Mark Beaumont (on left) is pictured with riders keen to start the 2018 running of the Tayside Challenge.  Brian Johnston, fresh from his trip to Vietnam, is pictured second from right with Lorna Anderson, front and centre.

Mark's presence undoubtedly made a huge difference to this year's entry with over 400 riders taking part.

In excess of £14,000 was raised to be shared by the Rotary Club of Perth Kinnoull and Malawi Fruits.