MacAvalanche:10 pictures from this year's mass mountain bike race through the snow from the summit of Aonach Mor in the Nevis Range near Fort William

Here are the best pictures from this year’s MacAvalanche.

By Rachel Mackie

Published 21st Apr 2024, 15:41 BST

MacAvalanche is a race down the snowy mountain in the in the Nevis Range.

The organisers warn: “It’s a race for the fearless and definitely not one to be missed!"

Here are 10 of the best pictures.

The participants descend over 900m from the summit of Aonach Mor in the Nevis Range near Fort William.

1. Cyclists take part in MacAvalanche

The participants descend over 900m from the summit of Aonach Mor in the Nevis Range near Fort William. Photo: Jane Barlow

It's not always smooth sailing coming down the mountain.

2. Bumps and bruises

It's not always smooth sailing coming down the mountain. Photo: Jane Barlow

Surely one of the hardest parts of the race.

3. Cyclists climb with their bikes to the start-line

Surely one of the hardest parts of the race. Photo: Jane Barlow

The organisers weren't wrong when they said: "It’s a race for the fearless and definitely not one to be missed!"

4. Helmets complusory

The organisers weren't wrong when they said: "It’s a race for the fearless and definitely not one to be missed!" Photo: Jane Barlow