The presenter said: "Just being near the Thames makes me feel connected to London's history and so the cycle route I would recommend starts from the Richmond riverside and follows the Thames Path past Kew Gardens and all the pubs on the river.

"It would take you through Barnes village and over Barnes common on to Wimbledon common, Richmond park and back towards the river. The route is mostly traffic-free and takes you past pubs and cafes if you need to stop off."