As many as 5,000 cyclists joined a mass, 193km organized ride from London to Kent along the upcoming Tour de France route. They were led by World Sprint Champion Victoria Pendleton.
"It's a fantastic occasion to see so many people on bikes," said Pendleton to the BBC. "I would encourage people to enjoy the day, encourage each other on the climbs and demonstrate how wonderful our sport is."
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