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Hundreds of sharply-dressed cyclists took to the streets of central London for a huge tweed-themed bike ride.

The ninth annual Tweed Run saw riders dressed in plus-fours, tweed jackets and bow ties sauntering on two wheels as they hit the streets on penny farthings and vintage bicycles.

The scenic 12-mile ride began on Saturday morning in Clerkenwell and saw the dapper-looking peleton head past a host of London’s landmarks including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and the Natural History Museum.

Many participants and fans took to social media to share colourful pictures of the event.

The London Ambulance Service Cycle Team tweeted: "Have fun & a spiffing time everyone! Our teams are working as usual, so please doff hats when passing."

Another Twitter user said: "Very much enjoying the Tweed Run going past my window this morning. Spiffing."

Another Twitter user, called Roger, said: "There is a definite buzz of anticipation as we near the start of this year's #tweedrun 1000 people with panache."

Even animals joined in the fun, with alpacas from Wyvern Tailoring, which produces 100 per cent alpaca tweed suits, making an appearance.

The race featured many eccentrically dressed people, some sporting a twirly moustache, and also included an entire family dressed in tweed.

Organised by Bourne & Hollingsworth and hailed as “the metropolitan bicycle ride with a bit of style”, The Tweed Run has gained international success.

The New York Times’ legendary street style photographer, Bill Cunningham, quoted as saying The Tweed Run was “reinventing the catwalk” when it visited New York.

It will re-visit Greece this Spring and is set to travel the globe thereafter.

The ride came to end in Clerkenwell’s Spa Fields Park, where cyclists were welcomed by local cycle vendors and shops, innovative inventions, cutting edge lifestyle brands, street food, live music and cocktails, set to the backdrop of cycle-centric entertainment.

Once all riders arrived, a customary humorous closing ceremony took place with prizes awarded for the best-dressed man and woman, smartest bicycle and finest moustache.