Royal Parks Police says 'dozens' of cyclists still trying to ride in Richmond Park despite ban

Richmond Park was closed to cyclists last week due to the volume of cyclists and lack of social distancing

A deer crosses the road in Richmond Park (Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images)

(Image credit: AFP via Getty Images)

The Royal Parks Police has said that 'dozens' of cyclists are being stopped by officers in Richmond Park despite a ban on cycling being introduced last week.

Cycling in the west London park was banned from last Saturday after The Royal Parks authority said the volume of cyclists and lack of social distancing meant closing the park to bikes was the only way to "protect public safety and ultimately help keep this vital green space open for everyone" during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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