Otley Cycle Races

Last Wednesday saw the opening round of the British Cycling, Elite Circuit Race Series in Otley, a small market town just a few miles from Leeds and on the edge of the Yorkshire dales.
The whole character of the town changes though as the roads are closed for the evening and country's cycling elite descend on its narrow streets for some wheel to wheel hard fought racing.
A real spectacle and a great opportunity for some action photography...

Under 16 Girls Ascending Burras Lane

 

 
Under 16 Boys on the Station Road Bend

 

 
Men's Elite Descending the East Chevin Road

 

'Cycling? I'd rather scratch my ear!'

 

Birdcage walk into East Chevin Road 

 

 

 

 

 
Gay Lane into Bondgate

 

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