In pictures: Enduro World Series in the Borders
The competition encouraged people of all ages to get out on their bikes
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Some of the world's best racers have been in the Borders as the Enduro World Series came to the Tweed Valley.
The Innerleithen-based company chose its hometown to host the ninth and final round of its 2021 race series.
It has already visited Italy, France and Switzerland this summer.
The racing took place over the weekend alongside a host of fringe events that included appearances by Danny MacAskill, kids racing, skills sessions and a film night.
The Enduro World Series was created in 2012 and now includes a network of more than 80 events.
Enduro racing takes place over a series of special stages with the winner being whoever completes them in the fastest overall combined time.
Big crowds turned out to watch the races in the Borders
In the electronic mountain bike racing on Thursday, 10 times downhill world champion Nico Vouilloz and British cycling legend Tracy Moseley took the honours.
Hundreds of amateur racers then took to the hills on Saturday in "extremely challenging" weather.
Sunday saw the professionals take centre stage with Belgium's Martin Maes and Innerleithen's own Bex Baraona emerging victorious.
The overall series winners were Melanie Pugin of France and Jack Moir of Australia.
The EWS will return to the Tweed Valley next June, when it will serve as the opening round of the 2022 season.
The courses proved challenging for some of the best riders in the world
The south of Scotland formed a spectacular backdrop
The Borders has a growing reputation for holding the events
Competitors took part in a wide range of categories
The action was fast and furious on the tricky courses
Contenders enjoyed mixed weather conditions over the weekend
The racers will return to the region in 2022
Competitors from around the world vied for the titles