Bike enthusiasts descend on Perth Riders come from all corners of the UK
Last weekend hundreds of mountain bikers descended on Perth as Muckmedden Events’ annual Fair City Enduro mountain bike race rolled into town for a seventh consecutive year.
The Fair City Enduro is Scotland’s only Enduro World Series Qualifier event of 2019.
With a record 450 entries, everyone enjoyed blue skies, sunshine and the laid-back vibe the event has become famous for.
Many came dressed for the occasion - with Mr Happy, ET and at least one mermaid - riding bikes over the trail, adding to the procession of funny outfits.
Setting off from the bustling event village in Perth, riders from all corners of the UK climbed high above the city in the autumn sunshine to enjoy spectacular views of the River Tay on the way to the summit of Deuchny Hill.
From there, riders had to tackle a total of seven timed stages, ending at Kinnoull Hill summit and the final descent on the infamous ‘cliff run’ back to Perth.
On the day, local boy Ruaidhri Forrester, from Abernethy, stormed a packed field to take the overall win, beating many of the top racers on the Enduro circuit from across the UK.
The fastest female on course was Jessie May Morgan, from Peebles, who was riding for MSC Tires UK.
Race organiser Aaron Gray reflected on another successful weekend: “The Enduro World Series is the hottest ticket in mountain biking right now and we’re very proud to be part of this iconic race series.
“To have the opportunity to showcase the amazing riding we have in Perthshire to an international audience is a privilege and we love being part of it.”
Pictures by Ian Potter (PK Perspective).
We’re very proud to be part of this iconic race series.