The Lochaber village of Kinlochleven – hidden away at the head of Loch Leven – is the venue for the UK’s only Enduro World Series (EWS) Qualifier event for the 2017 series.
Enduro racing is the fastest growing discipline in mountain bike racing in the UK.
And the global picture is looking extremely positive, with the first two rounds of the 2016 EWS in Chile and Argentina attracting a huge amount of media attention.
The Kinlochleven Enduro, to be held on November 20 this year, is being hosted by Fort William-based No Fuss Events.
No Fuss partner Frazer Coupland (COR) said: “We are delighted to be hosting this qualifier event.
“We have a rider-focused approach to our events, ensuring it is the experience and quality of riding that really counts.
“We have no doubt that the trails and the stages in Kinlochleven will deliver and riders will be able to enjoy the very best of the Highlands in November.”
The recent announcement that the 2016 International Mountain Bike Conference – Innovation Edition – will be held in the Highlands from November 17 to 19 in the run up to the EWS Qualifier bringing extra attention to the region.
Mr Coupland said: “With the International Mountain Bike Conference and the EWS Qualifier being staged in the Highlands in November, the media spotlight will be firmly focused on Scotland’s outdoors and active tourism industry in November.
“We look forward to hosting riders, spectators and conference delegates to Kinlochleven for what will be a fantastic event showcasing the best enduro riding to be had in the UK.”
Director of the Enduro World Series Chris Ball said: “As a Scotsman myself, it is an honour to be able to showcase the world-renowned big mountain backdrop with No Fuss Events in the iconic Kinlochleven.”