The island’s first Corrin’s Folly Challenge will take place on Sunday April 11, supported and run by Peel Commissioners and Cycle 360, with help from ’Manx Mud’ Club and Longest Day Longest Ride.

The endurance mountain biking time trial challenge will be open to anyone aged 13 or over, with a total of four different classes to enter (juvenile, youth, junior and senior).

Founder Ian Davison said: ’Many of us in the west have looked at Corrin’s Folly on top of Peel Hill and thought about riding up to it, while many cyclists have ridden down.

’However, it’s very different to pit your legs against the climb and your skill and nerve against the fast-flowing downhill sections on a designated route in race conditions.’

Starting and finishing at the Transport Museum on Mill Road, the course includes part of the old Railway Line, a bit of the Raggatt and hard surfaces, muddy lanes and footpaths.

Entries are now open and can be via www.cycle360corrinsfolly.com.