The group is outside the first stop, the Chocolate Cafe at the end of the Prologue. The group gets their scoresheets, starts the caffeine intake and begins the weigh in process. (See Tour de Caffeine 2008 for rules on how to get points and how points are deducted)
As with last year, the coveted jerseys are up for grabs after each stage.
This is such a feat of endurance that Michael brought his dad, Keith, along with him for support. Keith and I were partners and kept each other in check to make sure no cheating happened. That, and we'd keep each other inspired throughout the grueling day. (And yes, I lost points for a trip to the loo)
Mark earns the Calorie jersey early, with a massive 600 points gained at the Prologue and never lets it go. Although an impressive win, he's now nicknamed 'Fat Boy' after his efforts. Yes, there is a price one has to pay for greatness.
The group at the Marlow stop. After last year's blustery day, almost everyone is severly overdressed. You can just pick me out in the front between the two white jerseys. I'm hiding in the shadow made by Fat Boy.
David wins the hill climb jersey. This year I wisely decided eating 4 cakes before the challenge was a bad idea.
At the finish I squeeze in next to Rob and Darran - race directors extraordinaire.
Jeeves and Andy decide that such a feat deserves an Italy-like celebration. The beers are out!
The race directors and winners. Rob the race director, Michael wins for caffeine, Mark runs away with the Calorie win, David the hill climb, Darran the race director, and Gemma wins overall leader for her impressive feat of skidding sideways down a hill and still keeping her saddle. And so ends a successful Tour in 2009........
and lastly, I just wanted to share my pretty fall flowers. Happy Autumn everyone!
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