Bike battle through Chester's streets

Thousands of fans packed the streets of Chester and were entertained by some top-level racing.

Even the rain couldn't dampen the spirits as the riders treated the crowd to a fantastic battle, with Rapha Condor's Darren Lapthorne winning in style.

• Further details about the race and results can be found on the Tour Series website: www.tourseries.co.uk
• Take a look at British Cycling Larry Hickmott's photo gallery on Flickr
• There are further photos on the Chester Chronicle's website