Asia’s oldest and world’s third toughest mountain biking race in Himachal

Q.  Asia’s oldest mountain biking/MTB race kicked off on Sept 24, 2016 from which state?
- Published on 26 Sep 16

a. Jammu and Kashmir
b. Uttarakhand
c. Himachal Pradesh
d. Sikkim

ANSWER: Himachal Pradesh
 
The 12th edition of the Asia’s oldest and world’s 3rd toughest mountain biking race kicked off on 24th Sept 2016 from historic Ridge Maidan in Shimla, capital city of Himachal Pradesh
  • Close to 67 participants from 14 countries including 11 SSB men took part in the race which concluded on October 3, 2106 in Dharamshala, district HQ of Kangra.
  • A total of 650 kilometres will be covered by participants during the journey and this year’s new route is even more challenging in terms of terrain
  • There were equal uphill and downhill segments in the race
  • Looped circuits of approximately 60-70 km each day of the race is covered by riders.
  • Bikers will also meet 10,000 school children on the way studying in different schools and create environmental awareness as well as cycling habits in them.

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