Tour of Britain 2009 - Final Stage 8 - London

The 2009 Tour of Britain's final stage took to the streets of the capital, streets lined with vocal crowds. While cycling participation is increasing in the UK, so is the fan base of the major racing teams. A good show of world class teams, good weather and the growing interest in the sport that is slowing being dominated by British cyclists, culminated under hazy late summer sun.

At an amazing average pace of 29.4mph, the 91 riders, lapped the loop circuit 10 times including 3 sprint laps, to cover the 92km. The riders were cheered as they signed in, every rider got appeals for autographs before the start. It was clear these bright stars appreciated the warm welcome from London.

The prizes and titles were smothered by two bright young stars of cycling, Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Columbia HTC) and Thomas De Gendt (Topsport Vlaande )

Full results - http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/_ns_results/stage8_results.asp

The 2009 Tour of Britain's final stage took to the streets of the capital, streets lined with vocal crowds. While cycling participation is increasing in the UK, so is the fan base of the major racing teams. A good show of world class teams, good weather and the growing interest in the sport that is slowing being dominated by British cyclists, culminated under hazy late summer sun.

At an amazing average pace of 29.4mph, the 91 riders, lapped the loop circuit 10 times including 3 sprint laps, to cover the 92km. The riders were cheered as they signed in, every rider got appeals for autographs before the start. It was clear these bright stars appreciated the warm welcome from London.

The prizes and titles were smothered by two bright young stars of cycling, Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Columbia HTC) and Thomas De Gendt (Topsport Vlaande )

Full results - http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/_ns_results/stage8_results.asp

The 2009 Tour of Britain's final stage took to the streets of the capital, streets lined with vocal crowds. While cycling participation is increasing in the UK, so is the fan base of the major racing teams. A good show of world class teams, good weather and the growing interest in the sport that is slowing being dominated by British cyclists, culminated under hazy late summer sun.

At an amazing average pace of 29.4mph, the 91 riders, lapped the loop circuit 10 times including 3 sprint laps, to cover the 92km. The riders were cheered as they signed in, every rider got appeals for autographs before the start. It was clear these bright stars appreciated the warm welcome from London.

The prizes and titles were smothered by two bright young stars of cycling, Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Columbia HTC) and Thomas De Gendt (Topsport Vlaande )

Full results - http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/_ns_results/stage8_results.asp

The 2009 Tour of Britain's final stage took to the streets of the capital, streets lined with vocal crowds. While cycling participation is increasing in the UK, so is the fan base of the major racing teams. A good show of world class teams, good weather and the growing interest in the sport that is slowing being dominated by British cyclists, culminated under hazy late summer sun.

At an amazing average pace of 29.4mph, the 91 riders, lapped the loop circuit 10 times including 3 sprint laps, to cover the 92km. The riders were cheered as they signed in, every rider got appeals for autographs before the start. It was clear these bright stars appreciated the warm welcome from London.

The prizes and titles were smothered by two bright young stars of cycling, Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Columbia HTC) and Thomas De Gendt (Topsport Vlaande )

Full results - http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/_ns_results/stage8_results.asp

The 2009 Tour of Britain's final stage took to the streets of the capital, streets lined with vocal crowds. While cycling participation is increasing in the UK, so is the fan base of the major racing teams. A good show of world class teams, good weather and the growing interest in the sport that is slowing being dominated by British cyclists, culminated under hazy late summer sun.

At an amazing average pace of 29.4mph, the 91 riders, lapped the loop circuit 10 times including 3 sprint laps, to cover the 92km. The riders were cheered as they signed in, every rider got appeals for autographs before the start. It was clear these bright stars appreciated the warm welcome from London.

The prizes and titles were smothered by two bright young stars of cycling, Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Columbia HTC) and Thomas De Gendt (Topsport Vlaande )

Full results - http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/_ns_results/stage8_results.asp

The 2009 Tour of Britain's final stage took to the streets of the capital, streets lined with vocal crowds. While cycling participation is increasing in the UK, so is the fan base of the major racing teams. A good show of world class teams, good weather and the growing interest in the sport that is slowing being dominated by British cyclists, culminated under hazy late summer sun.

At an amazing average pace of 29.4mph, the 91 riders, lapped the loop circuit 10 times including 3 sprint laps, to cover the 92km. The riders were cheered as they signed in, every rider got appeals for autographs before the start. It was clear these bright stars appreciated the warm welcome from London.

The prizes and titles were smothered by two bright young stars of cycling, Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Columbia HTC) and Thomas De Gendt (Topsport Vlaande )

Full results - http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/_ns_results/stage8_results.asp

The 2009 Tour of Britain's final stage took to the streets of the capital, streets lined with vocal crowds. While cycling participation is increasing in the UK, so is the fan base of the major racing teams. A good show of world class teams, good weather and the growing interest in the sport that is slowing being dominated by British cyclists, culminated under hazy late summer sun.

At an amazing average pace of 29.4mph, the 91 riders, lapped the loop circuit 10 times including 3 sprint laps, to cover the 92km. The riders were cheered as they signed in, every rider got appeals for autographs before the start. It was clear these bright stars appreciated the warm welcome from London.

The prizes and titles were smothered by two bright young stars of cycling, Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Columbia HTC) and Thomas De Gendt (Topsport Vlaande )

Full results - http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/_ns_results/stage8_results.asp

The 2009 Tour of Britain's final stage took to the streets of the capital, streets lined with vocal crowds. While cycling participation is increasing in the UK, so is the fan base of the major racing teams. A good show of world class teams, good weather and the growing interest in the sport that is slowing being dominated by British cyclists, culminated under hazy late summer sun.

At an amazing average pace of 29.4mph, the 91 riders, lapped the loop circuit 10 times including 3 sprint laps, to cover the 92km. The riders were cheered as they signed in, every rider got appeals for autographs before the start. It was clear these bright stars appreciated the warm welcome from London.

The prizes and titles were smothered by two bright young stars of cycling, Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Columbia HTC) and Thomas De Gendt (Topsport Vlaande )

Full results - http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/_ns_results/stage8_results.asp

The 2009 Tour of Britain's final stage took to the streets of the capital, streets lined with vocal crowds. While cycling participation is increasing in the UK, so is the fan base of the major racing teams. A good show of world class teams, good weather and the growing interest in the sport that is slowing being dominated by British cyclists, culminated under hazy late summer sun.

At an amazing average pace of 29.4mph, the 91 riders, lapped the loop circuit 10 times including 3 sprint laps, to cover the 92km. The riders were cheered as they signed in, every rider got appeals for autographs before the start. It was clear these bright stars appreciated the warm welcome from London.

The prizes and titles were smothered by two bright young stars of cycling, Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Columbia HTC) and Thomas De Gendt (Topsport Vlaande )

Full results - http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/_ns_results/stage8_results.asp

The 2009 Tour of Britain's final stage took to the streets of the capital, streets lined with vocal crowds. While cycling participation is increasing in the UK, so is the fan base of the major racing teams. A good show of world class teams, good weather and the growing interest in the sport that is slowing being dominated by British cyclists, culminated under hazy late summer sun.

At an amazing average pace of 29.4mph, the 91 riders, lapped the loop circuit 10 times including 3 sprint laps, to cover the 92km. The riders were cheered as they signed in, every rider got appeals for autographs before the start. It was clear these bright stars appreciated the warm welcome from London.

The prizes and titles were smothered by two bright young stars of cycling, Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Columbia HTC) and Thomas De Gendt (Topsport Vlaande )

Full results - http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/_ns_results/stage8_results.asp