A LYCRA-clad cyclist was 'removed' by police after being found travelling on the M6.

Cumbria Police was called out to a report of a racing cyclist in a motorway lane between Junction 41, near Penrith, and Southwaite Services at 3.15pm on Thursday (April 23).

MORE TOP STORIES: The 18-year-old from Northern Ireland was 'removed' from the road.

A witness told the Gazette many police including a van attended scene on the northbound carriageway.