2012-03-18 - London's Famous Subterranean London

Thanks to all who came along on Sunday - great company and surprisingly ok weather

We should definitely do another version, starting South of the river, to pick up a bit more of the Effra, and others such as theNeckinger.

Definitely - lots of S London underground spots we had to leave out. And the chance for a few hills in the mix ...?

cheers all for the fun facts and frolicks. fotos forthcoming soon including the action at the sub, the subterranean homesick boozer and evidence that we rode bikes underground

Photos are brilliant - thank you!

Black Mary's Hole!

Cannot wait until London's Famous Freudian London ride - with even more holes and a special trip to the new Kings Cross Ticket Hall.

Sorry it seems as though I'm laughing, but I'm not alone.

Seems though you're laughing?

I love how the picture captures the range of emotions - from hilarity to fear (that my bike would get broken)

Oh - and I picked up a water bottle in the Effra - has 'good going' written on it. Can deliver to a drinks of your choice - but not this week and not Norths.

@ Dom - No plans to do this again in the near future, but further up thread is Nick's brilliant handout with info on all the main stops, and the approximate route is in the OP

Looks like an impressive ride! Bit chilly though ;)

Wheres the roof felt submarine then?

Ackerman Road, Camberwell - it's a boiler house

http://www.urban75.org/london/camberwell-submarine.html

whats printed on the back of there is delightfully naughty :p

ah I've heard the name now, vaguely remember it being called that somewhere, just never seen it!

told you it looks like a cock and balls!!!

Ackerman Road, Camberwell - it's a boiler house

http://www.urban75.org/london/camberwell-submarine.html

ancd you need to get your sister signed up for all the fun and games!

^^^

You'll love Freudian ride, then!

(Just seen Chainbreaker's post - I rest my case)

told you it looks like a cock and balls!!!

Nope, hadn't noticed that, but now I do, LOL!
was meaning what its like, and the epic stories emanating from there :)

whats printed on the back of there is delightfully naughty :p

ah I've heard the name now, vaguely remember it being called that somewhere, just never seen it!

That the stuff about seedy brothels and young boys and girls in that place near the mail office?

ancd you need to get your sister signed up for all the fun and games!

That the stuff about seedy brothels and young boys and girls in that place near the mail office?

Not sure where this thread is heading ...

More like..

"Hi, I'm the powerstation. I drink diesel and piss out electricity. Oh by the way, did I mention that I live 100ft below central London?"- **Well Known London Exploratory Professional **

Lol

This better lardboy?

Much better. No need to delete the original. It's a good group shot.

Not sure where this thread is heading ...

Well YOU asked for this picture o be taken KT:

Ha!

Gutted I missed this one, it looks like a good day out. Just out of interest who popped the lid and did they Jedi finger-pop it?

As you now know how to get in, if anyone ever wants to explore the Fleet, or any other drain, please make sure you go with someone who's done this kind of thing before. Access is easy, but once you're down there things can change quickly and lids don't open that easily from below.

Sensible words 'Lush' and 'Lardboy' I think I look waaaaaaaaay fatter than you (goes on diet)

You guys look like you had loads of fun ... such a good idea for a ride, looking forward to the next one!

Great, fun ride with an educational edge.
Well done KTBee and Oat44, some real effort obviously went into organising this.

Lots of great pics!
I suppose the highlights have to be:
• Oat44's breakdance
• Skydancer emerging from that drain
• it didn't rain on us
oh yes, and...
• beer!

Looking forward to the S.London version and CBs Penis Ride

geoff, londonssensiblecyclingforum is thataway>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

but good points. david didn't go far in on the spur of the moment, and there were people on the surface. never go underground without planning and care and even more so wehre's there water

@skydancer
love this pic!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7081/7000726223_e3509f9d85.jpg

geoff, londonssensiblecyclingforum is thataway>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

but good points. david didn't go far in on the spur of the moment, and there were people on the surface. never go underground without planning and care and even more so wehre's there's a fetid river of piss, shit, bog roll and fanny plasters with a tidal outflow whilst wearing sidis.

ftfy ;-)

A few of you have been 'Munched' ...

Fishy Looking Bikes

Posts #1099 and #1101

couple of related vids from british pathe:

http://britishpathe.co.uk/video/tube-takes-no-travellers
http://britishpathe.co.uk/video/glass-tower