The Cycle Quest route explores the London Borough of Croydon using the quietest roads available, although the diversity of the area means it's not always possible to avoid busy roads. There is a mixture of surfaced roads and unmade tracks. Where possible, alternative routes are shown for those who wish to avoid potentially bumpy surfaces.

Many of the sections include hill climbs but don't let that put you off, it's fine to walk. The views at the top are worth the effort, from the fantastic vistas of central London glimpsed between the buildings at Crystal Palace to the rural splendour of Farthing Downs and Riddlesdown.

Take the time to enjoy your ride. Explore the Quest Points at your leisure or lunch at one of the rural pubs. On the way, you encounter life-sized Victorian dinosaur models at Crystal Palace, a fully restored windmill at Shirley, churches from the Middle Ages including Chaldon Church with its famous medieval wall painting and a 500 year old manor house now used as a school at Beddington Park. You also visit the former Croydon Airport, arguably the birthplace of modern civil aviation and William Webb's 'model village' at Woodcote, built utilising his theory of "gardens first" whereby landscaping and planting were carried out several years before the houses were built. Look out for cattle roaming on Farthing Downs, boats sailing on South Norwood lake and gliders flying at Kenley.

To the north, much of the ride follows the quiet London Cycle Network routes that avoid busier roads while there are many country lanes to the south. For families with very small children, traffic-free cycling can be found in South Norwood Country Park or Kenley Aerodrome amongst other places. Whether you choose to ride all or part of the route, have fun and enjoy your surroundings.