London WNBR
There's a problem with this year's ride.
There are 'political' demonstrations that could turn violent en route.
Tommy Robinson, a hero of free speech to some, a far right extremist to others was jailed recently for contempt of court and his supporters are marching from Trafalgar Square to Downing Street. There is a counter demonstration from the left, they seem to be coming from Parliament and will probably try and go north towards Downing Street. Both these groups have their elements hell bent on a violent confrontation.
The organisers have said that the start places will be the same but after talking to the Police the route is amended and could be changed during the ride on Police advice. Barriers are being put up overnight and there are road closures.
The ride can avoid Trafalgar Square and Whitehall fairly easily and meet up on Westminster Bridge BUT the problem comes if the area around the bridge has potential disorder.
I for one will be avoiding The Downing Street Area.
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