MegaAvalanche comes to the UK (Pic: Andy McAndlish)

Following the success of the popular MegaAvalanche event which takes place annually on Alpe d'Huez, the format has spread across the world, and now the UK. On the 25/26 August 2007 Glentress, Scotland, will host the inaugural Avalanche Enduro.

Push your riding ability on more than two hours of the greatest singletrack (it says here) around the Glentress Clover Circuit. Riders will be timed on special stages, and you'll have to make your own way to back to the top of the hill for the next stage, so bike choice will be critical. Depending on how much time organisers will allow, a DH bike may not be the best choice: we're thinking a light six-incher will be the perfect setup.

Novices will get four timed stages and the Experts eight. Entries are limited to just 300 - be quick though and the first 200 receive a free jersey from title sponsors Salomon.

Interested? We certainly are, and are checking our diary as we type this. Take a look at www.avalanchecup.com for more info.