Olympic Torch travelling through Dorking

Olympic Torch in Dorking (Friday 20th July 2012)

To an enthusiastic reception, the Olympic Torch arrived in Dorking on its route through to Shere,Godalming and Guildford. Friday 20th July was the last day of its tour around the country, before touring the London Boroughs for the week leading up to the opening ceremony.

Next weekend,Dorking will again feature centre stage, as the London 2012 Road Race cyclists come though.

Overview of the London 2012 Road Race Course

Got a spare 11 minutes or so? Watch this excellent short video, by David Harmon & Rob Hayles, giving commentary on the main parts of the whole London 2012 Olympic Road Race circuit from the (male) riders point of view...

 

The Box Hill Section

The Box Hill Section of the London 2012 Road Race will separate the men from the boys (and the women from the girls), so what does it look like from a cyclists point of view? Take a look below to see for yourself...


For those of us that live in Dorking, Box Hill is a magical place and with the forthcoming Olympic 2012 Cycling Road Race Events, it will certainly take on a new and exciting dimension.