Snow advice please - London - Kensington to City.
BR 1979
Posts: 296
Hi, I've used the tube for the last two days. Forgotten how much I hated it and how slow it is.
Today the pavements up Holland Road are snowy and I know they'll be an ice rink tonight.
Can someone advise on grip levels in central London (specifically on my route if possible - Kenny High St, HPC, past Her Maj's London pad, TS, Embankment and then up to the City at London Bridge.
If there's any chance of ice I'm not doing it, but if I can carry on I will. Can't take the tube all week - It's ruddy expensive too! Really resent spending cash on something I hate.
Would beat falling on my arse on the pavement in a suit.
Cheers for info.
Today the pavements up Holland Road are snowy and I know they'll be an ice rink tonight.
Can someone advise on grip levels in central London (specifically on my route if possible - Kenny High St, HPC, past Her Maj's London pad, TS, Embankment and then up to the City at London Bridge.
If there's any chance of ice I'm not doing it, but if I can carry on I will. Can't take the tube all week - It's ruddy expensive too! Really resent spending cash on something I hate.
Would beat falling on my arse on the pavement in a suit.
Cheers for info.
0
Comments
-
The roads I saw looked like slush but I guess there is a risk of freezing. I think it'll be ok in central if you don't leave it to late.
My only option for getting home is to bike tonight, I doubt SW trains have much service going on.0 -
I join your route at Embankment. The roads are slushy in parts, but otherwise wet. Perfectly rideable, just take it easy.
I rode home after midnight last night, too and there wasn't any ice - too much traffic, I guess.FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."0 -
Central London is fine, and will be fine as long as the slush doesn't freeze. Just stick to main roads and leave while it's still light out. Would not fancy riding in the dark - at least not on my bike.
- 2023 Vielo V+1
- 2022 Canyon Aeroad CFR
- 2020 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX
- Strava
- On the Strand
- Crown Stables
0 -
Il Principe wrote:Central London is fine, and will be fine as long as the slush doesn't freeze. Just stick to main roads and leave while it's still light out. Would not fancy riding in the dark - at least not on my bike.0
-
Its slushy mate - not freezing due to salt on road and amount of traffic. take it easy though - it ain't too nice out there.http://www.georgesfoundation.org
http://100hillsforgeorge.blogspot.com/
http://www.12on12in12.blogspot.co.uk/0 -
That was fine.
Only place that seemed a bit dodgy was down the back of the Barracks in Knightsbridge. I kept well out of the cycle lane though and it was fine.
I did ride very slowly though, really enjoyed the crispness of the air.
Bontrager Hardcases in freezing conditions!? Pah!0 -
All fine this morning - as far as Hammersmith too.http://www.georgesfoundation.org
http://100hillsforgeorge.blogspot.com/
http://www.12on12in12.blogspot.co.uk/0