Stage 3 of Grand Depart arrives in Essex at 10.30am and these people made sure they were all prepared.
Early risers gathered in Howe Street after basing themselves at L'etape Village d'Essex, a cycling village based in the newly-refurbished River Farm pub.
Among them were Roy Martin, Martine Compton from Great Baddow and Gillian Sharpe from Springfield - all members of the 2CV GB club.More pictures below
