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Well we're three weeks into 2012 already, and preparations for the year ahead and intensifying all of the time.

This is the time of year where we begin to get really busy as plans for The Tour of Britain (and of course The Tour Series) come together.  So for all our various teams the long road trips out to begin planning stage routes, start locations, finish straights and all of the various commercial and marketing agreements that come with these have begun, and won't stop until October!  So look out for our three trusty Skoda Superbs on the roads of the UK - all of ...

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It may be approaching The Tour of Britain's quietest months of mid-Winter, but even so there's still a lot going on off the back of the 2011 Tour, and looking ahead to next year's events.

The main job at the moment for the commercial and technical teams are the many debriefs which have to take place with all of our partners, venues and suppliers.  It's a chance for everyone to discuss what went right, iron out any minor problems and also to begin to look ahead to next year's race, so an exciting time as we slowly see ideas and the 2012 Tour unfold before us.  There's ...

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Wow we can't believe it's been almost a month since The Tour of Britain 2011 came to its conclusion at the heart of London.  Despite what you may think, it's not a case of immediately downing tools and putting your feet up, almost as much hard work goes into post-Tour as it does pre-Tour.

First up we had The Prostate Cancer Charity Tour Ride Stoke-on-Trent, which proved to be our biggest ride of the year.  Thanks to all of the 1,400 people who took part in the Pro and Challenge Rides, we're just sorry the weather wasn't better for you all.

So after unpacking ...

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Yet another stage win for the HTC Highroad team.  So that's 500 and counting!

This time Mark Renshaw took first place with team mate Mark Cavendish right on his wheel, and Robert Forster following closely behind. 

Lars Boom, riding for Rabobank, kept hold of the IG Markets Gold Jersey, while Geraint Thomas pulled on The Prostate Cancer Charity Points Jersey for 'real'.  This morning in Exeter and on today's stage you'd have seen him wearing it for Lars, as Geraint was second in the standings, but the leader's jersey takes precedent. 


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What a sight it was watching the World Champion in his rainbow jersey cross the finish line in Caerphilly with his arms raised in celebration. Thor Hushovd flew down the finish straight, leaving IG Markets Gold Jersey wearer Lars Boom with second place.

The cheers from the crowds resonated through the town, with the excitement of the close group finish as the riders came whizzing down Caerphilly Mountain and into the final corner before battling it out over the final 200 metres.  We think only a Geraint Thomas victory could have raised the roof more in Caerphilly!


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