The must-haves for the big day

The secret to packing for a leisurely day of cycle is that less is definitely more. So if you're getting a bit stuck for what you should and shouldn't bring, our simple checklist will have you ready to go in no time.

Do bring
• Your Hovis London Freewheel bib - you'll need it to cycle on the route
• Bike lock and key
• Snacks for the route
• Camera
• Mobile phone to keep track of your friends and text us your photos via MMS to 6967 for your chance to be featured on the Hovis London Freewheel or Metro websites
• A copy of the central route map plus and A-Z to get you from your house to the hub
• A water bottle - you can always top up at the festival if you run out
• Suncream (if it's hot)
• Waterproofs (if it's not)

Don't bring
• Loads of food - you don't want to be too weighed down while you cycle. Plus there'll be nibbles at St James's Park, and you're bound to pass some supermarkets and food places on the way if you need anything extra.
• Lycra (this is a family event)
• Too many clothes - the event at St James's Park finishes at 5pm so you shouldn't get too cold