Comoed - how long is this route? I go to Victoria/Westminster from FH, and dodge Dog Kennel Hill by going through the Green Lanes cycle/footpath.
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Itās 13.5km. I worked on Victoria Street for two years so tried lots of variations but that is my favourite
Hello all, Iāve commuted by bike from my former abode in Shepherds Bush to Liverpool Street (biggest mistake ever cycling down Oxford Street - between the buses and pedestrians it was not good!).
Anyway have done it from HOP now to Liv Street \ Shoreditch and now Aldgate (not for a while but hopefully will start up again soon).
Anyway, there are lots of different routes. I generally now go down the A2 for a bit and over Tower Bridge, previously I did London Bridge. TFL have a journey planner which I found useful before to map out the route and there are some routes marked out, similar to I think the route whlsarah takes. Sarah do you go over the pedestrian bridge to cross the railway track after going down Grierson and down the back way? In the summer I find it nicer to go up past HOP station, turn right not far up one tree hill and cycle through the cemetery and then down to Peckham Rye.
My only advice is to cycle defensively, donāt be intimidated by cars an donāt cycle right up on the curb \ painted lines and watch out for the potholes!
Did anyone use to cycle through Burgess Park up towards Peckham Library? It was great as they had some horses kept there, really made you feel in the countryside for a moment before being brought back down to earth on Peckham High Street!
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Thanks Chris, Iām still getting used to the site so Iāll keep an eye out for the cyclist posts
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Hey Jon,
I havenāt tried that route as part of my commute, however if you havenāt been to Vauxhall in a while itās all changed and has a safe and clear cycling lane straight across/through it.
I remember it before the facelift and it wasnāt pleasant, I used to have some close shaves at Elephant and Castle too but thatās much better now.
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@anon64893700 I never used to be a fair weather cyclist but Iām getting softer as I get olderā¦ still pushing the MTB though, love it.
P.s. replying on my phone so apologies if itās just a stream of my responses.
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It is nice!
As an aside, when Iām feeling brave I cycle back up alongside the lower side of Peckham Rye and then up past one tree hill - Iām sure itās not an issue for the fitter members of this forum but that last bit up to the top of one tree hill is a killer, I can hardly breathe by the time I get up there!
Way down is good though, if I get the lights I could literally almost coast all the way home!
Donāt get me wrong I prefer the cemetery - saw a green woodpecker in there last year 
When the cemetery is closed you can cycle up to the entrance if yo come up the other side of Peckham Rye, then down to 3/4 of the way up one tree hill already via I think benchley gardens, then itās not all in one go, but def the tough bit to do, but more manageable without the long steady previous climb.
Not sure if you go up Kelvington Road, thatās quite good for a shortish hilly strava segment.
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That sounds very wise, I generally do also, in between periodic fits of trying to get fit(ter) doing some hill climbs, though my body weight and gravity argue quite strongly against it!
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Donāt blame you, not one bit. Especially for commuting anyway. Bad enough when itās clear and dry.
I will ride in the wet, especially the MTB, nothing like getting muddy. But recently become a fan of my road bike, so favour dry weather now, for leisure.
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat! But hills are where the fun is at lol
For commuting avoiding hills is probably better really, arrive in a better state I guess lol.
But for leisure riding, I am addicted to a bit of suffering and effort. Especially when riding in London, there arenāt really too many hills that you have to work too hard at, but can still get a burn.
I too am a hill avoider!
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itās great! I was using Sumner Road until last week!
If you go through Burgess Park from Peckham library and then turn right so you end up on Glengall Rd you can meet up with the new Q1: quietway 1 (it took me ages to work out what it stood for) that can you can follow through to Bermondsey. Itās a little more segregated than the A2ā¦
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So, noone has taken me up on my offer of a guided bike ride into work - however there is another option every Wednesday if you dont mind going solo to Peckham. The LCC do a cycle train starting there. I was reminded about this because I passed it on the way to work yesterday. There were about 6 people in the train.
http://lcc.org.uk/events/cycle-to-work-wednesdays?esid=7211
Also if you dont have a bike, and want to try before you take the plunge - Lewisham offer a Cycle Loan scheme
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Just seen this on cycling news site & thought it would be a good topic for discussionā¦
Ten reasons why cycling is the best way of getting to your workplace
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Nothing better clears the head for a day at work than a morning cycle.
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Equally, nothing focuses the mind quite as much as having to dice with drivers. And if your job involves physical strength all the better ā like the Incredible Hulk you get stronger as you get angrier.
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It beats sitting on a stinky bus.
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It beats sitting on a stinky train.
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It beats having to pay for petrol and parking.
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The smug sense of satisfaction as you pass queuing traffic.
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The smug sense of satisfaction as you enter your workplace bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (while your colleagues look like death warmed up).
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Excellent for natural show-offs ā what other pastime would let you wear self-illuminating, hi-viz yellow kit in public?
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Confirms all your prejudices about taxi drivers.
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Career progression ā cycling is the new golf, donāt you know? Pedal up alongside the MD when heās riding home and chat about your mutual bike love.
Anyone got specific tips & advice to share ?
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Does anyone cycle in to canary wharf?
Iām just interested in whatās the best way. Iām not a cyclist yet but with two kids and a new job to go back to soon Iām thinking Iām never going to fit in going to the gym and maybe cycling to work is a good option.