Prudential RideLondon Freecycle Riders pass the Tower of London and the installation in the moat Bloodswept Lands and Seas of Red, which marks the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. Created by ceramic artist Paul Cummins, with setting by stage designer Tom Piper, 888,246 ceramic poppies will progressively fill the Tower’s famous moat.<br />
Prudential RideLondon, the world’s greatest festival of cycling, involving 70,000+ cyclists – from Olympic champions to a free family fun ride - riding in five events over closed roads in London and Surrey over the weekend of 9th and 10th August. <br />
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Photo: David Ashdown for Prudential RideLondon<br />
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See www.PrudentialRideLondon.co.uk for more.<br />
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For further information: Penny Dain 07799 170433<br />
pennyd@ridelondon.co.uk