That's it, the Prologue is finished. I've not been converted to a bicycle fan but it was fun and for once Liège was the centre of international attention for a good reason.
All that's left to do is the cleaning up.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Les spectateurs
A few shots of the spectators, who valiantly defied the heat and the sun all day to support the cyclists. Some had reserved seats on the specially built platforms,
some were standing all day and had to lie down on the lawns from time to time
and some were the subject of special hospitality, with complimentary T-shirts and drinks.
Le Tour de France à Liège
Finally, some cyclists. It's a bit of an anti-climax really, not much is happening. From time to time a cyclist turns up, preceded by a police motorcycle and followed by a support car. That's all...
Le Tour des Filles
Advertisers are convinced that all you need in order to sell stuff is pretty young girls in shorts and T-shirts.
Le Tour des Pubs
Le Tour de France is not just a bicycle race, it's also an advertising opportunity for its numerous official sponsors. Consequently, before watching the race, the spectators have to watch the advertising parade. It's a low-key event, characterised by good taste and discretion.
Le Tour des Flics
Hundreds of policemen have gathered in the city. Here, a group of them are patrolling the circuit before the start of the advertisers' parade (in search of donuts?).
Le Tour de France
For those of you who are uninitiated to the pleasures of sporting excellence on two wheels and steroid allegations, today the Tour de France starts in Liège with the Prologue. I will be posting updates throughout the day.
Thousands of people are gathered around the Place Saint Lambert and the rest of the circuit.
This is apparently the biggest post-it drawing in the world! On the facade of the Galeries Saint Lambert.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Itagliaaaaa!
As soon as yesterday's semifinal finished, the streets of Liège were flooded by celebrating 3rd generation italian immigrants. The party went on until 2am, horns, vuvuzelas, sirens, firecrackers and all. I have nothing against italians but why on earth should we lose sleep in the far end of Belgium when Italy wins?
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
Demolition complete
They've finally finished demolishing the old building of the Meuse newspaper. Now they're cleaning up and flattening.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
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