The story of todays stage starts last night. Id noticed that the band Kasabian were playing in Utrecht on the same night we were staying there, so a couple of phone calls later and we had a couple of tickets booked.
Great venue, managed to get a decent view (despite everyone in Holland being at least 6ft tall!), was a good gig, and I think ive managed to convert Simon into a fan...this is good news for me, on the basis that he's my roomie and his music taste is.... well, lets just say that the words music and taste might be the wrong description for it!
Todays stage started with a warning from the lead rider (Phil) that there was a sportive taking place in Utrecht and we may have some disruption for the 1st 25miles. The good news was that they had closed roads, the bad news was there were 14k of em riding around!
The support team had their work cut out today, riding mainly on cycle paths means a logistical nightmare for them as they try to signpost the route for us. so it was a bit stop/start in places but they all deserved a well earned beer at the end.
"Tour fever" is evident in places, as its only 1 week to go before the REAL TdF starts, lots of signs, flags, and some unusual pieces of art
Todays stage ended in the middle of nowhere, basically a strip of reclaimed land with a road linking them along with several bridges...oh yeah, and windmills - lots of em, but not the pretty ones
If you are feeling generous, and still haven't had the opportunity to make a donation, it would be great if I can get to £3k, im currently a £2.7k....go on, you know you want to!
Bon soir!
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