Who's commute goes through A2 New Cross, then Old Kent Rd

Off-topic
#1

It seems like quite a few of us commute on the A2 through New Cross, then Old Kent Rd, but I never recognise any other LBers.

So … who are you?

I ride a blue Yamaha XT660X from Lewisham to the City. Usually between 8 and 8:30, usually doing the reverse anytime between 5-6.30.
Red helmet with small LB sticker in the back.

#2

I do, leave home in Hither Green about 0600. I’m on a blue Firestorm. I go through the Blackwall Tunnel on the return journey. It’s longer but a more enjoyable ride home.

#3

I usually do as well but you 2 will never see me as I’m leaving at 8:30-9…

altough in an effort to start getting back in shape, I will be swapping 2 wheels for 2 wheels! ok one has an engine and one has a fat unfit out of shape person powering it.

so if you see a bloke about 28 looking like he is about to have an heart attack on a push bike wave at me!

#4

Yellow Sprint RS (yes, the slow one), white Nolan lid with “Triumph” sticker on the back - from around 7.30 to 8.15am. Back around 4.30 to 5.30pm. I’m sure I’ve seen you cutting through the traffic on a vendetta to beat the cars…:smiley:

#5

well i live that end so yer me aswell. i will be going thou newcross in a bit on way home from m4 area:D to get back to lee green/lewisham:hehe: i on a black and blue rg180 gamma 2t in full black leathers black lid black visor with a small lb sticker on the front… and usally got a blue tank bag on thats bigger than my tank pmfsl

#6

Off topic, but it might make sense to get a heart rate monitor and not work too hard if you want to be able to keep doing it! Aim your heart rate around 180-age and you should be good to go (and keep going)

#7

Are you the guy with flames coming out of the cans? I know that bike :slight_smile:

#8

Just don’t expect to do it 5 days a week straight off! I cycle 4 days a week, and ride the Bros the other, usually mid-week to break it up.
I commute 9 miles each way, and it’s only 8 mins longer cycling than riding! (and yes, i do obey the lights etc.)

#9

I ride to work from Bexleyheath on route via New Cross and Old Kent Road at very morning hours. :smiley:

#10

I ride to work from Bexleyheath on route via New Cross and Old Kent Road at very morning hours. :smiley:

#11

does it coun if i live en route? or commute in the opposite sirection…in a car?

good luck with the cycling granpa sleeper, but i reckon you should stick to your mobility scooter.:smiley:

#12

you were not complaining when the mobilty bike gave you a lift to the MCN show to look at all the boys!

#13

I also ride down Old Kent Road, coming from Elephant&Castle, either on a black CBF500 or a 600 with topbox,always wearing a hight viz vest, along the A2 to New Cross between 6am and 6.30am which then changes into Lewisham Way A20 all the way to Lee:D, then leaving Lee between 6.45and 7 (A20, A2) back to Battersea:D

#14

makman, I’m sure I’ve seen you. You have an LB sticker on the bike don’t you?

alistair, way too early for me, but I live in Hither Green too. Will keep my eyes (and ears ;)) open for the blue Firestorm

The Sleeper, what bike do you ride? I do occasionally “run a bit late” :cool:

#15

I used to have an LB Sticker, but have had the panels repaired and resprayed, so now just bright yellow and no decals.

#16

Im up and down the A2 everyday between 7.30 & 9ish & back home between 5.30 & 6.30 - I only go to London via new cross when the Blackwall tunnel is shut - went that way this morning though :slight_smile:

I join the A2 at the black prince. K4 Gsxr 600 - Shoei Kagayama lid, I dont hang about :smiley:

#17

old kent road was **** today had 2 do a bit off the old ghost rider riding to get any wear and was only going home 2 lee green how gay… blackheath road works dont help its madness around there!:hehe:

#18

i ride from city to leegreen bout 7 and 8 pm atleast once a week
on my red zzr 250 :slight_smile:
brum brum

#19

you dont say :smiley:

#20

i do say
thats why i said it
duhhhhhhhhhhhhh