In 23 pictures: Hastings Old Town Week Crown Lane Bike Race

The popular event saw people trying to get the fastest time up Crown Lane on an old butcher’s bike. It is held in memory of Hastings fisherman Jimmy Read, who died on the beach during the Great Storm of 1987.

Jimmy refused to get motorised transport, claiming he could get anywhere in town on his bike. He subsequently won a bet that he could not get up Crown Lane while remaining seated in the saddle.

The Crown Lane Bike Race was first held in 1988 and raises money for local good causes.

Pictures by Roberts Photographic.