In Pictures: Tweed Run brings a touch of old-fashioned style to London’s streets

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)PA Wire/PA Images - Jeff Moore

Riders gather before the start of run (Jeff Moore/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Jeff Moore

The annual event has become a feature of the capital’s calendar (Jeff Moore/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Jeff Moore

A bicycle made for two (Jeff Moore/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Jeff Moore

A rider takes a break (Jeff Moore/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Jeff Moore

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)PA Wire/PA Images - Jeff Moore

One of several penny farthings (Jeff Moore/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Jeff Moore

One bike would have passed for a Harley-Davidson (Jeff Moore/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Jeff Moore

Riders gather before the start (Jeff Moore/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Jeff Moore

Final preparations for the run (Jeff Moore/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Jeff Moore