Hundreds signed up for challenge
Hundreds of cyclists are taking on one of the Island's toughest sporting events today.
The End to End Mountain Bike Challenge starts from the Point of Ayre at 9.30am, with more than 470 riders signed up to tackle the full route, which finishes in Port Erin (via Bradda Head).
The others who have registered, including youth riders, will do the half-distance from St John's to Port Erin, which starts at 11.45am.

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