Doff your cap for the cyclists in tweed! Race celebrating everything British takes place in London for fifth anniversary
It has been described as a metropolitan bike ride with a bit of style.
And today in London, despite the persistent showers, The Tweed Run celebrated its fifth birthday of its route through the capital.
Riders are expected to keep things traditional in terms of their 'cycling attire' as well as boarding a vintage bicycle.
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Enthusiasts declare their interests by entering a ballot, and then the thousands who enter are whittled down to 500.
You can of course cheer on the riders while dressing up in your finest tweed, as shown in these pictures here.
Today's Tweed Run began at Marylebone High Street at midday, ending at Trafalgar Square two hours late.
The route crossed Regent Street,/Savile Row, Picadilly Circus and the Houses of Parliament.
There are prizes awarded at the end of the day which include 'Most Dapper Chap' and 'Most Dashing Dame.'
The success of the UK's Tweed Run has seen similar events copied worldwide.
Tokyo, St Petersburg and New York are just three cities that have embraced the race that champions everything traditional British.
This year's chosen charity was the national cycling Charity the CTC who have been protecting and promoting the rights of cyclists since 1878.
And today in London, despite the persistent showers, The Tweed Run celebrated its fifth birthday of its route through the capital.
Riders are expected to keep things traditional in terms of their 'cycling attire' as well as boarding a vintage bicycle.
Scroll down for video
Tally ho! This family really get into the swing of things at today's Tweed Run in London
Away you go: And then it's time for the off for this dapper trio
Pleased as punch: The Tweed Run gave participants the opportunity to celebrate British tradition
Show it off: These chaps are proud of their attire in the anniversary event
VIDEO An awfully British day out. Cyclists celebrate fifth Tweed Run
Since its first official race back in January 2009, popularity of the event has continued to grow, so much so that it is now limited to 500 competitors for health and safety reasons.
Enthusiasts declare their interests by entering a ballot, and then the thousands who enter are whittled down to 500.
You can of course cheer on the riders while dressing up in your finest tweed, as shown in these pictures here.
Beep beep! Traffic in London was diverted for a very different reason today - to let the tweed through!
Turning back time: The Penny Farthing makes a
comeback here, while right, this competitor stands by her
less-than-modern two-wheeler
Nostalgic: This is very much a scene reminiscent from a bygone era
The route crossed Regent Street,/Savile Row, Picadilly Circus and the Houses of Parliament.
There are prizes awarded at the end of the day which include 'Most Dapper Chap' and 'Most Dashing Dame.'
The success of the UK's Tweed Run has seen similar events copied worldwide.
Tokyo, St Petersburg and New York are just three cities that have embraced the race that champions everything traditional British.
This year's chosen charity was the national cycling Charity the CTC who have been protecting and promoting the rights of cyclists since 1878.
A nice day out: There was fun to be had on the streets of London today
Loud and proud: All together now: Participants and watchers pose together celebrating all things tweed today
Chaps on the road: It was a time for the weekend's best clothes to be dusted down for today's Tweed Run
Joining in: People take photographs before the start of the Tweed Run cycle ride
