The day started early in Putney where we hoped to catch the boys on their way out for the 250km ride. We had 1 safa and 5 team GBs to support so we cycled to Putney from the house hoping to catch a view of Wiggo, Cavendish, Froome Dog & Daryl Impey.
At about 10:12 the pelaton came past us as we waved our flags and screamed instructions at the boys. Very technical stuff like..GO BOYS GO BOYS..... pace was pretty moderate at that stage as they had literally just started riding.
From there we got back on the bikes and cycled to Richmond Park where we setup camp on the main drag coming back into town. 3 hours of chilling, picnicking & talking shit about sport sport and more sport we finally got ready for their return. There were thousands of people around us but we were against the fence so we had front row positions. The helicopter was overhead, the crowd went mental and the lead pack came around the corner. I cannot even begin to explain the noise, energy and excitment as they came flying past us (inches away) at 70km an hour. We all went nuts screaming as loud as you possibly can, so much so I almost lost my voice. There was a large breakaway group (which eventually produced the winner, Vinokurov, a superb cyclist from Kazakhstan) and then came the pelaton being lead by Wiggo who was desperately trying to hunt the breakaway down all by himself to set Cav up for the win. Wiggo was in such pain but had a big smile on his face, home advantage and all.
Unfortunately it was not to be Team GBs day but it was still amazing. Those guys are machines! We are DEFINITELY going to the TDF next year.
The whole experience was unbelievably exciting and exhilarating. Tomorrow we go to Volleyball, I can't wait.
here are the pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22538412@N03/sets/72157630818027508/
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