He was cycling along York Road negotiating arguably Britain’s shortest cycle lane. The photo is one of most wacky found among the 49 memories charting a year in the life of Leeds and its residents in 2001. It was a 12 months which featured a much-loved city centre restaurant owner being told to quieten down by council chiefs, a visit by a global icon with a message of peace and a city building for the future. READ ,MORE: 14 words, phrases and sayings you’ll only understand if you’ve lived in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Roundhay
January 2001 and council chiefs revealed plans to sell off a list of golf courses and leisure centres around the city. They include Roundhay Park golf course. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
8. Leeds city centre
Campaigners against the privatisation of Leeds City Council's education system lobby a council meeting at the Civic Hall. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
9. Cookridge
February 2001 and Leeds was left under a thick blanket of snow. Motorists and pedestrians on Otley Old Road battle against the elements. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
10. Leeds United
Leeds United fans celebrate Champions League victory against RSC Anderlecht at the Vanden Stock Stadium in Brussels. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
11. Leeds city centre
Lucy Clarkson, the fourth official Lara Croft model from the Tomb Raider series of video games, was at Gamestation in February 2001. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
12. Leeds city centre
Construction work underway behind the Crowne Plaza Hotel in February 2001 | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike