Relocating the Massive

OK here comes tonights central london hotspot (or not) report.

Broadwick Street - indeed there is a large bike bay, at around 11.30 this evening there were 4 scooters in it. Area was fairly quiet when I was there, there are a few pubs etc around. Got asked by a girl if she and her boyfriend could come for a ride round the block (on the bike before you get any ideas...). There is a coffee show nearby that closes at 5.30pm, and a Pret which wasn't open when I was there. Access in is pretty easy, follow the signs to Parking Broadwick and once you pass the John Snow pub bay is on left hand side.

Rathbone place - Bike bay is fairly small, probably 7 or 8 bikes, it also had 4 scooters in it, although the parking bays are unrestricted from 6.30pm onwards monday - saturday, so additional parking is possible. Several pubs and lots of restuarants in the area, not too many people walking around at 11:45 or so, but as said before probably busier on a friday. No coffee shops immediately obvious, there probably are some but I couldn't see any. There is also a bigger bike bay a little way round the corner in Percy Street, is close to Tottenham Court Road, but no idea what the walkpast is like. Access not as easy, might lose a few en route.

Denmark Street - No bike bay in Denmark Street itself, there are a couple of car bays that have no restriction after 6.30pm but suspect these will be full some fridays. 1 bar/cafe which might do coffees etc called 12 bar cafe, couple of resturants. Not many people walking past.

Opposite Denmark Street (in road off of Charing Cross Road/Tottenham Court Road, next to Foyles bookstore, not sure of road name) there is a big bike bay. Rock/Metal bar across the street, lots of walk past (not just hairy metallers). Had 6 bikes in it this evening around midnight, suspect it might be quite busy early Friday evening. Could be worth a shot. Access easy, straight off TCR.

Russell Street (just off Covent Garden) - Big bike bay, busy during day but generally space during evening. Several bars in close proximity and somewhat busier than Southampton Road (or where we met before). Coffee shops a little walk away, there are a few. Busy up til about midnight. Access relatively easy.

Sadly, I won't be able to come along this week so I'll leave any decision to the masses.

Cheers,

MT

[Spiderman]

Bloody good effort from somone who wont be able to make this weeks meet, nice one Mark!

However, me being the indecisive type (i think) i'll aleave it up to the group mentaility to see what every one else thinks and i'll just go with the flow.

Thanks for the fieldwork Mark, top job

Make it here, loads of bike bays - about 30, all empty after 5.30:


http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=531409&y=181832&z=1&sv=kirby+street&s t=1&tl=Kirby+Street+(off+Street+Cross+Street),+EC1 &searchp=newsearch.srf&mapp=newmap.srf

[Spiderman]

Originally Posted by Kinvig

Make it here, loads of bike bays - about 30, all empty after 5.30:


http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=531409&y=181832&z=1&sv=kirby+street&s t=1&tl=Kirby+Street+(off+Street+Cross+Street),+EC1 &searchp=newsearch.srf&mapp=newmap.srf

true, there is loads of parking but there also needs to be some good atmosphere and walk by lunacy to keep us amused. From the little that i know of that area its all suits out for a drink after work round that way isnt it?

Originally Posted by Spiderman

true, there is loads of parking but there also needs to be some good atmosphere and walk by lunacy to keep us amused. From the little that i know of that area its all suits out for a drink after work round that way isnt it?

It's right outside my office, so it's easy to get to...















....for me at least

I know I never turn up anymore and I doubt many of you have any idea that ever did considering how long it has been but, just by way of a suggestion, thought I would point you towards a place I found a while ago. There is actually a bike meet there already on a Wednesday evening. Outside Cubana in Waterloo.
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap...179756&A=Y&Z=1
It has a little car park that is always empty and private to the bar itself, sells Coffee for those on bikes or Margaritas for those on foot. Generally looks very cool and they all seem to have a good time on Wednesday nights.

Just a thought!

Nice work Mark - thanks for taking the trouble to do all that research. Hopefully we'll find somewhere suitable soon!

Originally Posted by Magoo

I know I never turn up anymore and I doubt many of you have any idea that ever did considering how long it has been but, just by way of a suggestion, thought I would point you towards a place I found a while ago. There is actually a bike meet there already on a Wednesday evening. Outside Cubana in Waterloo.
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap...179756&A=Y&Z=1
It has a little car park that is always empty and private to the bar itself, sells Coffee for those on bikes or Margaritas for those on foot. Generally looks very cool and they all seem to have a good time on Wednesday nights.

Just a thought!

cheers for the suggestion. There was some talk about Cubana the other day - i go on wednesdays and it's a good spot for a big group like London Bikers to meet, but unfortunately it's not as good for people watching/general entertainment as Soho

Well done Mark, fantastic work. Maybe we could give each a try out and after testing them all out, we can either pick one as the regular meet or (hopefully) we will be back in Frith Street.

What does everyone else think?