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
13. Leeds city centre
The Internet age had arrived in Leeds. City centre restaurant Teatro allowed diners to book discounted tables over the Internet during the off-peak periods. | Claire Lim Photo: Claire Lim
14. Halton
Traders on Selby Road in Halton were upset that the work on the East Leeds Bus Initiative was damaging trade. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
15. Leeds United
Ian Harte drives to work win a yellow Robin Reliant after being voted the week's worst player in training by his team mates. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
16. Leeds city centre
A statue of Arthur Aaron VC who died heroically during WW2 was unveiled in Leeds. Pictured is Malcolm Mitchem DFM, the last surviving member of Aaron's crew. It was sculpted by Graham Ibbeson and commissioned by Leeds Civic Trust. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
17. Seacroft
This view shows the new Tesco extra store which opened on the site of the old Seacroft Shopping Centre in March 2001. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
18. Swarcliffe
The remains of two blocks of flats - Brayton Grange and Farndale Court - that were demolished in March 2001. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom