A mountain biker fully equipped with appropriate outdoor equipment and waterproof footwear has been rescued from a popular trail in the Scottish Borders.

The man attempted the difficult black route in Glentress Forest, however suffered a broken elbow and dislocated shoulder after falling from his bike on difficult terrain.

According to Grough, Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team attended to the man on Wednesday and urged mountain bikers to ensure they were fully equipped and confident of their skills before attempting more challenging trails.

Glentress' notorious black route is 29km and contains imaginatively named section such as Soor Plums and Britney Spears, which represent varying degrees of difficulty.

Members of Scottish parliament are currently campaigning to get bus companies to carry bikes on their vehicles to increase the number of visitors to these popular outdoor trails.

Mark Sydenham, from the Better Way to Work campaign said: "It would be ideal for the likes of Glentress. Mountain biking has really taken off and you'll often see the road between here and Peebles packed with cars on a Sunday morning."