I have seen the tour in person, near the town of Vitre.. The crowds were very orderly. Roads were open less than an hour after the tour passed. We cycled in the direction that the tour went. Yes, they beat by a lot... The kids went a little crazy, snatching goodies that the advance cars threw at the fans as keep sakes.. I would love to live on the road that the tour passed and sit on my front lawn and watch