Magdalene, Bridge, St Johns, Trinity, Market, Sidney, St Andrews, and Regents Streets

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A useful link through central Cambridge. Route http://radwagon.blogspot.com/2013/02/cambridge-video-guide-routes-index.html#233 in Cambridge Video Clip Cycling Guide, as described at http://radwagon.co.uk/2013/02/cambridge-video-clip-cycling-guide.html. Going south through the centre of town is a useful link for people cycling although it has it's awkward points. Magdalene Street is awkwardly narrow, although thankfully has little private traffic. More awkwardly it does have double-decker buses which can block up quite a section of the road. And as with most motor traffic here, will go slower that people cycling. Bridge Street has rising bollards after a few yards. Mostly it's not worth using the side lanes for bikes, but stick in the main roadspace. If a motor vehicle has just got to the bollards it can be worth using this side route but take great care pulling out just in case the person driving pulls off as you are trying to get out. Not long after you should turn either left down Round Church Street or, in this case, right along St Johns Street and Trinity Street. This is a much more limited road space and likely to be dominated by people walking. Whilst in this space take great care of people walking. They can change direction quickly, so give them plenty of space, and travel at a speed that will allow you stop at a moments notice. Try to get eye contact as this will enable you to make good decisions. Turning left into Market Street is a danger spot for people walking out without looking, so be especially careful. Also, turning right into Sidney Street, as it's unexpected as one-way for motor vehicles (but not bikes). Take care pulling out into St Andrews Street as vehicles can accelerate quickly from ahead going to the left. Also, between the Lion Yard access and the route towards the bus station, there can be a lot of people crossing. Be aware they will just follow the people in front of them without looking and be preapred to stop. Also note the volume of buses stopping here can completely block the road. Finally there's a short section up the lights on Regent Street. Starts on Magdalene Street Bridge Street; at 00:07; St Johns Street; at 00:13; Trinity Street; at 00:21; Market Street; at 00:29; Sidney Street; at 00:39; St Andrews Street; at 00:46; Regent Street; at 00:56;