Stunning success for Badenoch's 30th Bikeathon
The weather was perfect today for the 'pearl' anniversary of Kingussie's ever-popular charity Bikeathon and some more than 300 cyclists joined in to celebrate the event.
The run was pre-empted last night with a well-attended ceilidh, sponsored by Wildland Ltd. with entry fees going to support Blood Cancer UK.
The event, held in the Duke of Gordon Hotel, seemed to leave nobody worse for wear when it came to today's tough challenge.
The family-friendly fun event took the participants 26 miles along a stunning marked and marshalled route which was tougher than previous road routes by the inclusion of an off-road ride to Gaick Lodge.
Starting at Kingussie High School, they all pedalled their way up and past Ruthven Barracks and on towards Tromie Bridge.
Once over the bridge they took a right turn and followed the gravel road all the way to Gaick Lodge and the midway point.
This year the organisers introduced the option of a a very special advanced gravel route for experienced riders. It took them out into Glenfeshie then over a high mountain pass through into Glen Tromie before joining the family route to head to Gaick Lodge returning along Glen Tromie with along the family route.
The route was signposted but not marshalled. It was for more experienced riders who enjoy an added challenge,
All brave bikers join in supporting Blood Cancer UK by raising sponsorship for their rides.
Some came from as far away as Bristol and London.
