Just over 24 hours after entries opening and over one thousand people have already signed up for the End 2 End.
The cycle race, taking place on the 18th September, will see riders take on 46 miles of challenging terrain from the Point of Ayre to Cregneash.
The race incorporates 1500 metres of climbing with a mixture of fast fire roads, moorland paths, country lanes and forest singletrack.
Last year was a record year with 1,400 signing up for the Mountain Bike Challenge.
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