Any rides for beginners?

These look good. Unfortunately I don't/ can't cycle to work as I need van + tools so weekend rides for me. I'm going to try this one Saturday.

http://www.freewebs.com/cycleroutes/

I did the chingford route on the weekend a couple of weeks ago.

Train from Hackney downs to chingford is about £7. I haven't riden any further than about 10miles at a time in years and found it ok.