Speedy Riders

A GROUP of Commonwealth Games athletes took on a road race with a difference by going for a ride down one of Scotland's busiest stretches of motorway.

The four members of the Sri Lankan team sparked a police response after they were spotted cycling down the M74.

British triathlete Jonny Brownlee was among those amazed to see the intrepid cyclists riding alongside traffic this morning. He posted a picture of them dressed in their bright kit on Twitter with the message: "Just seen the Sri Lankan cycling team on the M74. Suppose it is a nice wide road!!"

By Press Association reporters