Coventry ring road bike ride draws thousands

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Thousands of cyclists have taken part in a bike ride around Coventry's ring road.

The anti-clockwise section of the road was closed to traffic to create a 3.7 mile (5.5km) route around the city.

Earlier this week Coventry marked the 40th anniversary of the road's construction.

Councillor Rachel Lancaster said the Sky Ride event was a chance for people to get a "new perspective on the ring road".

About 2,500 people signed up for the bike ride, with more joining on the day.