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whats ordinary?

In: London
Posts: 122

Ok, well I'm new to this so I hope I'm not being presumptuous in any way.
I know we don't have dreamy village lanes but hey, I just love bus dodging and juggernaut curving, love using those pretty blue lanes ...wonder what they're for mmm? Which bridge shall I cross today on my way to work, London, Tower, Waterloo Heart

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So fellow Londoners who are you & what's going on here?

Message posted by whats ordinary? on 24 May 2013 at 22:23

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whats ordinary? @ 24/05/2013 22:23:00

myotherworld

In: birmingham
Posts: 108

glad to hear your taking what you have and making it fun. TC&RS

Message posted by myotherworld on 24 May 2013 at 22:32

myotherworld @ 24/05/2013 22:32:02

whats ordinary?

In: London
Posts: 122

erm...London is not (in my opinion) making the best of a bad situation, it's an amazing place and sharing the commute with a panoply of other riders is a gift.
BELIEVE
Wink

Message posted by whats ordinary? on 24 May 2013 at 22:50

whats ordinary? @ 24/05/2013 22:50:54

myotherworld

In: birmingham
Posts: 108

erm I never said you were "making the best of a bad situation" I said "your taking what you have and making it fun" so many people forget what is on their own door step.

Message posted by myotherworld on 24 May 2013 at 23:00

myotherworld @ 24/05/2013 23:00:10

whats ordinary?

In: London
Posts: 122

oh sorry...misread, thanks for the clarification, Embarrassed

Message posted by whats ordinary? on 24 May 2013 at 23:25

whats ordinary? @ 24/05/2013 23:25:31

davidneale

In: London
Posts: 25650

I use Tower bridge quite a lot for work. But wasn't fully aware of the speed cameras. Yes there are warning signs for 20 mph speed limit and signs for cameras. After an inattentive moment, I received a speeding ticket through the post for 26mph

. Best not to do that too often. Waterloo bridge is nice

Message posted by davidneale on 25 May 2013 at 01:41

davidneale @ 25/05/2013 01:41:18

davidneale

In: London
Posts: 25650

It would be good to get other people on here from London and the surounding area for meet up's and ride outs. Please post if you want to get things moving

Message posted by davidneale on 25 May 2013 at 09:54

davidneale @ 25/05/2013 09:54:33

whats ordinary?

In: London
Posts: 122

I take Tower Bridge mostly, yes the 20mph is difficult. If I ride with one hand I tend to stick to it but that's not always appropriate. Filtering is tricky too because of the dodgy crevices along the centre of the road. I love the way the tower changes hue depending upon the sun. Heart

Message posted by whats ordinary? on 25 May 2013 at 13:31

whats ordinary? @ 25/05/2013 13:31:16

whats ordinary?

In: London
Posts: 122

Message posted by whats ordinary? on 25 May 2013 at 13:32

whats ordinary? @ 25/05/2013 13:32:01

Inspector Gadget

In: Oxon
Posts: 895

I love London, not always the best place to ride or drive but the people, the clubs; ( the blues kitchen, borderline, 100 club and the lexington to name only a few, wouldn't change it for the world only to bring back the docks and those bustling markets like Billingsgate which sadly isn't the same anymore. still love it.....

Message posted by Inspector Gadget on 25 May 2013 at 17:24

Inspector Gadget @ 25/05/2013 17:24:19

davidneale

In: London
Posts: 25650

I quite often drive to the city early in the morning (in my van because bike can't carry equipment) and on occasions I use London bridge. Many times the early morning light which shines from Tower bridge looks fantastic. The bridge takes on different appearances according to the light conditions

Message posted by davidneale on 25 May 2013 at 17:47

davidneale @ 25/05/2013 17:47:46

Ragnar

In: London
Posts: 36457

One of the best things when riding in London, is if you catch the green wave from Kings X to Paddington along the Euston Road and Marylebone Road

Message posted by Ragnar on 25 May 2013 at 17:58

Ragnar @ 25/05/2013 17:58:45

davidneale

In: London
Posts: 25650

Unfortunatley Chris I always seem to catch the red one

Message posted by davidneale on 25 May 2013 at 18:02

davidneale @ 25/05/2013 18:02:16

Ragnar

In: London
Posts: 36457

I didn't say I always get the green one

Message posted by Ragnar on 25 May 2013 at 18:24

Ragnar @ 25/05/2013 18:24:20

whats ordinary?

In: London
Posts: 122

Green wave red wave ????????????? Do you mean traffic lights?
If so the one's on the Old Kent Road do your head in, anyway, good for slow control practice.

Going through the Angel is a place I don't enjoy, it's 2 wheeled engines v 2 wheeled no engines...what are those people on? Any place for road courtesy?

Come on you Londoners, I know the biking population of London is < 3.

Message posted by whats ordinary? on 25 May 2013 at 19:36

whats ordinary? @ 25/05/2013 19:36:14

whats ordinary?

In: London
Posts: 122

Thanks, Inspector Gadget. Blimey, I didn't think Borderline was still running. London is becoming increasingly homogenised in terms of shopping despite it's increasingly unhomogenised population. Multinationalism urgh Sick

. But still got lots of lovely markets like Bethnal Green, Brixton, Blackheath etc. Lots of nice independent coffee shops although they don't always make nice coffee. And yes always SOMETHING going on. Problem is when ur single you don't get out as much...oh God, that sounds bad but I'm not editing it.

Message posted by whats ordinary? on 25 May 2013 at 19:47

whats ordinary? @ 25/05/2013 19:47:53

Ragnar

In: London
Posts: 36457

The green wave is catching all the lights on green for the 4 miles of one of London busy thoroughfares.

Message posted by Ragnar on 25 May 2013 at 19:54

Ragnar @ 25/05/2013 19:54:32

davidneale

In: London
Posts: 25650

Here is a link to a film of London in 1927. You can see all the major landmarks. I love it

http://biggeekdad.com/2013/05/1927-london-in-color/ Does it bring back memories for you Chris lol

Message posted by davidneale on 25 May 2013 at 23:02

davidneale @ 25/05/2013 23:02:03

Ragnar

In: London
Posts: 36457

Funny enough David it does. A mate sent it to me last week,
The first bit is in Tower Bridge Road and Tooley Street

Message posted by Ragnar on 25 May 2013 at 23:17

Ragnar @ 25/05/2013 23:17:12

Emzed

In: Pickering
Posts: 7151

Thanks for that David Thumbs Up

Enjoyed it immensely Big smile

Message posted by Emzed on 25 May 2013 at 23:24

Emzed @ 25/05/2013 23:24:37

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