Chuffed - well, if I was in Australia I'd be saying I was 'stoked' or 'made up'. But in England it means very pleased and proud.

It's actually a word more from the North of England, Yorkshire or Lancashire but it's all over the place now.

Yes - Nicole really is something. She seems to favour going for a break on hills which she did on Sunday and yesterday. I was reading on Cyclingnews website and apparently she was so tired she could hardly stand, and couldn't even raise her hand as she crossed the line.

Britain isn't exactly a big in the world of cycling so to have someone in the World Cup Leaders jersey is cool - but that fact it's a girlie is even better.