The Tour de France Grand Depart trophy went on display for one day only at the new Lee Valley VeloPark yesterday.
One of the symbols of the legendary cycling race, the trophy was unveiled at the redeveloped cycling venue in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
This year the race kicks off on July 5 in Yorkshire before coming through Waltham Forest on July 7.
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