In response on the other thread I mentioned that Froome could be in Yellow if he had wanted, and will be if Wiggins stumbles. He came through for the team, and can reasonably expect to be rewarded.

It’s almost as if the English-speaking world discovered professional cycling. It was once the realm of the Romance languages, but now everyone is getting involved. There are a number of established names now in the major races, and that proves it isn’t just for Continental Europe.

Of course, Lance Armstrong pulled in the US, but there are now several teams backed by non-Euro corporations on the international circuit.

From a UK/Irish perspective this has been a most interesting Tour but then British cycling has come from the margins in the last 15 years. Take the Olympics

From 1948 – 1996 GB won 1 Gold 3 Silvers and 9 Bronzes at the Olympics games in cycling events

Since 2000 Team GB has won 11 Golds, 6 Silvers and 5 Bronzes .

No predictions for 2012 as competing nations have really upped their game on the track