The Tour de France has just started and for those reactionaries who bemoaned the introduction of electronic timing on the island, they may note a small yellow box on the chainstays of each bike. Yes you guessed, it is a transponder to ensure every rider is recorded as they cross the line every day. Time marches on.

........and do THEY have to pay for them ????

It would be interesting to know, wouldn't it !!!

I bet they get 'em free WITH sponsorship !