Skyride takes place in London today

Cyclists took over central London streets for a day, enjoying traffic-free access to landmarks. The event aimed to promote cycling, with support from the British Cycling team and Team Sky. The campaign targets a million new cyclists by 2013. St James's Park hosted an entertainment village and showcased inventive bikes. The event highlighted the safety of cycling in London, free from motorized traffic. It was part of the Sky Ride series, with the final event in Birmingham.

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