Mayor of London, Boris Johnson (centre) is joined by Chris Hoy (right) and Kelly Brook (left) on the event in central London to promote cycling in the cityPhotograph: Tom Dulat/Getty Images for SkyA group of riders led by Chris Hoy participate in the Skyride yesterdayPhotograph: Tom Dulat/Getty Images for SkyThe Skyride viewed from the air near Nelson's Column, Trafalgar SquarePhotograph: Claire R Greenway/Getty Images for Sky
Tens of thousands of cyclists rode in central London, which was closed to traffic for the dayPhotograph: Tom Dulat/Getty Images for SkyThe 15km route began at Buckingham Palace and went through Victoria Embankment up to Tower Hill, covering the Square MilePhotograph: Tom Dulat/Getty Images for SkyTransport for London said the event was meant to encourage less confident cyclists and their families to see LondonPhotograph: Tom Dulat/Getty Images for SkyA piano-playing cyclist makes his way towards Buckingham PalacePhotograph: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images for SkyA woman cycles in a wedding dressPhotograph: Tom Dulat/Getty Images for SkyCyclists in top hatsPhotograph: Tom Dulat/Getty Images for SkyCyclists on The MallPhotograph: Claire R Greenway/Getty Images for SkyThe Skyride was the final event in a series of five rides that have taken place across the countryPhotograph: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images for SkyCyclists in Manchester, Hounslow, Glasgow and Leicester have also taken part in Skyrides throughout the summerPhotograph: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images for SkyThis year, organisers added a large rest area in St James's parkPhotograph: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images for Sky
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