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Here is an inspirational lost lanes collection of cycling day trips from Kenton, North West London based on Lost Lanes by Jack Thurston. You would need the book to gain access to the routes.  Let's start with a kit list which is fine for a long day out or a 3-day mini tour. - Kit List   Train times, bike restrictions and the validity of travel cards is discussed below though do check current TfL and National Rail information. These trips usually involve rolling off the driveway around 6:20am to take the frequent Metropolitan line trains into Central London before the commuter traffic builds, or the less frequent London Overground into Euston all before the 7:30am to 9:30am bike curfew . It is a short flight of stairs up at Northwick Park station (Metropolitan line) and there are typically stairs when you get into town. It is a short flight down at Kenton station (Lioness line) and a ramp when you get to Euston on the Lioness line.  A useful alternative is the 16-minute We...

This selection of rides are all from Kenton on the border of the Boroughs of Harrow and Brent. The start and end points are at the pump track in the Kenton Recreation Grounds just between the children's playground and the bowls club. This is 100 metres into the park from the Kadwa Patidar Centre on Kenmore Avenue, HA3 8LU. The what3words reference is ///fleet.jeeps.sends  The general plan is to leave at 7.30am, cycle for one hour, complete a parkrun and return to Kenton though times and distances will vary. You can expect to be back in Kenton for 11.15am. Image by Freepik . Aldenham 8 miles each way. Toilets by the main café hidden away somewhat.  Cassiobury  10 miles each way. Toilets at "The Hub". Gunnersbury 9 miles each way. Toilets near the museum.  Harrow 9 miles out and 2 miles back. Toilets in the Harrow St Mary's pavilion.  Osterley 10 miles each way. Toilets are round the side of the café building near to the parkrun start. Facing th...

Occasionally people ask what bike they should buy or if a given bike is right for them. There are plenty of buying guides out there and here I focus on some specifics. As my riding ranges from canal towpaths, to 40-mile tarmac road rides loaded up with tent and touring equipment, through to 100km audax these are the areas I'll focus on. Image by Freepik .  Your Requirements   Before looking at bikes or talking to the bike shop staff be very clear about what you will use the bike for; now and in the future.  - If you are riding on canal towpaths and off-tarmac sections then tyres 700x32c, 700x35c or 700x38c will be suitable. This simple tyre size check will cut through some of the bike types and categories.  - If you are riding in winter then mounting points to fit mudguards is required. Without mounting points mudguards fitting is possible but not as secure.  - If you are planning an overnight trip or need to carry kit for a day ride then you will ne...

Summary Rides Collection  This list contains summary information though some of these summaries may be expanded in the Ready-made rides collection: -      Hatch End Rides The start point is at the sundial opposite the Elliott Hall main entrance at Harrow Arts Centre (HAC). Free parking is available on nearby Milne Feild (sic) and Sherington Avenue. The postcode is  HA5 4EA . Note that the nearby Hatch End Morrisons website says that parking is limited to 2 hours. There is also free parking in the Harrow Arts Centre car park. For rides that start at Hatch End or Kenton and head out via Pinner there is the option of requesting a pickup by one of the entrances to Pinner Village Gardens (PVG) at the roundabout where Rayners Lane meets Marsh Road, HA5 5NS .  The Pinner pickup time is 15 minutes after a Hatch End departure time, and 30 minutes after a Kenton departure time. Pinner Rides The start point is at one of the entrances to Pinner Village Gardens (PVG) n...

Journey to Mobility Hip basic ,     Hip advanced  ,     Hamstrings basic ,     Hamstrings advanced   Calf Stretch ,     Quads Stretch ,     Shoulder Mobility ,     Shoulder - 5 minutes Spine Mobility ,     Relaxation ,     Daily Stretch ,     Dynamic Flexibility Stretch and Core ,     Pancake Stretch ,     Cyclist routine ,    30-Day Challenge Day 1 To stay mobile for longer races try keeping on top of the following:  Hip basic ,    Shoulder Mobility ,     Calf Stretch ,     Quads Stretch ,     Hamstrings basic  and  Pancake Stretch  remembering that you may need a bent leg to stretch the 'belly' of your hamstrings. Tai Chi iStudio It does take time to memorize the moves, or forms as they are called. At the end of each of the first...

Image by Freepik .  This page lists some information sources if you are new to cycling and want to learn more. British Cycling is the governing body for the UK though they do much more than regulate the sport. They provide the platform for finding a guided or group ride; the platform is called Let's Ride. https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/ Let's Ride provides opportunities to cycle with small groups enabling you to learn new routes, the platform being provided by British Cycling.  https://www.letsride.co.uk/groups/harrow-cycle-hub Under British Cycling's Let's Ride platform the structure is based around cycling groups called hubs or clubs which may have their own website or they may just use Let's Ride to advertise themselves and their rides.  https://www.harrowcyclehub.org/ https://www.letsride.co.uk/groups/lets-go-ride-a-road-bike Spokes is a cycle club with some great published routes though you may need a Ride with GPS subscription to download them. https://www...

James Dunne runs Kinetic Revolution and has a large selection of resources. Faster 5k , One-hour talk ,    Running Form Sport Injury Physio has plenty of videos and advice for injury prevention and treatment. For a half marathon or a full marathon your fueling needs some attention.    Marathon Nutrition , Carbohydrates , Hitting the Wall