Record-breaking ultra endurance athlete Mark Beaumont has got back in the saddle to support Dundee University's Active Senior Cyclist programme.

It has been designed to encourage healthy lifestyles after retirement and was developed by staff at the university in collaboration with Cycling Scotland.

Beaumont, who is rector at Dundee University, said he is keen to see as many as possible getting back on their bikes for a healthier way of life.

He said: "I am absolutely thrilled to come back to Dundee and get back in the saddle for such a good cause.

"I started my first ever cycling adventure across Scotland from Discovery Point at the age of 12 and I've been passionate about cycling and this city ever since.

"Cycling is such a simple way to get around without polluting, to keep healthy, to be sociable and to explore."

Kenneth Hepburn, one of the senior cyclists taking part in the programme, said: "Even after 53 years of not cycling the skills are starting to come back quickly.

"I am still learning to increase my ability and that is a great feeling and means I will be able to get about on two wheels instead of using four."

Beaumont also officially opened the library's newly refurbished first floor on Wednesday.