Tour De Witney - July 2009

Forget the mountains of France and Switzerland, our prime athletes wanted the next challenge and took on the Tour De Witney. A painstaking cycle between major local sites (ie. pubs) in tight fitting and gairish clothing, would the people of Witney ever see the like again ?

A finer bunch of athletes, you are unlikely ever to see.

The Pin two fingered salute, common in so many photos.

Russ and Louie share a "how many more beers" moment.

Monksy removes some ear wax while Copper sorts his glasses.

Tour De Witney is a time for contemplation.

And a spot of merriment.

Q - How many rugby players does it take to put a chain back on ?

Careful parking was the order of the day .... well it was in the first pub. 

The boys watch some cricket ...... a cultured afternoon out.

Recreating a scene from a Madness album (or a dodgy 70's movie - you decide)

Some are starting to feel the effects of the grueling ride.

But there is always time for a tender moment

Yet another sport, this time Aunt Sally

Carl - before his accident !

Looks like Magners was the drink of choice then.

Watch yourslef Snaz, Tim is turning his head.

Gareth smiling for the camera

Three old codgers don't look too amused .... hang on, they look kind of familiar.

Nobody believed that Joe had actually shaved that morning.

Your arms may be long Wayne but not long enough to get all the way round!

Copper and Strutty enjoy a relaxed moment before the serious drinking started.