Road cycle club pedalling centenary kit for Saturday's mass ride

Euan Munro, president of Edinburgh Road Club (ERC), one of Scotland's oldest cycle clubs, displays the new kit commissioned to mark a centenary milestone and designed by colleague Chris Allen.
Celebrations go up a gear on Saturday with a special anniversary ride from Edinburgh and around parts of the Lothians.
Participants in the 70km route will set off from the Royal Commonwealth Pool at 9.45.
A club statement said: 'ERC's history is a testament to its enduring legacy and commitment to cycling. Founded by CTC members who objected to racing on Sundays, the club has evolved over the decades, embracing various branches of the sport, including road racing, time trials, mountain biking, and multi-sports such as triathlon and duathlon.
'The club has produced numerous Scottish and British champions, with members representing Scotland at the Commonwealth Games.
'Today, ERC boasts a membership of over 500 cyclists and triathletes of all ages, with a strong emphasis on safety and inclusivity. The club's Juniors section, established in 2007, offers young cyclists aged 8-16 the opportunity to enjoy cycling in a safe and supportive environment.
'ERC is proud to have supported riders like Sean Flynn, who is now competing at the World Tour level with Picnic Post-NL, and Lauren Dickson, who recently completed her first World Tour race at the Tour of Britain with the Handsling-Alba team.
'In triathlon we have had heaps of success including multiple age-group World Championships for Penny Rother.'
Euan Munro added: 'We are thrilled to celebrate our 100-year anniversary and look forward to commemorating this special occasion with our members and the community.
'ERC has a proud history and we are excited to continue promoting cycling for generations to come.'
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