Tour De France.. in BCN

Im not a big cycling fan.... but I'll certainly go out of my way to go to a world famous event! And even though it was raining, people came out in their hundreds to watch and support. I must admit I was really excited. I can't quite pinpoint why I was.. perhaps it was the anticipation of seeing Lance Armstrong or just the thrill of being part of a big crowd with a once in a lifetime opportunity to watch this event.. and I must add the atmosphere was amazing! And it was great fun. I managed to squeeze through sweaty excited fans and get some good shots of the stars of the race. The winner, Thor Hushovd (white jersey), Fabian Cancellara, (the yellow Jersey) and Oscar Pereiro, the Spanish favourite and Tour de France winner 2006


And there they go whizzing past me


Followed closely by the entourage with the spare bikes



Some more hopefuls



race winner: Thor Hushovd


Fabian Cancellara - yellow jersey (race leader)


Oscar Pereiro - Spanish favourite and Tour De France winner 2006