IN PICTURES: Southern Peaks mountain bike fest back with a bang

The Southern Peaks festival was back with a bang at the weekend after being cancelled last year due to COVID. There was a buzz of excitement around the variety of events on offer for bike enthusiasts. All three major events made for compelling contests and drew big crowds on both days. Strong fields contested Saturday’s gruelling XCM races before a big crowd gathered for the jumps on Saturday night but it was cancelled after warm-ups due to rain. Plenty of children competed in the kids’ urban event on Sunday morning before a stack of talented riders hit the newly designed urban downhill course in the afternoon. Perth-rider Jordan Prochyra won his second urban downhill crown after a slick race run from the top of Mt Clarence. There was a party atmosphere along Stirling Terrace where the urban downhill riders finished and a DJ kept the crowd of all ages entertained.