It’s competition week here on London Cyclist! We’ve teamed up with the Norfolk Broads holidaymaker Richardson’s Boating Holidays, to offer readers the chance to win three Laser lane bike lights. The Norfolk Broads and surrounding area are a haven for nature lovers and attract fervent cyclists keen to explore the Broads after they have moored up.
Entering the competition is easy. Simply, answer the below question in the comments:
What is your favourite place to cycle in the UK when you are not pedalling around London?
By entering you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the competition. Competition closes on the 9th of November and the three winners will be announced right here!
Our winners are: S popple, Victoria and Maria Gilbert. All three have been contacted and if no reply is received within a reasonable time frame we’ll be picking another winner.
Lake District given half a chance but the north downs is a great option within easy reach of London
South Downs, plus it’s near the parents and a well stocked toolbox.
Cheddar Valley, Somerset. Love the summer mountain bikefest there too.
Mountain biking in Swinley Forest 🙂
The south Downs. reigate, Boxhill.
The Box Hill loop! Leith Hill and then I like to go onto the flats around Rusper and Newdigate!! Lovely scenary!!! :@)
The New Forest for sure
Sussex country side. Plenty of good climbs, cliff top rides and beautiful scenery.
London at night, the best way to explore the city and meet interesting people
Biggin Hill – OUCH!
Yorkshire Dale
Loch Lomond National Park
Sherwood Pines – some proper trails to test the mountain bike and plenty of long wide cinder tracks for spending time with the family
Shetland, quiet roads, wide uninterupted view, in fact so good that I moved here!
National Park Hoge Veluwe (NL) during snowtimes.
It has to be the Aberdeenshire part of the Grampians
When I’m not cycling in London,I love the lanes of Kent particularly the Weald and around the Medway Estuary(Dickens Country)!!
Cornwall. But I do wish there was less hills.
Northumberland. Fantastic roads and scenery!
I live in Bristol and my favourite quick (95 minute) route is the national cycle route No 3 through Whitchurch via Chew Magna to Chew Valley lake and back again.
The (very hilly) Mendips
bit boring this, as some of it is part of my commute, but I really like Richmond Park..
The New Forest – great cycle paths.
The lanes of the West Sussex & Hampshire border. Traffic is not too heavy and the drivers are invariably considerate to cyclists. Even ‘White Van Man’ usually holds back to make sure he gives you a wide berth when overtaking. Some of the hills around the South Downs can be challenging, but that all adds to the enjoyment. If you get fed up with hills you can always ride along the coast. A lovely place to live and cycle.
The South Cornish coast.
Afterwards I never want to see a hill again but it’s worth it for the views!
South Downs
Swansea’s Gower Peninsula, miles upon miles of beautiful hills and coastline…
Norfolk! It’s flat and beautiful!
Mousehold Heath or the Norfolk Broads tow paths.
I lived in Bath, and the city and its surrounds are just gorgeous….The River Avon trail has parts open for cyclists and it’s really nice 🙂
I mostly cycle in Glasgow these days, but it has to be the Somerset Flats – flat by name, flat by nature, wonderful countryside and views.
The Taff trail, Cardiff. Cycling through an autumnal sea of yellow leaves is beautiful this time of year. Just watch out for punctures!!
The wonderful flats of Norfolk – I could cycle there forever no matter what the weather!!!
The back roads and lanes of Cornwall. Full of hills, unfortunately, but the sights you see as you crest those hills on the coastal roads are tremendous.
And course, there’s always the joy of swooping down the other side of the hill – carefully!
Going to sound like a masochist but I love cycling around the hills of Sheffield and the Peak District. Lived there for a few years and I seriously believe there is not a single flat to be found. Always feel exhausted but wonderful after a cycle around there!
The Lake District and Northumberland for stunning scenery, challenging climbs and local hospitality.
The A4074 from Iffley to Harcourt Arboretum in Oxfordshire
The hills around Huddersfield. Holme Moss and around are a good challenge for a Londoner like me.
Cornwall heritage coast line.
As I’m not from London, I’d say it has to be the Moors, an easy cycle from Plymouth, amazing views and great trails.
When I lived in Belfast, I used to enjoy my daily commute into the city centre, along with other places around Northern Ireland.
The Highlands
The North Devon coastline and Exmoor National Park!
B r i s t o l !!!
Easy peasy….the New Forest. The perfect place to combine my love of cycling with my love of horses!
On my way to work on the Wivenhoe path from Wivenhoe to Colchester along the river Colne. Going home again is even better!
My Favourite place outside London to ride is the route up the side of the Derwent Valley from Duffield to Bolehill, a long climb, though not steep, wends it’s way up to the High Peak trail through the shelter of the overhanging trees of Chevinside. The landscape opens out as you gain the altitude into green fields. At the top, you have a choice, is it to Wirkworth or Cromford for a cuppa and a slice of reviving cake?
Dominic
The beautiful hills of the Wye Valley… Nothing beats the winding around the lanes at Symonds Yat.
Afan forest.
With my Brompton, I can pack the bike and take it anywhere:
I am definitely a Brompton convert!
not so good out of town though:
I do love York on a bike – there is so much history to cycle past…
Good morning Robin,
If you would like to have a look at the London Brompton Club on FB, we have a great Club, I’m sure you’ll like us.
You don’t have to live in London to join, we have members from across the world.
Be safe.
Mick.B.
North Lancashire, it has a great combination of hills, dedicated cycle paths and seaside.
It has to be the country lanes in the Cambidgeshire/Hertfordshire borders.
Just outside Cambridge, the roads are top quality, smooth, well kept and there are some wonderful rides along the river banks.
You really do have to see it to believe it.
Mick.B.