When i've passed my driving test, i'll be hiring a van to move all my
stuff to west london. I'd like to live in harrow and will be aiming to
find a cheap 1 room flat.

I've posted this here because public transport will be important. what
kind of tricks and tips are there to learn around the system of tube
and buses. there are certain flares of etiquette i don't understand,
for example with the routemaster buses, you could just jump on the
back?? where and when did you pay.

what other querks of london should i be aware of. under no
circumstances do i want to look different of sorts, it'll be the most
important reason for my move.

i'll be riding a bike as well, what is the cycle network like?