Riders during the annual Tweed Run cycling event in London (Jeff Moore/PA)
Saturday’s Tweed Run saw cyclists take to the streets of London, with no Lycra in sight, as riders travelled back in time with period costumes.
The event, organised by the Bourne & Hollingsworth company, has become a fixture of the calendar since 2009 but has a throwback feel with costumes and bicycles that might look better in a museum.
Riders during the annual Tweed Run (Jeff Moore/PA)Riders gather before the start of run (Jeff Moore/PA)The annual event has become a feature of the capital’s calendar (Jeff Moore/PA)A bicycle made for two (Jeff Moore/PA)A rider takes a break (Jeff Moore/PA)
Some riders took a lofty view with customised penny farthing bicycles, while one vehicle seemed to have been inspired by Harley-Davidson.
Pipe smokers and loves of period headgear also joined in the procession past London’s sights, which was due to end with tea and snacks.
A four-legged participant joins the throng (Jeff Moore/PA)One of several penny farthings (Jeff Moore/PA)One bike would have passed for a Harley-Davidson (Jeff Moore/PA)Riders gather before the start (Jeff Moore/PA)Final preparations for the run (Jeff Moore/PA)
In Pictures: Tweed Run brings a touch of old-fashioned style to London’s streets
