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chewa
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I've just taken a job in London and, as I'll be commuting from Scotland have decided it's too far to cycle.
Thankfully, I've arranged for a room in a flat in Kilburn about 5 or 6 miles away from the office (which is just off High Holborn)
I can keep a bike at the flat and understand there is secure parking at the office so I plan to take one of my bikes (probably a roadie as London looks flat - at least compared to my previous commute into Edinburgh).
However, as I'll be away from family during the week, are there any local clubs (touring or not too serious racing - I'm 48 and more of a long distance guy) where I could stop myself thinking about being away from home during the week. Obviously the social side will be useful.
I'll also be able to take part in the commuting race, but might need to detour to make it a decent length of run in and back ;-)
Thankfully, I've arranged for a room in a flat in Kilburn about 5 or 6 miles away from the office (which is just off High Holborn)
I can keep a bike at the flat and understand there is secure parking at the office so I plan to take one of my bikes (probably a roadie as London looks flat - at least compared to my previous commute into Edinburgh).
However, as I'll be away from family during the week, are there any local clubs (touring or not too serious racing - I'm 48 and more of a long distance guy) where I could stop myself thinking about being away from home during the week. Obviously the social side will be useful.
I'll also be able to take part in the commuting race, but might need to detour to make it a decent length of run in and back ;-)
plus je vois les hommes, plus j'admire les chiens
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Black 531c tourer
FCN 7
While dahn saff Dahon Speed 6 FCN 11!!!
Also 1964 Flying Scot Continental
1995 Cinelli Supercorsa (columbus slx)
BTwin Rockrider 8.1
Unicycle
Couple of others!
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Kilburn is overlapping terrority for my lot (the Archer Road Club) and the Willesden Cycling Club. The Willesden is a lot more touring orientated - they run a relaxed pace club run - so they are probably your best bet.
Most activities run either from Denham (just west of Uxbridge) or a the Hillingdon Cycle Circuit.
5 minutes on Google should give you all the contact details you'll need.0 -
thanks for that gavin.
From the looks of things when I was down for my interview, I should really bring my fixie!plus je vois les hommes, plus j'admire les chiens
Black 531c tourer
FCN 7
While dahn saff Dahon Speed 6 FCN 11!!!
Also 1964 Flying Scot Continental
1995 Cinelli Supercorsa (columbus slx)
BTwin Rockrider 8.1
Unicycle
Couple of others!0 -
Chewa - keep an eye on the Morpeth Social Club thread too, in case folks are meeting up on a night when you're in town.
When do you start down here?FCN 2-4.
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you dont need more than a fixie for london.BMC TM01 - FCN 0
Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
Premier (CX) - FCN 6
Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN30 -
@chewa - I often commute from Willesden via Kilburn, heading towards London Bridge. Give me a nudge if you want any route help. Fixed/SS is all you'll need.
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london phoenix also do stuff in regents park of a tuesday...point your handlebars towards the heavens and sweat like you're in hell0
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Agreed with the rest. Kilburn to Holborn is nice and flat all the way. I started cycling about a year ago, ditched the gears after 6 months and have been riding fixed ever since.0
