Anyone commute from Ruislip to C London

samsbike
samsbike Posts: 942
edited January 2012 in Commuting general
I am just curious if anyone does this run, because I am thinking doing it on a mtb and would appreciate advice/ company

thanks

sam

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  • rickyrider
    rickyrider Posts: 294
    Hi there - my commute takes me past Ruislip where I join the Grand Union canal near Greenford station. All the way into Little Venice from there and then into central london. If you've got an MTB that'd be my recommendation - much nicer than using the roads IMO and not much slower
  • John B
    John B Posts: 139
    The Grand Union is the way to go. I join it at Horsenden Hill and it is a good route. Bit too icy this morning though and in the dark you would need decent lights.
  • samsbike
    samsbike Posts: 942
    What bikes are you guys using and how long does it take to do?

    THanks


    Sam
  • rickyrider
    rickyrider Posts: 294
    I use a rigid mtb with slicks which works well enough, although the best bike by far would be a crosser.

    From Greenford to Little Venice is about 30 mins I guess - something like that.
  • John B
    John B Posts: 139
    7.5 miles from Horsenden Bridge to Little Venice. About 30 mins but I'm often dawdling along looking at wildlife, not to mention the trains at Old Oak Common. I'm using my trusty old Subway now and have used a Revolution Courier in the past. Wouldn't fancy a road bike on this stretch but some do and regularly whizz past me.
  • samsbike
    samsbike Posts: 942
    cheers all, am going to have to give it a go on the weekend

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