About 580 elite riders took part in the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Fort William
Riera Fullana was a competitor in the woman's cross country
The course challenged riders' endurance as well as their skill and courage
The rain made the race particularly gruelling
Competitors said the race was very technical and fast
Julien Absalon won the men's cross country race
A slightly cleaner Julien celebrated his success
Maja Wloszczowska tackled the course in Leanachan Forest
World class trials rider Martyn Ashton demonstrated some bike tricks
Karl Markt was one of the elite competitors who braved the cold and rain
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