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RideLondon: Sir Bradley Wiggins heads bike race | |
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Sir Bradley Wiggins is among the star names taking part in an 86-mile cycle race from London's Olympic Park. | |
The 2012 Tour de France winner and Olympic gold medallist will race for Team Sky in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic on Sunday. | The 2012 Tour de France winner and Olympic gold medallist will race for Team Sky in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic on Sunday. |
The race has been cut from 100 to 86 miles, after warnings of heavy rain from the tail end of Hurricane Bertha. | |
The route, which starts in East London, will now miss out a section covering Leith Hill and Box Hill in Surrey. | |
It will end outside Buckingham Palace. | |
Event director Hugh Brasher said the safety of the cyclists was the most important consideration. | |
"This decision has been made in the light of detailed information from the Met Office and with full agreement of local authorities and other agencies," he said. | |
World record | World record |
Ahead of Sunday's elite race, which begins at 13:00 BST, Sir Bradley said: "I always enjoy competing in front of home fans and have great memories of riding this route at the Olympics. | Ahead of Sunday's elite race, which begins at 13:00 BST, Sir Bradley said: "I always enjoy competing in front of home fans and have great memories of riding this route at the Olympics. |
"The support we got then was unbelievable, and it was the same again at the Tour of Britain last year, so this promises to be a really special day." | "The support we got then was unbelievable, and it was the same again at the Tour of Britain last year, so this promises to be a really special day." |
Thousands of cyclists have been taking part in rides and races as part of the weekend-long RideLondon event through London and Surrey. | Thousands of cyclists have been taking part in rides and races as part of the weekend-long RideLondon event through London and Surrey. |
On Saturday, an estimated 60,000 people took part in a 10-mile (16.1km) ride through central London. | On Saturday, an estimated 60,000 people took part in a 10-mile (16.1km) ride through central London. |
The event opened with Olympic and Commonwealth champion Laura Trott starting a 30-minute-long Guinness World Record attempt for the largest bicycle bell ensemble. | The event opened with Olympic and Commonwealth champion Laura Trott starting a 30-minute-long Guinness World Record attempt for the largest bicycle bell ensemble. |
The record was broken by the 639 cyclist taking part in the event at Guildhall Yard near St Paul's Cathedral. | The record was broken by the 639 cyclist taking part in the event at Guildhall Yard near St Paul's Cathedral. |
Trott, 22, who came fifth later in the day in the grand prix event, said it had been worth getting up early for what was her second world record. | Trott, 22, who came fifth later in the day in the grand prix event, said it had been worth getting up early for what was her second world record. |
With many road closures in place, Transport for London advised the following: | With many road closures in place, Transport for London advised the following: |
BBC London's travel desk has compiled a guide to expected transport disruption and road closures over the weekend. | BBC London's travel desk has compiled a guide to expected transport disruption and road closures over the weekend. |
Are you taking part in today's RideLondon-Surrey Classic event? Email your experiences to Haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk using the subject 'RideLondon' and send us your photos using the link below. | Are you taking part in today's RideLondon-Surrey Classic event? Email your experiences to Haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk using the subject 'RideLondon' and send us your photos using the link below. |
Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. | Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. |
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