Monopoly Plus, a day of excitement; All Day Ride on 8 June

Madeleine warned us to expect a ride with a difference

One American lady came up and asked why I wasn't naked

Steph's report

Forget the Naked Bike Ride, the Monopoly ride was the one to shake up London and  present it in all its pomp and ceremony, idiosyncrasies, street festivals, sporting venues, amazing history and architectural glory.  Madeleine organised a carefully routed cornucopia of sights and sounds and proceeded in a leisurely relaxed pedal between those iconic monopoly board properties and utilities (clever guesswork involved - go to jail - the Tower of London was appropriate).  

Three groups led by Maddie, Julie and Alan, bypassed any obstacles with ease - the rehearsals for the Kings birthday provided great views of horse guards parading.  The Flat Iron Square Street festival is only once a year - we didn't miss it.  Music to accompany coffee and a jazz quartet played at lunch at another street markets outside The Prospect of Whitby.   

All the sights of London including Pearly Kings and Queens plus a tour of Stratford , the Olympic Park, Victoria Park and Lea valley.   The photos  give a great record of some of the highlights. 

We had ticked our bingo cards and eaten jelly babies but eventually with evening drawing on the game reluctantly drew to a close - until next year ?

Guarding the loos

Just off Coventry Street

Bank

Bow Street

A Gherkin

They blocked our path and made us walk.  Who on earth has a rehearsal for their birthday party?