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I'm located in New Cross! I'll definitely check out some routes to said pub. I'm already aware that the Kent countryside is a very good place to go for road riding on my side of London so I do want to get myself out there!
I ordinarily use city mapper with the 'personal' cycle preference switched on and this seems to already be far more sensible than google's route planner for cycling!
Thank you! And a huge thank you to everyone too for sharing your knowledge on the topic with me so I can begin to settle into city riding as opposed to riding round a suburban little town.
Ziggy.
@inappropriate_bike
Which bit of SE London are you in?
For road cycling in a SE direction, worth looking up routes into Kent. The pub at Ide Hill is a good destination if you fancy a chilled out solo ride.
Never, ever, ever, rely on Google's cycling directions in London and/or Kent unless you like cyclo-cross. One day it'll take you down Pitchfont Lane.
Strava route planner is pretty good around London although it has a preference for main roads used by commuters. Those are fine in rush hour but not the best at quieter times.
Enjoy exploring!