This year, the Tour de France starts in London. The tour has visited the UK twice before, but this is the first time ever that the world's greatest cycling race is to be launched from London. Saturday July 7th is the Prologue: athletes race against the clock around the centre of London. The winner wears the famous "yello jersey" for the start of the tour on Sunday. Other attractions include the publicity cavalcade and a People's Village of stalls, activities etc.
Join Greenwich Cyclists LCC ride to Hyde Park on Saturday 7th July to watch the tour and get:
The main ride will leave from Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, but you can join the ride anywhere between Woolwich and Greenwich. The ride will be led and marshalled by Greenwich Cyclists members, and will follow a safe route to Hyde Park. A map will be available from this website soon.
Ride Schedule Approx distance 22 miles from Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich.
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09.30: | Woolwich – Fire Power Museum, Gun Pit Café |
10.00: | Charlton – Charlton Park School car park | |
10.15: | Blackheath – Greenwich Park Gate | |
10.30: | Greenwich – Cutty Sark Gardens | |
12.00: | Arrive at Hyde Park | |
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13.00: | Tour de France publicity cavalcade | |
14.45: | Time Trials | |
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16.00: | Early return ride to Greenwich | |
18.30: | Late return ride to Greenwich | |
If you wish to join us on this ride, you are very welcome to, but MUST email us stating your name and starting point, as your details will be needed to allocate seating at Hyde Park.
