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
19. Rodley
March 2001 and the Leeds Liverpool canal towpath close to Calverley Bridge was shut to walkers due to the foot and mouth epidemic. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
21. Horsforth
Burnt school books cover the floor of one of the six class rooms at Horsforth School and Further Education Centre after a major blaze in March 2001 | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
22. Leeds city centre
Leeds United captain Lucas Radebe and TV presenter Jon Snow meet Nelson Mandela on stage at Millennium Square in April 2001. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
23. Leeds United
Leeds United fans do their traditional shirt waving at half time in Spain against Deportivo La Coruna. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
24. Leeds city centre
Prime Minister Tony Blair made a surprise visit to the YEP's Women of Achievement Awards held at the Queens Hotel in May 2001.. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme