MARKS Tey cycling team Velo Schils Interbike are taking part in the Tour of Senegal race.

The prestigious event started last weekend and continues until Saturday.

The racing takes place in high temperatures and consists of long distances within a gruelling stage race.

The Velo Schils Interbike team consists of Dominic Schils, Sam Toy, Leighton Oxley-Crisp, Bradley Nelson, Wilson Renwick and Peter Murdoch.