Pancake race participants lined-up ready in a race which began at the Cathedral View Cafe, and finished at the Royal Oak pub today to mark the last day before Lent.
Racers earned themselves a pancake courtesy of Squid and Tonic, and a Cadbury’s Cream Egg donated by Hemingways Marketing Services.
Schoolchildren, businesses, residents, the clergy and the cathedral’s staff members look forward to the annual tradition which brings people together in the joyous occasion.
Take a look at these excited faces as they battle it out to reach the finish line.
5. Ripon Pancake Races
The pancake race tradition is over 600 years old. Photo: Gerard Binks
6. Ripon Pancake Races
Ready to start the race The Favourable Clive Mansel, The Very Rev John Dobson, Mrs Sarah Lynch and Canon Matthew Pollard during the clergy race. Photo: Gerard Binks
7. Ripon Pancake Races
The races begin at 11am on the sound of the Lenten Bell Photo: Gerard Binks
