Marshals needed for London cycling event

11:28am Wednesday 27th August 2008

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ORGANISERS of a major cycling event in London are appealing for marshals to help inexperienced cyclists.

The Sky Sports Freewheel on September 21 will see thousands of people cycling free-of-charge past the capital's most iconic landmarks during a 12km bike ride to promote London's cycle network.

Event organisers are calling on Bromley residents to volunteer to marshal the bike route which will be closed to non-cycle traffic for the day.

Marshals will be required to work from 8am until 7pm on the day as well as two hours over the coming weeks for a training and briefing session.

They will give less experienced cyclists advice and direct them along the route.

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: "We are hoping that as many regular riders as possible from Bromley will join the fun and give a bit of their time to make the day a huge success."

To volunteer visit londonfreewheel.com/marshals