Grinduro, an American cycling event looking to expand across the continent, will make its first UK appearance on Arran during July in Lamlash.
The event, whose exact date is still to be confirmed, is likely to be on the weekend of Friday July 14 and is a combination of an endurance cycle race and a gravel road race along with a weekend of social events. Grinduro UK will include good food, live music and art and cycle exhibitions, among many others, some of which will be open to the public.
It is anticipated around 400 entrants will take part with most of the cycling taking place on Forestry Commission land.