A bunch of Irish cycling fans have created 'Irish corner' on the tenth corner of today's Alpe D'Huez stage of the Tour De France and it looks pretty incredible.
According to the Irish Corner Twitter account there are approximately one thousand Irish in attendance.
Roughly ONE THOUSAND IRISH supporters at corner 10. Atmosphere is incredible. C'mon ye boys in green. Low lie the fields of Athenry
— Irish Corner (@IrishCorner10) July 18, 2013
And one of those is Stephen Roche.
Stephen Roche stops at Irish corner of alpe d'huez #bbctdf #tdf #tdf100 pic.twitter.com/gySXfVqcUk
— Blaine (@blainebelfast) July 18, 2013
Here's a video of the craic being had.
There are also the obligatory amusing flags.
@DQSport welcome to irishcorner #irishcorner #tdf @EurosportUKTV pic.twitter.com/KCyZQvrdO6
— Irish Corner (@IrishCorner10) July 17, 2013
And there's one hell of a view.
Irishcorner . Room with a view . Irish arriving every hour . #tdf #irishcorner pic.twitter.com/v1NAuSEupv
— Irish Corner (@IrishCorner10) July 17, 2013
When the racing got underway, the corner played their part by cheering on both Irish men in the peleton. As seen in these pics, both lads loved it.
@DanMartin86 saluting the crowd at @IrishCorner10 today #alpedhuez #TDF pic.twitter.com/ZSv5uYYjTj
— VeloCompare (@velocompare) July 18, 2013
Smiling through the pain, @nicholasroche at @IrishCorner10 today, leading his group out #alpedhuez #TDF pic.twitter.com/Q7PncV4ECu
— VeloCompare (@velocompare) July 18, 2013
Even though Dan Martin won a stage last week, today is his favourite Tour de France moment.
Thanks for all the support. 1 of my worst days ever and couldn't stop smiling. Legendary @IrishCorner10 Best TDF memory. #worldsbestfans
— Dan Martin (@DanMartin86) July 18, 2013
The fans made Roche's day too.
@IrishCorner10 and irish fans! Only one thing to say: you are the best!!!!
— Nicholas Roche (@nicholasroche) July 18, 2013
Picture via the Irish Corner Facebook page and @RomaShield27
