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Feature posted: 3 July 2007
Check out our photo report, capturing the human angle of the largest UK sportive to date - faces of anticipation, effort , exhaustion and triumph. Images from the start in Greenwich and the finish in Canterbury.
Greenwich - July 1st, 6am
6am and Vicki Pendleton greets the first wave of riders
An incredible sea of riders amass at just after six
Calm before the storm
The first wave of riders hit the roads
The fleet of TNT trucks, handling the huge logistical operation of baggage transfer
A proud partner takes that pre ride shot
Into battle - two mates make their way to the start
Rubbing shoulders with celebs - Geoff Thomas and Ian Wright on a press call before the start
8:30 and July blue skies emerge from the cloud cover
Sunshine, smiles and camaraderie on the start line
Vicki P gets a crash course in HPV technology - some of the more left of centre machines to hit the start line
Motorcycle marshals prepare for a long day in the saddle
120 miles divided by two
Et tu Tootus - must find out where you get those Centurian boots with Look compatible soles.
One rider gets the lowdown on London to Canterbury
TdF rider Tanya Slater chats with multiple world champion Vicki Pendleton
The Wimeraux Wobblers pose in the SNELL certified berets
The last few riders make their way to the start as 8:30 approaches - next stop Canterbury
Canterbury
The oasis of the event village awaits the riders
Just before midday and journalist Matt Seaton files in the first group home, clearly pleased with his ride
Brothers in arms - Two London Dynamo riders cross the line together
While another Dynamo rider is reunited with his family
One of the Wimeraux Wobblers from earlier on, looking slightly more wobbly than before
PE teacher turned cycling's in at the deep end hero - BBC videoblogger Martin Page looking remarkably fresh at the finish.
View his final blog here
.
HPV banana style bike and rider make it to the finish
Exhausted riders spill onto the grass and take on food and water
Hardcore - 120 miles across Kent on a pair of fixers...
A face etched with effort and relief
The Geoff Thomas Foundation group roll in
United by common experience - riders share their Canterbury tales
An finally... Ian Wright talks of his utter respect for long distance cyclists after finding the route a tough physical and mental test.
Coming soon - on the route photos from Marathon-Photos.com
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