The lochs, upland lanes and hills of Perthshire make the Etape Caledonia what it is, so it is always a proud moment when local cyclists do well.
This year the two first finishers of the 85-mile circuit both grew up in Highland Perthshire.
A sofware developer dad from Aberfeldy swept in as fastest time and first over the line for the 85-mile route on May 15, 2022.