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    In Pictures: Velothon Wales

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    13,000 cyclists took to the roads in South Wales for Velothon Wales. Here we look back at the event.

    1. Velothon Wales 2015

      1. Velothon Wales 2015

      Early start for the 50km riders

    2. Velothon Wales 2015

      2. Velothon Wales 2015

      50km riders set off in waves

    3. Velothon Wales 2015

      3. Velothon Wales 2015

      The first of the 140km riders set off

    4. Velothon Wales 2015

      4. Velothon Wales 2015

      Colin Charvis on stage before the 140km race starts

    5. Velothon Wales 2015

      5. Velothon Wales 2015

      Welsh rugby legend Colin Charvis starts his 140km challenge

    6. Velothon Wales 2015

      6. Velothon Wales 2015

      Thousands of 140km riders wait in 'pens' ahead of the race

    7. Velothon Wales 2015

      7. Velothon Wales 2015

      Riders waiting in the sunshine in their 'pens' before the start of the 140km race

    8. Velothon Wales 2015

      8. Velothon Wales 2015

      More 140km riders waiting in 'pens' by the side of Cardiff Castle

    9. Velothon Wales 2015

      9. Velothon Wales 2015

      Queuing in 'pens' to start the 140km race

    10. Velothon Wales 2015

      10. Velothon Wales 2015

      Riders in the 140km race kept in 'pens' before heading to the start line

    11. Velothon Wales 2015

      11. Velothon Wales 2015

      Cycling to the start line

    12. Velothon Wales 2015

      12. Velothon Wales 2015

      Spectators line St Mary Street in Cardiff for the start of the pro team rider race

    13. Velothon Wales 2015

      13. Velothon Wales 2015

      Finishing the 50km race

    14. Velothon Wales 2015

      14. Velothon Wales 2015

      The pro riders get ready to take on 174km of Welsh roads and hills

    15. Velothon Wales 2015

      15. Velothon Wales 2015

      The pro riders start their 174km race

    16. Velothon Wales 2015

      16. Velothon Wales 2015

      A team of 140km riders crosses the finish line

    17. Velothon Wales 2015

      17. Velothon Wales 2015

      Giving out the medals

    18. Velothon Wales 2015

      18. Velothon Wales 2015

      Receiving the medals

    19. Velothon Wales 2015

      19. Velothon Wales 2015

      Giving out hugs and medals

    20. Velothon Wales 2015

      20. Velothon Wales 2015

      24 year old Simone Williams from Newbridge designed the Velothon Wales medals

    21. Velothon Wales 2015

      21. Velothon Wales 2015

      Velothon Wales medals designed by 24 year old Simone Williams from Newbridge

    22. Velothon Wales 2015

      22. Velothon Wales 2015

      Celebrating crossing the finish line!

    23. Velothon Wales 2015

      23. Velothon Wales 2015

      Team success

    24. Velothon Wales 2015

      24. Velothon Wales 2015

      Relaxing after the race

    25. Velothon Wales 2015

      25. Velothon Wales 2015

      Chilling out after the challenge of Caerphilly mountain!

    26. Velothon Wales 2015

      26. Velothon Wales 2015

      The winner of the pro rider race is Martin Mortensen from Denmark

    27. Velothon Wales 2015

      27. Velothon Wales 2015

      Danish rider Martin Mortensen crosses the finish line in the 174km pro rider race

    28. Velothon Wales 2015

      28. Velothon Wales 2015

      Martin Mortensen takes the top spot on the podium

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