Tour De France: Prologue Sat 7th July 07

[MG TF 135]

I'm thinking of going up to London to watch/photograph the Prologue of this years TdF. Now i'm not bad with my London knowledge, nights out and general day trips have helped me know my way around.

So i was wondering if anyone else is going and if anyone has got any tips for photographing cycling events. I've done a bit of sport before, never cycling, but really not that experienced.

There is a link below to look at the official site, with an interactive map too. Any suggestions for good viewpoints gratefully recieved!

http://www.tourdefrancelondon.com


Thanks all

[tango charlie]

i'm going but haven't got a clue where to wait...

if you see someone with a 300mm 2.8 looking lost give me a nudge (pref not when i'm pressing the shutter though) ;)

[FranchiseJuan]

We should definately plan a meetup, as I am not about to miss this.

[tango charlie]

ok just had a look and think i'll start in parliment sq then make my way to the mall for the finish....

i'm picturing riders with st stevens tower/buck house in the background.

anyone wana meet up???????

[FranchiseJuan]

Are you sure you want to be around there at that time? I have memories of earlier this year with the marathon. Those are not good memories btw..... :lol:

[tango charlie]

i know... i.m off tomorrow so i'll try and take a walk around the prologue stage.

i'll let you know where i'll be then.

i cant help thinking the only place i might get close is in the park...

what about sunday? i might try and get to the last hill...

[FranchiseJuan]

I am ok for either day. Not got much else planed for that weekend at the moment. I can meet where ever. I think I might have to have a look at the course myself. I actually have no idea where it goes at this stage.

[tango charlie]

i walked the course on friday and i'm going to stand next to wellington arch looking down constitution hill...

or the corner of south/west carriage drive

i'll be one of the many with a 300mm 2.8l

so if anyone wans to meet up PM me and i'll give you my number

[FranchiseJuan]

i walked the course on friday and i'm going to stand next to wellington arch looking down constitution hill...

or the corner of south/west carriage drive

i'll be one of the many with a 300mm 2.8l

so if anyone wans to meet up PM me and i'll give you my number

PM me your number.... What time are they going through? I need to go pickup some strobes on Saterday, so I have to schedule that sometime during the day.

[mij]

Will it even be possible to find space at the Prologue? I just imagine I would end up with shots of the backs of people's heads and being pushed and shoved a lot (which is not good for me).

For that reason I am thinking on the Sunday it will be better to shoot outside of the central London, though being a little familiar with the route there is not that seems that exciting compared to the likes of St. Paul's Cathedral.

As the stretch out near Abbey Wood is more rural I reckon finding space should be easy and though not looking London-like would make for a better background than the dirty terraced shops you get in Southwark, Lewisham, and Greenwich.

Never shot anything like this before so no idea what makes a suitable location, but better to take advantage of the opportunity than miss out completely.

Michael.

[tango charlie]

its thought about 250,000 people are expected on saturday and as the weathers been c&@p hopefully it might be easier to see (if not i find people tend to get out of the way of white lenses :) )

[Moos3h]

Think myself and my wife are going to try and get down to Green Park on Saturday for the Prologue!

Here goes nothing!

Cheers,
James

[tango charlie]

Girls, come along 180 tall fit blokes in very tight body suits :)

guys, 50mph through hyde park on £5k push bikes :D

[bailout]

I am planning on going to this. I live north of hyde park so I will probably head to the park and see what the crowds are like along the route. I assume that the crowds will be greatest along the mall and constitution hill. There is some sort of 'bike village' in the park as well. I am keen to see the event and hopefully take a few photos rather than just view it as a photo op but it would be good to meet up with some of you if possible. Is here a plan for meeting yet and what time are people going?

[tango charlie]

i've PM'd you my number

[tango charlie]

come on Don... where's your photos???

[FranchiseJuan]

come on Don... where's your photos???

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