Verulam Reallymoving's youngsters did particularly well in the eighth annual Fete du Velo at the weekend.

The event, held on a closed-road circuit running around Redbourn village common, saw Samuel Stacey win the under-14 boys' event, with Alarik Knox in sixth place.

Herts Advertiser: Alarik Knox at the Fete du VeloAlarik Knox at the Fete du Velo (Image: Judith Parry Photography)

And George Rice came home in second place in the under-10 boys' race, as Sofie McRae won the under-eight girls' honours.

Herts Advertiser: George Rice in action at the Fete du VeloGeorge Rice in action at the Fete du Velo (Image: Judith Parry Photography)

Andrea Bartoluccio finished seventh and Matt Wight ninth in the 2/3/4 junior men's race, with Karine Jones crossing the line in fifth place in the junior women's event.

Herts Advertiser: Josh Hemmings and Matt Wight in action at the Fete du VeloJosh Hemmings and Matt Wight in action at the Fete du Velo (Image: Judith Parry Photography)

Doug Driscoll, Verulam Reallymoving team manager, said: "This club has really pulled together to help create one of the best days of cycle racing in Hertfordshire this year.

Herts Advertiser: Jamie Maxen and Matt Davey in action at the Fete du VeloJamie Maxen and Matt Davey in action at the Fete du Velo (Image: Judith Parry Photography)

"We put a special focus on the youth categories and I have been delighted to see the young talent coming through from the local clubs.

Herts Advertiser: Karine Jones in action at the Fete du VeloKarine Jones in action at the Fete du Velo (Image: Judith Parry Photography)

"The rider feedback has been fantastic and we hope to be back against next year."

Herts Advertiser: Alice Butcher and Rachel Jones at the Fete du VeloAlice Butcher and Rachel Jones at the Fete du Velo (Image: Judith Parry Photography)

Luke Houghton described the event as 'an amazing day' and said: "Honestly, one of the most fun and enjoyable races I've done in a long time.

"Great to see racing back in Redbourn and to catch up with so many good friends."

Herts Advertiser: Luke Houghton ahead of Andrea Bortoluccio at the Fete du VeloLuke Houghton ahead of Andrea Bortoluccio at the Fete du Velo (Image: Judith Parry Photography)