by bicycle.
Well that was interesting. . .
First point always test your bike first, skipping gears are not NOT fun. 
Use grips you like not those in the spares bin.
Schwalbe marathon plus are not puncture proof, I'll confirm this later.
Beating the bus is fun.
As is passing traffic jams
White van men don't deserve the rep they have got.
Drivers of small cars (clio yaris 
) open your f**king eyes.
panniers are a must, my backpack just doesn't cut it.
Snow, sleet and rain should be the preserve of the North.
Whilst on the subject can someone recommend a pannier rack and bags to fit this, cheap as possible please.
one gave way to me although the van was silver.
