The power of the bike

Cleat Eastwood

Theres a road literally 1 minute from my hoose, which is ok but looking a bit weathered - I noticed recently workmen had painted markings around the worse bits, obviously intending to mend them - mmmm but why now I thought - its been in a state for ages....then I found the answer.....stage 2 of the tour of britain comes our way on the 10th - literally 1 min from our hoose. Not that i'm complaining, should be super smooth - Now if only I can convince the council to tarmac the rest of my loop.

Bobbinogs

Might be worth chucking your name in the hat for marshalling volunteer if it is that close. I did this last year and managed to do a hill top south of Bristol (J T-L won it) and it was great fun. The freebie bag was excellent too: couple of decent DVDs, some gels, water, freebies, etc. I am signed up for the Welsh leg this year (err, not riding it in the Tour though).

GiantMike

I hope you've got your tacks ready. Feckin' cyclists getting the roads closed! Who the hell do they think they are?

nevman

Stage 2 comes past my gaff as well-literally,just outside.Unfortunately I`m in John O` Groats at the end of Lejog.Good luck to them as the road is terrible,but last week they threw some tarmac into the bigger holes-if you listen carefully you can still hear the echo.Mrs Nevman will be outside with some cans of Coke,first aid kit ready as there is a sharp 90 degree bend at the bottom of the hill.Presumably Cleat, they are keeping the lions indoors that day??
Will be catching up with them on the Thursday at Gun Hill if anyone else fancies it?

mudcow007

cleat where abouts are you?

i might volunteer my self but im not leaving the safety of my south Liverpool retreat