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That was fun, though much less testing than recent Prizes. My partner does the 12a in our household (definitely not 11a!) but I have heard of, or could guess, most of the specialist terms such as 11a L. (Sympathies to the sensibilities of those who sought web guidance without due care!)
FOI 11a, LOI 6d, COD 18d for its double theme (I realised after reading the comments that, although the 18d phrase was familiar, I know it from campanology via Dorothy L Sayers rather than any 12a context). 3d a lovely runner-up COD

I didn't know of the theme event. I have witnessed a couple of times the 20a 11a bike ride, which periodically adds to the gaiety of inner city life and might appeal to some of the same participants (or others inspired by this puzzle to join in)!

Hi Rocky,

8d - 3 letter word for "pull on" around/"clothing" single letter "Romeo" - definition is "carrier handy today" (see theme day)

26a - Is hidden in the clue with a humorous/cryptic reference to what "fibre" and 28a are good for.

27d - First 2 letters are from "oddly ignoring oldie" then the next 2 are "pink organ" (you might read this) - definition is "get up from the ground".

I forgot to say many thanks to Bogus, whoever they are, for an enjoyable puzzle, and thanks as always for the company here

Pink organ. Of course! Thanks Brendan. They did take a bit of unpicking some of these.

On to Everyman later. I may be back.

PS. Never heard of that word in 8d either. I also am not really into 12a

8d - Same here Rocky, I can't recall ever having seen or heard it before - every day's a school day:-)

My late Dad was a carpenter and kept tools in a couple of 8ds, which I think is how I know the word.

8ds are traditionally used for collecting cut flowers, but we use ours for apples!