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cornelius did have a point regarding the traditional E->W, W->E change around that has usually gone on with these rides.
Regardless I want it to go East -> West for a few reasons.
On Saturday nights I come down from seeing my daughter, who lives in North Finchley.
I don't want to bust my ass to get to what should be a chilled-easy ride. Did it before and it was not much fun.
It is more convenient for the majority of people to meet up central on the river bank, have a few cans, chat then set off.
It is also easy to get to even if you are a total London novice.
I personally prefer to ride through all the action in the City/West End then out to the quieter suburbs.
Getting back from Kew can be also be done as a group.
Since I live central I am more than happy to show/take people with me back into town, as would many others.
There are only about two stretches of busy roads on this ride so it is a good social ride that anyone can do.
The time of night makes riding out there even more pleasant.