Where are you watching the Tour of Britain?

[Barrel of Fun]

What time are they expecting that then.

1530ish.

From the other thread...

Down Coldean Lane, Along Lewes Road, up Bear Road (where I will watch from), Down Wilson Avenue, then along to Maderia Drive

http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/files/documents/Stage_7_Cambeley_-_Brighton_ETA_v4.0.pdf

 

[manintheblackpajamas]

Just cycled up the Beacon. Managed a sprint finish for the KOM points then found a spot to settle down and wait...

 

[Stat Brother]

If I get a chance, I'll be watching it from part way up Bear Road as they'll inevitably be going slowly

I'll be interested to know what speed your expecting slowly to be, verses the actual speed the riders go up Bear Rd.

 

[Garage_Doors]

They're not going up the hill out of Newhaven, they're going up the C7 which is pretty flat.

What is the C7 ?

 

[upthealbion1970]

What is the C7 ?

Road from Lewes to newhaven

 

[Garage_Doors]

Road from Lewes to newhaven

The one that goes through Rodmell? Why is it referred to as the C7?

 

[Garage_Doors]

Just come up Bear road and there were a load of shirted up cyclists, they did not look like the ordinary pubic wearing replica shirts and the road weren't' closed, is this a warm up event?

 

[upthealbion1970]

The one that goes through Rodmell? Why is it referred to as the C7?

Because that's what its called

 

[The Birdman]

Coming over beachy head now 14.07

 

[Stat Brother]

Just come up Bear road and there were a load of shirted up cyclists, they did not look like the ordinary pubic wearing replica shirts and the road weren't' closed, is this a warm up event?

No probably just a cycling club doing the ride.

Which, as said many times before, is what makes cycling such a great sport.

Tomorrow I can get on my bike, you yours, and ride the route the pros are currently riding.
I can log my time, and compare it in minute detail on Strava.
The Amex or Wembley won't be letting me in, just because I've bought my boots.

On the start/finish line they'll be no oversized headphones or even bigger bouncers.
If you want an autograph or photo you've pretty much got it.

 

[atfc village]

Ash Vale near the start ,it was fast.

 

[Seagull on the wing]

Cycle lane on the prom...

 

[dougdeep]

Just came through Seaford. The leading group must be over 5 minutes clear. Lovely day for it.

 

[gripper stebson]

Just went past my front door. Sutton Ave. Seaford.

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

Watched it whizz through Hailsham High Street, I got some superb photos which I will attempt to post later.

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Had no idea it was on here. Decided to take a stroll to the Post Office in Hailsham and it took a few seconds for the penny to drop as to why there were hundreds of people lining the roads. 15 seconds of watching bikes streaming by as well as seemingly every police motorbike in the country. Not sure what the AA van tailing behind was for.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Saw them at the end of the road. There were 4 distinct groups with 2 or 3 minutes gap between them.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

The one that goes through Rodmell? Why is it referred to as the C7?

Because it's not an A or B road.

 

[shaunslats]

would hate to cycle up bear road!

 

[Notters]

My spot was fantastic not watching the end till after the football though. They looked knackered though and seemed to be going up it slower than me!