Westfield, Stratford City

Actually, local people are rather proud of Westfield. They see East Londoners finally getting decent local shops that they can get to by public transport. The" real "community shops there and loves it

Cycling to Newham has always been challenging as the only way in from the West was across the river lea and then around the one way at Stratord. Yes , the Mayor does not like us with an old "new labour " dislike for green policies. What East London needs is better and safer crossings for cylists of the Rivers Lea and Roding as well as N Circular. Haviing that would be a real Olympic legacy

The olympics- the best way to get about will be on two wheels. If you are going then there are, I believe , bike parks at all the entrances. So you can park on Hackney Marshes and in Victoria Park.

^ This.

My daughter goes to school on the verge of Redbridge and we need to cross North Circular. It's a no go area for bicycles with trailers. Same for the Woodford Rd, Whipps Cross roundabout etc (I only see Peter cycling there, but wouldn't dare to go there with a child).
The whole Lea Valley is like a not-so-grand canyon separating us from a normal cycling London. At least we have all new surfaces which are ace if you're on tubs.