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Cars make way for mass cycle ride through the capital
TRAFFIC was banned from several roads in Soho for the day to make way for thousands of cyclists taking part in a mass ride.
More than 30,000 people rode along an 8.7-mile car-free route past iconic landmarks in the city.
Cyclists could use several entry points to access the route, which had no start or finish point, and could cycle round as many times as they wished.
The London Freewheel route was open from 11am until 4pm on Sunday.
It passed several London landmarks including the London Eye, Victoria Embankment, Westminster, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Mall.
Riders were led onto the route by experienced cyclists from six ‘hubs’ across the capital.
Participants could also have their bikes checked by experts.
The event culminated in a festival at St James’s Park for riders, including bike stunt displays, a cycling circus and information on cycling in London.
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