The Best Cycling Roads in the Capital

Cycling becomes more and more popular with residents of London. There used to be a time when moving people were looking for a place that has a tube station at a comfortable distance, or a main road. Now more and more people commute using bicycles and ride a bike on their day off etc. It seems like it would not be much time until the main criteria for choosing a place for moving in is defined by the availability of good cycling routes around – and we can assure you that their number on the territory of London increases each year.

As of today, here are some of the best routes that we can encourage you to use when you want some healthy exercise that will relief you from the pressure and strain of working and living in the busy metropolis:

• East End greenery – Mile End’s canalsides, Victoria Park and London Fields. That’s an easy one that can take you no more than about 20 minutes nonstop cycling to cover  At the same time you can spend hours just strolling around the beautiful scenery, stop for rest in the parks and feel at home reconnecting with nature. We recommend this route to people who are just getting into cycling – it will definitely help them feel why so many people enjoy this activity.
• The so called Parkland walk which starts from Finsbury Park and finishes at Highgate’s end of the line is another great route to cover if you are a beginner. You will go through some of the most beautiful parkland territories in London, cross a couple of nice bridges and have the opportunity to escape the hassle of the city completely while meeting like-minded fellows who are either cycling or walking in the parks. It is also a great place to go with your kids. Once they do not want to be on the bikes anymore, you can just let them play in some of the nice playgrounds in Finsbury Park and rest assured that they are having nice time.
• If you want to combine your hobby with some sightseeing, we recommend to cycle through the most popular tourist train in Central London. It starts at the Natural History Museum and finishes at Tate Modern. It will take you up to an hour to cover without stops, so have in mind this trail is a bit harder than the two above. Along the way you are going to see Hyde Park, the Albert Memorial, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London and many more.
• If you want a real challenge, start from the place of the original Crystal Palace and finish at Alexandra palace. The cycling areas along this route are very well maintained, and you will have the opportunity to go through the whole capital by taking this road. Have in mind though that some skills and stamina are required, because it is nearly an hour and a half travel without stopping.