Fewer than 500 places left for End to End Challenge

There's been a rush of people signing up to take part in the End to End Mountain Bike Challenge.

Entries opened at midnight yesterday and have already reached 1,254.

The number of competitors will be capped at 1,700, so people wanting to take part are told they'll need to be quick.

The End to End course starts at the Point of Ayre and finishes at the Sound, covering some demanding terrain.

The challenge attracts hundreds of competitors from off-Island each year.

The 2012 event is being held on Sunday 9th September.

Competitors can register here