A HOST of dignitaries attended the start of Rhayader and District MC and LCC Ltd’s British Championship Rhayader Enduro last weekend which saw competitors from all across Great Britain taking part.
Welcomed by club director John Bates, Kirsty Williams AM, stated it was a "tremendous achievement" for the club in their 65th year to hold such an event which benefits the local economy of Rhayader.
Cllr Keith Tampin, chairman of Powys County Council, reiterated her statement and added that he was glad that Powys Council was able to support the event.
Cllr Peter Medlicott, chair of the Radnorshire committee, stated it was an honour to be invited to his first Enduro.
With the speeches over the Mayor of Rhayader, Cllr Clare Evans had the onerous task of flagging the riders away on the 100 course.
Pictured are Kirsty Williams AM (left); John Collins, chairman of the trials and enduro committee of the ACU; Steve Holcombe, competitor and eventual winner; County Cllr Kelvyn Curry; County Cllr Keith Tampin, chairman of Powys County Council; Jack Edmondson, competitor; County Cllr Peter Medlicott, chairman of the Radnorshire Committee, Powys County Council; John Bates, Anne Bates, Rhayader & District MC& LCC Ltd Secretary; Cllr Clare Evans, Mayor of Rhayader; and County Cllr David Evans.