British Cycling National Road Championships in Glasgow

The women's race at the 2013 British Cycling National Road Championships gets under way from Glasgow Green

Competitors make their way past the University of Glasgow

Dani King leads Laura Trott and Lizzie Armitstead as riders pass the city's Tolbooth Steeple

But Armitstead (far left) obtains the lead and claims victory

Armitstead crosses the finish line at Glasgow Green

Trott (far left) finishes second while Danielle King (far right) takes third place

In the men's race, competitors ride through Glasgow's city centre

Cyclists are encouraged towards a summit by applause from the crowd

Scotsman David Millar cycles down High Street

The route takes riders past Glasgow's City Chambers at George Square

Mark Cavendish passes Nelson Mandela Place

Cavendish overtakes Millar on the home straight to claim victory and celebrates back at Glasgow Green. Ian Stannard is the runner-up with Millar third