You would have been welcome (if it had been me) - my doppelganger, who also runs for the Vegetarian Cycling & Athletic Club and who also shares the same first, last and middle name as me, was also about, also in his club vest. He's younger and lighter than me - if you want to tell us apart, then he's the one in front. I know that sounds like a ridiculous lie, but there really is another one... met him for the first time in the Bigg Market getting ready - I explained I wasn't stalking his identity.
Quick link to my blog with some pictures http://pursuedbyangrybees.wordpress.com/2012/06/09/blaydon-race-report/.