Higher parts of the course provide great views over Fort WilliamThe upper section is looking loose and fastBattling it out in the ‘loudest shorts’ competition.A massive turnout causing congestion on the switchbacksGreg Minnaar scouting lines through a rock sectionBusy up on the top sectionA casual day for this trio. Most of the track has remained the same as previous years so many riders had a chilled afternoon stroll down the mountain. Stevie Smith, Brendan Faircough and Greg Minnaar.Peaty and Minnaar imagining riding the tricky rock section into the woods.The Dudes of Hazzard have been busy in the woods sectionPlenty of people stopped here to debate lines. The higher line provides a better entry to the next corner, but means braking earlier.Josh Bryceland investigating the woods with Wideopen Mag’s Rich ThomasThe main wall ride has seen a fresh lick of paintThe finish area will be packed come Sunday. Every rider that races Fort William has nothing but great things to say about the Scottish crowd.The Dudes of Hazzard hosted a mates-race style dual slalom just outside Fort William in the evening. Loamy corners and bluebells were the theme of the evening.Joe Barnes battling it out with Chris Akrigg for a spot in the finalsLiam just took the win from Joe in the finals