Well, I'm now the very proud owner of a little Brompton. I had to go into the office yesterday so I got the train to London Bridge and then took the opportunity to ride in the city when it's like a ghost town. On the way back I got the DLR to Greenwich and did the Walterlink Way to Catford. At times I got off and pushed where it crossed a major road and admittedly I got the bus back from Catford to London Road but it's a start! Just waiting for Lewisham Council to contact me now about the training, I'm sure this is their busiest time. Evans Cycles speak very highly of Lewisham's training, apparently they were one of the first to offer it.

The Waterlink Way is pretty good for anyone who hasn't tried it. Not all picturesque but largely off road or quiet roads and Ladywell Fields is lovely.

Does anyone know about cycling along the Thames Path? I've read conflicting information online but it seems like cycling might not be allowed. Seems crazy to me, it would be great to ride along the river and surely most of it can accommodate walkers and cyclists?