The ninth annual Tweed Run saw riders dressed in plus-fours, tweed jackets and bow ties with tinkling bells on two wheels as they hit the streets on penny farthings and vintage bicycles. The scenic 12-mile ride began on Saturday morning and saw the dapper-looking group of 1300 riders head past a host of London’s landmarks including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and the Natural History Museum. A picnic following the event saw judging for the Dapper Chapper and Dashing Dame titles.

13:26 Saturday May 6, 2017

Portsmouth Street, Holborn, London

Fact: Tweed is a rough, woollen fabric, of a soft, open, flexible texture, resembling cheviot or homespun, but more closely woven. It is usually woven with a plain weave, twill or herringbone structure.