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Sounds most likely.
For the record, as previously alluded to on this thread, the estates round there are home to some particularly nasty people. Avoid using the cycle routes round the back, don't dawdle if you do venture off the main drag, and be aware that some of the local 8-yr-olds are quite happy to gang up on you and leave your face/body as FUBAR as that bike...
At least the NF types round there seem to have sunk back into the shadows. Same goes for Old Street.
@Todd - I wouldn't call it the Angel though. It's strictly Essex Rd aka Packington/Popham territory.[/quote]
i'm hearing this alot about avoiding the back way from angel to hackney the bike route through De Beauvoir etc... thats my route to and from work, bout 9 in the morn and 6 ish in the eve... any thoughts - do you think i should really stick to the mian roads instead? Pretty hectic and busy and the cycle route is a pleasure in comparison - but really dont want to put me and my bike at risk - is really it worth battling the commuters and traffic and juctions instead? What does anyone think? Appreciate any advice and other areas to watch for too[/quote]
I live round there. If you ride there at those times (daylight) it should be fine, but as BringMeMyFix said maybe not cruise about but too much[/quote]
I used to live on de Beuavior rd and used the cycle route up to essex rd both walking and cycling at all times of the night and day and never had any trouble. Personally i think it is worse on the other side of Essex rd between there and highbury and islington/upper st but best to keep your wits about you all the same.