Tour of Britain 2018 (*Spoilers*)

[13 rider]

Been out to watch today at the Kom at Keyworth . I had a proper go at the Strava segment happy to 4th fastest when I got home .18.8 mph average 1 min 46 secs . Strangely with the race finished Im down to 47th . Alex Dowsett took the Kom at 28mph 1 min 10 secs and the peleton didn't look like they were trying . I needed a rest at the top they had over 100 miles still to go my respect for these guys has gone up . Alex Dowsett averaged 26.6 mph for today's 141 miles and he didn't win .

 

[Bollo]

I’m at Trafalgar Square waiting for the start. The Lotto Soudal team car nearly lost it on a corner. It was like grand theft auto.

 

[vickster]

I’m at the top of the Strand

 

[Bollo]

View attachment 429297 I’m at the top of the Strand

 

[Bollo]

I’ve got the big camera but will have to wait until I’m back to post up some pics. Got a cracker of Greipel chasing down the break with 2 to go.

 

[Bollo]

Hold your breath - this is the selection from about 400 images (200 straight in the bin) of the day. I managed to get the moment Kiryienka was finally caught and Greipel's slightly panicy-looking bridge across the the lead breakaway.

Part 1



Greipel's paint job. Really nice!



Someone has never forgotten the Festina Affair!

 

[Bollo]

Part 2...

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

View attachment 429297 I’m at the top of the Strand

I was at the same Waterloo end. You must have been pretty much alongside me.

EDIT: were you there early enough to see the Bardiani (Barmy Army, more like) bus navigating that corner? Madness!

 

[Bollo]

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EDIT: were you there early enough to see the Bardiani (Barmy Army, more like) bus navigating that corner? Madness!

I didn't see the Barmy Army bus (so it's not just me) but I learned never to accept a lift off the Lotto Soudal team car! Let's just pray they're never sponsored by a vehicle manufacturer that produces a rear-wheel drive car.