The starting line in Yorkshire.

The starting line in Cambridge.

Cycling fans in Yorkshire.
Pictured: Cycling fans enjoy the start of the Tour de France in Yorkshire today http://t.co/UlnQSgkdVh
Cycling fans in Cambridge.
Desde Braintre esperando el paso del Tour de Francia; Cambridge-Londres. Viva COLOMBIA.
Cycling fans in Yorkshire.

Cycling fans in Cambridge.
#tourdefrance Tour de France Cambridge, wearing my @JollaHQ first one Tshirt. @cybette
Cafés in Yorkshire.

Cafés in Cambridge.
Fitzbillies new side counter open for business at TdeF. Yes it IS level. It's the only thing in Cambridge that is
How fans get a good view in Yorkshire.
"@BuzzFeedUK: This Yorkshireman found the best way to ensure his kids got to see the #tourdefrance @alripon
How fans get a good view in Cambridge.
Churches in Yorkshire.
Churches in Cambridge.
@LeTourCambridge People waiting for the Tour de France in Cambridge at 8:00 this morning. #lovecambs@VisitCambs
Dogs watching the tour in Yorkshire.
@yorkshiretea Dougie enjoying his Yorkshire tea on le tour #teaonletour
Dogs watching the tour in Cambridge.
Road markings in Yorkshire.
A Yorkshire welcome for the Tour de France! http://t.co/38h1Y9dJx6
Road markings in Cambridge.
Big day for #Cambridge. Will be heading out at lunch to catch sight of #tourdefrance as it passes by
Decorations in Yorkshire.
Gearing up for Le Tour de France in Yorkshire. East Witton has gone bike crazy! @letouryorkshire @letour
Decorations in Cambridge.
Départ de Cambridge ! Si british #tdf
Decorations in Yorkshire.
Decorations in Cambridge.
Beautiful day in Cambridge. All ready for the 3rd stage of the Tour de France
Decorations in Yorkshire.
#LoveIt Silsden British Legion #tourdeyorkshire #GrandDepart
Decorations in Cambridge.
No more sleeps, le Tour is today!! Worth getting up at 3am for scenes like this! #TdF #cambridge @LeTourCambridge
The crowds in Yorkshire.

The crowds in the build-up to the start in Cambridge.

The crowds in Yorkshire.

The crowds in Cambridge.
Excitement in the air!! #letourcambridge
The crowds in Yorkshire.

The crowds in Cambridge.
Cambridge was busy this morning. Lots of Lycra.
Thankfully, the crowd in Cambridge grew larger closer to the time.
Cambridge is ready for Tour de France!!! #TDF
And the crowds definitely looked fuller by the time the cyclists whooshed through.
Le Tour de France comes to King's College Cambridge and @CUPBookshop #TDF2014 @LeTourCambridge
But Yorkshire's a hard act to follow.
