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
31. Leeds city centre
The Transplant Games parade heads towards Millennium Square for the opening ceremony in July 2001. | YPN Photo: YPN
32. Leeds city centre
People lobbied councillors outside Leeds Civic Hall over closure threats to day centres in July 2001. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
33. Roundhay
Children wander around the exhibits at the newly re-opened Tropical World in July 2001. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
34. Leeds city centre
This is an artist's impression for the multi million pound Whitehall Riverside development in Leeds. | YPN Photo: YPN
35. Temple Newsam
The weather failed to dampen the spirits of the crowd at Party in the Park in July 2001. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols
36. Leeds Festival
Marilyn Manson fans wait to see their idol take to the Temple Newsam Park stage at Leeds Festival in August 2001.. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson