Our journey across the Pennines was slow. (My brother had pre-warned us there was an accident); Google Maps suggested we should come off the M62 and travel via Halifax. I suddenly was aware that I was driving down roads I had seen in a gritty TV drama; Happy Valley. Luckily no drug crazed psychopaths were following us down the windy roads.
It was our first glimpse of the efforts that local communities were going to for the Tour de Yorkshire; lots of bunting; yellow bikes to mark the route and local businesses celebrating in different ways.
My brother and Sister-in-law ordered take away Thai for us all. Early Wedding Anniversary Present for us.
The children were up early on Saturday morning; lots of excitement about being with their cousins. Somehow despite the early start we managed to miss the "Caravan" that precedes the Tour de France and throws out lots of freebies.
We waited about an hour before we started to see the first cars coming past; the French Gendarmes and all the British Police on motorbikes.
The weather completely took us by surprise; it had been cloudy and cool first thing; but by the time the bikes came past the sun was shining and the sky clear and blue.
It was great to see the crowds out supporting the event; the children needed some encouragement to keep them focused on the import of the occasion!
The rest of the morning was spent at the spectator hub; the children enjoyed the free inflatables; and there was decent coffee for the adults too.
We spent a very enjoyable afternoon with my brother and his family; the children having a great time with their cousins.
My brother threw together a Barbecue for tea and we made our way back over the M62; enjoying the superb views.
I then went out with some of the Mums from school; for a beautiful meal and cocktails. A great end to the day!
Small girl has been poorly today; with the same virus her Dad had last week; a poorly child was the perfect excuse for watching day 2 of the Tour de Yorkshire.
The route today went through places we go frequently; amazing to see places that you regularly visit transformed by huge crowds of spectators.
Big girl was lovely to her poorly sister; and made some chocolate cakes for tea; completely unsupported. They were light and delicious. I think I have a baking rival! I definitely could not bake so well at the age of 10!
The waiting was a bit boring at first
First few cyclists coming through
Blue skies and a helicopter
Leeds City Library Bus was visiting the Spectator Hub - it doesn't get better than that!
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