PICTURES: Banffshire Cycle Challenge sees plenty of pedal power
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Pedal power was to the fore on Sunday as cyclists took on the Banffshire Cycle Challenge.
Participants could tackle either the 25, eight or four-mile routes and were encouraged to raise as much sponsorship money as possible.
The event is organised by the Rotary Club of Banff supported by Inner Wheel, Macduff Walking Group, Round Table and the Banff and District Men's Shed.
The funds raised from the challenge go towards Rotary supported charities, local organisations and youth sport development.
The large group of cyclists set off from the car park on Whinhill Road beside the Deveron Community and Sports Centre in Banff.
As well as individuals, groups from local organisations were encouraged to take part and use the event as an opportunity to raise money.
Following postponement in 2020 and the first post Covid event in 2021, this was the ninth year of the challenge.
It was designed to encourage participation by cyclists of all ages and abilities from first-timers to experienced riders.
The longer route was 25.5 miles for those seeking a challenge, the intermediate route eight miles and the short route designed for those with restricted abilities, families and younger children was four miles.
All the routes meandered through areas of picturesque rural scenery with stunning views of the Banffshire countryside.
Groups could raise money for their own organisations via sponsorship with them getting back at least 75 per cent of the sponsorship raised.
The Rotary Club of Banff has a long history of organising local charity events such as the Classic Car Experience in the summer, as well as assisting with other events, and with the challenge it wanted to promote an activity which is growing in popularity, fun, enhances achievement and encourages well-being.
