Tour de France Eve may not be a bank holiday, but it's certainly feeling festive in Leeds ahead of the Grand Depart!
The rain has started but it hasn't discouraged souvenir shoppers.
I've seen UCI president Brian Cookson and Tour organizer Christian Prudhomme about town, both chatting with excited fans.
Prudhomme and his team have put together a great course for the 101st edition. Over 21 stages, the peloton will encounter 25 climbs graded category 2 or harder, cobblestones, 4 countries, and 3,664 kilometers of cycling.
The race hasn't even started and already people have been up in arms about controversial decisions to leave riders like Wiggins and Millar at home. With Froome perhaps a touch nervous about Contador's impressive form, the battle for the top spot on the podium promises to be an exciting one. Meanwhile, Kittle, Greipel, and Cav are chomping at the bit to go head to head. It's sure to be a close Tour all around.
For the time being, fans and curious locals are taking their photos here but come morning, 198 cyclists and dozens of support vehicles will take to the road while the sidewalk will overflow with enthusiastic spectators.
I can't wait!