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Thousands gear up for Leeds Sky Ride

Thousands of cyclists, young and old, braved the summer showers to enjoy a traffic-free Leeds city centre today when the Sky Ride returned for its third year.

Team Sky rider Xabi Zandio and Great Britain para-cycling star Sophie Thornhill were on hand to help officially start the mass-participation bike ride.

Cyclists get ready for the Leeds' Sky Ride Credit: ITV Yorkshire
Team Sky rider Xabi Zandio and GB para-cycling star Sophie Thornhill joined Mayor Judith Chapman and council leader Judith Blake for the start of the Sky Ride . Credit: ITV Yorkshire