Action by Tube maintenance workers is to last 72 hours from 6pm on Monday Sepetmber
3 and is expected to lead to major disruption on the Underground System. But
don't panic - rather, get on your bike and use many of the cycle routes now available
across London - London
Cycle Maps
Check for disruption at the Transport
for London website.
The London Cycling Campaign offer services and advice for new and experienced
London riders - more
Commuting - a few things that come to mind
Safe? - Government stats suggest that cycling can be safer
than walking - cycling in London has increased by 38% over recent years and
drivers are more aware of bikes.
You can still get knocked off, but I'd rather take my chances with the traffic
than have some bloke coughing in my face on a packed tube.
Ride with confidence by going on a cycle training course, the London Cycling
Campaign can help you - more.
Theft - For many bike theft is a major fear - yes, it might
happen, but a good lock shackled in a bike parking area will help. Or better,
get your employer to provide facilities at work. TFL
offer a scheme for such things.
Weather - It rains too much - Ok, this summer has been stupid
wet, but honestly it rains far less than you think and if you invest in good
wet weather gear and ride a bike with mudguards you might get damp, but not
wet.
Get your employer to provide facilities for changing - TFL
offer a scheme for such things.
Pollution - On hot smoldering days when air quality maybe
bad you will breathe less crap than a car driver stuck in the traffic.
Marz
