London: My Thoughts
I echo most of the thoughts about today's ride except I am somewhat more positive than most.
I missed a few babes and the ride was a bit more frenetic than previous rides but bear in mind the terrorist carnage at 2 bridges in London recently, however this was London saying FUCK YOU!
This is your cut out and keep guide of how to do the London WNBR;
Go to Hyde Park or King's Cross, do not go to any other start point. I do Hyde Park.
After the riders have left Hyde Park, briskly walk to Bond St. Tube Station and take the Jubilee Line south to Westminster.
walk north along Parliament street, but not too far (like I seem to do) and wait for the cyclists to come.
Follow the ride and keep yourself within the top third of the ride, the next bit is fast.
Go over Westminster Bridge go left along Belvedere Road and keep your eyes and ears out for the cyclists, I arrived at Forum Magnum Square and it was clear they weren't going to be there. Make sure you go to Waterloo Bridge and from then on just go direct to Lincoln's Inn Fields.
Just go there because this is where the magic happens, they will hang about here for a while, also check out the grassed area in Lincoln Fields itself. When they look like they're about to leave, leg it to Southampton Street area in Covent Garden where the cobbles are; great for for film footage and the reaction of the crowd. Once the cyclists have passed get to Covent Garden tube and take the Piccadilly Line to Hyde Park Corner, best thing to do is go up Constitution Hill a bit to see what's happening.
Hope this helps.
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