Hundreds of cyclists have rode out across Aberdeenshire and Moray to Ride the North.
Brave riders have tackled a 100-mile circular route beginning and ending in Huntly while visiting communities including Insch, Rhynie, Dufftown, Keith and Aberchirder.
For those not up to the full loop, a more moderate 64-mile route was organised with check points for refreshments along the way.
Despite skirting the edge of the Cairngorms, the non-competitive event still encompassed some steep climbs.
Ride the North was established in 2011 as a one-off charity fundraiser but is now an annual event showcasing the challenging but achievable cycling routes across the north-east.
Our photographer Jason Hedges was out on the Ride the North route today to capture the riders in full flow.
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