[ritchiebaby]

The dates for the TdF have been confirmed by the ICU, although the French Government have extended a ban on mass gatherings until September.

We all know the mass frenzy caused by the race and the scenes of the riders being mobbed on many of the big climbs. As the race takes place on public roads with absolutely no way of controlling public access, I am certain that any possible extension of the ban will be totally ignored by the French public.

I still take nothing for granted.