Mark W Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I'm going to be moving down to London in September, and studying at Southbank uni (Ching ). As a bit of a feeler session, I'm staying with my brother in Langley/Slough (between one and the other), then heading into LDN via train in the evenings after he's finished work to get a feel for the place, and ride some awesome places.I know loads of places in London to look at, but I've got no idea of where they are. I've ridden Southbank, Euston Station and some other random little bolt holes, but what are the "main" sorta spots in London? I don't necessarily mean skateparks (ridden Playstation or whatever it's called now + Meanwhile bowls), but street spots preferably. Found some rad shit last time when we were rushing back to the train, just loads of brick flatbanks and stuff, but I've had no joy since. I know some people get well precious about keeping hidden spots secret and stuff like that, but I just mean the more famous London landmarks - anyone fancy giving me some idea where any are? I've got an A-Z and a railcard, and I'm willing to pedal. Thanks for any help! --------------------------------------- This is basically a post I've made on a BMX forum, but does anyone on here know of any decent BMX street spots in London? If I've got a vague idea I can have a crack at tracking them down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Clark Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I just rode along south bank really, was loads of stuff, a few roads north had some cool brick flatbanks like you said too.That was of no use at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Yeah, there's some rad shit to be found around Waterloo Bridge or whatever the fanny the bridge near Southbank's called. We went explorering and found stuff Cheers for the post though Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Barbican!! It has its own station so its not hard to find lol and its between st pauls and liverpool st. The most amazing place EVER to ride lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 We're talking stations here, but are we talking stations I could get onto a train avec my bicycelle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Yep, circle, Hammersmith and metropolitan lines all stop there. Get a train from liverpool st because all those lines stop there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robwalker Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Start off at the shell, then head along the river until you get to the skatepark or the little circle stone thingy. Then a bit further along till you get to tate. Cross over the bridge at tate and spend some time at st pauls. Then head up the barbican way. Some amazing places to ride, when you going to be down and we can get a group ride or something going just to let you know all the spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I'm there Weds->Sat, but I don't know when we're riding or anything, so I can't commit to anything... Whereabouts in London is Shell? I've heard about it loads, but I've never been 100%... anywhere near Southbank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robwalker Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Bumer, should have stayed the extra day then come on the ride! Yeah basicly if u imagine the london eye, then look at it so your facing the way you get into it, then turn around and shell is about 100ft across the grass, execpt its being re-constructed for some reason at the mo although there are some walls around there that were ok to play around on. Could try and get hold of chai and see if you can get a ride going sometime saturday? Oh and its not too a clever idea to ride on a weekday as the place is swarming with police/security guards it'll just make the ride very short and boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 All the riding's going to be taking place after 6:30pm or so, so it was decently quiet last time I was down I'm on a BMX, don't forget, so just walls on their own are OK, but flatbanks and shit like that would be nice too Cheers for your help though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Mark the barbican basically consists of small quarters about 2 and a bit ft high that go on for miles with hips etc. Then there are loooooads of walls, flat banks, gaps, rails, stairs etc. You'll be amazaed! It's a feckin huge place so if you head for the theatre bit (there should be signs) You'll be able to find the quarters easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Elding Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 barbican also have a private police force to kick you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 District Line lets you take a bike. If you head out Ladbroke Grove way towards Meanwhile, be careful you don't get mugged, it gets a bit rough round there... Also Brixton park is ridable, or, if you have a railcard, take an overland train from Waterloo or Victoria to Clapham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 barbican also have a private police force to kick you out Unfortunatly.......... the place looks like a total shite hole but is full of $$$$$ people.... apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Yep we found out the hard way with the private renta cops at the Barican.Just ride along the river either side and youll find loads to ride.If you can get away with it go to Canary Whart and youll find mile apon mile of marble ledges, wallrides and stairs but beware the cops are harsh and fast round there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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