Tannadice legends swapped boots for bikes as they pedalled through rain-soaked Angus for charity.
Montrose FC management team Paul Hegarty and John Holt joined up with former Dundee United team-mates and assorted others to raise money for the Maggie’s Centres.
The group which also included Dave Narey, Maurice Malpas, Hamish McAlpine, Dave Bowman and Jim McInally took on a 75-mile bike tour of the senior football clubs in Angus on Sunday.
Leaving Tannadice in the morning, they headed for Arbroath, Montrose, Brechin and Forfar, making it back to home turf by early evening.
Hamish and my dad #legends @dundeeunitedfc @WindyWilson88 still out in it #dedication @reallorraine pic.twitter.com/hx7aHqszqZ
— Carolanne narey (@Narey79) May 3, 2015
Despite a combined age approaching 400, the footballers remained in high spirits as they battled through almost constant heavy rain.
At each stop they were offered warm hospitality as they raised funds for the Maggie’s Centres, which support people with cancer.
Along the way they also stopped by Stir Fresh in Montrose, where owner Andrew Stirling was on hand with hot soup and a £500 donation to the cause.
@DUFCHospitality relief on faces ? pic.twitter.com/msFEloxQ1l
— Carolanne narey (@Narey79) May 3, 2015
John Holt, who organised the event, said they were determined to finish the ride.
“It was a poor day weather-wise but the guys were determined to finish the challenge nonetheless,” he added.
“We did have a brief moment when we saw the rain and thought about cancelling but everything was arranged and it was in a good cause so we were determined to go ahead.
“The Angus clubs have been fantastic, welcoming us in and offering us great hospitality, and I can’t thank them enough.
“The important thing was not to hang about in the warm for too long or we’d seize up, so we had to keep getting back on the road.
Some of the DUFC Legends back at Tannadice after their 75 mile bike ride in the rain for @maggiesdundee pic.twitter.com/JJSivrXcTE
— DUFC Hospitality (@DUFCHospitality) May 3, 2015
“Everyone’s worked really hard, from the former players to the guys from the Spokes cycle shop in Dundee and the experienced cyclists who came on board to help us out.”
The ageing Arabs are on course to raise several thousand pounds. Anyone who wants to add to their total can do so by donating at www.justgiving.com/john-holt3/