Category: London

How Many People Use The Metro In London?

London Underground Number of lines 11 Number of stations 272 served (262 owned) Daily ridership 1.8 million (July 2021) Annual ridership 296 million (2020/21) How many people ride the tube every day? The Tube is used by around 2 million people every day – but how many of them start and end their journey at […]

Which Global Winds Affect London?

The prevailing wind is west-southwest. Because of the sheltering effect of the Chiltern Hills and North Downs, the city has slightly less rainfall than the Home Counties. How do global winds affect London’s climate? The warm North Atlantic Drift significantly impacts the UK’s climate. It carries warm water from the South Atlantic to the western […]

How Much Does A London Marathon Winner Get?

In 2021, there was a total prize fund of £131,600 available, but in a huge boost to elite competitors, that amount has risen to £185,000 this time around. The winners of the respectice races will receive £32,500 each, up from £23,200 last year, with second receiving £18,600 and third just under £14,00. What happens if […]

How Many People Use A London Bus A Day?

London Buses New Routemaster on route 8 operated by Stagecoach London in May 2022 Stops 19,000 Fleet 8,795 (March 2022) Daily ridership 2.09 billion annually (2019/20) Fuel type Diesel, Hybrid, Electric and Hydrogen fuel cell How many people use London buses each day? More than 3 million Londoners use public transport in the capital every […]

Who Came First In The London Marathon 2022?

The elite men’s and women’s event were won by Kenyan Amos Kipruto and Ethiopian Yalemzerf Yehualaw respectively. The wheelchair races were won by Swiss athletes Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner respectively, both in course record times. Over 40,000 people took part in the mass participation event. Who came first in the London Marathon? Norway’s Grete […]

What Should I Eat After London Marathon?

Your celebratory, post-race meal should be high in carbs and protein. In the four hours post-race aim to have 1-1.2g of carbs per kilogram of body weight each hour. Aim for 30-40g of protein to help your muscles recover. What to do after London marathon? The do’s & don’ts post London Marathon Marathon Recovery Rule […]

What Mile Is London Bridge In The Marathon?

Mile 12. Mile 12: Tower Bridge. Mile 18: Canary Wharf. Mile 22: The Tower of London. What is the route for London Marathon 2022? This year’s route starts in Greenwich and Blackheath, with runners assigned one of three start lines. After three miles, the separate start lines will merge, passing some of London’s most famous […]