The premier event of world cycling, the Tour de France, passing through East London.

Le Tour had passed through much of England on its staged route to the capital, culminating in a sprint race through the East End and into the city centre.

I was asked for event coverage by Waltham Forest, one of several local authorities hosting parts of the route into London.  I was to shoot some of the race as the peloton rocketed along the road, but the main focus was to be the festival-style atmosphere on the streets as thousands were expected to watch it from the sidelines.

People of all ages lined the streets waiting for a glimpse of the riders

2014 ESHRE 2014 conference summit meeting Munich 29 - 02 July02.07.2014 Munich, Germany. ESHRE 2014 general meeting & conference, ICM Munich, 29-02 July.

The local butcher affected by an oddly patriotic atmosphere

2014 ESHRE 2014 conference summit meeting Munich 29 - 02 July02.07.2014 Munich, Germany. ESHRE 2014 general meeting & conference, ICM Munich, 29-02 July.

A band of comedy musicians entertain the butcher with an ad-lib song about meat and cycling