ACTION PICTURES - Cyclists get on their bikes for Strathpuffer 2023

Strathpuffer 2023 saw 950 cyclists registered to take part in the 24-hour challenge at Torrachilty Forest at Contin.

The event returned for the first time since 2020 as cyclists from across the world took part riding from 10am on Saturday to 10am on Sunday.

Cyclists had to cycle as many laps as possible around a 12.5km course in the space of 24 hours.

Robbie Mitchell from Durness was crowned men's champion for the first time when he rode 26 laps in a time of 23 hours and 50 minutes.

Gemma Baird from Knockando was the women's champion cycling 16 laps in 24 hours and 33 minutes.

Our photographer Callum Mackay took to the woods to take some images for those who got on their bikes for Strathpuffer.

For all the results from Strathpuffer 2023, click here.

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