Social media reacts to 'Tour de Celeb' cycling reality TV show

Channel 5's new cycling reality television series kicked off on Monday night, as eight celebrities started to train for the Etape du Tour. Here's what people thought of it

Despite the rising popularity of cycling in Britain, it's still a rare sight to see the sport on mainstream television. So it's no surprise that Channel 5's new series, Tour de Celeb, has created a lot of interest among cyclists and non-cyclists alike.

The basic premise is that eight celebrities have two months in which to train and prepare for the mountainous Etape du Tour in France. Naturally, the show promised thrills, spills and a few tears - and on that front, it did not disappoint.

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Nigel Wynn
Former Associate Editor

Nigel Wynn worked as associate editor on CyclingWeekly.com, he worked almost single-handedly on the Cycling Weekly website in its early days. His passion for cycling, his writing and his creativity, as well as his hard work and dedication, were the original driving force behind the website’s success. Without him, CyclingWeekly.com would certainly not exist on the size and scale that it enjoys today. Nigel sadly passed away, following a brave battle with a cancer-related illness, in 2018. He was a highly valued colleague, and more importantly, an exceptional person to work with - his presence is sorely missed.