La Marqueta: an illegal alleycat race through New York City (video)

Riders race through the busy streets of New York City to be the first to reach a series of checkpoints - and it's all against the law

Despite being illegal, alleycat racing in New York City is a big deal, with dozens of riders vying for the $1,000 prize at La Marqueta Chase in October.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.