What do you get when you cross the opportunity to ride around one of the nicest boroughs in London with the chance to eat some rather lovely cakes? A lot of keen cyclists attending the first public
BikemindedRBKC Cake & Coffee Cruise!
After the success of the inaugural ride for invited Bloggers, me and The Boy* attended the public ride last Saturday. Tickets sold out for the event which was brilliant news! It was fantastic to see such a huge turn out for the ride (and Super-Kathryn above, checking them all in) especially knowing what an absolute treat everyone was going to get for their £5…
The meeting-point for the day was of course Pedlars for the 1st Coffee of the day and a chance to meet even more cyclists… and catch-up with friends!
It was wonderful to see some of my favourite cyclists including Sam (top photo with The Boy), Adrian (Left) and Mr Ibikelondon.blogspot.com himself Mark (right) – all of whom I’d not seen properly since the Tweed Run earlier this year!
There was a slight cycling twist to the day for us – we did the ride on Boris Bikes instead of the Pashley and the Cannondale! Due to after-ride plans we’d made, we had to leave our beautiful bicycles at home and hire these for the day. I must admit, it felt like I was cheating on my Pashley being on another bike all day, but was incredibly handy… and I have to say my Tights seemed to match the bike – one iconic London Landmark with a bike that is fast becoming another London icon 😉
Head Scarf: Tie Rack
Earrings: Topshop
Denim Jacket: Gap
Knitted Jumper-Dress: M&S
Beig Ben Tights: Henry Hollans
Bag: Vivienne Westwood
Necklace: Tatty Devine
Shoes: Topshop
Speaking of fashion – I have to mention the most Dapper Chap on the ride – Mark! His outfit along with his classic Bicycle and Panniers was the perfect combination…
… and I admit to having serious Brogue envy, even if they are Men’s shoes – they were utterly gorgeous!
The route, cycling pace and the cake-stops were fantastic – but the best part about the ride this time round was watching everyone enjoy themselves and the wide range of people and bicycles who came to the event. There were mature cyclists, some very young riders and a variety of bikes – including quite a few Boris Bikes too!
It just goes to show the absolute ease of taking part in a ride such as the Cake and Coffee Cruise – it’s open to anyone & you are guaranteed to meet the like-minded via Bikeminded and make new friends along the ride.
Once again, a massive “thank you” must go to Kathryn for getting me involved in such a wonderful cycling project & I hope we get to work together on something again soon.
Further pictures from the Cruise can be viewed on Flickr
here.
*and as always, a special thank you to The Boy – without your photography skills and general support, a lot of this wouldn’t happen.
