The junior women’s race was first out of the block, leaving the starting point at the Dome at 8.40am. It was later followed by the men’s under 23 race at 2pm, with both races heading towards Thorne, before moving onto the finishing line at Harrogate.
Our picture editor, Chris Etchells, captured the scene in Doncaster.
1. Bike vision
A spectator at the start of the UCI World Cycling Championships Men's U23 race at the Dome, Doncaster. Pic: Chris Etchells Photo: Chris Etchells
2. National pride
A fan flies his flag at the start of the Men's U23 race at the Dome. Picture: Chris Etchells Photo: Chris Etchells
3. Up hill
The Junior Women's race heads along Leger Way. Picture: Chris Etchells Photo: Chris Etchells
4. Pedal power
The Junior Women's race heads along Leger Way. Picture: Chris Etchells Photo: Chris Etchells