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Incredible footage shows daredevil bikers cycle down snow-capped mountain

The Macavalanche event saw the group hurtle from the summit of Aonach Mor.

By Fabiana Cacace

19th Apr 2022

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This video shows the incredible moment a group of around 300 mountain bikers cycled down a snow-capped mountain in Scotland.

The Macavalanche event saw the group hurtle from the summit of Aonach Mor in the Nevis mountain range near Fort William on Easter Sunday.

Almost 300 riders signed up to take part. — Almost 300 riders signed up to take part. Trevor Martin via Supplied

Following an arduous climb up the mountain, which reaches 1,221 metres, riders started in deep snow at the beginning of the route.

The riders faced an arduous climb up the mountain. — The riders faced an arduous climb up the mountain. Trevor Martin via Supplied

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