Important Warning for London Cyclists!

[Mad Doug Biker]

FTFY

Congratulations ? Can I come along sometime soon and touch your hand ? In the expectation of some of that good luck rubbing off on me.

Just make sure he washes it first!

Seriously, good luck with it all. Your new job I mean, not Colly wanting to fondle you

 

[Headgardener]

Good luck with your new job Jetson and maybe you might get to come down here and ride around the Forest.

 

[Andrew_P]

Ordered your front back and 360 cameras yet? Well done on your good news.

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

See this is something I'm worried about upon my return - I'm not used that such large numbers of cyclists around me. Most of my encounters with other cyclists on my commute are simply overtaking the mountain bike pavement-hopping hoodie and spotting the occasional roadie going in some other direction. Learning and managing the etiquette of sharing an ASZ with anyone other than the arse who parked their car in it is going to be an interesting challenge.

This is what makes London great.

 

[swee'pea99]

I don't DO south London, darling

'South London'...? But, but that's a mythical place isn't it? Sort of like Narnia.

 

[2Loose]

Congratulations Jezston

 

[dellzeqq]

See this is something I'm worried about upon my return - I'm not used that such large numbers of cyclists around me. Most of my encounters with other cyclists on my commute are simply overtaking the mountain bike pavement-hopping hoodie and spotting the occasional roadie going in some other direction. Learning and managing the etiquette of sharing an ASZ with anyone other than the arse who parked their car in it is going to be an interesting challenge.

you're not entirely wrong. CS7 can be a bit hair-raising. Or rebarbative. The good thing is that being taken out by some numpty on a BSO isn't likely to be as serious as getting smacked by a car

 

[jugglingphil]

Good luck with Job, change of life and adjustingthe commute, how long before you leave the Midlands?

 

[jonny jeez]

See this is something I'm worried about upon my return - I'm not used that such large numbers of cyclists around me. Most of my encounters with other cyclists on my commute are simply overtaking the mountain bike pavement-hopping hoodie and spotting the occasional roadie going in some other direction. Learning and managing the etiquette of sharing an ASZ with anyone other than the arse who parked their car in it is going to be an interesting challenge.

Also, I have discovered that not only does my new place of work have secure bike parking - it also has shower facilities - and I know this because my new boss rides her Surly LHT in every day and uses them. Seriously at some point I'm going to wake up in a padded cell and realise I've imagined all of this.

Did I mention I won the lottery last week? Ok it was only £6.70 but it's like ... I've had a lot of s*** luck the last couple of years without getting into too much of a woe is me tale - I guess all the good luck been backed up and burst the floodbanks all of a sudden. Also I met a really nice girl a couple of weeks back, who coincidentally lives in London.

Yeah definitely due to suddenly wake up in a straightjacket and realise it's all been a dream in 3 ... 2 ...

"...back in the room"

You'll have no trouble in london. To be honest, you are about to begin commuting to one of the most attractive and civilised parts of London (may be just avoid riding the road along the embankment and pick the slightly lumpy shared pavement...the paving stones are pretty large).

I ride in through Kensington, Chelsea and out to West Ken, Hammersmith and the Bush (just not this week as i am feeling old and useless and am off the bike for a week or so)... but I always take a totally unnecessary 2.5 mile detour around Hyde park, just because its beautiful.

I find the last few miles (around your new manor) to be the most enjoyable.

 

[tiswas-steve]

Ahhhhh The joys of cycling in South London, ASL full of either b***ard cars or drag strip cycle racers ready to roar on the change from red to amber, youff riding no hands on the pavement while txting, ruddy hills everywhere, WVM in all his glory cutting across you turning left while his mate laughs at the sheer " FU8KIN ELL !! " look on your face. on the plus side........... lovely parks to cut thr on a glorious sunny day, cafes to drain a cuppa and a sneaky slice of cake everywhere, the North Downs less than a hour away ( SE london anyway ). Herne Hill velodrome ......

you know what ???

I luvs it here !!!

Enjoy the big smoke Jezs.