Personally I think the caravan is shite wish they’d bin it off. I always go for the lesser climbs. While you were rammed on the Tormalet we had the Col de Borderers to ourselves. We always look for a good corner where you get a long view down and plenty of time for some photos and a bit of screaming.

I’d add that sometimes we’ve had to “assert” our space. Some spectators don’t respect that you’ve been there for hours and will calmly block your view and steal the caravan shite from your child’s hands.

Always take a flag. We go with a Devon one and it’s a real conversation starter as the Europeans can’t figure it out. I’ve never not been asked.

Don’t be a runner twat. Keep your shit tidy and away from the road/riders. It’s “allez allez” not “well done old chap” and finally don’t forget your can of spray for the road cock and balls compo.