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Enduro World Series to begin

600 mountain bikers are preparing to take part in one of the biggest cycling events to take place in the UK this weekend.

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Enduro World Series underway in Peebles

One of Mountain Biking's biggest races is taking place in the Tweed Valley this weekend.

600 people are taking part in the Enduro World Series, starting in Peebles this morning.

The event attracts riders from around the world, and this is the first time it has been held in the UK.

Enduring the Enduro Race

Thousands of mountain biking fans are heading to Peebleshire this weekend, as one of the sport's big competitions comes to the UK for the first time.

The Enduro World Series, which is part of the Tweedlove Bike festival, sees professional mountain bikers race alongside anyone that fancies having a go.

Jenny Longden reports.

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Enduro World Series "good for the whole community"

Peebles pro-rider Katy Winton is one of 600 riders taking part in the Enduro World Series.

She says the event is a huge boost to the area.

"It is incredible, I did the world series last year, to have a bit of home advantage here is really cool, this is all the top riders in the whole world in Peebles so it is not only good for us as bike riders and as world racers, it is good for the whole community, bike riders in general just see the level that is here riding on the trails that they ride as well.

– Katy Winton, competitor in Enduro World Series

Mountain bikers prepare for major competition in Peebles

Mountain Bikers queue up to register for the competition Credit: ITV Border

600 mountain bikers are preparing to take part in one of the biggest cycling events to take place in the UK this weekend.

The Enduro World Series is taking place in Peebleshire.

Local riders will compete against pro riders from around the world

Local girl Katy Winton is interviewed in her home town. Credit: ITV Border
Cyclists gather in Peebles ahead of the event Credit: ITV Border
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