

Quick ride by bicycle from London to City of London
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London to City of London
Alright, gear up for a quick city spin from London to the historic heart of the City of London! This 3-kilometer jaunt is perfect for those who want to dive into the vibrant hustle and culture that London offers while sticking mostly to cycling-friendly paths.
Most of your route is on dedicated cycleways (over half, in fact!), ensuring a smooth ride away from the madness of traffic. You’ll zip through quiet roads, making it a scenic and relatively calm journey. Keep an eye out as you move through occasionally busier roads, but don't worry, they make up only a tiny portion of this ride.
Starting from anywhere in lively London, you’ll find yourself exploring various iconic neighborhoods as you pedal. The mostly flat and gentle ascent means your legs will thank you. And, with a whopping 92% of the surface being smooth asphalt, it's all about comfort!
Your destination, the City of London, isn't just a financial hub—it's rich with history, featuring landmarks like St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London, so don’t forget to soak in the views. Happy cycling and exploring!
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The best bike routes from London to City of London
Quietway 1, London to Monument Street, London
Cycling route in London, England, United Kingdom
- 3.2 km
- Distance
- 30 m
- Ascent
- 34 m
- Descent
London Walk with Lucy and Sophie
Cycling route in London, England, United Kingdom
- 8.5 km
- Distance
- 50 m
- Ascent
- 50 m
- Descent
26–84 Vigo St, London to Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge Road, London
Cycling route in London, England, United Kingdom
- 5.4 km
- Distance
- 26 m
- Ascent
- 56 m
- Descent
LSE - Home
Cycling route in London, England, United Kingdom
- 4.2 km
- Distance
- 41 m
- Ascent
- 40 m
- Descent
Covent Garden to Fenchurch Street Station
Cycling route in London, England, United Kingdom
- 3.9 km
- Distance
- 40 m
- Ascent
- 37 m
- Descent
Ford RideLondon-Essex 100 (28.05.23)
Cycling route in London, England, United Kingdom
- 165 km
- Distance
- 863 m
- Ascent
- 873 m
- Descent
RideLondon-Essex
Cycling route in London, England, United Kingdom
- 164.1 km
- Distance
- 957 m
- Ascent
- 965 m
- Descent
TDF 2018 - Prologue
Cycling route in London, England, United Kingdom
- 7.1 km
- Distance
- 75 m
- Ascent
- 81 m
- Descent
Berwick Street 72 to King William Street 75
Cycling route in London, England, United Kingdom
- 4.5 km
- Distance
- 49 m
- Ascent
- 79 m
- Descent
RideLondon-Essex 100 (29.05.22)
Cycling route in London, England, United Kingdom
- 164.7 km
- Distance
- 859 m
- Ascent
- 863 m
- Descent
Victoria Embankment to St Katherine Dock
Cycling route in London, England, United Kingdom
- 169.1 km
- Distance
- 890 m
- Ascent
- 890 m
- Descent
Harry Potter 2
Cycling route in London, England, United Kingdom
- 8.8 km
- Distance
- 111 m
- Ascent
- 114 m
- Descent
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- Covent Garden to Fenchurch Street Station
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 40 m
- Descent
- 37 m
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Ford RideLondon-Essex 100 (28.05.23)
- Distance
- 165 km
- Ascent
- 863 m
- Descent
- 873 m
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- RideLondon-Essex
- Distance
- 164.1 km
- Ascent
- 957 m
- Descent
- 965 m
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- TDF 2018 - Prologue
- Distance
- 7.1 km
- Ascent
- 75 m
- Descent
- 81 m
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Berwick Street 72 to King William Street 75
- Distance
- 4.5 km
- Ascent
- 49 m
- Descent
- 79 m
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- RideLondon-Essex 100 (29.05.22)
- Distance
- 164.7 km
- Ascent
- 859 m
- Descent
- 863 m
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Victoria Embankment to St Katherine Dock
- Distance
- 169.1 km
- Ascent
- 890 m
- Descent
- 890 m
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Harry Potter 2
- Distance
- 8.8 km
- Ascent
- 111 m
- Descent
- 114 m
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
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