Changed my route to Epping Forest this morning, to avoid the increased numbers of public walking along the river lea. I can safely say that I won’t be cycling through Chigwell again, too many sports cars.. high revving before overtaking on the hills. It wasn’t long after I came across a head on collision down Abridge Road.. police at the scene, no ambulance, pretty grim in fact the young police officer looked visibly sick and he asked everyone to reverse and just go home. I suspect this is common around these ends sadly. I need to find a better route out to the Essex lanes, perhaps avoid Epping Forest for a while. a lot of cyclists both road and MTB out today and the last three Saturday mornings
Epping used to be my go-to until I got creamed by a BMW driver on my way there coming from Harlow. Never been back, surprisingly enough! River Lea can be nice with the usual caveats of dog walkers etc.
Changed my route to Epping Forest this morning, to avoid the increased numbers of public walking along the river lea. I can safely say that I won’t be cycling through Chigwell again, too many sports cars.. high revving before overtaking on the hills. It wasn’t long after I came across a head on collision down Abridge Road.. police at the scene, no ambulance, pretty grim in fact the young police officer looked visibly sick and he asked everyone to reverse and just go home. I suspect this is common around these ends sadly. I need to find a better route out to the Essex lanes, perhaps avoid Epping Forest for a while. a lot of cyclists both road and MTB out today and the last three Saturday mornings