Across the Atlantic, Independence Day will guarantee a weekend of parties and festivities, but if we're lucky we might have reason to celebrate in Britain too…

As a sporting nation, we've always had many fingers in many pies (maybe, it can be asked, we spread ourselves too thinly?) and this weekend will once again demonstrate the high level of sporting participation in Britain. Gentry Style takes a look at what's on, where and when..

 
Wimbledon -

It's definitely the business end of this year's All England Club tournament, and the last two weeks have been an undoubted success. Fine weather, on court excitement and the smooth introduction of the new roof, now all we need is a bit of British glory. As well all know now, Andy Murray is on the cusp of greatness but whether he reaches the pinnacle of grass court tennis on Sunday or not, we should remember he's a damn fine player who will surely claim grand slam glory sooner or later. Saturday sees the Williams sisters going head ot head once more, and while these ladies deserve the utmost credit for their consistency and powerful play, it's getting a tad boring isn't it?

Rugby Union - 

The British Lions face South Africa for the final time on Saturday, and although the overall result of the test series has already been decided, there has been such hostility and competitiveness in the previous two matches that this final game is guaranteed to be an absolute battle. The Lions will be looking to regain some pride and avoid a whitewash, while the South Africans will feel that their combatitive approach has been harshly criticised by a British team who hasn't taken losing too well.

Tour de France -

The Tour de France begins this Saturday with the 'Grand start' – a 15k time trial – taking place in Monaco. British interest will be focussed on Mark Cavendish, who has admitted it is impossible for him to win the whole tour, but his aim is to win all the sprint stages and confirm his position as the world's fastest and most explosive cyclist. Elsehwere there is the small matter of bonafide sporting legend, Lance Armstrong, making his long awaited return to the Tour de France, after a retiring in 2005. The french public love to hate him, and there will always be naysayers who question the integrity of his drug test record, but for it's hard to argue with his awesome winning ability, indomitable character and tireless charity work. He's won it seven times, is number eight possible?
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The Ashes - 

Okay, England's most important cricket series doesn't get underway until next Wednesday, but the build up is in full swing. The Australian team appears significantly weakened when compared to the side that trounced us back in 2007/2008, so there will certainly be a high level of optimisim that the Ashes will be coming home, but such is the inconsistency and seemingly frail mentality of this talented England side that anything could happen really.

If participation is more your thing, the weather in London will be a little cooler this weekend, with the sun still making a meaningful appearance – the perfect conditions for engaging in some amateur sporting activities.

By James Mumberson

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