ELITE riders from across the country pitted their wits against one another during fast and furious cycle racing in humid conditions in Otley town centre last night.

An estimated 10,000 spectators lined the circuit route which included Bondgate, Burras Lane, West Chevin Bridge, Birdcage Walk and Gay Lane.

The best British racers competed in the men’s elite and women’s elite events.

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Dan McClay leads the group as he wins the Otley GP (Pictures by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

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McClay celebrates on the line (picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

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The winners' podium of Dan McClay, Chris Latham and Jon Mould (picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Ilkley Gazette: Women’s Grand Prix winner Annasley Park, with Dame Sarah Storey in second (picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

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