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
43. Wortley
October 2001 and this group of youngsters was campaigning for a skate park to be built on or near Western Flatts Park. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
44. Leeds city centre
Traffic ground to a halt in both directions of the Leeds Inner Ring Road around 5.30pm as commuters faced long delays in getting home. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
45. Leeds city centre
Royal Exchange House in City Square was advertising the upcoming release of the first Harry Potter film. | Gerald Binks Photo: Gerald Binks
46. York Road
Confused? This cyclist was on what was believed to be Britain's shortest cycle lane located on York Road. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
47. Burmantofts
Teachers were threatening to refuse to teach 58 unruly pupils following a deterioration of discipline at Agnes Stewart CE High School in November 2001. | Gerard Binks Photo: Gerard Binks
48. Leeds city centre
Gilda Porcelli who ran the Pasta Romagna restaurant in the city centre, was given a warning letter from council chiefs for singing and playing music too loud which was disturbing passers-by. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby