Cycling in Kew Gardens / myLot

London, England

June 4, 2021 2:55pm CST

On Wednesday, my Brompton the folding bike, and I took the train and Tube to the Royal Horticultural Gardens, Kew Gardens, in west London. The trains were mostly empty, which is more than I can say for the pubs and cafes between Kew Station and Elizabeth Gate of Kew. I guess for some people enjoyment comes first! Cycling Kew is part of a monthly event they have started to hold and I have to say it is one of the most relaxing and tranquil rides I have had. Despite there being a lot of people on bikes, I was frequently all alone as I slowly pedaled around. The only drawback was that the glasshouses and other exhibitions were not open. By the time I got back home, I didn't fancy doing any cooking and for the first time since 2005 I had a KFC. Have to say it was very enjoyable, if a somewhat guilty pleasure!

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Anna

@LadyDuck (502491)

• Italy

5 Jun 21

I visited several times the Kew Gardens and I always loved. I hope that the glasshouses and the rest of exhibitions will open back soon. You came back home exhausted I believe.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (502491)

• Italy

10 Jun 21

@Ronrybs I am sure you were exhausted, but it was a great event, you must be proud that you have participated.

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

9 Jun 21

Pretty sure the greenhouses were only closed for the cycling event, which makes sense. I was fairly well ready to collapse into bed by the time I got home

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Marie

@Tampa_girl7 (54715)

• United States

4 Jun 21

I haven’t had KFC in a good many years. Have you had chicken from Popeye’s ?

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

9 Jun 21

Can't say I have ever seen a Popeye's here, but I don't look to closely at the name of fast food places.

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Marie

@Tampa_girl7 (54715)

• United States

28 Jul 21

@Ronrybs if you ever see one give it a try.

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

31 Jul 21

@Tampa_girl7 There are lots of chicken places around, but I shall keep an eye out for Popeye's

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (84815)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

4 Jun 21

You got a workout of it and got to explore a bit.

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

4 Jun 21

There was a bit of weightlifting as well when I had to cart the bike between platforms, so up and down several sets of stairs.

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Marlina

@marlina (154103)

• Canada

4 Jun 21

Lucky you!

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

4 Jun 21

It has been many a long year since I had been to Kew

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

Oh wow I love these photos. What a great place to cycle around. I used to enjoy KFC.

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

9 Jun 21

It was a very nice ride, just a bit tight for time and I wasn't too sure on the train times. Still, I think I shall have to go again!

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

@Ronrybs Enjoy your rides.

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Prasun Saurav

@prasuns (1288)

• New Delhi, India

4 Jun 21

Good to know that you enjoyed your time. Cycling is really good for health, its a great exercise. Keep going.

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

4 Jun 21

I got rid of my car way back in 1993 and use a bike or public transport these days

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

20 Sep 21

Is it getting cool there yet Ron? Its only 45F here this morning

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

20 Sep 21

@Ronrybs 20C I suppose

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

20 Sep 21

@RebeccasFarm Indeed, so about 68

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

20 Sep 21

It is cooling down, around 20 these mornings

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Fleur

@Fleura (35037)

• United Kingdom

27 Jul 21

I didn't know you could cycle in Kew, how long have they been doing that? I had some friends who used to live in a cottage just outside the gates - one of the old gardeners' cottages. That was very handy when they had evening concerts!

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

31 Jul 21

Not sure how long it has been going on, but it was a good evening. Have to say I like that part of the world and if I had a stray million or three, I'd live there!

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