I guess it's all about charity and having fun. I've not seen then use stop signs in previous years, halting the bikes so people can cross. Some motorcyclists seem more familiar than others with the laws about riding on pavements. Pedestrian pizza anyone?https://flic.kr/s/aHsmFMZDJ2
Michael Ixer ● 2656d13 Comments
If I remember rightly, in previous years the marshals have directed the cyclists down one half of the road so people can cross to an island in the middle, whereupon they were switched to the other side so the pedestrians could complete their crossing.
Richard Carter ● 2656d
Exactly what they did this year. It was all well managed as far as I could see. A few grumpy motorists on URR who hadn’t got the message. At one point they stopped the cyclists to let through an emergency vehicle.
Jonathan Callaway ● 2656d
These cyclists raise millions for charity, cycling is something that more of us should be doing to some extent to keep ourselves out of hospital, and it it is only once a year!
Philippa Bond ● 2655d
Must also cost a lot of upkeep, barriers, broadcasters, helicopters, Ambulances, loss of earnings, leaflets distribution. I'm sure a lot more can be added to this.
Barbara Stevens ● 2655d
I think it's a wonderful thing, a rather middle aged friend of mine took part this year and has been training for ages. Love the TV coverage, very exciting!
Bunny Payne ● 2655d
Was there many Putney residents even bothering to watch them.
Barbara Stevens ● 2654d
Was watching on tv.. Mostly aerial coverage. Putney Bridge was pretty empty, but it all happened so fast quite difficult to tell.
Barbara Shillabeer ● 2654d
I believe that to take part you have to win a place in a lottery just as you have to with the London Marathon. I guess you may enjoy it more if you are taking part or watching and supporting someone you know take part. Many people are helped and supported by the sponsorship money collected by the cyclists which also takes a lot of pressure off our NHS.Maybe some readers of this forum have.
Philippa Bond ● 2654d
Funniest quote from a lady interviewed after the race she said it was so nice to ride through London ignoring red traffic signals.Thought that's what they did on a normal day.
Andy Pike ● 2654d
J Well said.
Steve Poole ● 2654d
Ha, Ha, agree.
"Thought that's what they did on a normal day."Well, you know what thought did.
David Ainsworth ● 2654d
I guess due to hammersmith bridge being closed they needed a bit more signalling to get cars around. I love the race, I like walking down the hill and seeing them speed by
Maxine Campbell ● 2651d