PICTURES: Over 800 cyclists power their way through 24 hours at Strathpuffer

Over 800 cyclists took on one of the toughest mountain bike endurance events in the world as Strathpuffer 2024 took place in Contin Forest.

Cyclists powered their way through the Ross-shire forest for 24 hours and they pedalled through mud, snow and freezing temperatures on Saturday and Sunday.

For the first time, Strathpuffer was also playing host to the British Championships for 24-hour Solo and Speed Racing.

Martin Ross from Dingwall came out on top in the men's race when he won the title for the second time in his career.

Sofia Christiansen from Newton Stewart also came out on top as she won the women's individual title for the first time, after previous success in the mixed pairs competition.

Races for pairs, teams of four as well as teams of eight also took place during the weekend.

There was also wedding bells for two cyclists as Steve Brown and Tracy Munro got married during the race at the half way section of the track.

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