A new 44 mile mountain bike marathon event in the Cheviot Hills in the Borders area.  Organisers blurb:

“Want to go far and get high?  Northumberland National Park has some of the best mountain bike trails around with unrestricted off-road access for mile after mile as you climb uphill with burning muscles and tackle rapid downhill sections.  We’ve worked hand in hand with land owners, Northumberland National Park, Forestry Commissoin, British Cycling, MOD and many more to bring you this event.  This course will offer you a unique challenge as you try to get yourself round the ever undulating hills of the area.  This is not the Lake District or the west coast of Scotland but don’t be fooled… there are some big hills in these here parts!”

Event registration here:

http://highfellevents.co.uk/clennell-colossus-40-mile-mountain-bike-challenge/registration/