When we lived in France, the route of the Tour de France twice passed our house. Before the cyclists whizz past, there’s the publicity caravan, an unending stream of advertisers tossing out toys and trinkets to the expectant crowds waiting for the cyclists to pass. Here’s one ….
From Pyrenees to Pennines 
Never seen it in France but have seen it in Brighton. They go so fast – don’t recall any ducks on top though as they zoomed past the pavilion!
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Ah, the advertisers don’t zoom. They want you to notice what they’re promoting!
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oh I meant the cyclists – don’t think the advertisers came over to England that first time the Tour visited
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I always wanted to see the Duck Race at Lealholm 🙂 🙂
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Oh, what fun!
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It was. We enjoyed it anyway.
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😊😊
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That duck made me laugh, a good start to my day.
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Quack!
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You made me laugh all over again.
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Happy to help!
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I had visions of a duck on top of one of the cyclists 🤣
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Nope. That would be cruel 😉
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What fun!
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It was. Who doesn’t like cheap rubbish for free?
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After they throw the ducks out do they send you a bill?
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* groans loudly*
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Sorry, can’t help being quackers!
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😉
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Yes!! The Tour has been past here too and I was surprised how much of an event it was. Roads are full of camper vans for a full two days beforehand, so many advertisers and then the end of day party with music and so many freebies!
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It’s certainly a distraction from everyday routines!
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Haha, yes! 🙂
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And to think, when I watch races on television, I have seen the caravan of advertisers … but I am not surprised that there is.
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It’s quite fun, and it passes the time till the race comes past!
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That is Really cute! Thanks for the big smile. The mascot for our child’s school is a duck!
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I love that. No heraldic clap trap. A duck. Wonderful.
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That must have been fascinating to watch….unless of course your wanted to go somewhere 😀
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No chance on the day the race went past. And why would you even want to? I’m no cycling fan, but it was such fun.
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Hm. Nothing says “premier bicycle race” quite like a rubber duck on a van roof … 😉😂
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Absolutely.
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So when they toss that out into the crowd – I can just imagine what everybody yells …
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😉
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it must be fun! 🙂 🙂
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It is – fun, friendship and frivolity – unless you’re one of the cyclists …
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Ay Up!
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That was one of the slogans when it came to Yorkshire, wasn’t it? ‘Ey up le Tour’
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That wouldn’t work for a swan up top would it? 😁
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Far too undignified. Certainly not 😉
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