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Couldn't agree more with the sentiments concerning the right turn into Battersea park after Albert Bridge.
I tend to take a central line early giving me the chance to dive across the road before the proper turning, if I see some serious traffic approaching from the lights further down. There is a drop curb in front of the bus stop that you can hop up and meander into the comparative safety of the park.
On the dogs and people front, some cyclists need to slow down when it's busy on a summers evening. Its a park, a place of recreation for all. Flying through in time trial mode is not very sociable to any one. I use it as a time to cruise, admire the view and contemplate all my workmates stuck on the sweaty tube/train/bus.