Oh boy were they lucky with the weather. Anybody remember the Tour of Britain going over Honister pass in proper Lake District weather? Like watching salmon swimming upstream. Still, it was a superb showcase for both the show and Yorkshire.
While we have champions in the sport and the attention of the media, there will be interest, but I feel that it will be for many a passing fad. A bit like Xbox only outdoors and requiring physical effort. Just wait until they find out that you have to maintain bikes to keep them working. And looking around, it is amazing how many riders have yet to figure out the mysteries of gears, and how to put their feet on the pedals.