RE: https://freesewing.social/@joost/117218064850689093
So we've made it to London, and we're still alive.
That being said, this was the most dangerous thing we've ever done. I cannot put in words what an absolute death trap it was at times.
Had a fantastic first day cycling through Flanders and the Netherlands. The night time ferry to England was super smooth and frankly a great way to travel.
But jeekers what absolutele carnage when we got to the UK. This is no country to cycle for anyone who values life or limbs.
My partner needs to be in London for work (1) so obviously I gently bullied her into the idea that we can just cycle there.
Because we can. Over two days, with a nap in the middle (on a boat). Should be fun, although I'm a bit concerned about the (lack of) cycling infrastructure in brexitland.
I've never seen so much roadkill. Squirrels, rabbits, cats, even a baby deer. People here are just zooming their cars around with zero disregard for anyone else. One time I got so aggressively pushed of the road that it was hard not to see it as assault. I was able to avoid getting hit, but not without a crash (I'm ok).
Also, there's just cars everywhere, hard-paved driveways of little houses packed full of them. Makes you wonder how many people live there and how many cars they need.