Nostalgia: King’s Lynn Open Cycle Race back in 1971

King's Lynn open cycle race, 29th March, 1971. Picture: Archant library (Image: Archant)

But there were plenty taking to their bikes in the era of long hair and flares more than 40 years ago.

These archive pictures show riders giving their all in the 1971 King's Lynn Open Cycle Race, which was staged on roads around the town.

King's Lynn open cycle race, 29th March, 1971. Picture: Archant library (Image: Archant)

Are you in any of the pictures or do you remember anything about the race?

King's Lynn open cycle race, 29th March, 1971. Picture: Archant library (Image: Archant)

King's Lynn open cycle race, 29th March, 1971. Picture: Archant library (Image: Archant)

King's Lynn open cycle race, 29th March, 1971. Picture: Archant library (Image: Archant)

King's Lynn open cycle race, 29th March, 1971. Picture: Archant library (Image: Archant)

King's Lynn open cycle race, 29th March, 1971. Picture: Archant library (Image: Archant)

King's Lynn open cycle race, 29th March, 1971. Picture: Archant library (Image: Archant)

King's Lynn open cycle race, 29th March, 1971. Picture: Archant library (Image: Archant)

King's Lynn open cycle race, 29th March, 1971. Picture: Archant library (Image: Archant)

King's Lynn open cycle race, 29th March, 1971. Picture: Archant library (Image: Archant)

King's Lynn open cycle race, 29th March, 1971. Picture: Archant library (Image: Archant)

King's Lynn open cycle race, 29th March, 1971. Picture: Archant library (Image: Archant)