Yes, years of watching it on TV for the Nissan Classic led me to decide that wherever else I was going to watch cycling, one day I wanted to see a pro cycling race tackle it! I recall at the time some major Dutch or Belgian rider talking of how it was as bad as any climb in the Tour, except shorter.

I hope you can get to the London stage - should be a good day. I used to work Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays back in Ireland, which wiped out all chance of seeing any sports I liked - thankfully those days are mostly over now.

Any other Forumers going to be at the London stage?