FNRttC Friday Night Ride to the Coast - Southend-on-Sea May 4th

[Shadow]

Does anyone know of a simple/short* route from fenchurch to victoria?

*This is needed because am country bumpkin and not familiar with Big Smoke. (Took a few rides last year to figure out Victoria to HPC route!!)

 

[Tim Hall]

Does it have to be Victoria? Fenchurch to London Bridge is shorter. Trains from London Bridge goto darkest Sussex too.

 

[User10571]

*Lurks, while forum balance restores itself......*

 

[Andrij]

Does anyone know of a simple/short* route from fenchurch to victoria?

*This is needed because am country bumpkin and not familiar with Big Smoke. (Took a few rides last year to figure out Victoria to HPC route!!)

I'd go this way.

 

[Aperitif]

Then I'm not sure it was you, I don't remember tallness.

Yeh - but you surely have an eye for pug ugly, non? (I know there is always a selection on offer (particularly this week when I come out to play), but 'Northern ugly' has a certain je ne sais quoi...

 

[Shadow]

Does it have to be Victoria? Fenchurch to London Bridge is shorter. Trains from London Bridge goto darkest Sussex too.

No, just preferable. No changes required and hoped to get some shut eye. Good option to consider though, thanks.

 

[Shadow]

I'd go this way.

Seems sensible. Is it bike friendly for someone unfamiliar with riding in London?

 

[martint235]

I was trying to defend you as not the only twat in the village and this is the thanks I get?

Aw thanks!!!

 

[StuAff]

I shall be rising back as usual, and not mega fast as I may (shock horror) put the rack and bag on The Blue bike to simulate my LE-LON prologue to LONJOG. So if any of you who don't want to race back want a guide back to the Dartford Crossing and from there in the general direction of That London, I'll see you at breakfast. Rest assured, Ian's roundabout doesn't fool me and I have mastered the Grays One-Way system. So that's all good ;-)

+1. Intending to ride back into the smoke, assuming weather's OK (haven't done a century on Chutney yet so want to put that right). Have Garmin, will have the route loaded, will travel as less rapidly as necessary to not drop anyone.
Bring the Brommie, Miranda!

 

[AKA Bob]

Just asking how many Bromptons are coming out to play this Friday? Only asking as I can bring the correct bike! That's opened me up to some abuse....

 

[Nigel182]

I shall be rising back as usual, and not mega fast as I may (shock horror) put the rack and bag on The Blue bike to simulate my LE-LON prologue to LONJOG. So if any of you who don't want to race back want a guide back to the Dartford Crossing and from there in the general direction of That London, I'll see you at breakfast. Rest assured, Ian's roundabout doesn't fool me and I have mastered the Grays One-Way system. So that's all good ;-)

Will be riding back Weather Permitting....
Fixed Gear so slowish.....but am well familiar with the Grays One-Way System (Local Lad...spent too much time there), can also guide from Dartford Crossing to Dagenham via Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve if needed.

 

[dellzeqq]

that's a fair offer, Nigel, and one that people should consider....

 

[dellzeqq]

Does anyone know of a simple/short* route from fenchurch to victoria?

*This is needed because am country bumpkin and not familiar with Big Smoke. (Took a few rides last year to figure out Victoria to HPC route!!)

a new rider is being met at Liverpool Street by a regular - would you like to hook up with them?

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Does anyone know of a simple/short* route from fenchurch to victoria?

*This is needed because am country bumpkin and not familiar with Big Smoke. (Took a few rides last year to figure out Victoria to HPC route!!)

Fenchurch St, Gracechurch St, Cannon St, St Pauls Churchyard, Ludgate Hill, Strand, Traf Sq, The Mall, Buck Palace Road Bressenden St, is fairly pleasant of a weekend morning.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Ummmm I wasnt intending to do this on the Brommie - I need some miles on my roadbike!

Bring the B. you know it makes sense. (somehow)