Did you get on your bike to join in races round Felixstowe during the 1970s and 80s?

Ipswich Star: Plenty of cyclists taking part in the race at the Felixstowe seafront in 1986. Picture: DAVID KINDREDPlenty of cyclists taking part in the race at the Felixstowe seafront in 1986. Picture: DAVID KINDRED (Image: Archant)

Or were you one of those cheering on the riders? In today’s nostalgia photo gallery, we are looking back at when cyclists rode around Felixstowe seafront in 1976 and 1986.

Ipswich Star: Onlookers watching the racing go past in 1976 Picture: JOHN KERROnlookers watching the racing go past in 1976 Picture: JOHN KERR

Spectators turned out to enjoy the occasion and see a mix of professional and amateur riders power their way along the prom.

Ipswich Star: Plenty of cyclists taking part in the race at the Felixstowe seafront in 1986. Picture: DAVID KINDREDPlenty of cyclists taking part in the race at the Felixstowe seafront in 1986. Picture: DAVID KINDRED (Image: Archant)

With large numbers of riders taking part and picking up speed as they headed down Bent Hill, there were one or two spills along the way.

Ipswich Star: Onlookers watching the racing go past in 1976 Picture: JOHN KERROnlookers watching the racing go past in 1976 Picture: JOHN KERR

Of course, cycling is in the news at the moment, as we are being encouraged to use bikes as an alternative to cars or public transport. So these photos could provide some cycling inspiration.

Ipswich Star: Onlookers watching the racing go past in 1976 Picture: JOHN KERROnlookers watching the racing go past in 1976 Picture: JOHN KERR

Do you remember cycle races in Felixstowe? Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk To order photos, visit www.eadt.co.uk/myphotos24, or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.

Ipswich Star: Plenty of cyclists taking part in the race at the Felixstowe seafront in 1986. Picture: DAVID KINDREDPlenty of cyclists taking part in the race at the Felixstowe seafront in 1986. Picture: DAVID KINDRED (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Onlookers watching the racing go past in 1976 Picture: JOHN KERROnlookers watching the racing go past in 1976 Picture: JOHN KERR