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Barclays Bikes
A great way to beat London’s notoriously congested traffic is to rent a Barclays Bikes, the citywide bike-rental program instigated by mayor Boris Johnson (which is why they are better known as Boris Bikes). All you need is to swipe a credit card (Visa and Mastercard only) at one of the stations dotted throughout the city, select an access period (24 hours or 7 days), and then the first 30 minutes are free of usage charge. After the first few hours, rental rates climb quickly; for example, it’s £6 to rent a bike for two hours, but then it jumps to £35 for 3-6 hours. (A lot of people switch bikes after 30 minutes so as not to incur extra charges.)
The seats are adjustable, handbags can be secured in front by elastic straps and it’s a lot of fun seeing London up close at a good spin. The Barclays Web site includes helpful cycle routes. Just remember to stay on the left side of the road.
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Ten Pilates
Ten Pilates, an innovative gym with locations in Mayfair, Notting Hill and Chiswick, offers rigorous work-out in both reformer and mat Pilates. Reformer classes hold a maximum of six people, and everyone gets a customized machine with resistance pulleys, which can intensify the workout. Classes cost £25 a session although first timers pay half-price, and block bookings cuts price accordingly.
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