I can’t believe you didn’t head out to Highgate in North London for hills. Swains Lane is the only London hill to feature in Simon Withers’ best climbs. Ok, it’s not Hardnott, but it’s the best us townies can get. And it it is steep - about 15% through the main section.
You’d think being sponsored by Garmin, they’d be showing off the ‘Climb Pro’ feature of their Edge computers, up Swains Lane? But no, just pizza and coffee…. Plus, Brompton Docks do hire bikes as well.
The climb up to Alexandra palace is a good one. it averages at 5% gradient but the view from the top overlooks all of London. Muswell hill is round the corner too which is full of restaurants and cafe's. Would recommend if you find yourself in the North of London! Hampstead is nearby and a good spot to ride too
Ride out to Greenwich park and Blackheath if you get a chance too. And don't forget a good lock if you leave your bike anywhere. Preferably, don't leave it anywhere you can't see it. Even if it is locked.
Wasn’t looking forward to cycling through London from north to south, on my way to the start point for a recent London to Paris charity challenge ride (cycled to the start in Croydon from my home in N/East this time), having never cycled in London before, but have to say it was an absolute joy for all the reasons mentioned in this video.
For anyone going to Beigel Bake... I've seen it ONCE without a queue outside and that was last Sunday at half seven in the morning! Another quality blog guys!
Fab series really enjoyed it. I think, along with the usual content and the podcasts, this is my favourite channel at the moment. Keep doing what you’re doing!
I am from Canada and I ride in London at least once a week. My favorite is when I go into the Tube section and climb the elevator. I typically get my max power in this section.
Gr8 Video! I was recently in London for the weekend, on foot and visited the main attractions including Harrods and the McLaren showroom. I noticed how clean the air is due to the emissions exclusion zones and how litter free the streets of Westminster are! One of the destinations I unfortunately didn't get time to visit was the Fully Charged e bike shop further down Canary Wharf but I did see lots of LIME e bike and hire scooters available in the city centre. My trip encouraged me to take the plunge and buy a good fold up e bike, and I look forward to returning to London to do some of the cycling routes in this video :)
Just some other suggestions: Thamesmead-Greenwich/Thames Path! Great coffee & cake at Greenwich! Shooters Hill to blast around off road, with proper gradients.
No mention of La Ciclista as a café near Richmond Park, which is cycling specific and extra nice, even has indoor parking for bikes? It's near Mortlake train station. Didn't know Brick Lane had beige bagels
Agree. Seeing London by bicycle is fun. Visited a few years ago and rented a "real" bike and toured the sites. Would have been fun to see you and Jimmi rent Bromptons for the occasion. 🤗🇬🇧🚴♀️
if you want some decent hill climbing in London, get down to Greenwich and do loops going down the Avenue in the Greenwich park and then back up Point hill to the west of the park!
@3:45 Gravel track around Richmond Park is OK but for me 7/10 because you have to be carefully avoiding pedestrians with dogs and children, so on the declines speed limit below 20 km/h (12 mph) especially during good weather and sunny days. New Forest National Park is a paradise for gravel riding, so maybe next episode from there just less than 2h from London ;)
Makes me wanna fly BOAC and ride around your beautiful city and soak up the sights and history. And test the competitive fires at that riding facility, amazing. Thanks for the smile on a Sunday morning across the pond. 😀
@@johnnunn8688 I'm ready to board and see all the sights on my Raleigh three-speed, but I see nothing on the big board of arrivals and departures for BOAC. I'll just wait for Pan Am. 😀
I don't know if this has been adressed already, I would love to see an episode dealing with common cycling injuries. I've been struggling with cyclist/runner's knee for almost a year now and it's very frustrating, would love to hear about how others have dealt with it. All the best lads.
Go see a physio. I had issues with my knee that stopped me from riding. Essentially diagnosed as weak glutes and hip flexors putting a lot of pressure on my IT band causing further issues lower down. A month physio/activation work, twice weekly gym strength routine and I'm flying.
Battersea power station is worth a ride to now. Yes it’s a little too like Canary Wharf with the security guards, cameras and bollards, but safe for bikers and the views are cool. The power station itself is beautiful. A ride back from Richmond park, via Putney, Wandsworth (admittedly some pretty naff bits ref cycle infra here) then along York road, on to Battersea park road on buttery tarmac in mainly segregated lanes. Enjoyed this Cade Media. ❤
also ive got a great gravel circuit for you in america. its gorgeous. the Green Circle Trail in Stevens Point Wisconsin. 36 mile course. doi it in under 2h 21m and you best me
London is just a cool place to cycle especially if you get up early. The series should be longer, you totally missed Scotland, the South West and especially Yorkshire.
OK Francis…next time I’m in London you MUST take me on the scenic London tour or bust. Now…how do you compare riding In NYC to London? I recall feeling much safer there. Only one close call during a ride, which is about 5X less than NY (remember that ride through the Bronx?). Hugs from across the pond!
i went to London 1 week ago and ride the bike till i got lost 4-5 times and need to use gps to get back to "civilization " 3 session of 1 h+ ride and couple museums visit best s...t ever :)))
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You just missed the largest landmark in London, Pub "The Nag's Head" in Peckham.
Do you guys know a bikeshop in london that sells local bike caps with their own branding (or printing)? Sorry I'm no native English speaker, i hope you know what i mean, cheers!
mmmm. Question: Not Londen ( tee hee hee "Lundun" ^^ ), but would you be interested to present ride around England or Wales along coastal paths? France, The Netherlands and in minor Belgium have popular coastal cycle paths, and now you leave me wondering for the UK, it being an island ^^. But I realize that the UK is a bit big for this kind of presentation.
Leaving your bike unattended even locked up in London and you won’t see it again. But otherwise, great video. Pizza metro if it’s still going in Clapham Junction is great
I am sure this 7 minute video took many hours, perhaps days, to make. I really appreciate the effort. Thank you.
I can’t believe you didn’t head out to Highgate in North London for hills. Swains Lane is the only London hill to feature in Simon Withers’ best climbs. Ok, it’s not Hardnott, but it’s the best us townies can get. And it it is steep - about 15% through the main section.
Nout there though. Long way out of town for a little climb. The other bits we went to have lots of shops, foods, entertainment, etc.
@@Jimmidoesstuff There's as much around Hampstead Heath as there is near Richmond
Pretty bad traffic though, especially at the moment with Dartmouth Park Hill being closed long term
You’d think being sponsored by Garmin, they’d be showing off the ‘Climb Pro’ feature of their Edge computers, up Swains Lane? But no, just pizza and coffee…. Plus, Brompton Docks do hire bikes as well.
@@JimmidoesstuffSwains lane is only just north of regents park...and there is plenty of stuff in Hampstead.
River Lea tow path - ride from the centre of London to the outskirts or further on flat gravel paths without ever seeing a car.
The climb up to Alexandra palace is a good one. it averages at 5% gradient but the view from the top overlooks all of London. Muswell hill is round the corner too which is full of restaurants and cafe's. Would recommend if you find yourself in the North of London! Hampstead is nearby and a good spot to ride too
I'd add the climb from Woolwich to Blackheath Common. Granny gear special.
Superb! Food food coffee coffee great riding... London has indeed come up a HUGE amount since I was there in terms of riding.
Thames Path from Greenwich down to Woolwich and beyond - that's the best London ride for me
Tough to fit things into such a short video but... Swains, Canonbie, College Road, Herne Hill Velodrome!
Ride out to Greenwich park and Blackheath if you get a chance too. And don't forget a good lock if you leave your bike anywhere. Preferably, don't leave it anywhere you can't see it. Even if it is locked.
Shame you didn't get down to Herne Hill Velodrome or Crystal Palace.
Wasn’t looking forward to cycling through London from north to south, on my way to the start point for a recent London to Paris charity challenge ride (cycled to the start in Croydon from my home in N/East this time), having never cycled in London before, but have to say it was an absolute joy for all the reasons mentioned in this video.
For anyone going to Beigel Bake... I've seen it ONCE without a queue outside and that was last Sunday at half seven in the morning! Another quality blog guys!
Fab series really enjoyed it. I think, along with the usual content and the podcasts, this is my favourite channel at the moment. Keep doing what you’re doing!
My first feature in a Francis Cade video (albeit for a fraction of a second) what an honour! Thanks for having me on ;)
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Road the #therange today from Hampton Hill, epic route but the stingers and brambles were brutal 😂 ✌🏻
Safest city I have ride my bike. Enjoyed all the places you mentioned and the ride by the river/canal.
I Loved this series please continue it.
Best one yet, I’m Irish but I really want a holiday in London now👍
I am from Canada and I ride in London at least once a week. My favorite is when I go into the Tube section and climb the elevator. I typically get my max power in this section.
Next summer I'm coming back to the UK. Will definitely try and go cycling in the velodrome
Gr8 Video! I was recently in London for the weekend, on foot and visited the main attractions including Harrods and the McLaren showroom. I noticed how clean the air is due to the emissions exclusion zones and how litter free the streets of Westminster are! One of the destinations I unfortunately didn't get time to visit was the Fully Charged e bike shop further down Canary Wharf but I did see lots of LIME e bike and hire scooters available in the city centre. My trip encouraged me to take the plunge and buy a good fold up e bike, and I look forward to returning to London to do some of the cycling routes in this video :)
you brought back a lot of memories when I rode in London with my best friend 3x. thanks for all your effort and hard work.
Just some other suggestions: Thamesmead-Greenwich/Thames Path! Great coffee & cake at Greenwich! Shooters Hill to blast around off road, with proper gradients.
Same with Paris, it is cycling paradise!
No mention of La Ciclista as a café near Richmond Park, which is cycling specific and extra nice, even has indoor parking for bikes? It's near Mortlake train station.
Didn't know Brick Lane had beige bagels
(they're closed from tomorrow until September 1st 8am though...)
thank you for the video Francis and Jimmy
The route 21 from Lewisham to Beckenham is really nice, along the river beck.
Thanks as a new cyclist in London this was helpful
Agree. Seeing London by bicycle is fun. Visited a few years ago and rented a "real" bike and toured the sites.
Would have been fun to see you and Jimmi rent Bromptons for the occasion. 🤗🇬🇧🚴♀️
if you want some decent hill climbing in London, get down to Greenwich and do loops going down the Avenue in the Greenwich park and then back up Point hill to the west of the park!
Very nice video. I like cycling on Tottenham Hale Canal as I called it.
Used to enjoy riding in Richmond Park early 90s, fond memories.
Rode three outer dirt track laps in Richmond just today, wondrous.
@3:45 Gravel track around Richmond Park is OK but for me 7/10 because you have to be carefully avoiding pedestrians with dogs and children, so on the declines speed limit below 20 km/h (12 mph) especially during good weather and sunny days. New Forest National Park is a paradise for gravel riding, so maybe next episode from there just less than 2h from London ;)
Very nice. I miss London and it's always changing.
Nice video thankyou. The parklands look great in the middle of London
Makes me wanna fly BOAC and ride around your beautiful city and soak up the sights and history. And test the competitive fires at that riding facility, amazing. Thanks for the smile on a Sunday morning across the pond. 😀
BOAC? Good luck with that time travel thing.
@@johnnunn8688 I'm ready to board and see all the sights on my Raleigh three-speed, but I see nothing on the big board of arrivals and departures for BOAC. I'll just wait for Pan Am. 😀
Thank for allowing me to fall in love with London again. Cheers.
Best cycling in London is along The Thames Path from Greenwich eastward toward Hoo Peninsula and Rochester.
I don't know if this has been adressed already, I would love to see an episode dealing with common cycling injuries. I've been struggling with cyclist/runner's knee for almost a year now and it's very frustrating, would love to hear about how others have dealt with it. All the best lads.
There's literally a whole series about bike fit on this channel with tonnes of videos
Go see a physio. I had issues with my knee that stopped me from riding. Essentially diagnosed as weak glutes and hip flexors putting a lot of pressure on my IT band causing further issues lower down. A month physio/activation work, twice weekly gym strength routine and I'm flying.
Avoid high gears and spin faster. Also stretch knees, calfs and achilles
What a great series this has been. Loved the new format, great to see you mixing it up.
freaking love your channel and energy, both of you, keep vibing! cheers from se usa
I commute to London daily and it's true, it is safer than you think! Jimmi, where can I buy your t-shirt!?
Nice one team. Information with humour.
Loved the video! Anyone know what glasses Jimmy has on?
Battersea power station is worth a ride to now. Yes it’s a little too like Canary Wharf with the security guards, cameras and bollards, but safe for bikers and the views are cool. The power station itself is beautiful. A ride back from Richmond park, via Putney, Wandsworth (admittedly some pretty naff bits ref cycle infra here) then along York road, on to Battersea park road on buttery tarmac in mainly segregated lanes. Enjoyed this Cade Media. ❤
This was a great series, thanks for that!
Have to mention the Gravel Trails inside Epping Forest!
Awesome show gents
The Boy’s Are Back In Town!
I love these videos. It has given me so many ideas of places to ride. Hope you will make a few more in the future. 👏
2:00 my man knows his London coffee to recommend Kaffeine!
And then you literally rep the best pizza in the city. I am sold
Unfortunately this comes three month late. Looks like I need to go to London again next year 😀
Icco pizza in soho goes the hardest 🍕
Loved these videos.
Ride round the Surrey Hills. Just came back from my morning ride from there
The video is named cycling in London not cycling in Surrey 😃
Makes me want to go to London!
What brand is the black cycling glasses please???
More of these please.
also ive got a great gravel circuit for you in america. its gorgeous. the Green Circle Trail in Stevens Point Wisconsin. 36 mile course. doi it in under 2h 21m and you best me
Swinley Forest Gravel and MTB.
Hey Guys, great video. Love the energy 👍
Missed the Rapha store/cafe and spotting the Rapha riders then? No pun intended.
The river lee from the themes too Hartford traffic free.
another great video
London is just a cool place to cycle especially if you get up early. The series should be longer, you totally missed Scotland, the South West and especially Yorkshire.
big up the SW and esp Cornwall for hill climbs
Dartmoor is a great place for riding
Hillingdon cycle circuit is the real heart cycling in London
All those coffee shops. If you're on your own, how do you park your bike securely?
Hiplock z-lock or ride with mate/s. The lock has worked 100% of the time for me for
Did jimmi say "cycling round the UK?" what did we miss... Scotland maybe??? 😂😂😂Dig in🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
OK Francis…next time I’m in London you MUST take me on the scenic London tour or bust. Now…how do you compare riding In NYC to London? I recall feeling much safer there. Only one close call during a ride, which is about 5X less than NY (remember that ride through the Bronx?). Hugs from across the pond!
Have you seen the GCN London video? Of course you have. You guys are now trend setters! Always have been, really.
London is not just the capital of England, it is the capital of all the countries that make up the UK.
Ha ha.
surreh is basically London too
Thanks Francis and Jimmi...uh......Wellington arch..? Pas Paris ..non ?
Can’t believe you didn’t do South Wales! 😢 Loved this series though.
i went to London 1 week ago and ride the bike till i got lost 4-5 times and need to use gps to get back to "civilization " 3 session of 1 h+ ride and couple museums visit best s...t ever :)))
You just missed the largest landmark in London, Pub "The Nag's Head" in Peckham.
Do you guys know a bikeshop in london that sells local bike caps with their own branding (or printing)? Sorry I'm no native English speaker, i hope you know what i mean, cheers!
Try Pearsons or Condor. Both do their own and have long history of bike making
@@ianforber thanks mate!
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Awesome & Thanks :)
My favorite pizza is from Papa Murphy's and it is a crustless pizza.
Felt morally destroyed when you said Richmonds hill was underwhelming. That last bit is awful for me 🤣
tried Detroit a few years ago, best ive ever eaten. ever. havent had it in years... miss it. Dom's subs too, unreal.
Herne Hill Velodrome?!
How did I not know about a pizza shop inside a classic car garage!?
mmmm. Question: Not Londen ( tee hee hee "Lundun" ^^ ), but would you be interested to present ride around England or Wales along coastal paths?
France, The Netherlands and in minor Belgium have popular coastal cycle paths, and now you leave me wondering for the UK, it being an island ^^. But I realize that the UK is a bit big for this kind of presentation.
I'm digging all this new content but please bring back the Vlogs!!!!
There not an issue for speeding bikes in royal parks
Hopefully you got to catch up & ride with some of your London-based buddies
SWAINS LANE
North West biased so quite a bit missed but Im Guessing that's where you boys were living. Still a great vid 🎉
It’s a bygul
1.10 gandalf corner?
Box hill
Massively overrated.
It’s in Surrey, not London.
But it’s 5 minutes of pure pain 😅
I live in America. Where are these amazing American cycling holiday destinations?
Scotland? Its north of Newcastle if you are struggling to find it 😂
not sure if ther is a night life in london?
yall gotta deal with the inconsistent volume level thoughout out of studio vids
Leaving your bike unattended even locked up in London and you won’t see it again. But otherwise, great video. Pizza metro if it’s still going in Clapham Junction is great
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Ride in a Law Abiding Manner?
Or is that too much to ask?
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U.K.?
What about Scotland?