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2 Bridge Boathouses, Riverside, Richmond, TW9 1TH, Tel: 020 8948 8240, Email, blazingsaddlesbikehire.com

Fancy a great day out cycling by the river? Then come back and visit us soon. Cycling in Richmond is a fantastic way to see the beautiful countyside and river life.

Capital Sport, The Red House, Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5EZ, Tel: 01296 631 671, Email, www.capital-sport.co.uk

Cycle Route: Circular tour from base near London Waterloo

Petersham Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7AH, Tel: 020 8334 0000, www.hampoloclub.com

Ham Polo Club, only eight miles from Hyde Park Corner, is proud to be the last surviving London polo club.

Hampton Academy, Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HB, Tel: 020 8090 0668, www.richmond.gov.uk/hampton_sport_and_fitness_centre.htm

Twickenham Stoop, Langhorn Drive, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7SX, Tel: 020 8410 6000, www.quins.co.uk

The Twickenham Stoop Stadium has been home to the world famous premiership rugby team Harlequins since 1963. Over the years the stadium has been redeveloped into a unique and excellent venue for business and events.

Mery Pedaller Bike Tours, Richmond upon Thames, TW9, Tel: 020 8893 3508, Email, www.merrypedallerbiketours.co.uk

Cycle Route: Tours along the Thames between Putney and Windsor, and in Royal Parks

Mind The Gap Tours, SW11 4NZ, Tel: +44 (0) 7768 310 005, Email, www.mindthegaptours.com

Cycle Route: Richmond Station - Richmond Riverside - Ham - Teddington - Hampton Court

Orleans Park School, Twickenham, TW1 3BB, Tel: 020 8090 9695, Email, www.richmond.gov.uk/orleans_park_sports_centre.htm

Roehampton Gate, London, SW15 5JR, Tel: 07050 209249, Email, www.parkcycle.co.uk

Parkcycle is Richmond Park's Cycling Centre located at the Roehampton Gate car park

Kew Foot Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2SS, Tel: 020 8332 7112, Email, www.richmondfc.co.uk

Richmond Station, Richmond, Surrey, TW9, Tel: 020 8332 0123, Email, richmondcyclecentre.co.uk/

Large number of hire bicycles at the competitive Prices.

Park Avenue, East Sheen, London, SW14 8RG, Tel: 020 8878 7578, Email, www.richmond.gov.uk/shene_sports_fitness_centre.htm

Vicarage Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 8EZ, Tel: 020 8977 9911, Email, www.richmond.gov.uk/teddington_pools_fitness_centre.htm

Teddington School, Throwlock Way, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9PJ, Tel: 020 8977 0598, Email, www.richmond.gov.uk/teddington_sports_centre

Rugby Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1DZ, Tel: 0208 892 8877, www.rfu.com

Why is there a dagger in England's dressing room? What is the connection between a bird of prey and Twickenham's stands? You will find the answers and many intriguing secrets when you take a tour behind the scenes at the rugby stadium.

Old Deer Park, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2SF, Tel: 020 8940 0561

425-427 Richmond Road, East Twickenham, TW1 2EF, Tel: 020 8892 4372

One of the oldest independent bike shops in West London, stocking a wide selection of complete bikes, as well as full range of accessories, parts and clothing.

Speciality: Bicycles