In Pictures: Velothon Wales
13,000 cyclists took to the roads in South Wales for Velothon Wales. Here we look back at the event.
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1. Velothon Wales 2015
Early start for the 50km riders
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2. Velothon Wales 2015
50km riders set off in waves
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The first of the 140km riders set off
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4. Velothon Wales 2015
Colin Charvis on stage before the 140km race starts
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5. Velothon Wales 2015
Welsh rugby legend Colin Charvis starts his 140km challenge
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Thousands of 140km riders wait in 'pens' ahead of the race
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7. Velothon Wales 2015
Riders waiting in the sunshine in their 'pens' before the start of the 140km race
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8. Velothon Wales 2015
More 140km riders waiting in 'pens' by the side of Cardiff Castle
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9. Velothon Wales 2015
Queuing in 'pens' to start the 140km race
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10. Velothon Wales 2015
Riders in the 140km race kept in 'pens' before heading to the start line
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Cycling to the start line
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12. Velothon Wales 2015
Spectators line St Mary Street in Cardiff for the start of the pro team rider race
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13. Velothon Wales 2015
Finishing the 50km race
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14. Velothon Wales 2015
The pro riders get ready to take on 174km of Welsh roads and hills
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15. Velothon Wales 2015
The pro riders start their 174km race
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A team of 140km riders crosses the finish line
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17. Velothon Wales 2015
Giving out the medals
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18. Velothon Wales 2015
Receiving the medals
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Giving out hugs and medals
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20. Velothon Wales 2015
24 year old Simone Williams from Newbridge designed the Velothon Wales medals
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Velothon Wales medals designed by 24 year old Simone Williams from Newbridge
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Celebrating crossing the finish line!
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23. Velothon Wales 2015
Team success
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Relaxing after the race
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25. Velothon Wales 2015
Chilling out after the challenge of Caerphilly mountain!
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The winner of the pro rider race is Martin Mortensen from Denmark
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27. Velothon Wales 2015
Danish rider Martin Mortensen crosses the finish line in the 174km pro rider race
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28. Velothon Wales 2015
Martin Mortensen takes the top spot on the podium
