What I love most about cycling in England through the winter is...

I noticed exactly the same thing - today, for the first time since September, the stand where I usually lock up was completely full. The ranks of winter cyclists must be growing!

I think you're right.
the central to se london route via tooley rd / A200 is rammed with cyclists this winter.
bit of a fucking noddapocalyse though, fools riding every which way.