Alan Whicker
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Normally I go up Stratford High Street, then through Three Mills to avoid Bow, then back onto Mile End Road to my destination at Tower Hill. I often thought there must be a better way through the newly-opened Olympic Park from Leytonstone where I live, but I've never really had the time to find out. Seems I wasn't alone.
'teninchwheels' (hello if you're reading this) also lives in Leytonstone and has found a way through to The City without going anywhere near Stratford Gyratory, Bow Roundabout or Ruckholt Road. I tried it this morning - it's far more pleasant than my old route. Also - although he doesn't mention it, the bit near the Hackney Wick lift is a good place to get onto the Lea Navigation for Docklands.
Here's a link - (there's a map).
http://teninchwheels.wordpress.com/2014/04/11/melancholy-is-incompatible-with-bicycling/
'teninchwheels' (hello if you're reading this) also lives in Leytonstone and has found a way through to The City without going anywhere near Stratford Gyratory, Bow Roundabout or Ruckholt Road. I tried it this morning - it's far more pleasant than my old route. Also - although he doesn't mention it, the bit near the Hackney Wick lift is a good place to get onto the Lea Navigation for Docklands.
Here's a link - (there's a map).
http://teninchwheels.wordpress.com/2014/04/11/melancholy-is-incompatible-with-bicycling/