Londonfreewheel 23 Sep 07

[gbbird]

So, who is off to this then? The thought of cruising around Londons main roads devoid of traffic seems good to me. And it's free! I'm going to go.

Edited by gbbird on Thursday 2nd August 13:29

[Lensey]

Whats this all about then?

[sjg]

I'll be doing it, on my singlespeed. May ride the 15 miles or so to/from the start as well.

[gbbird]

Lensey said:

Whats this all about then?

Basically they are closong a number of major London roads to traffic on 23 September so we can all cycle around those famous London thoroughfares. Check out the website - www.londonfreewheel.com

[Lensey]

That looks a great day, I'm deffo up for doing that

[Lensey]

Anyone know if I can take my bike on the train from Chelmsford to Liverpool street?

[option click]

If the L2B rides are anything to go by, the rail networks will ban bikes on their trains that day.
Really helpful

[CooperS]

Also wont it be too crowded to actually relax and take in the sights as the website suggests. Looking at the photos from New York ( i presume london has the same participation levels) it seems it will be quite hairy trying to cycle with that many poeple.

It maybe nicer to cycle through london at 4 in the morning if you want low traffic levels and a lessened risk of being knocked off your bike?

But hey i like riding in the country side all by myself with just my music to keep me company...

[mat205125]

Where can I park my car if I go up?

Will normal road traffic laws apply, or is this an open invitation for some urban tricks, kerb jumping, wheelying and trials?

Can we organise a PH urban XC mountain bike race?

[andydavis]

I have signed up for that - am up for a pistonheads RV

[neil_bolton]

mat205125 said:

Where can I park my car if I go up?

Will normal road traffic laws apply, or is this an open invitation for some urban tricks, kerb jumping, wheelying and trials?

Can we organise a PH urban XC mountain bike race?

If you want to do that, try this - we're going to do it in Bristol...

http://www.ratraceadventure.com/format.html

Edited to add: Next year obviously...

Edited by neil_bolton on Friday 3rd August 15:40

[SoftwareSorcerer]

Signed up too!

[Christabel]

Yep.. and me!

[mk1fan]

Signed up.

[atom111]

I've signed up too
only chance to see mk1fan ride (no we won't hijack this thread too) mk1fan back away from replying just back away

Edited by atom111 on Monday 6th August 20:48

[atom111]

Does any on know if they will be relaxing the bikes on trains rules for this event, or go the other way and ban them like they did for the London to Brighton?

Need to consider if I ride up to Clapham Common or jump on the train, or park the car someone where just outside town and cycle from there.

[mk1fan]

Ms D, I'll be riding up if you want to join me. Should be no harder than the Brighton route we took that you didn't finish.

[atom111]

Yes I was thinking the same ride up to the Clapham Common hub?

[mk1fan]

Yeah, cool.

[Pappa Lurve]

So where and when do I meet you guys?!

I am only a bit of a beginner on bikes but looks like a fun day.