I biked to Forest Hill today. The route was very pleasant. I went through Ladywell Fields and then across Blythe Hill Fields before descending down to Brockley Rise. The views from Blythe Hill Fields were very panoramic and to make a change the weather was nice and sunny. On the way back my U-lock came off the bracket on the cross bar which almost caused an accident. The bracket is a bit shoddy and the clip is really not up to the job. Now I keep checking the lock as I am cycling to ensure it is not coming loose. This in itself is not the safest thing to do. I’ll have a look online to see if I can buy an aftermarket bracket that is more up to the job.
I am still pleased with the Ridgeback. It is very comfortable. I think at the weekend I will attempt a sojourn to Clapham Junction. I want to :
1. Find out how long it will realistically take
2. Determine a route
3. Check the security of the cycle racks at the station