EERR’s Midsummer Elvis Race tomorrow  

Subject: EERR’s Midsummer Elvis Race tomorrow Message from Jamie Zucker June 20, 2022 10:58 am Hi all,
Sadly it looks like the rail and Tube strikes are going ahead tomorrow. I hope the travel information I provided you last week is useful.
To further facilitate your members’ attendance, I would like to offer each Elvis club a free parking space for a minibus. The space will be located outside the Velodpark (E20 3AB). Should you like to bring a minibus please could you provide me with the vehicle registration by 2pm tomorrow. And, please be aware that the carpark will close at 9pm.
You are also invited to our after party at Mother Kelly’s Bar, 27-30 Victory Parade, East Village, E20 1FS.
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow Jamie (EERR chair and Race Director)
Here’s a recap of the info I provided to you last week.
*Location* The race village and start/finish is located at Hopkins Field (near Waterden Road), Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 3BS. Toilets are located about 400 metres away at the Velopark at E20 3AB.
*Travel* Eastern train from St Pancras.
*Busses* Busses 388, 97, 308, and W15 all stop within a 10 minutes’ walk of the start. A larger number of busses serve stratford station, which is around 30 mins walk from the start area.
*Cycling* There are five Santander Cycles stations (available for hire or docking) located within 5-mins walk of the start. There are also numerous bike racks in the area for cyclists bringing their own bikes (please bring your own lock). The closest racks are located outside Clarinco Club Cafe on Waterden Rd (E15 2GY).
*Car Parking* There are two large multi-storey carparks in the vicinity (parking charges apply): – The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Multi-Story Car Park (E15 2HB) is located by the Here East complex, just 5 mins’ walk from the race village. – Stratford International Station Car Park (E20 1YY) is located by Stratford International Station, which is about 15 mins’ walk away.
If travelling by car, we strongly encourage car sharing.
*By foot* In case you choose to walk or jog to the race, there are toilet and changing facilities (with lockers) available in the Velopark. Additionally, Elvis club reps are encouraged to organise their own bag drops in the race village in addition to the informal one that will be provided by the registration desk.
*Rail and Tube* Please be aware that Stratford, Stratford International, Hackney Wick and Leyton stations are all within a 20-minute walk of the start. Stratford station is served by a variety of Tube and Rail options, including the Central Line, Jubilee Line, Elizabeth Line, the London Overground the DLR and Greater Anglia rail services. Even if the strike does go ahead, some of the Tube lines are also expected to operate a limited service as are the railways with approximately 20% of train services until 6.30pm apparently (which will help people travel to the race, but will require another means of transport home). Stratford International station is served by the High Speed South Eastern.