Tour de force!

Thousands of revelers will be lining the streets as the Tour de France gets under way in England…

London is fully prepared and ready to go as the Tour de France's prologue gets under way in the capital. Thousands of revelers are expected to be out in force along the 8km time-trial route in London’s streets – that despite last week’s failed terrorist attacks. Together oranisers, police and fans are making a concerted effort to make the Tour de France a success in the wake of last week's events. Last week the police found two car bombs in London’s theatre district – while two tube stations were closed earlier in the week when suspect packages were found. The Tour also coincides with Wimbledon, the Live 8 concert at Wembley and the second anniversary of the July 7 bomb attacks. However, the Metropolitan Police Service has reassured the cycling enthusiasts that great care has been taken to ensure that they are looked after safely, as the competitors make their way past various attractions along the route. "We have thoroughly reviewed the policing plans for all events over the coming days, including the Tour de France, to ensure that they are fit for purpose," a spokesman confirmed. "An appropriate policing plan will be in place. Enhanced policing continues across the Capital. "The Metropolitan police service is well versed in delivering the policing of high profile events and this is well within our capacity to deliver." "Officers from the three London forces, MPS, British Transport Police and City of London, are working closely together to ensure the police presence is replicated across the Capital," MPS added. Tomorrow's racing sees the world’s best competitors start at Trafalgar Square. From they will make their way over Westminster Bridge, then Tower Bridge before ending in Whitehall. The winner will lead the first stage from Canterbury. View the London route