Summer Nordic Walking, and the Green Jersey!

Summer weather in the south-west borders of London has been patchy of late, but Nordic Walkers in Bushy Park have rarely had to rely on rain-wear to keep dry.

In fact, last week, there was more danger of suffering from heatstroke and sunburn!

However, the enthusiastic walkers enjoyed an energetic walk, keeping mainly to the shade.

The park is in full foliage, with bracken above head height in many places.  This also has the effect of hiding the deer.

The park also has a number of activities during the summer.

As well as open air films   (for details, go here > http://www.whereisthenomad.com/royalparks/ )
next Sunday (14th August) will see a full-blown rehearsal for the Olympic cycling road race.  It will come speeding through Bushy Park and on surrounding roads, down to Box Hill, before returning through Richmond Park to finish on the Mall.

There are many traffic restrictions over that weekend, and Bushy Park and Richmond Park are particularly affected.

Several sites have information about the impact on road users, but few places with comprehensive details.  These sites should give you an overview -

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/20027.aspx

http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/bushy_park/event.cfm?id=2349

One late piece of news is that Mark Cavendish, the recent winner of the Green Jersey in the Tour de France, should be competing in the cycle race.  Mark is the first Briton to win this coveted jersey, which signifies that most consistent finisher.  He is the supreme sprinter, and is on track to win the most number of stages, by any cyclist, in the sport's most prestigious race.   If he can keep up with the climbing specialists going up Box Hill (9 times!) next Sunday, he may have a chance of winning the sprint outside Buckingham Palace!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Cavendish

In step at Diana fountain

But whatever the weather or other activities, there are no plans to curtail Nordic Walking.  If you would like to try the sport, please do get in touch.

It's a fun, relaxed way of keeping, or getting, fit and staying healthy.

Peter
07703-404-931