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Cycle Commute from Kilburn to Canary Wharf
Greetings,
I am planning to cycle to and from work - from North Kilburn to Canary Wharf. I have searched google groups for suggestions on possible routes, and have so far gathered: 1) Its a good idea to cross south from the Isle of Dogs and then re-cross the river around Tower-Bridge. 2) Canal paths may be a mixed blessing - not direct, may be busy with commuters and sometimes run out of path. I've also looked at an A-Z, and the route across the south of the river seems fairly straightforward (although specific guidance would be helpful). I used to cycle from Fitrovia, so know the route from there, if this is of use. What suggestions would people offer as I begin to plan my route? My bike is a fast audax bike, built for roads and speed. Thanks in advance. Steve |
Cycle Commute from Kilburn to Canary Wharf
Steve Nelson wrote:
I am planning to cycle to and from work - from North Kilburn to Canary Wharf. I have searched google groups for suggestions on possible routes, and have so far gathered: 1) Its a good idea to cross south from the Isle of Dogs and then re-cross the river around Tower-Bridge. Rotherhythe tunnel is not pleasant and climb at ends (with traffic backed up behind you) can be quite a leg sapper when not feeling fresh. 2) Canal paths may be a mixed blessing - not direct, may be busy with commuters and sometimes run out of path. I haven't used them extensively enough to comment properly but I would expect them to be slower than using the roads unless you can find particularly nifty short cuts. I've also looked at an A-Z, and the route across the south of the river seems fairly straightforward (although specific guidance would be helpful). Maps from the London Cycling Campaign should help. Lime House Link Tunnel from east-a-bit-of Tower Bridge area (north side) can be a wonderfully fast way to warp to/from docklands (especially with tail wind) - but cycles are banned. Lane widths and gradients aren't too bad though; don't know what the chances of getting nicked are. ~PB |
Cycle Commute from Kilburn to Canary Wharf
Steve Nelson wrote:
I am planning to cycle to and from work - from North Kilburn to Canary Wharf. I have searched google groups for suggestions on possible routes, and have so far gathered: 1) Its a good idea to cross south from the Isle of Dogs and then re-cross the river around Tower-Bridge. Seems like quite a long way round, plus you would have to get off and walk through the tunnel, which would be a big pile of pants if you favour road shoes with sticky-out cleats... 2) Canal paths may be a mixed blessing - not direct, may be busy with commuters and sometimes run out of path. And pretty rough in some places. I've also looked at an A-Z, and the route across the south of the river seems fairly straightforward (although specific guidance would be helpful). Personally I'd go something like Edgware Road, Marleybone/Euston/Pentonville/City Road to the Old St roundabout, Shoreditch, Commercial St down to Whitechapel and then follow the A13 down to Docklands. I've used most of these on various commutes in the past and none was too stressful. HTH. -- Dave Larrington - http://www.legslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uk/ ================================================== ========= Editor - British Human Power Club Newsletter http://www.bhpc.org.uk/ ================================================== ========= |
Cycle Commute from Kilburn to Canary Wharf
Dave Larrington wrote:
1) Its a good idea to cross south from the Isle of Dogs and then re-cross the river around Tower-Bridge. Seems like quite a long way round, plus you would have to get off and walk through the tunnel Don't have to walk though Rotherhithe Tunnel [spelt right this time]. On-road cycling is possible and allowed - just not very good. , which would be a big pile of pants if you favour road shoes with sticky-out cleats... It is through Greenwich or Woolwich foot tunnels - especially when lifts aren't operational. The steps are a bad enough even without without sticky-out cleats. Covers are absolutely essential there for Look cleats. ~PB |
Cycle Commute from Kilburn to Canary Wharf
"Steve Nelson" wrote in message m... Greetings, I am planning to cycle to and from work - from North Kilburn to Canary Wharf. I have searched google groups for suggestions on possible routes, and have so far gathered: 1) Its a good idea to cross south from the Isle of Dogs and then re-cross the river around Tower-Bridge. No Cable Street is fine |
Cycle Commute from Kilburn to Canary Wharf
"Pete Biggs" wrote in message ... It is through Greenwich or Woolwich foot tunnels - especially when lifts aren't operational. The steps are a bad enough even without without sticky-out cleats. Covers are absolutely essential there for Look cleats. The Greenwich tunnel was fine, I used to do it every day. The steps were fine, it was the bloody hill up the side of Greenwich park that killed me. ~PB |
Cycle Commute from Kilburn to Canary Wharf
"Dave Larrington" wrote:
Seems like quite a long way round, plus you would have to get off and walk through the tunnel, which would be a big pile of pants if you favour road shoes with sticky-out cleats... Yeah, that would be a bad idea - hadn't thought of that. Also something to consider if we move to Woolwich, as Greenwich foot tunnel would be needed, I guess. Personally I'd go something like Edgware Road, Marleybone/Euston/Pentonville Hmm - I've cycled along Maryleybone as far as the top of TCR but then turned right towards Camden. Traffic was busy, but fine if I was going as fast as or faster than the cars. City Road to the Old St roundabout. Never done this - worth investigation. Shoreditch, Commercial St down to Whitechapel and then follow the A13 down to Docklands. Seems sane. I've used most of these on various commutes in the past and none was too stressful. Might give it a trial run on a Sunday to get to know the route. Thanks. Steve |
Cycle Commute from Kilburn to Canary Wharf
Pete Biggs wrote:
Don't have to walk though Rotherhithe Tunnel [spelt right this time]. On-road cycling is possible and allowed - just not very good. True, but the OP said "south from the Isle of Dogs", which I took to mean the Greenwich foot tunnel. The Rotherhithe tunnel can by no stretch of the imagination be said to go south from the Isle of Dogs. Woof. -- Dave Larrington - http://www.legslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uk/ ================================================== ========= Editor - British Human Power Club Newsletter http://www.bhpc.org.uk/ ================================================== ========= |
Cycle Commute from Kilburn to Canary Wharf
Dave Larrington wrote:
Don't have to walk though Rotherhithe Tunnel [spelt right this time]. On-road cycling is possible and allowed - just not very good. True, but the OP said "south from the Isle of Dogs", which I took to mean the Greenwich foot tunnel. The Rotherhithe tunnel can by no stretch of the imagination be said to go south from the Isle of Dogs. My imagination obviously stretches a long way. Woof. Yap. ~PB |
Cycle Commute from Kilburn to Canary Wharf
"Frank X" wrote in message ...
"Steve Nelson" wrote in message m... Greetings, I am planning to cycle to and from work - from North Kilburn to Canary Wharf. 1) Its a good idea to cross south from the Isle of Dogs and then re-cross the river around Tower-Bridge. No Cable Street is fine Cable street is quite slow and involves an on-pavement contraflow cycle eastbound plus a very slow contra flow cycle phase on a set of lights (for which you have to push a button). The cyle lane (which you have to use in some of the one way sections) gives way to all side roads. From the OP's description of himself I would suggest considering the A13 or the A1203. IME the A1203 has higher peak speeds but more space. I have never had the bottle to ignore the no-cycling signs on the limehouse link although a cyclist who can reliably hold 20-25mph for most of a kilometre including a shallow up gradient shouldn't have much trouble IMO. You could just follow the A13 then West India Dock Road or cut through the park by Butcher Row (bridge over tunnel approach) which delivers you onto Horseferry Road then narrow street. This is probably not much slower than the main roads. best wishes james |
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