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
37. Headingley
Anne Scott, owner of Bretts fish and chip restaurantpresents Rhinos academy player Danny McGuire with his player of the year trophy in September 2001. | Claire Lim Photo: Claire Lim
38. Bramley
Pupils at Victoria Park School sent letters to New York after the terrorist attack. | YPN Photo: YPN
39. Chapeltown
Parents meet at Hillcrest Primary to discuss the closure of Leopold Primary School. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
40. Leeds city centre
Did you take part in the 'Picnic on the Patio' demonstration against the closure of day centres in Leeds at Millennium Square? | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
41. Bramley
This former cinema on Town End being demolished in September 2001. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
42. Chapeltown
October 2001 and Spice Girl Mel B opened the Host Media Centre. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty