(Above) The helicopters above the TdF Yellow Jersey leader

(Below) The small group of the chasing pack riders trying to catch the leader

(Above) The Tour de France Yellow Jersey leader followed by the media cavalcade

(Below) The main pack (or 'Peloton') of Tour de France riders coming through Higham

(Above) The riders' team support vehicles

(Below) Final vehicle of the 'Caravanne' marking the formal end of the passing spectacle

(Above) The riders' team support vehicles

(Below) After the Tour de France cavalcade had ended, spectators took great advantage of the road closures

(Above) Pedestrians and two amateur cyclists enjoying the road closures

(Above) A fine and rare specimen of a Dickensian character at the Tour de France.