A rainbow of colour speeds through the countryside
Circling , circling spinning around and around.
Rushing through towns and villages far and wide.
Pumping, pumping up and down eating up the ground.
Nations united all in the race sweat and pain shown in the face.
Riding the wheel of the man in the lead
Nothing but winning matters in this race.
Ignoring the falls even if they bleed.
Speeding speeding to set up the lead
Racing away from the pack of the peloton
Eating up the miles with incredible greed
One slip of concentration and whoosh your lead is just gone.
Motor bikes,scooters, cars and vans follow the riders
Throwing gifts to the crowd hoping they will behave
The excitement is mounting here they come, and go like gliders.
The roads so crowded with onlookers, ignore them just be brave.
Climbing the mountains in the pouring rain,
Your heart is thumping, pumping your head wants to explode
Speeding through the valleys the sun out again.
Rushing to the finish it’s the finale sprint all those wheels and feet implode!
Time for celebrating jersey’s to award
The domstiques are exhausted they have done all the work
The teams and spectators are happy to applaud.
Tomorrow is another stage so wasted effort is something they cannot afford!
willowdot21 
Jul 08, 2014 @ 17:40:03
Whew. You’ve captured the essence of the race, Willow: speed, excitement, crowding, noise, pumping, wheels turning, weather and the finish. Great race. 🙂
Jul 08, 2014 @ 18:39:55
I am pleased to hear that it was what I was trying to convey. Glad you enjoyed. xxxx
Jul 08, 2014 @ 20:23:52
~(*_~)~~ ❤
Jul 08, 2014 @ 20:34:04
>~{°-°}~<
Jul 08, 2014 @ 20:49:40
Ha ha. This one is CUTE.
Jul 08, 2014 @ 21:02:04
I was trying to give the little chap arms. 🙂 😀 xxx
Jul 08, 2014 @ 22:44:25
😛
Jul 09, 2014 @ 04:02:54
Just tried to give it arms. ;D
Jul 09, 2014 @ 20:50:44
It’s a knockout! 😮
Jul 10, 2014 @ 14:10:41
Woohoo!! !_! xxxx
Jul 10, 2014 @ 16:26:04
😀
Jul 09, 2014 @ 07:29:38
Have a real love for Le Tour and you’ve done a great job here to capture it. Ireland is so proud of its cycling tradition with Sean Kelly and Stephen Roche!
Jul 09, 2014 @ 16:16:25
I love the tour too, and I know Ireland can be very proud of it tour history! I am so glad that love of the event shines through!! 😉 hugs thanks for your kind words. xxxxx
Jul 09, 2014 @ 08:23:50
Very well captured in words. I’m a road biking hobbyist and I was right there – with your words 🙂
Jul 09, 2014 @ 16:17:37
I love the tour too so I am glad that my enthusiasm shone through my words. xxxxx