Formup – The Mall
ETA 1215-1300 Good Friday 29th March
Foot soldiers will be in and around Whitehall/Parliament Square for arrival of bikes from 1215 – feel free to make some noise but please do not high 5 unless stationary
Important rules for all riders whether independent groups or from main RVs
- Buckingham Palace end will be blocked off 1015-1215 for Guard Change, other adjacent roads will be shut as well.
- Know who the marshalls are – they are there to help – listen to the briefing.
- Slower bikes/trikes to the front
- Stick together by keeping the speed down and waiting if split up – there is plenty of time to get to House of Traitors.
- Be professional and respect any Police instructions – they are on our side and are there to help.
- DONT take risks – we don’t want anybody getting hurt
- Be careful at the choke points and near pedestrians around the Final RV
- DONT bring us into disrepute by illegal or antisocial riding. Left wing press will pounce on it!
Main RV points for bikes
There will be road marshalls at all main RV points to help and guide the ride in.
Heston – between J2 and J3 M4 Departure 1100 – Lead Rider Phil Resteghini
London Gateway – M1 between J2 and J4 (there is no J3) Depart 1045 – Lead rider – Admin team
South Mimms – M25 J23 and A1(M) J1 – Suitable for L plates! Depart 1030 –
Lead Rider Trev Wildman (BC
Thurrock Services – M25 at J30 and J31, A13 and A282 – Suitable for L plates! Departure 1045 – Lead Rider Mick Curtis
Fleet services M3 North (East) Bound – between J5 and J4a M3 Departure 0950 – Lead Rider John Taylor
Clacket Lane South – clockwise!- M25 between J5 and J6 Depart 1000 – Lead Rider Andy Jeffries
Additional Pick up at Ikea (upper car park) Valley Retail Park, Purley Way, Croydon CR0 4UZ for approx 10.45 am
Important information for bikers
It is the responsibility of every rider, to make sure that they, and their bikes are legal. Please make sure you are licensed, taxed and insured, and that your bike is in good enough condition to make the journey. Unfortunately there is no breakdown cover for this ride, so please plan for your own recovery, if the worst happens.
Use google maps and head for Formup as above if you do get separated
ULEZ
If you don’t know about the ULEZ charge in London, might we suggest you check out the Transport for London website and put your registration number in, on the ULEZ page. This will tell you if you have to pay the ULEZ charge, which is currently £12.50…. Please check it before you ride.
Click here to check ULEZ
Congestion Charge
This does not apply to ‘bikes but may apply to trikes. It does apply cars, vans etc.
Click here to check Congestion Charge