London Bikeathon

On Sunday I cycled the 52 mile ‘challenge route’ of the London Bikeathon. Overall, there were many thousands of people taking part in the event in aid of Leukaemia research riding different routes and distances from 13 miles upwards, with what looked like a thousand or so brave souls taking on the long 52 mile ‘challenge’ route. We started out in bright weather from the Royal Chelsea Hospital and made out way West along the Thames, taking in Richmond Park – including a herd of red deer – before looping back to the hospital and heading eastwards out as far as the Thames Barrier park. From there it was an easy ride back to finish once again at the Royal Hospital.

This event was as much fun as the London to Brighton bike ride – the participants were definitely less hard core on this ride – and the ride was well marshalled and sign posted. The cycling was also considerably easier than London to Brighton and much easier than the Surry Hills ride it day – which had a hill at the end (from the South Downs to the North Downs) that nearly killed me!

The next event will be the Great Capital Run in Hyde Park next Sunday in aid of Help a London Child. That’s a 10k run, and this time I’m taking the whole family.