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I'm going to attempt to be objective here:
Cons:
Rain.
Lorries.
General upon-arrival sweatiness; there's no way I'd be able to cycle in if I couldn't shower when I got there.
Tiredness - a cross-town commute, whilst enjoyable, can get pretty tiring by the end of the week, especially if you're doing long and intense hours in-between the riding.
Clothes. I'm fortunate to be able to work in clothes that are back-packable, but if you're in a suit everyday I imagine it gets a little more complicated.
Fear of 'Cycling in London'; some people just aren't very comfortable on bikes. Or they're fat. Or both.