Can it be that all the waiting, planning (well there hasn't exactly been much of that going on), buying of new bikes to replace other new bikes, buying of countless 'bits' so much so that most of the bikes are now so weighed down that there need be no worry of speeding tickets on this trip, practice rides out and numerous discussions and arm twisting with regard to who's actually going are almost over? Two weeks to go and the boys, in the same way that Wembley finalists nip down to Saville Row to get decked out in bespoke togs, are proud to show off their Tour T-shirts. Hopefully, comfort and practicality will have overcome male pride this year and those of us who really haven't been a Large for some time will feel more comfortable in an XL. I'll let you be the judge of that. I'm grateful to a very talented cartoonist, Mr Simon Goodway, who came up with Capt Mainwaring for me and as you can see I think our point will come across in a typically subtle and understated way when we venture into Monsieur Johnny Foreigner's back yard.Needless to say but we're all very excited that the tour is almost upon us and at precisely 5am on Saturday 21st May we go forth...
do we really have to comment? well in that case, when do we get peace and quiet in the three shoes?
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