This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-28182998
The article has changed 14 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Version 8 | Version 9 |
---|---|
Tour de France: Stage three from Cambridge to London | Tour de France: Stage three from Cambridge to London |
(35 minutes later) | |
Tens of thousands of fans have turned out to line the route of the final English leg of the Tour de France from Cambridge to London. | Tens of thousands of fans have turned out to line the route of the final English leg of the Tour de France from Cambridge to London. |
The 96-mile (155km) stage took the 197 cyclists past King's College in Cambridge before they reached Essex at about 13:00 BST | The 96-mile (155km) stage took the 197 cyclists past King's College in Cambridge before they reached Essex at about 13:00 BST |
They are expected to reach the finish line in London at about 15:45 BST. | They are expected to reach the finish line in London at about 15:45 BST. |
Vincenzo Nibali, from Italy, wears the yellow jersey having won the second stage between York and Sheffield. | Vincenzo Nibali, from Italy, wears the yellow jersey having won the second stage between York and Sheffield. |
Crowds lined the streets as Nibali led the cyclists through the historic centre of Cambridge. | Crowds lined the streets as Nibali led the cyclists through the historic centre of Cambridge. |
Cavendish messages | Cavendish messages |
As it set off in Cambridge, the peloton passed famous landmarks including Cambridge University's St John's, Trinity and King's colleges. | As it set off in Cambridge, the peloton passed famous landmarks including Cambridge University's St John's, Trinity and King's colleges. |
The riders will cycle past London's Tower Bridge, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, opposite the finish line. | |
In Essex, big screens showing the race were set up at Felsted, Finchingfield village green and Chelmsford's Admirals Park. | |
Stage three race timings | Stage three race timings |
12:15 BST: Cambridge. Riders leave Parker's Piece for a tour of the city | 12:15 BST: Cambridge. Riders leave Parker's Piece for a tour of the city |
12:25 BST: Trumpington. Race begins as riders reach the A1309 | 12:25 BST: Trumpington. Race begins as riders reach the A1309 |
12:42 BST: Essex. Peloton crosses the border through the Chesterfords | 12:42 BST: Essex. Peloton crosses the border through the Chesterfords |
14:06 BST: Riders reach Chelmsford | 14:06 BST: Riders reach Chelmsford |
14:43 BST: Epping Forest | 14:43 BST: Epping Forest |
14:55 BST: London stage begins at Woodford | 14:55 BST: London stage begins at Woodford |
15:04 BST: Walthamstow | 15:04 BST: Walthamstow |
15:11 BST: Lead riders expected at the Olympic Park | 15:11 BST: Lead riders expected at the Olympic Park |
15:42 BST: Stage three ends at The Mall | 15:42 BST: Stage three ends at The Mall |
Source: Tour de France | Source: Tour de France |
British rider Mark Cavendish crashed out of the race near the finish line of Saturday's first stage and injured his shoulder, ending his Tour. | British rider Mark Cavendish crashed out of the race near the finish line of Saturday's first stage and injured his shoulder, ending his Tour. |
Fans in Essex put up get well messages along the third stage route, which were shared on social media. | Fans in Essex put up get well messages along the third stage route, which were shared on social media. |
Cavendish's wife Peta tweeted: "...Thank you. I showed him and he even managed a smile." | Cavendish's wife Peta tweeted: "...Thank you. I showed him and he even managed a smile." |
By Ben Bland, BBC Look East, on Parker's Piece in Cambridge | By Ben Bland, BBC Look East, on Parker's Piece in Cambridge |
This is an event that has been months in the planning and of course the peloton goes by in a matter of seconds, but many people stuck around, making a day of it. | |
Many of them gathered on Parker's Piece to watch the rest of the race on the big screen and soak up the atmosphere. | |
Behind me, a collection of tents makes up the cycling village which has popped up, and behind that is a little track where perhaps some of the Tour de France cyclists of the future are having a warm-up lap or two. | |
Cambridge is a city that has embraced this event. | Cambridge is a city that has embraced this event. |
It has, on any measure, done itself proud in hosting this event. | It has, on any measure, done itself proud in hosting this event. |
It is a city that styles itself as being the UK's capital of cycling. Today, it has hosted the world's biggest cycling race. | It is a city that styles itself as being the UK's capital of cycling. Today, it has hosted the world's biggest cycling race. |
Road closures will also affect the boroughs of Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, City, Westminster, Lambeth and Southwark, Transport for London (TfL) said. | Road closures will also affect the boroughs of Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, City, Westminster, Lambeth and Southwark, Transport for London (TfL) said. |
Streets along the London route were closed at 10:00 BST and will reopen in phases up until about 18:00, police said. | Streets along the London route were closed at 10:00 BST and will reopen in phases up until about 18:00, police said. |
In 2007 more than a million people lined the London route to watch and cheer 189 riders at the opening ceremony, time trial and first stage. | In 2007 more than a million people lined the London route to watch and cheer 189 riders at the opening ceremony, time trial and first stage. |
TfL has advised spectators who plan to watch the Tour to check for road closures and disruptions. | TfL has advised spectators who plan to watch the Tour to check for road closures and disruptions. |
Magenta signs have been placed along the route and at stations to direct spectators to areas where they can watch the cyclists. | Magenta signs have been placed along the route and at stations to direct spectators to areas where they can watch the cyclists. |
Fan parks have been created in Green Park and Trafalgar Square and a spectator hub at Hopkins Field in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, where giant screens have been set up. | Fan parks have been created in Green Park and Trafalgar Square and a spectator hub at Hopkins Field in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, where giant screens have been set up. |
London Mayor Boris Johnson said: "I wish every rider taking part in this gruelling endeavour the best of luck - I'm sure they will no doubt inspire even more Londoners to take to two wheels." | London Mayor Boris Johnson said: "I wish every rider taking part in this gruelling endeavour the best of luck - I'm sure they will no doubt inspire even more Londoners to take to two wheels." |
Mounted Branch officers will patrol around St James' Park, with stewards across the route, Met Police said. | Mounted Branch officers will patrol around St James' Park, with stewards across the route, Met Police said. |
There will be 18 more stages before the race reaches its final destination of Paris on 27 July. | There will be 18 more stages before the race reaches its final destination of Paris on 27 July. |
Are you in Cambridge? Are you watching the Tour de France? Please share your experiences with us. You can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk using the subject line 'Tour de France'. | Are you in Cambridge? Are you watching the Tour de France? Please share your experiences with us. You can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk using the subject line 'Tour de France'. |
Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. | Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. |
Read the terms and conditions | Read the terms and conditions |