Love the idea of cycling around central London, but worried it's not all that safe? Then RideLondon's FreeCycle is for you.
Returning to the city for one day only — Sunday 26 May 2024 — the annual event opens up eight miles of traffic-free roads in the city centre — passing the likes of the Holborn Viaduct, Piccadilly, Pall Mall, St Paul's Cathedral, Strand, Trafalgar Square, Victoria Embankment and Whitehall/central Westminster.
Though 2024's final route is yet to be confirmed, chances are it'll be similar to last year's, which passed the likes of St Paul's Cathedral, Somerset House and Buckingham Palace:
Who can take part? Anyone able to ride a bike! The FreeCycle is free, family-friendly event — the organisers just ask that you register in advance, so they can get an idea of numbers.
Don't have your own set of wheels? You can hire a Santander Cycle, although be aware they'll be in-demand on the day.
Two festival zones — at Bank and St Paul's — will provide riders with mechanical help and refreshment, as well as music, games and face painting.
RideLondon FreeCycle is part of a series of cycle rides taking place on 26 May — the other three are RideLondon-Essex 100, RideLondon-Essex 60 and, RideLondon-Essex 30, which, as the names suggest, head out from London towards Essex, and are for more serious cyclists. Registration for all three races is now open, and there's a fee for each.
RideLondon FreeCycle, 26 May 2024
