Max Quinn Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Ok i'm going for a London ride tomorow and my mums really worried and everything. What kind of places/spots are dodgy and should i avoid? Is there any places that i'm likely to get mugged or anything? Thanks, Max. p.s Sorry i posted this in rides and locations already but i need a quick answer. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sameer Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Why are you going alone? There's like a million London riders you can hook up with, who'll take you to the 'safe' spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMunn Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 (edited) I shall be riding in london tomorrow, if you see someone with a white Dbr pro trial with grey fork then go up to him and say hello, because it's me ! EDIT: My name is Liam by the way. Edited February 17, 2005 by TheMunn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 mate. u cud get mugged anywhere, so stop treadin on eggshells and just live ur life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Quinn Posted February 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 OK guess so :lol: . No i'm going with people i was just wandering. Don't worry. :huh: OK i'll look out for you Liam. Thanks, Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hello Max, i was there when you bought your T-Bird off Jake... Basically, i'd try and go on a Sunday when theres less people around, less offices are open etc. and there are likely to be some other trials riders around. I've been riding London for getting on 2 years, and i've never had a problem with being mugged or whatever. The Shell centre (building on the same side as the London Eye, but across the grassy bit) is Probably the safest riding spot in London, there are always plenty of people around and it's pretty out of the way of most things nasty people are likely to visit. South Bank (the part where all the Skaters go) can be a bit dodgy (the skaters get annoyed etc.) but thats only if you venture under the cover and get in there way. there should be no need to do this, theres not really alot to ride there. The Tate area is also always full of people, and not near any shops or anything so aforementioned nasty people rarely go there. Across the river there is St. Pauls, which is also totally safe, (not many nasty people want to go look at cathedrals you see :lol: ) and the only trouble you're likely to get in there is to be moved on by Police. Thats pretty much the main spots, you'll learn more as you become more adventurous and ride with more people. A note about police: The side that St.Pauls sits is The City of London, the Police there are alot more strict on riding. On the South Bank, i've never even been moved on by Police. If they do confront you, just be apologetic and courteous, and do as they say. It might sound a bit loser-ish, but it's better to be a loser for 3 minutes than be arrseted for criminal damage! And finally... as i've said i've never had any problems whatsoever, if you keep to the main, touristy areas then you'll be absolutely fine, it's only when you start to go down dodgy sidestreets in un popular places when problems arise. And finally (properly this time)...Have fun, and just have your wits about you, just be aware :huh: Have a good time! Woody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Back again... What station are you arriving at Max? Waterloo East is a good bet, then all you have to do is cross the road and you are at Shell centre. All around there is safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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