About 50 riders assembled for the Free Tibet Ride on the Southbank by Waterloo Bridge, London, on 15-8-08.
Video:
http://www.archive.org/details/tibetride
Video:
http://www.archive.org/details/tibetride
Riders assembling
Unlike London Critical Mass rides, there were no police present at the start and they didn't turn up until the ride was close to the Chinese Embassy, where they maintained a pleasingly low profile. Music and commentary was provided by the 'Pedals' cycle sound system. The ride circled the embassy a few times, where a small group of protesters with banners were standing opposite. Movement could be seen through the curtains of the embassy but no staff put in an appearance.
