Hi looking for a Bromley to London commuting buddy

[deptfordmarmoset]

That's a good question! I went in with John on the 28th and sent him a PM that evening to see how he got on with the route back but I haven't seen or heard from him since. I thought he was fine on the bike in traffic (if a little sore in the saddle - he did howl on some of the bumpier bits ) and we ended up going in via the Jamaica Road and over London Bridge.

 

[John McLean]

Hi Chris,

sorry for not getting back to you... two small kids , new work contract and a bad cold have sucked all my time/energy into the next spacetime continuum.

I can't exactly remember how I got back that evening, the usual this road feels right type approach with me occasionally recognising a viable route.

It was a pleasure having your company/direction that morning. It makes all the difference cycling with someone who doesn't mind a slower rider and also someone who's experienced with the traffic and how to approach it.

Once I'm over this cold we must do it again?

Thanks

John

That's a good question! I went in with John on the 28th and sent him a PM that evening to see how he got on with the route back but I haven't seen or heard from him since. I thought he was fine on the bike in traffic (if a little sore in the saddle - he did howl on some of the bumpier bits ) and we ended up going in via the Jamaica Road and over London Bridge.

 

[smutchin]

You go too early for me and I only go as far as Southwark, but if it's any help, this is the route I would use if I were going to Islington...
http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=363032

A mix of fast main roads and a quieter bit through Dulwich. I'd agree with other posters that the main roads are in many ways preferable to the side streets. The only really nasty bit is Elephant & Castle, but you can use the awful bypass route if you want to avoid it.

d.