15 more beautiful images from the London Six Day

Lined out

Riders stay lined out as the pace increases

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A selection of stunning images from the 2017 London Six Day by Sam Holden – www.samholdenagency.com

Women's racing kicks-off

Friday night saw the start of the women's racing at the Lee Valley Velodrome

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Women's racing kicks-off

Friday night saw the start of the women's racing at the Lee Valley Velodrome

Action packed weekend

The final weekend saw a thrilling finale as Australian pair Cameron Meyer and Callum Scotson aimed to hold on for victory

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Action packed weekend

The final weekend saw a thrilling finale as Australian pair Cameron Meyer and Callum Scotson aimed to hold on for victory

Rollers

Riders warm-up on rollers in the track centre ahead of their events

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Rollers

Riders warm-up on rollers in the track centre ahead of their events

Close fought racing

The women's three-day series saw a a plethora of British women and riders from overseas taking part

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Close fought racing

The women's three-day series saw a a plethora of British women and riders from overseas taking part

De Pauw

Moreno De Pauw heads to the track as he tries with his partner Kenny De Ketele to regain the London Six Day lead.

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De Pauw

Moreno De Pauw heads to the track as he tries with his partner Kenny De Ketele to regain the London Six Day lead.

Focused

Britain's Rebecca Raybould focuses ahead of her next race.

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Focused

Britain's Rebecca Raybould focuses ahead of her next race.

Top of the track

Nate Koch rides to the top of the track in the sprinters' competition.

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Top of the track

Nate Koch rides to the top of the track in the sprinters' competition.

World champions

French world champions Morgan Kneisky and Benjamin Thomas trade places in the Madison Chase.

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World champions

French world champions Morgan Kneisky and Benjamin Thomas trade places in the Madison Chase.

Looking back

Britain's Elinor Barker looks behind as she tried to escape the pack.

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Looking back

Britain's Elinor Barker looks behind as she tried to escape the pack.

Kenny De Ketele

One of the defending champions Kenny De Ketele looks up to the crowd in London.

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Kenny De Ketele

One of the defending champions Kenny De Ketele looks up to the crowd in London.

Derny race

Callum Scotson races behind his Derny partner at the London Six Day.

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Derny race

Callum Scotson races behind his Derny partner at the London Six Day.

Lined out

Riders stay lined out as the pace increases

(Image credit: Sam Holden)

Lined out

Riders stay lined out as the pace increases

Lined out

Riders stay lined out as the pace increases

(Image credit: Sam Holden)

Lined out

Riders stay lined out as the pace increases

Under the spotlight

Elinor Barker under the spotlight as the women prepare to race.

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Under the spotlight

Elinor Barker under the spotlight as the women prepare to race.

Cav

Mark Cavendish looks on as he prepares to entertain the home crowd at the London Six Day.

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Cav

Mark Cavendish looks on as he prepares to entertain the home crowd at the London Six Day.

Aussie victory

Scotson and Meyer change in the Madison on their way to London Six Day overall victory.

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Aussie victory

Scotson and Meyer change in the Madison on their way to London Six Day overall victory.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).