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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Description : Race almost stopped by an old lady. Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-08 Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004 Other Information : There was a moment here where some old dear crossed the road very slowly which forced traffic to stop for rather a long time. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Description : The tour of Britain riders 1 Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-11 Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004 |
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Description : The tour of Britain riders 2 Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-12 Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004 |
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Description : The tour of Britain riders 3 Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-13 Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004 |
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Description : The tour of Britain riders 4 Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-14 Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004 |
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Description : The tour of Britain riders 5 Image Reference No. : DP-030904TOUROFBRIT-15 Date photo taken : 3rd September 2004 Other Information : These are the last of the riders in the tour. |
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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. |
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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......... |
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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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