An evening cycling challenge in Yorkshire has marked its tenth anniversary with more than 300 riders attending.
The Sundown 60 sportive, held at Wold Top Brewery in the Yorkshire Wolds, attracted 320 riders from across the UK for a 60-mile route through scenic countryside and rolling hills.
With 3,606 feet of elevation, the ride began in the afternoon and finished before sunset, allowing cyclists to relax afterwards with food, drink, and entertainment.
David Hought, organiser and co-founder of the Wold Top Pactimo race team, said: "We were blessed with perfect weather again for the 10th Anniversary of the Sundown 60.
"The riders set off in small groups to ride the wonderful rolling roads and a few challenging hills in the Yorkshire Wolds.
"The feedback is always great, with many cyclists returning year after year.
"With the benefit of the option to camp over, the day doesn’t just end when the ride finishes.
"Fish and Chips from Stuarts of Driffield and a welcoming pint of Wold Top await the hungry and thirsty riders."
A total of 85 cyclists camped overnight on the Wold Top campsite.
One participant, David Tough, said: "Loved it, third time I've done it now.
"Well worth the drive up from Norfolk.
"Thank you to everyone who makes this happen."
The event also included live music, with the duo Milestone performing into the night.
The Wold Top Pactimo Racing Team, founded by Mr Hought and Richard Baldwin in 2016, is dedicated to supporting and developing local cycling talent.
Several team members marshalled and supported riders during the sportive.
Kate Balchin, director at Wold Top Brewery, said: "As keen cyclists ourselves, it’s great to know that others are enjoying the Wolds, and we loved hosting this fabulous event for the tenth time."
The brewery also hosts an annual 5k and 10k all-terrain run in September.
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