The Tour De France Grand Depart – Slipstreamers Experiences…
Loveless Family At the Opening Ceremony:
Caitlin and Erin Loveless were lucky enough to attend the opening ceremony, and sent in these amazing photos. From what we’ve heard, the ceremony was quite an experience and well worth the drive!
Emma (Your Sign On Manager) Reports:
The Grand Depart was an amazing success, the crowds far exceeded what was originally thought, the atmosphere was akin to the Olympics, the weather was sunny and the racing was incredible. I was lucky enough to go to the Festival of Cycling at Harewood house for Stage 1, and once the riders set off we spent the day partaking in all the amazing events put on. We watched the sprint finish on the big screen, the collective gasp when Cav went down and the silence that followed showed how much everyone was hoping he could do it. Stage 2, we had a fantastic position along the A59 just outside York, a great view of the straight stretch of road, the buzz of the helicopters in the distance, the outriders , cars and support vehicles that preceded the break and the peloton just added to the atmosphere and the build up. Chatting to others at the roadside, many who cycled to the spot, those that lived near by and those like us who traveled miles just to be part of this awesome event, the tension was palpable. Then they came through: the sound of the wheels, the noise of the 6! Helicopters, the riders shouting at each other and the crowd to keep back, the long line of back up cars and support vans. It was intense and crazy.Then they were gone! The crowd dispersed and we all went our separate ways. An experience never to be forgotten.