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James Taylor “ The Dutch-esque One ” National Cycle Network 1
From Upminster to Rainham , this is the main North-South leisure cycle route in London . From my North-London home in Haringey , I ’ ve spent countless weekends riding south � past the football fields and hipster breweries of Hackney and alongside the Olympic park in the East – or north through the industrial landscape of Edmonton and Ponders end , where the section by the river is a haven for birds and wildlife .
My favourite part is near Springfield Marina , a Site of Specific Scientific �nterest and Nature reserve , close to the City of London and the West End . The sheer numbers of cyclists and canal boats makes it seem like parts of the Netherlands on a summer ’ s day .
Sustrans is the charity that ’ s making it easier for people to walk and cycle . For more route information and inspiration visit http :// www . sustrans . org . uk / ncn / map .
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Gran Fondo Prosecco 2017
If there was a gold medal for the best end of season Gran Fondo then the GF Prosesso would be ready to collect in my eyes and after riding this event 10 times I think I have a good idea .
As an end of season ride the weather is still ok , the event is circa 110k , undulating , testing , a 18 % climb in it . By the nature of its name there ’ s Prosecco everywhere , at the sign on , a bottle in your goody bag , at two feed stations and at the finish with your pasta meal !
After a long season in the saddle why not treat yourself to an event you won ’ t forget . I would say bring the mrs , but I have to be PC or I will get a host of emails ( trust me it has happened ), so why not bring your Partner !
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