The Arran Belles cycle group completed their epic North Coast 500 challenge in nine days having covered 537 miles and faced challenging and severe weather conditions along the way.
The six-strong team of Gwen Menzies, Kim Toogood, Carol Vella-Boyle, Jillian Plenderleith, Linda Johnstone and Janice Small set off on Thursday August 5 from Inverness, as reported in The Banner last week, before heading northwards and completing a clockwise loop of northern Scotland before returning to Inverness.
Weary but happy the Belles celebrate their achievement.