Picture special as hundreds of cyclists saddle up for Sunderland Big Bike Ride weekend

Cyclists of all ages have put their pedals to the metal to take part in a weekend of events in Sunderland.
A man and his dog taking part in the ride.A man and his dog taking part in the ride.
A man and his dog taking part in the ride.

Hundreds of people - and even a dog too - got in the saddle to take part in the Big Bike Ride weekend - and we were there to capture it all on camera.

The family-friendly event covered a variety of distances so everyone could take part, with five mile, 25-mile and 35-mile courses available.

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Victoria French, head of events for Sunderland City Council, said: “Sunderland is an important location on the national cycle network and few cities can provide traffic free cycling on such a scale, from the heart of the city to the suburbs and countryside.”

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