Cycling: Marquee names, big crowds, more stages . . . Tour keeps British cycling on a roll

In the golden glow of Beijing tomorrow's London start will be like no other The success of British cyclists, like Olympic gold-medallist Nicole Cooke, has boosted the sport's popularity. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Action Images The profile of cycling in Britain has never been higher, with the prime minister, Gordon Brown, and Scotland's first minister, Alex Salmond, keen to be involved with the plethora of gold... [read full story]