The Hovis London Freewheel will see a nine-mile circuit set up in the capital, giving Londoners a chance to circumnavigate the city on Sunday 23rd September.

Bike enthusiasts will tackle a guided course before joining the traffic-free central zone and the start route of this summer’s Tour De France – which sets off from Britain for the first time in its history next month.

“2007 is a massive year for cycling in London,” said Mr Livingstone yesterday. “When the Tour de France arrives in two weeks time, we will see the world’s top professional cyclists speeding around the streets of capital.”

Cyclists taking part in the event this September will also be able to enjoy the Freewheel Festival, an event at St. James’s Park that includes a Hovis picnic, BMX, mountain and trial bike stunts, cycling acrobatics, and a cycling circus along with children’s activities and information on cycling in London.

“This September, the Hovis London Freewheel will give Londoners a unique opportunity to have a go themselves and cycle past the capital’s most iconic sights on roads without other traffic,” added the Mayor. “The event will be a free, fun celebration of cycling aimed at everyone particularly those people who have a bike but haven’t ridden for a while.”

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