Im not very good with those miles (Im swedish and we use metrics, mmmm.... metrics) but google-maps tells me dalston-mayfair is 5 about miles.
To Russel square is dead easy from dalston, you can take nice bike paths from Angel, and if you want to get rid of traffic go through de bevouir town rather than balls pond road - essex road.
I havent done that much riding around town more than my commute but after trying to wiggle through back streets i think its easier to go on the main roads, less corners, braking etc
Im not very good with those miles (Im swedish and we use metrics, mmmm.... metrics) but google-maps tells me dalston-mayfair is 5 about miles.
To Russel square is dead easy from dalston, you can take nice bike paths from Angel, and if you want to get rid of traffic go through de bevouir town rather than balls pond road - essex road.
I havent done that much riding around town more than my commute but after trying to wiggle through back streets i think its easier to go on the main roads, less corners, braking etc