What an evening!
We travelled light to the Olympics today, hence the poor quality photos. But what an evening it was!
Love those minis – a cool way to carry the discus back to base
Interesting hat
More interesting hats!
Hooray!
A great night to be British
Photo by Maggie Talibart
My daughter’s debut shot, a stunning capture of Bradley Wiggins riding to victory in the Olympic time trials today. Well done, Maggie! I am not sure I should let her near my camera again if she is going to be this good. Well done, Bradley and also Christopher Froome (below) for winning Bronze.
Photo by Maggie Talibart
The ladies arrive
Yesterday we enjoyed the men’s Olympic road race as it came through our village, Oatlands, near Weybridge in Surrey. Today it was the ladies’ turn.
A rainy day for cycling
What a difference from yesterday’s sunny weather. Intermittent heavy rain and thunder greeted the women. But even the capricious English weather couldn’t spoil the fun for the hardy onlookers and the Police motorcyclists.
Netherlands lead
As it came through Oatlands, the pack was still together. Although the Dutch rider was out in front, it was still anyone’s race.
It’s still anyone’s race
As my other half is Canadian, we cheered two countries on. I hope the Canadian riders saw our huge maple leaf flag!
Determination
The race has just finished. Congratulations to Vos who won gold for the Netherlands but also to our own Lizzie Armitstead for bringing home a silver! Well done to all the hardy cyclists in a very wet race.
Next Olympic fun for us: the time trials on Wednesday!
The pack arrives
The Olympics got off to an exciting start for us today as the road race came through our village, Oatlands, Weybridge, Surrey.
Outriders
The motorcycle riders who preceded the cyclists were very jolly, waving to the crowd and sounding their sirens or horns. One even zig zagged down the road, much to the crowd’s delight.
The leaders
It was very exciting when the cyclists finally appeared.
A steely stare from the USA!
One of the USA riders seems to be staring at me but he is in fact looking at another rider moving up to his left, out of frame.
Australia was leading the front group
Twelve riders were out in front as the race came through Oatlands.
Determination
But at this early stage there was still everything to race for.
Silver medalist in action
The Columbian rider caught here near the very back is Rigoberto Uran who come through to collect the Silver medal.
Support bikes, reflections and shadows.
After the riders came all the support vehicles and a multitude of spare bikes and wheels. Notice how the shadows bottom left seem to be forming some Olympic rings?
Olympic spirit
Afterwards the crowds dispersed in very good cheer.
Friendly steward
The stewards were really friendly and good humoured – doing a great job.
Tomorrow it’s the ladies’ turn and we’ll be there cheering them on.
Focused Moments 