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Welcome to Kingston Prudential RideLondon and Kingston Bike Festival
Above photos: Prudential RideLondon
Sunday 2nd August 2015 – a day to remember!
Kingston town centre will be open for business as usual on Prudential RideLondon event day (Sunday 2nd August) with a family-friendly Kingston Bike Festival creating a carnival atmosphere for residents and visitors. As well as lining the route, visitors to the town will be able to to pull up a deckchair and watch the action as the cyclists pass by, and catch up with the pro event on the big screens in the Market Place and Clarence Street.
Get on your bike and challenge your family and friends on the Rollapaluza, or pedal your way to 5 a day by making your own smoothie in Eden Walk Shopping Centre. Remember to make the most of all that Kingston’s variety of shops, restaurants, bars, cafés and market stalls have to offer. Plan your journey to Kingston in advance, to make the most of your Prudential RideLondon experience. Visit www.cyclekingston.net for more information about cycling in and around Kingston.
Why Choose KIngstoN • A day of non-stop family friendly events • Over 500 shops to visit • A vast array of Restaurants and Cafés along the EVENT route • ONLY 25 minutes from London • A beautiful Riverside AND MARKET Location • 25,000 cyclists will be taking up the challenge over a total of NINE hours
THE Only place along the 100 mile route to see the cyclists twice!
Kingston Council has lots of innovative ideas of how we can make bike riders in the borough feel safer. It’s called our ‘go cycle’ programme. The good news is, thanks to funding from The Mayor of London and Transport for London, we also have the money available to make many of these ideas a reality. Visit www.kingston.gov.uk/cycling to find out more. go cycle is proud to be supporting Kingston Bike Festival 2015.
timetable Prudential RideLondon Sunday 2ND August
Watch all the excitement of the pro event on one of our Big Screens in the Market Place and Clarence Street, near John Lewis.
Prudential RideLondon Handcycle Classic This event includes up to 50 top athletes and covers the last 15 miles of the route, finishing at The Mall. 8.30am Start in the Market Place
Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 25,000+ riders will cycle through Kingston twice on their 100 mile challenge. 6.50am–11.00am Riders expected through Kingston 9.30am–4.35pm Riders expected to return through Kingston
Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic 150 international professional cyclists will cycle through Kingston twice on their 100 mile event. 2.00pm–2.10pm Riders expected through Kingston 5.30pm–6.00pm Riders expected to return through Kingston
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Market Place – Hub of activity with cycling, the start of the Handcycle Classic and demonstrations by the Action Sports BMX Display team. Watch the full race on one of our Big Screens. All Saints Church Gates – Learn more about Kingston's Royal Heritage with Kingston Tour Guides at 11am. Clarence Street – Giant Tricycle & Crazy Bike Inflatable Race Course. Watch the full race on one of our Big Screens (near John Lewis). Wood Street – Bring the family together and join Mini-free cycle. Memorial Gardens – Visit Sustrans and Kingston Cycling Campaign. Fairfield North – Support charities by visiting the Charity area. Kingston Museum – Learn about the history of cycling in the borough. Eden Walk Shopping Centre – Pedal your way to your 5 day. Make your own smoothie. Rose Theatre – Kingston Welcomes Korea at the Rose Theatre with performances by Brush and ONGALS. Lost/Found Point – Guildhall, High Street, KT1 1EU
All in a DAY Morning Kick start your day Kick start your morning with a hearty breakfast at one of the many cafés along Castle Street or visit Costa or Sweet Revenge in the Market Place or Local Hero in Thames Street for your caffeine boost. Support your Friends and Family Rise early to come and support 25,000+ amateur cyclists as they tackle the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100. Riders are expected between 6.50am and 11.00am, returning between 9.30am and 4.35pm, providing you with up to nine hours* to explore the town. Don’t miss the Prudential RideLondon Handcycle Classic, which will be launched by Euphonix choir at 8.30am in the Market Place. See timetable for more details. BIKEMANIA Look out along Clarence Street for Matti Hemmings, a UK BMX Champion and the British Freestyle Unicycle Champion. You may even see a Penny Farthing pass you by. Head to the Market Place to improve your bike security with Kingston’s Metropolitan Police Safer Transport Police. Smoothie Bikes at Eden Walk Free smoothies… well you have to earn them! Head to the main square at Eden Walk Shopping Centre to cycle your way to a refreshing smoothie. Explore Kingston’s Heritage Join Kingston’s Tour Guides at 11.00am at All Saint Church gates in the Market Place, where you will learn about the seven Saxon kings who were crowned in Kingston.
RefResh Grab a refreshing drink from Nature’s Goodness, Sblended, Shakeaway or Zest to re-energise you for this afternoon’s activities. Unlock Kingston’s Shopping Treasures With 500 shops and Kingston’s Ancient Market, Kingston has something for everyone – from designer brands and high street names to independent shops such as Natterjacks and Pullingers in Fife Road, Bead Time in Castle Street or Kingston Antiques Centre and That Vintage Shop in Old London Road. And while you’re in Old London Road why not take a photo of Kingston’s famous ‘Out of Order’ sculpture?
Evening Dine Along the Riverside For something a bit more relaxing, make your way to the river and wind down at one of Kingston’s gorgeous restaurants, including CAU for a mouthwatering steak or Comptoir Libanais for some beautiful Lebanese food with an ice cold beer. Or if you want to unwind with a cold drink along the riverfront head to The Bishop, The Ram or Woody’s and enjoy the sunset. ONGALS Babbling Comedy at The Rose Theatre Head to the Rose Theatre at 8.30pm to see the multi award-winning ONGALS Babbling Comedy, as part of the Kingston Welcomes Korea Festival. “The Korean quartet ONGALS display impressive slapstick, clown, mime, exaggerated physical comedy, beatbox brilliance and exceptional juggling skills.” (Joe Calleri, Melbourne Herald Sun). Find out more at www.kingstonwelcomeskorea.org. *Timings subject to change
REFUEL Grab a bite to eat at Kingston’s Ancient Market. Visit Namu for some incredible Japanese noodles or head to What Da Pho for authentic Vietnamese street food!
Afternoon Cycling After lunch get into the cycling spirit and cheer on the 150 worldclass cyclists en route to victory. There are excellent viewing points throughout the Town Centre. Riders are expected between 2.00pm and 2.10pm, returning between 5.30pm and 6.00pm, giving you almost three and a half hours to explore the Town and enjoy some refreshments along the stunning riverside. Brush at the Rose Theatre The Korean company Haddangse performs Brush at 2.30pm as part of Kingston Welcomes Korea Festival. This family company tells stories for children of all ages by mime, music and drawing.
Restaurant OFFERS
Pick up a Food Festival Brochure on the 2nd August or visit www.kingstonfoodfestival.com, get a voucher from the brochure and show to each business to redeem.
Enjoy a complimentary bottle of delicious Sicilian Sicani wine when two or more people order a main course each Carluccio’s, Charter Quay, KT1 1HT 020 8549 5898 • www.carluccios.com Carluccio’s, 1st Floor Bentalls, KT1 1TX 020 8549 5807 • www.carluccios.com
complimentary starter or DESSERT with any a la carte main course Las Iguanas, The Malthouse, 25-29 High Street, KT1 1LL 020 8546 2245 • www.iguanas.co.uk
A complimentary Chinese Salad or Dessert when ordering a main course. JIN JIN, Charter Quay, KT1 1HR 020 8549 6638 • www.jinjinkingston.com One offer per party visit. Not valid with any other discount. Subject to availability. Offers run from 1st August – 9th August 2015. Terms and conditions apply.
GETTING TO KINGSTON on sunday 2nd august By Bicycle
There is ample cycle parking in the Town Centre – please see map for details.
Car Parks All car parks in Kingston Town Centre (except Cattle Market) will be open as usual (although access routes may change due to road closures). From the North Head to John Lewis, Bentalls and the Seven Kings Car Parks which will be accessible from the North via Sury Basin. From the South and East Car parks south of Eden Street will be accessible from the South. The Bittoms Car Park is accessible by The Bittoms. Brook Street, Ashdown Road and Fairfield NCP are accessible via Wheatfield Way – please see map for details.
Wherever your cycling adventures take you this season, make sure you have the right kit. With over 250 brands to choose from, we offer the UK’s widest choice of outdoor clothing and equipment.
By Train
Kingston rail station is only 25 minutes from London Waterloo and will be the quickest and easiest route into Kingston.
72 CLARENCE STREET, KINGSTON, KT1 1NW
By Bus
Some buses will be rerouted. The map reflects the bus changes.
STORES NATIONWIDE COTSWOLDOUTDOOR.COM
For more information visit www.visitkingston.co.uk or www.PrudentialRideLondon.co.uk/roadclosures
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FUTURE Events in KINGSTON Kingston Food Festival – 1ST–9th August
Tickle your tastebuds and tuck in to the best of Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding region at the annual Food Festival. Restaurant Week 1st–9th August Big Kingston Market and Live Food Show 8th–9th August Children’s Food Festival 8th–9th August Visit http://kingstonfoodfestival.com for more information.
Kingston Carnival – 6TH September
Pedal your way to 5-a-day! Saturday 1st August 10am – 3pm Sunday 2nd August 10.30am – 5pm @edenwalkshops *While stocks last. For full details please visit our website.
www.edenwalkshopping.co.uk
Kingston Carnival is an annual carnival procession with dancing, live music, stalls and delicious food.
GARMIN Kingston Run Challenge – 11th October
The festival of running comes to Kingston on 11th October. Support the runners as they race through Kingston to complete circuits of 8, 16 or 24 miles.
Christmas in Kingston – 19th NovEMBER
Kingston’s festive activities and events this Christmas kick off with the Christmas Lights Switch On. Kingston is home to a number of festive markets every year, and really gets into the festive spirit.
For more information about Kingston’s event programme visit www.visitkingston.co.uk or visit www.cyclekingston.net for future cycle events