Cyclists ‘swap’ places and get new perspective on safety

Cyclists will be getting more with their muesli at a free breakfast and cycle safety event on Wednesday 22 June at St Paul’s Cathedral from 7.30 am.

City of London Police will be running another highly successful “Exchanging Places” event to raise awareness of safe cycling  and security.

Supported by colleagues from the Metropolitan Police, City of London Corporation and London Fire Brigade, the event will give cyclists the opportunity to see the road from a lorry driver’s perspective as well as drop in on informative presentations. Riders will also have the chance to get their cycle checked and security marked for free, and network with other cycling enthusiasts.

Organiser, PC Alex Sweet from the City of London Police said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about cycle safety as well as claim a complimentary breakfast at this relaxed and informal event.  Our priority is to reduce the number of cyclists killed and injured on the roads.”

Supporting the event, CEMEX UK, building materials supplier, is providing the large heavy goods vehicles for the exercise. The company is leading the industry by fitting additional safety features to its lorries to help prevent incidents with cyclists.

Whole Foods and Starbucks are also supporting the event ensuring there will be a variety of breakfast choices on offer during the morning.