Let me start by saying I’m not a big Olympics fan, sure I admire the stadiums, sort of liked the opening ceremony but the cost is immense and the traffic is in a mess. However I do like cycling, I did a bit in my younger days and love the sport so the chance to see British riders on home soil when they are currently top of the pile is a chance not to be passed up lightly, the fact it passes 5 mins from my home well I just had to go and the camera had to come.
Here’s a selection from the Men’s and Women’s races.
Excellent shots Chris. I can’t imagine the craziness there.
Thanks Len, it was your typical continental bike race but in England, with twice as many spectators, pure madness but loads of fun
Superb set, Chris. Wish I was nearer to have got a chance to be there.
Thanks andy, I would have liked to have gone to Box Hill but it was the wrong side of the road closures
Super set of images, Chris. They capture the atmosphere really well.
Thanks Mark, I had a couple of spots where I knew I could get some good shots, I picked this location as it was a) 5 mins from home so I could watch a lot of the race and the finish in comfort and b) was on the outside of a 90 degree bend so they would have to slow down and come straight at me.
I love these photos, Chris. Great choice of location.
Thanks Jennifer. I would have preferred to have travelled to the hill as they did 9 laps and it was a steep climb
Great set here, Chris, well photographed!
Thanks Toad, glad you liked them
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very good report photography of this event !!