it's that time of year again.

The Tour has always been a family affair.  When she was very young, my daughter would sit on my lap and cheer on her hero, Chris Boardman.  Now she watches with her children and discusses the race with me by email.

Sometimes Anniemay's sister Mollymay, in Australia would watch and send us messages about the beautiful French countryside.

When he's around, Chris and I will chew the fat about the bikes.

So - three weeks of fun and games and chats to look forward to.