The elite international team assembled in Pau where Graeme unpacked his box of glassware, it seems he didn't realise this was a cycling trip.

Unable to afford bikes, the boys rented bike boxes .... being a little more upmarket, Graeme rented a suitcase

The boys decided to rent bikes in France, which was a big problem for the Gnome

The great thing about road signs on steep roads is that they give you an excuse to stop and read them when climbing!

Lost and confused, Gordo screams out to the villagers “does anyone know the way to Luchon?”

The Marauder international cycling team – that's cycling not modelling…… really just a group of confused footy supporters.

Bernie was trying to “bat above his average” until it was pointed out that this was only a poster.

Despite the poor condition of the road to Spain and the lack of visibility, Graeme was determined to play the role of the Cycling Matador

The elite international team counted every calorie they put into their system - actually they lost count after two days

The winner of the polka dot Guernsey couldn't actually manage to fit it on over his gut

The views of the Pyrenees were just superb – we were told

The team rode to Lourdes looking for a miracle at the Grotto. It happened when Roddy managed to get the seat out of his arse

Gordo celebrated his 75th birthday while away, unable to blow out the candles they burned into the cake.

She was a bit of a tart, but Roddy still liked her…….

The loneliness of the long distance peddler, no one could keep up with Will!

The team strategy meetings were blamed for our lack of competitive results, having them every 5kms did take its toll

Don't worry Bernie, what goes on tour, stays on tour!

Having climbed to the top of the world, Foster contemplates how he is going to get down without crashing

Unable to make the summit, the boys abandoned the bikes and walked

Foster had everyone in raptures with his monkey act – what a card!

The Col du Tourmalet changes a man – why else would 7 blokes all buy stupid hats?

Yes, this one is a little hard to explain, would you believe he was the best and fairest?