The Olympic rower's route takes you through the centre of London but manages to bypass cars! His relaxing ride consists of mostly towpaths.

He recommends: "We start at Kew bridge, drop down on to the north side of the Thames and continue along Strand on the Green. When we get to Chiswick bridge, we go down the steps past Tideway Scullers rowing club and then follow the towpath."

"It brings you through the deserted Chiswick streets and then Furnival Gardens - there are some great riverside pubs to stop off at on the way too. When we reach Hammersmith bridge, we cross over to the south side of the river.

"Following the towpath back, past Barnes bridge and the brewery at Mortlake, we then head under Chiswick bridge and along the river back to Kew."