Keep getting people asking for this so might as well throw it out there.
It'll be on Saturday December the 16th, and it will go where I say it will. Probbly meet up somewhere central, then head to somewhere like Greenwich for snacks and drinks, giving the option of trains/boats/cycle back to the centre.
There will be no discussion or argument over the route, as quite frankly trying to cater for everyone is impossible and things then just don't happen. If I simply state when and where it is, then it's up to people to decide if they can make it or not. None of this 'ooh I can't make it on that date but can make it on X date instead' nonsense. This is a dictatorship not a democracy.
What I can guarantee is a ride full of fascination and wonderful things. History, architecture, art, design, politics, engineering and much more will all be involved.
Will probbly meet up around 11ish, gives a few hours for riding round and eating and drinking.
Bring warm clothing of course, whatever's necessary for the conditions, and be self-supportive in terms of puncture kits, tools, pumps etc. Will involve a mixture of surfaces maybe but nothing too demanding, so most bikes are fine. No fixies allowed. Will be at a gentle social pootling pace, no hooning about. Full crabon road bikes probbly not the best choice, nor are full on downhill bikes but hey, s'up to you. The cold conditions will inevitably mean having to go inside to eat/drink, so proper strong locks are essential. Common sense is of the essence here. I will endeavour to find places which are better suited to locking bikes up as safely as possible.
Cameras; the more the merrier. Video cams too. Always nice to have a record of the day. 
At the end of the day, it's all about having fun with others, doing something we all love.
And if you don't want to come then sod yer I'll go on me own....
Soz....
