Bikers brave the elements for 10@Kirroughtree mountain bike event in Newton Stewart

More than 90 riders braved the elements to take part in the 10@Kirroughtree mountain bike event near Newton Stewart on Saturday.

The gruelling event invited teams and individuals to complete as many laps as possible of a 10 mile course at the Kirroughtree mountain bike circuit within a 10 hour time window.

This was the eighth time the event has been hosted by bike club the Galloway Hillbillies, who organise a range of events throughout the year to encourage people of all ages and abilities to get on their bike.

Club secretary, Gavin McHallum said: “It was great to see so many riders turning out in what was really testing weather conditions.

“We saw some really strong performances and again attracted riders from all over the country to experience the great cycling facilities and routes we have here in Dumfries and Galloway.”

The 10@Kirroughtree is part of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Summer of Cycling.

Events range from a Celebration of Cycling on July 22 and 23 at Penpont to the Glentrool Bikefest on July 29 and 30.

On August 6, there will be a family cycling festival on the Crichton Campus in Dumfries and on the evenings of August 9 and 10 there will be a series of cycling themed Q&As including an inspirational talk from world endurance record holder Josh Quigley.

All Summer of Cycling events are listed at moo4events.com.