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Bike for Burma9
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August 2008. 12-2pmSafety Precautions
CyclingThe group will have varying degrees of cycling experience and confidence. We want to make sure you feel safe andhave put in place the following measures –
1.
There will be a hired rickshaw leading the group at the front and one following us at the back. We have aqualified first-aider riding in the rickshaw at the back.
2.
We have chosen one-way streets where possible to avoid oncoming traffic (see the Programme below).
3.
We have stewards who will ride on the side of oncoming traffic on two-way roads. Meet them at 12pm at our meeting point. There will be a safety talk before we depart.
4.
We will hand out maps on the day with the route clearly marked out.5.We have regular regroup points in order to wait for those who lag behind due to traffic, traffic lights or slowspeed.6.We will have water and drinks in the rickshaw at the front which can be accessed at regroup points; pleasemake sure that you’re hydrated throughout the ride.7.We advice that you read through the suggestions below for a safe and smooth ride.Suggestions1.Bring a cycling helmet with you and wear appropriate footwear (e.g. avoid sandals/flip flops).
2.
Ensure that the bike you’re riding is adjusted for your height and is equipped with working brakes and a bell.
3.
Please make sure you read through the Programme to familiarise yourself with road names on the route.
4.
Arrive promptly at 12pm in order to meet the stewards. If you’re feeling nervous, let them know so they cangive you tips and look out for you whilst on route.
5.
Let us know on the day about any relevant medical conditions you have.
Picnic in the Park
We plan to arrive at Speakers Corner (our end-point for the cycle ride) at 2pm, to hear speakers and to havelunch. Please bring a packed lunch.
If you’re unable to cycle with us,
please meet us at Speakers Corner for a picnic and to listen to thespeakers.
Bike for Burma9
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August 2008. 12-2pmProgramme
12:00 Queen Anne’s Gate entrance of St James’s Park.Nearest tube station – St James’s Park (District & Circle)Safety talk. Introduction to stewards. Collecting T-shirts and stickers.12:30Birdcage Walk.
Turn right
into Buckingham Gate.In front of Buckingham Palace. Handing out leaflets and taking photos. The Mall.
Turn right
into Marlborough Road.
Turn right
into Pall Mall and
right
again into St James’s Street.
Go straight
onto Albemarle Street.
Turn right
into Stafford Street.
Turn right
into Dover Street.
Turn right
into Hay Hill.Hay Hill. A quiet one-way street.Handing out leaflets around Berkeley Square and Bruton Lane (a pedestrian path).
Along
Hill Street (on the west side of Berkeley Square.α
Turn right
into South Audley Street. Ride to the end of the street.Grosvenor Square. Hand out leaflets.
Turn right
into Upper Grosvenor Street (
One-way
street). The Hyde Park is at the end of the street. We join a
cyclist route
in the park.Speakers Corner.
Picnic in the park
– air your opinions at Speakers Corner, listen to our speakers,
Meet up pointStart pointRegroup pointOne-way Sys.Regroup pointRegroup pointRegroup point
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