The example works okay if you use the pathways inside Hagley park now, which are sealed all the way around the perimeter, then onto Grove Road where’s there’s a great cycle lane. The Brougham Street crossing is a bit terrifying – don’t assume cars are stopping for a red.

But that all shows up “local knowledge” as being a great source of routing info. Other people at work who ride in the same general direction, ask them for suggestions.