Swim before the final TT starts. We can almost see the Tour from the rooftop pool. Good view of the early riders from the deck! Incredible crowds packed in for many km along the course.
Bash got us grandstand seats right near the finish and across from a big screen, but unfortunately our seats were terrible and our view completely blocked by the awnings. Once again free food and drink, but a lousy experience for fans of the race unless you were in the lower rows. We ended up leaving the grandstand and standing against the barriers across from the screen for 4.5 hrs, which had a good view. We didn’t leave for food or drinks or we’d lose the prime spot. You would have seen us on TV on the inside of the last bend, wearing yellow.
Tons of heavily armed security, and huge crowds on the other side of the course from us. It was cool to see the finish presentations- from our standing spot.