The men's cycling road race was disappointing for Team GB who were marked men from the start. Nobody would help the favourites and, as a result, the gold medal was out of reach. Lizzy Armitstead's silver medal in the women's race and gold and bronze for Wiggins (see photo below) and Froome respectively in the time trial was an excellent consolation for GB cycling .
What has this got to do with this blog? Well, this is a record of influences and what could be more inspirational than a local Olympic Games? [All photos by Grey Fox]
The Flame is lit. |
The breakaways start as Team GB tries to control the race on Box Hill. |
Bradley Wiggins flies past the end of the road on his way to Gold in the Men's Time Trial.
Congratulations on the (London) Times article, and well done on taking time to see something of the Olympics. I've been fortunate enough to catch Four Olympic events to date, not easy when living in Cheshire and getting tickets at (very) short notice, but well worth it.
ReplyDeleteWiggins is a bit of a Mod, and if that brings back some Mod style, all the better.
I'm in my mid fifties, and being well dressed and stylish matters, I had thought I was alone in trying to maintain some style having reached middle age, therefore delighted to come across you blog.
Terence, Cheshire.
Thank you Terence, it's always good to hear from other grey foxes. Enjoy the Games! GF
ReplyDeleteThe opening ceremony of the Olympics was amazing. I have been watching some of the cycling for the scenery, as I used to live and work in that part of Surrey. It has been good to see some familiar old landmarks and Bradley Wiggins winning gold.
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