've just ordered a new backpack 'ospery escapist' so I hope that will make things easier. Another slight issue is that I find pedestrians would rather walk on the cycle path especially on the CS3 rather than the pavement which can be a bit of pain nevertheless it's still a good ride. Thanks for all the tips and advice.

15 miles in 1h 10mins is good pace for London traffic, especially as you are on the CS3, as you have noted, just take it easy on that section and enjoy the ride, dont go whizzing past pedestrians.

 

[Enis Baysal]

Hi grace just thought I would say hi as you are a neighbour to me in romford a 30mile trip is decent.. im only doing 10 miles daily for work and havnt tried anything further, have you had previous training prior or did you jump in the deep end for the london commute?

 

[ladygracie494]

Hi grace just thought I would say hi as you are a neighbour to me in romford a 30mile trip is decent.. im only doing 10 miles daily for work and havnt tried anything further, have you had previous training prior or did you jump in the deep end for the london commute?

Hi Enis, before I moved to Hornchurch my commute was 5 miles each way and I had been doing that for about 4 years. I also do jogging and leg strength exercises such as squats so I think that has helped with my fitness. When i first started i was pretty unfit
so it does take time, just keep at it. :-)