Cyclists of all ages and abilities braved the elements in Letchworth on Sunday to take part in a cycling event with a difference.

The Comet: The cyclo cross at Standalone Farm. Credit John PickThe cyclo cross at Standalone Farm. Credit John Pick (Image: Archant)

Hitchin Nomads Cycling Club hosted the 10th and final round of the Central Cyclo-Cross league at Standalone Farm which saw riders tackling an off-road course full of small obstacles.

There were 15 races – including one for novices – in a field alongside the Greenway with both under 10s and over 50s taking part.

Organiser Simon Young of Hitchin Nomads said: “More than 250 riders of all ages braved the cold to tackle a course that became increasingly muddy as the day went on.

“By the last races many riders were forced to carry bikes to get through the mud.

The Comet: The cyclo cross at Standalone Farm. Credit: John PickThe cyclo cross at Standalone Farm. Credit: John Pick (Image: Archant)

“Enthusiastic onlookers rang cowbells – a tradition at ‘Cross races – to urge riders on.

“The event was a great success and a fitting end to the ‘Cross season.”

The Comet: Cyclo Cross at Standalone Farm.Cyclo Cross at Standalone Farm. (Image: Archant)