Well the crazy folks at iBikeLDN thought up another ride but this time in South London.
As always for the iBikeLDN rides we met up in Hyde Park. according to the Facebook event there would be just over 100 people attending the event and it sure looked it.
May quiet a few Bromptons and a few new faces to the fold as well.
In no time at all we all started off around Hyde Park.
Changing of the Guard |
Horse Guard's Parade |
Anna & David posing for photos |
We then headed off South of The River Thames. We ended up near Portobello Road Market where there is an alley way where graffiti artists paint walls with some crazy and creative artwork.
The Legend is a moving piece of art |
Our next big stop was the Imperial War Museum, started to get a little cold at this point as we where there for quiet a long time. Another layer needed next time I think.
Imperial War Museum |
I heard though the grapevine that someone who had ran with the Olympic Touch had brought it would them. Everyone made sure they had a photo with The Touch
The Legend with the Olympic Touch |
Another surprise on the route was this WWII Russian Tank painted white
The basic story was that a father bought this tank for his son but the council said he couldn't put a tank on his own land. I guess he really showed them. The barrel is pointing towards the Town Hall LOL.
WWII White Russian Tank |
The next surprise was this awesome restored Windmill. I have to say I was pretty surprised to see this sitting there.
We then headed off to Battersea Park. With the open park a few of us managed to get abit of a good fast ride on. Afterwards we went though the Brompton Cemetery. I'd always heard about it but never been.
After the cemetery the end of the ride was the Builder's Arms in Kensington. I didn't stay long as I was starting to get cold and needed to start heading back to My Hive.
Another good ride and the biggest this year, people wise.
Thank you iBikeLDN folks, you did a goo job with so many. Can't wait for the next iBikeLDN ride
Also managed to use my new Carradice Barley saddlebag which I have to say is awesome. It's HUGE and I had just about everything inside it needed for a big ride. Review on that soon...
As always my Garmin Edge 800 Data below.
You may wish to do a bit of proofreading prior to posting. Quite a few typos.
ReplyDeleteWas a long day but I wanted to get a blog entry up before I went to bed. Did another quick proofread and made corrects :P
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Looks like a great ride, Bumble B.
ReplyDeleteI particularly like the photo of your bike in front of the windmill.
Nicely done!
Peace :)
Great photos, Mr B.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Mr. B !!
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