My son learnt to ride on the Thames Path round the 02...is great round there...just watch out for pedestrians who don't realise that part of it is a cycle path!
At the other end of the scale, I am cycling from just north of Milan to Venice next week (starting Thursday)...5 days in the Alps/Dolomites and I can't bloomin' wait...
Thanks to Plumstead Micky and iainment for the info. Might go to the Thames barrier today and finish the journey, what happens in the Blackwell tunnel area, does the path simply continue riverside, or is it a diversion, and yes it was at Clancy's pub I got lost. I admit to owning a Brompton, so my adventures tend to be local and modest, anybody got any other suggestions for other local rides?
I can't quite remember the Blackwall tunnel part, I think there is a pedestrian bridge with ramps over the approach road, then you get into Greenwich proper and past the Pelton Arms, the Cutty Sark and the power station. Look up Sustrans and their maps for route ideas. There is a national cycle route south from Greenwich down through Deptford, Lewisham and on to Elmers End and beyond. I'm also sure that you can order cycle maps for free from TFL to give you some more ideas.
You don't need to use that bridge anymore. The cycle path goes all the way around the O2.
Spoiler alert! Was going to ride it on Sunday and discover it for myself!
;-)
Very funny!
When I cycle past the new driving range I can't help feeling that there is absolutely no logic to building a driving range in the middle of one of the prime residential building developments in London. I have come to the conclusion that it is temporary and that within 5 years there will be a sports stadium there. With the new grass and double decker driving bays even now I can imagine a new football stadium.
My son learnt to ride on the Thames Path round the 02...is great round there...just watch out for pedestrians who don't realise that part of it is a cycle path!
At the other end of the scale, I am cycling from just north of Milan to Venice next week (starting Thursday)...5 days in the Alps/Dolomites and I can't bloomin' wait...
Safe cycling!
My commute is peppered with peds being told by me 'this is a cycle path' Very frustrating at times.
Yes I get bit annoyed at that but I also get annoyed about the way some cyclist behave on the path as you get towards Greenwich. This part of the path is shared with pedestrians but cyclists should give way at all times to pedestrians. I hate it when I see cyclists speeding along here ringing their bells expecting pedestrians to immediately jump out of their way.
Yes I get bit annoyed at that but I also get annoyed about the way some cyclist behave on the path as you get towards Greenwich. This part of the path is shared with pedestrians but cyclists should give way at all times to pedestrians. I hate it when I see cyclists speeding along here ringing their bells expecting pedestrians to immediately jump out of their way.
I agree if it's a shared path then peds have right of way, and I give them that always. My gripe is about designated cycle paths, then I don't give up my right of way without telling them to use the footpath.
Thanks to Plumstead Micky and iainment for the info. Might go to the Thames barrier today and finish the journey, what happens in the Blackwell tunnel area, does the path simply continue riverside, or is it a diversion, and yes it was at Clancy's pub I got lost. I admit to owning a Brompton, so my adventures tend to be local and modest, anybody got any other suggestions for other local rides?
Nowt wrong with a Brompton, Seth. We've done the London to Brighton on one, (well, one each) and good fun it was too.
Fit nicely in the back of the car, and great to take out with you.
Thanks to Plumstead Micky and iainment for the info. Might go to the Thames barrier today and finish the journey, what happens in the Blackwell tunnel area, does the path simply continue riverside, or is it a diversion, and yes it was at Clancy's pub I got lost. I admit to owning a Brompton, so my adventures tend to be local and modest, anybody got any other suggestions for other local rides?
Nowt wrong with a Brompton, Seth. We've done the London to Brighton on one, (well, one each) and good fun it was too.
Fit nicely in the back of the car, and great to take out with you.
I've recently got into this cycling lark although you bike snobs will disagree it's the same thing. I Boris bike it from Northumberland Avenue to South Wharf Road every day via The Mall, Constitution Hill and Hyde Park. 5k each way. Love that when i get into work at 7.45am I've already done a mini work out. pb is 22 mins to work and 19 mins from work. Much quicker and more enjoyable than the tube. And I get a seat. sort of.
I do this a lot, boris bike from notting hill gate to the post office tower. 5k each way on such a heavy bike is a great workout and it saves a decent amount of cash by rarely using the tube in zone 1
Just bought a Garmin Edge 200 - cheapest Garmin I could find and very basic but does the job and quite happy for £70.
Now to find some decent clothing - had a look on Evans and had an immediate heart attack.
Anyone planning to go and see some of the Tour this year?
I have the edge 200. Brilliant bit of kit. Cheap cycle clothing - Aldi, Lidl, decathlon, wiggle and sports direct. The main thing you must get is padded shorts or undershorts and padded gloves.
Just bought a Garmin Edge 200 - cheapest Garmin I could find and very basic but does the job and quite happy for £70.
Now to find some decent clothing - had a look on Evans and had an immediate heart attack.
Anyone planning to go and see some of the Tour this year?
I have the edge 200. Brilliant bit of kit. Cheap cycle clothing - Aldi, Lidl, decathlon, wiggle and sports direct. The main thing you must get is padded shorts or undershorts and padded gloves.
Aldi's next lot of cycling gear comes in on Sunday, it's always pretty decent
Just bought a Garmin Edge 200 - cheapest Garmin I could find and very basic but does the job and quite happy for £70.
Now to find some decent clothing - had a look on Evans and had an immediate heart attack.
Anyone planning to go and see some of the Tour this year?
I have the edge 200. Brilliant bit of kit. Cheap cycle clothing - Aldi, Lidl, decathlon, wiggle and sports direct. The main thing you must get is padded shorts or undershorts and padded gloves.
Only frustrating thing so far is that I haven't find a way to stop the clock moving when I'm stationary at lights. This reduces my average pace a lot, especially when cycling in town.
Just bought a Garmin Edge 200 - cheapest Garmin I could find and very basic but does the job and quite happy for £70.
Now to find some decent clothing - had a look on Evans and had an immediate heart attack.
Anyone planning to go and see some of the Tour this year?
I have the edge 200. Brilliant bit of kit. Cheap cycle clothing - Aldi, Lidl, decathlon, wiggle and sports direct. The main thing you must get is padded shorts or undershorts and padded gloves.
Only frustrating thing so far is that I haven't find a way to stop the clock moving when I'm stationary at lights. This reduces my average pace a lot, especially when cycling in town.
that's because your average is slower... does it not have a ride pause button?
Yeah, well done Leroy. My longest ever ride was only 137.5 miles. I have to admit, I have no wish to ever spend that amount of time in the saddle ever again lol.
Furthest I've done so far is 25 miles, aside from my daily commute from Danson Park to CW, taking in Botsom Hill in Framingham and that was tough on the legs so god knows how you guys do 80+.
Current average pace is around 16.5mph so aiming to push that up to 19-20 and then start increasing social rides to 30-35 miles.
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At the other end of the scale, I am cycling from just north of Milan to Venice next week (starting Thursday)...5 days in the Alps/Dolomites and I can't bloomin' wait...
Safe cycling!
When I cycle past the new driving range I can't help feeling that there is absolutely no logic to building a driving range in the middle of one of the prime residential building developments in London. I have come to the conclusion that it is temporary and that within 5 years there will be a sports stadium there. With the new grass and double decker driving bays even now I can imagine a new football stadium.
Very frustrating at times.
Fit nicely in the back of the car, and great to take out with you.
Anybody who likes to cycle absolutely has to do the Cheddar Gorge descent. I think it's the most fun I've ever had on a bike
Now to find some decent clothing - had a look on Evans and had an immediate heart attack.
Anyone planning to go and see some of the Tour this year?
Cheap cycle clothing - Aldi, Lidl, decathlon, wiggle and sports direct. The main thing you must get is padded shorts or undershorts and padded gloves.
https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/sun-28-june/
Yeah, well done Leroy. My longest ever ride was only 137.5 miles. I have to admit, I have no wish to ever spend that amount of time in the saddle ever again lol.
Current average pace is around 16.5mph so aiming to push that up to 19-20 and then start increasing social rides to 30-35 miles.