Late-comer to this year's Tour party
What a dramatic Tour it was this year.
So sad to see Contador and Froome hit the broom wagon. Although I really didn't want to see the robot that is Froome compete.
There was an amazing turn out here for the couple of days the Tour was in UK.
I didn't get to go as I was busy doing fellowship service but I saw it all on the telly. It was awesome to watch them cycle some of the roads I've cycled...particularly around Hebden Bridge.
Dapper, there's been a huge cycling resurgence during recent years. The great successes of Team GB track cycling team and successes on the road over the last decade has done much to add many more two wheeled road users [well, those who abide by the Highway Code actually do ride on the road]. There's loads more fully lycra clad blokes with fancy, over £1000 bikes...the all-the-gear-and-no-idea crew I call 'em...as well a burgeoning group of non-sporting, leisure cyclists. There's more and more folks like me who use the velo as their primary transport, especially in larger conurbations.
Glad you've enjoyed watching this year Dapper. I've loved watching it all, especially the cobble of the Roubaix.
Looking forward the Vuelta, last of the annual grand tours next month.
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