After a fortnight of terrible weather, the sunshine returned for a big weekend across the UK. Londoners definitely had much to choose from as this weekend saw the finals at Wimbledon, the Formula 1 at Silverstone, the Live Earth concert at Wembley stadium, and the start of the Tour de France.
Claire did her good deed for society and volunteered at the cycling for both days (the Time Trial on Saturday and the 1st stage on Sunday). Unfortunately she was 'backstage' for the entire Time Trial so only saw the riders for the few seconds it took to pass her on Sunday. Steve caught up with Sharyn & Conor to watch Saturday's festivities, and took numerous photos. Apparently over a million people turned out, and I could definitely believe that as I have never seen so many people in Hyde Park.
Nice flower bed in Hyde Park
Conor & Sharyn
Our best vantage points were near Westminster, and I saw the last few riders across from Buckinham Palace.
In the warm up, I think he was a mobile phone addict!!
They averaged about 50km/hr, so bit tough to photograph the riders side on
At a corner on Buckingham gate
The winner of the Prologue - Fabian Cancellara
Lots of people watching one of the many big screens around London
Before Sunday's stage, I caught the Caravane, where the Tour sponsors create interesting floats.
Just bizarre... Pizza anyone??
Water bottle
Motorised Wheelie Bin
Although the race didn't officially start racing until they reached Greenwich, they were still going mighty fast
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