Photographs of the 2004 Tour of Britain
Cycle race in Derby, Derbyshire, UK.
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The Tour of Britain race which took place in September 2004.

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• Photos of the 2004 Tour of Britain Cycle race in Derby.
(Stage 3 of the tour)
This cycle race is known as the Tour of Britain, it used to be called the Milk Race, It's been 9 years since the this came through Derby. The Tour of Britain involves just under 100 top riders, including British Olympic triple medallist, Bradley Wiggins.
The riders take part in five stages, The photos I have taken here were in the third stage.
For more info on the race, please visit the official site HERE.

Photo Description : The crowd gathers.
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-01
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004
Other Information : Here is the view of the Morledge in Derby, The expectant crowd gathers as the moment arrives.
Photo Description : People await the riders.
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-02
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004
Other Information : This is the round-a-bout on the Morledge in Derby, People gather where ever they can to get a good view.

Photo Description : The Police outriders arrive
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-03
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004
Other Information : The
 first sign of anything arriving is the police out riders.
Photo Description : Safety bikes keeping traffic away.
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-04
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004
Other Information : These bikes cleared the way through for the riders, keeping pedestrians and cars clear.
Photo Description : The three leaders arrive in Derby
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-05
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004
Other Information : The time is 12:10 and the first three riders of the race arrive, They receive lots of applause and cheer from the Derby crowds.
Photo Description : The support car follows
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-06
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004
Other Information : This support car followed shortly after, laden with bikes.

Photo Description : Back to normal
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-07
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004
Other Information : The was a gap of 13 minutes before the rest of the riders arrived, so for a while Derby returns to normal with the number 20 bus to Roosevelt Avenue driving in front of the Council House.
Photo Description : Race almost stopped by an old lady.
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-08
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004
Other Information : The
re was a moment here where some old dear crossed the road very slowly which forced traffic to stop for rather a long time.
Photo Description : The rest of the riders start to arrive in Derby
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-09
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004
Other Information : Seconds later, these safety bikes arrives to stop all traffic ready for the mass of riders to come through the centre of Derby.
Photo Description : The rest of the riders arrive in Derby
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-10
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004
Other Information : The time is 12:23 and the rest of the cyclist arrive in Derby.

Photo Description : The tour of Britain riders 1
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-11
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004
Photo Description : The tour of Britain riders 2
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-12
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004
Photo Description : The tour of Britain riders 3
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-13
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004
Photo Description : The tour of Britain riders 4
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-14
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004

Photo Description : The tour of Britain riders 5
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-15
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004
Other Information : The
se are the last of the riders in the tour.
Photo Description : The support cars.
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-16
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004
Other Information : These support cars brought up the rear of the Tour of Britain race.
Photo Description : Back to normality ?
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-17
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004
Other Information : Its now 12:24 and the crowd clears and everything returns to normal, but just when you thought it was all over.........
Photo Description : Just when you thought it was over!
Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-18
Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004
Other Information : At 12:27 a strange sound was heard speeding down Full street, it was made by this rather odd Citroen vehicle.


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