Tour of Britain 2013 in Dorking

On Saturday, the 2013 Tour of Britain was going from Epsom to Guildford via the streets and country lanes of Dorking in Surrey.

Getting ready to watch the cyclists pass through Dorking

The bus stop is put to use

The excitement mounts

The leaders appear

But it is a bit of a blur (Sir Bradley Wiggins in gold)

And the race moves on

So it is back to normal in Dorking

The stage was won by Mark Cavendish in Guildford

Bollards of Dorking

Inspired by Bollards of London and a lunchtime in Dorking, here are some Bollards of Dorking in Surrey,

Reflector Bollards

Neglected Bollards

Park Bollard

Older Park Bollard

Car Park Bollards

High Street Bollards

New Wine Store Bollards

The 2012 Olympics Effect

Meadowbank Recreation Groun, Dorking, Surrey
July 2012:

Watching the 2012 Olympics Road Race on the big screen in the park,

next to Meadowbank Stadium, the home of Dorking F.C.

 

The Road Race went through Dorking and round nearby Box Hill

December 2012:

Nice weather for ducks in the park after the rain.

Geese Grazing in Dorking, Surrey

A autumn day in Meadowbank Recreation Ground, Dorking, Surrey, with grazing geese. It was colder than it looks.

Canada geese grazing on the grass

Canada geese grazing by the lake

Flags in Dorking for 2012 Olympics Road Race

Dorking gets ready for the cycling road race in the 2012 London Olympics.

Mark Cavendish from the Isle of Man is a favourite in the mens' race, hence the Isle of Man flag with the three legs.

The two races will pass through the town centre on the way to nearby Box Hill, the men on Saturday 28 July and the women on Sunday 29 July. The races will also go past the Denbies Wine Estate.

See  also previous entry of  pictures of the road race route through Dorking.

Anyone but Germany ?

A pub outside Dorking Station welcomes supporters of all the countries in Euro 2012, except Germany?

After the semi-finals, things were simpler, Italy or Spain!

Nower sunset

Early Saturday evening in the snow on the Nower in Dorking with the North Downs in the background.

Frost on The Nower, Dorking, Surrey, in January 2012

Frost on the Nower, Dorking, Surrey, on a winter's morning in January 2012.

It is a contrast to the snow of last winter. See previous entry of 2011 snow on the Nower.

Growing Family of Canada Geese in Dorking

The family of Canada Geese now looking very grown up
in Meadowbank Recreation Ground, Dorking.

See family in June: Goslings in Dorking
The lead one above with distinctive white markings on the head is one of the parents in the earlier picture. 

Autumn on the Nower, Dorking, Surrey

Autumn sunshine on the Nower in Dorking, Surrey.

It is a pity that the summer was not like this.          

For the view in winter 2010, see the last picture in January snow in Dorking

A Blooming Tree

A tree in July 2011, Meadowbank Recreation Ground, Dorking, Surrey.

The same tree in January 2010.

Ducklings of Dorking - We are Family

The ducklings settle down together for a family gathering

at Meadowbank Recreation Ground, Dorking

Dog Show in Dorking

A variety of dogs on show at a Dog Show in Meadowbank Recreation Ground, Dorking, on 4 June 2011. For once it was a sunny, warm day.

Goslings in Dorking

A family of Canadian Geese in Meadowbank Recreation Ground, Dorking, Surrey.

The Ducklings of Dorking

The ducklings are growing, but down to 11,

at Meadowbank Recreation Ground, Dorking

A Flotilla of Ducklings in Dorking

A duck with 12 ducklings on the Mill Pond, Meadowbank Recreation Ground, Dorking.

Signs of Spring - Daffodils in Dorking

Daffodils brighten up the Meadowbank Recreation Ground in Dorking, Surrey. An indication that Spring is upon us.

Walking in Dorking

A  line  of  walkers  descending  a  hill  on  the  Nower  in  Dorking,  Surrey

Dorking  High  Street

Dorking, Surrey - 2012 Olympic Cycling road race route

As I mentioned in my previous blog entry, the 2012 Olympic cycling road race will be passing through the town of Dorking in Surrey. Here are some pics of the route:

Dorking High Street, part of the 2012 Olympic Cycling road race course

West Street, Dorking

Cyclists already trying out the route on West Street