HUNDREDS OF CYCLISTS DON VINTAGE WEAR FOR ANNUAL TWEED RUN
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Hundreds of dapper cyclists took to the roads in their finest vintage wear and most stylish attire as the annual Tweed Run returned to London today.
Organised by creative lifestyle company Bourne & Hollingsworth, the event, which started in 2009, draws large crowds around tourist hotspots in the city every year.
Riders adopt a vintage style for the day, with many riding antique bikes such as the penny farthing, some with wicker baskets attached to hold their snacks for the cycle.
The 12-mile route saw cyclists in extravagant outfits travel from Clerkenwell to South Kensington, passing the Houses of Parliament, the National History Museum and Buckingham Palace.
The lengthy bike ride also includes a few pit stops on the way, with participants stopping at the half way point for a picnic and ending with a traditional British 'knees-up'.
And at the end of the course, prizes are awarded for: best dressed man, best dressed woman, best vintage bicycle, best dressed bicycle, best moustache and best head gear.
What distinguishes this bike ride from others is the fashionable tweed outfits donned by participants and this year was not short of stylish clothing.
One cyclist appeared to be head and shoulders above fellow participants as he rode a penny-farthing while dressed in bright orange knee-high socks and a tweed blazer and trousers.
A cyclist riding beside him sported a green check blazer with matching trousers, as well as mustard-coloured shoes.
One woman seemed happy to pose for photos ahead of the event as she showed off her beige beret, which featured a feather, as well as a beige poncho and brown trousers.
One woman provided a pop of colour with a red outfit, featuring a bright hat, coat, tights and gloves.
Participants will also be treated to tea and lunch during the ride, which usually ends with "a bit of a jolly knees-up", according to organisers.